 |
Sutton Borough Liberal DemocratsWorking for you all year round
Beddington, Belmont, Carshalton, Cheam, Clockhouse, Nonsuch, St Helier, Stonecot, Sutton, The Wrythe, Wallington and Worcester Park. |
The pupil premium for disadvantaged pupils is to rise from £488 to £600 per pupil next year, the government announces. From September 2012, schools will be required to publish information on how they use the premium.
Children's Minister Sarah Teather said increasing the per pupil level of the pupil premium for 2012-13, as well as extending the eligibility to reach more children would "help schools tackle the inequalities that have been a part of our state system for far too long."
Over half a million additional children will also qualify for the premium as the Government has extended its reach to cover any child that has been registered for free school meals (FSM) in the past six years.
Children who have been eligible for free school meals at any point in their school career have consistently lower educational attainment than those who have never been eligible, according to studies.
Ms Teather added: "It is essential that children who are eligible for free school meals are registered. This will ensure that their school doesn't miss out on this funding and the opportunities it brings to our poorest children. I therefore urge parents of eligible children to register as soon as possible."
What would you like to do next?
-
Subscribe for updates
Follow the party's activity on...
- Twitter:
- Liberal Democrats
- Facebook:
- Liberal Democrats
- YouTube:
- Liberal Democrats