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September 3, 2023

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Are Looked After Children Entitled to Pupil Premium?

by | Sep 3, 2023 | Education, Education - For Professionals, FAQ, Social Services - For Professionals | 0 comments

Looked After Children, a term used in the United Kingdom to describe children who are in the care of local authorities, are indeed entitled to Pupil Premium. This is a form of funding provided by the UK government with the primary aim of raising the educational attainment of disadvantaged pupils and closing the gap between them and their peers. The Pupil Premium is allocated to schools with pupils who have been registered as eligible for free school meals at any point in the last six years, children who have been looked after continuously for more than six months, and children of service personnel. The Department for Education has stipulated that Looked After Children should attract a higher rate of funding due to the additional challenges they often face. Schools are given a degree of autonomy in how they utilise this funding, but they are held accountable for its effective use in improving educational outcomes for these pupils

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Li Jean-Luc Harris

Hi, My Name is Li Jean-Luc Harris and I am the founder of Looked After Child. I'm a care experienced person, who shares my real life stories about Mental Health, Being in foster care, addiction and homelessness growing up. and sharing everything I've overcome since then. I currently work as a support worker for Semi-Independence "Leaving Care" Placements as well as studying Residential Childcare Level 4. I'm also available as a motivational speaker and have already spoken at events for care professionals and mental health professionals promoting better care and mental health to young adults. View my Life Story Or To Read My personal Website

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