What is the Pupil Premium grant?

The Pupil Premium grant is allocated to the school to address the issues associated with social disadvantage and support those students working below the expected levels for The Regis School. The aim of the funding is to narrow and eventually close any differences between their attainment and that of their peers. When making appropriate provision for these children we also acknowledge that not all students in receipt of Pupil Premium are educationally disadvantaged.

How is it the Pupil Premium grant utilised at The Regis School?

At the Regis School students eligible for Pupil Premium funding are identified and their progress and attainment are closely monitored throughout their time with us. Teaching staff and Curriculum teams work within each subject area to identify disadvantaged students that are at risk of underachieving and in addition to high quality teaching they ensure prompt support and intervention is put in place. In addition to this, our experienced Year teams and linked support staff meet regularly to discuss attainment, behaviour and attendance to ensure each disadvantaged student has the necessary support.

For 2022-23 the allocated pupil premium grant is approximately £355,675*.

*there are often in-year variations in funding due to various CLA PEP arrangements/ students leaving and joining during the school year.

The Senior Leader responsible for overseeing our pupil premium students is Vice Principal, Mr S Down (Samuel.down@theregisschool.co.uk).

Who is eligible for the Pupil Premium grant?

If you meet any of the criteria below, you are eligible to apply for this additional funding which will entitle your child/children to free school meals (FSM) as well as allow the school to access further funding to support their progress and attainment:

• Universal Credit (provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400, as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods)
• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• The guaranteed element of state Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit (provided you're not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more £16,190)
• Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit.

In addition the Pupil Premium funding is also available for:

• Children who have been ‘looked after’ (in the care of the local authority) continuously for more than 6 months.
• Children whose parents are currently serving in the armed forces.
• Children who have received FSM or been ‘looked after’ at any stage during the last 6 years

Who do I contact if eligible?

To benefit from this extra funding, please contact the Business manager, Mr Mark Betts  (mark.betts@theregisschool.co.uk).

If you need help applying or if you need more information from the Local Authority (and an application form) click on the link below:

https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/schools-and-colleges/free-school-meals/

Our Pupil strategy is regularly reviewed by the Senior Leadership Team and in consultation with the school Governors.

Pupil Premium Strategy for 2024-2027