Pupil Premium Plus (PPP)

The government believes that Head Teachers and school leaders should decide how best to use the PPP, but it should be spent on something that will help raise the child’s level of attainment, so that they don’t fall behind the working levels of their peers who are not in care.

Consideration is given to whether the child is making expected academic progress, particularly in English and Maths. If not, focus should turn to the possible reasons for lack of progress, which may be social, emotional or mental health (SEMH) issues that need to be addressed.

If measures are already in place to address SEMH issues appropriately, consideration should be given to investing in supplementary learning provision. Sometimes, it may help the child to progress further, even if they are making expected progress, and support even more positive educational outcomes.

From April 2018, PPP rose to £2,300 per year. The money is sent to the local authority, who pass on £1,900 to the school or academy on a term by term basis once it has been agreed how the money will be used.

£400 per eligible child is pooled by the Leicestershire Virtual School to provide additional support for children whose needs exceed the initial allocated amount. 

The DT ensures PPP is being used effectively and that it is linked to PEP targets. It’s usage and impact should be monitored, and discussed and recorded at the PEP meeting.