At Delph Primary School, we are committed to valuing the individuality of all our pupils and to giving all pupils every opportunity to achieve the highest of standards. This is underpinned by our mission statement, ‘To be the best that we can be.’

It is our intention that all pupils, irrespective of their background or the challenges they face, make good progress and achieve well across all subject areas. 

What is the Pupil Premium Grant?

The Pupil Premium Grant (PPG) is an allocation of additional funding provided to schools in England to raise the attainment of ‘disadvantaged pupils’ and close any gaps between them and their peers. 

Pupil Premium funding is available to both mainstream and non-mainstream schools, such as special schools and pupil referral units. It is paid to schools according to the number of pupils who meet any of the following criteria:

• Low-income families with children who are registered as eligible for Free School Meals (FSM).
• Any child who has been registered for FSM at any point in the last 6 years (Ever 6 FSM).
• A child in care who has been looked after continuously for 6 months or longer (CLA / AfC).
• A child whose parents are serving in the armed forces (Service Premium).

*Families whose children are in Reception Class and Key Stage 1, who are entitled to Universal Free School Meals, still need to apply and inform the school to ensure that we receive the correct amount of funding.

Provision at Delph Primary School:

At our school, the decisions we make about how PPG is spent, are carefully considered and based on individual needs and assessments. We aim to ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

We aim to use our Pupil Premium to:

• Provide a broad, balanced and rich curriculum, accessible to all children.
• Provide a range of group and individual interventions designed to support those with identified needs.
• Ensure all pupils can reach their potential.
• Encourage all pupils to take a full and active part in school life by offering a wide range of extra-curricular and enrichment activities designed to engage and motivate pupils and raise their aspirations.
• Encourage all pupils to develop positive attitudes, self-confidence, resilience and a love of learning.
• Work in partnership with parents, other schools and external agencies

Supporting children who are looked after (CLA) or who have been adopted from care (AfC):

Children who are in care, do best when they have trusted relationships, safe environments, personalised learning support, strong PEPs, support from skilled staff, effective multi‑agency working, and well‑ planned transitions that provide stability and continuity. 

At Delph Primary School, we understand the importance of recognising each child in care as unique, with individual strengths, challenges and preferences. Where one strategy is not effective, staff will explore alternatives and adapt creatively to find what works best for the individual.

Our CLA Partnership Offer can be found in the attachment below.

	Pupil Premium Grant Policy	[pdf 342KB]
	PPG Strategy 25-26	[pdf 421KB]
	Delph- CLA Partnership Offer	[pdf 276KB]