Pupil Premium

The Pupil Premium was introduced in April 2011. It was allocated to children from low-income families who were known to be eligible for free school meals, and children who had been looked after continuously for more than six months. Eligibility for the Pupil Premium for 2012–13 was extended to pupils who have been eligible for free school meals at any point in the last six years. Schools also receive funding for children who have been looked after continuously for more than six months, and a smaller amount for the children of service personnel. Schools are free to spend the Pupil Premium as they see fit to boost the learning a pupils so that the gap between pupils is narrowed and all pupils are then able to reach their full potential.

Evidence shows that the most effective schools achieve best outcomes through high quality teaching, strong leadership, a relevant and coherent curriculum, a culture of high expectations and targeted catch-up and enrichment activities. Intrinsic support in the basics can enable children from disadvantaged backgrounds to catch up with their peers. Schools also influence how parents support their child’s learning and behaviour as they grow older and their needs develop. They can also help parents understand the breadth of possibilities open to their child and how their child can achieve their aspirations.

Please note that Quorn Hall School is an independent special school. As an independent school, commissioning Local Authorities responsible for the payment of school fees do not have to pass on the Pupil Premium to the school and Pupil Premium is paid in varying amounts from different local authorities.

Learners receiving Pupil Premium funding have benefited from one or more of the following additional provisions in the past:

1-1 Academic, Pastoral and Therapeutic Interventions
Leicester Riders Basketball coaching
Animal Therapy
Enrichment/Rewards trips

Planned support for 24/25:

QHS is committed to further improvements in our provision for pupils who would usually benefit from pupil premium funding and will be working closely with our local authorities to ensure our pupils' barriers to learning are removed and the gaps in achievement are narrowed.