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  1. 1. Eligibility (years 3 and above)
  2. 2. Universal provision
  3. 3. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme
  4. 4. Pupil premium

Pupil premium

The pupil premium grant is funding to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged pupils in state-funded schools in England. The grant is claimed by and paid directly to schools. 

Schools will receive the pupil premium grant for all children in receipt of free school meals, including children in families with no recourse to public funds who are provided with free school meals.

For more information see the government information about the pupil premium.

Schools can also refer to the Department for Education No recourse to public funds: claim form guidance.