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The Pupil Premium grant is additional funding provided by the Government to state-funded schools in England. It is designed to improve educational outcomes and boost the academic achievement of disadvantaged pupils.
At Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School, we have high aspirations for all our children. We are deeply committed to ‘diminishing the difference’, ensuring that every child achieves their full potential regardless of their background.
Free School Meals vs. Pupil Premium Funding
Because we are an infant school, all children at Hatfield Peverel receive Universal Infant Free School Meals.
However, registering for income-based Free School Meals is still incredibly important. If you meet the eligibility criteria below, your child will qualify for Pupil Premium, which brings an additional £1,550 per year directly into the school to fund extra teaching support and learning resources.
Is My Child Eligible?
Your child may be eligible for Pupil Premium funding if you are in receipt of any of the following benefits:
  • Universal Credit (with a net household earned income of under £7,400 a year)
  • Income Support
  • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • The guarantee element of Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit (provided your annual gross income is no more than £16,190 and you are not also entitled to Working Tax Credit)
  • No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) (subject to meeting low-income criteria)
Note: Universal Credit households with an earned income above £7,400 qualify for expanded Free School Meals only, rather than the full Pupil Premium funding.
Other Qualifying Criteria:
Pupil Premium funding is also available for:
  • Children looked after by the local authority (LAC)
  • Children adopted from care or who have left care under a special guardianship order
  • Children of Service / Armed Forces personnel
  • Pupils who have been eligible for Free School Meals at any point in the last six years (known as the Ever 6 FSM measure).
How We Use the Funding
The Pupil Premium funding we receive directly benefits our pupils’ day-to-day education. We strategically use these funds to:
  • Employ dedicated staff to run targeted booster groups and provide extra classroom support.
  • Invest in high-quality educational resources.
  • Fund our subscription to the Witham Consortium of Schools, granting us valuable access to visits and advice from various external professionals.
How to Apply
If you think your child meets the criteria, please help us secure this extra funding by using one of the options below:
Collect an application form from the School Office.
Complete our quick and confidential online Pupil Premium Eligibility Check Form by clicking here.
Annual Strategy Statement
Every year, we publish a comprehensive breakdown showing exactly how our Pupil Premium allocation is spent and the positive impact it has on student attainment. Please clink on the Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2025-2026 using the button below
Questions?
If you have any questions or need help with your application, please contact us at the School Office via email: office@hatfieldpeverel.essex.sch.uk. All enquiries and applications are treated with the strictest confidence.
Pupil Premium Strategy 2025-2026
Pupil Premium Application Form