At Cedar Children’s Academy, we have high aspirations and ambitions for our children and we believe that no child should be left behind. We strongly believe that it is not about where you come from but your passion and thirst for knowledge and your dedication and commitment to learning that make the difference between success and underachievement and we are determined to ensure that our children are given every chance to realise their full potential.
The pupil premium is additional funding for publicly funded schools in England to raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils and close the gap between them and their peers.
In the 2022-23 financial year, schools will receive the following funding for each child registered as eligible for free school meals at any point in the last 6 years:
The DfE (Department for Education) require schools to publish on their website the following things:
How funding was spent in the previous academic years and the impact it had on eligible and other pupils.
The Pupil Premium strategy for the current academic year (2020- 21).This includes information about:
Parent may wish to check their child’s eligibility for Free School Meals. This is quick and easy and can be done online through this link Apply for free school meals | Free school meals | Medway Council
Alternatively, Miss Donoghue, Mrs Randall, Mrs Bravo or a member of the office team can help.
You will need to enter your name, address, national insurance number or asylum support service number. In addition, you will need to provide your child’s name, date of birth and identify the school they are attending
Parents/guardians in England do not have to pay for school meals if they receive any of the following:
Pupil Premium is an important payment for schools and a good opportunity for eligible parents to get even more support for their children in schools.