Pupil Premium Strategy
What is the Pupil Premium?
The Pupil Premium is additional funding provided by the Department for Education to schools in England. It is designed to improve the educational outcomes of pupils who may face barriers to learning, helping to ensure that every child has the opportunity to achieve their very best.
Who is eligible to receive pupil premium funding?
Bowsland Green receive Pupil Premium funding for pupils who:
- Are currently eligible for free school meals.
- Have been eligible for free school meals at any point in the last six years.
- Are looked-after or previously looked-after children.
- Have parents serving in the armed forces.
Free School Meals – how to apply
Parents and carers can now apply for free school meals online via the Citizen Portal, using the link below. Your eligibility will be checked online, and the portal will let you know whether your child is eligible for free school meals. If your child is eligible you will receive a confirmation message, and the school will be notified directly. If you are not eligible you will be presented with a message stating this.
Apply for free school meals
Paper copies of all documents are available from the school office.
How do we use the Pupil Premium funding at Bowsland Green?
At Bowsland Green, we carefully plan how the pupil premium funding is spent to make the greatest possible difference to our children. We focus on:
- High-quality teaching and learning.
- Academic support – such as small group tuition and one-to-one support.
- Wellbeing and enrichment – helping pupils access trips, clubs and wider learning opportunities.
- Pastoral support – ensuring children feel safe, confident and ready to learn.
We regularly review the impact of our spending to ensure it is making a positive difference to pupils’ progress, attainment and wellbeing.
What is our commitment at Bowsland Green?
We are committed to:
- Raising attainment and accelerating progress.
- Reducing barriers to learning.
- Supporting the whole child – academically, socially and emotionally.
We believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life, and our Pupil Premium strategy reflects our dedication to inclusion, equality and high expectations for all.
For more information about our Pupil Premium strategy and its impact, please see our latest 3 year Pupil Premium strategy below.
Pupil Premium Strategy 2025-28
Sports Premium
Paper copies of all documents are available from the school office.
At Bowsland Green Primary School, we believe that Physical Education (PE) and sport are vital components of a well-rounded education. Our vision of “Brilliance through Bowsland Best” is reflected in the way we promote physical activity as a foundation for pride, achievement, responsibility, and teamwork. We believe that every child should have the opportunity to access opportunities to develop key skills in a range of physical activities to help foster a lifelong habit of healthy living, enabling them to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Our PE curriculum is thoughtfully designed to provide a broad and ambitious range of activities that develop fundamental movement skills, strategic thinking, and an understanding of healthy participation. Every child takes part in a minimum of two hours of PE each week. We ensure that every child experiences a variety of sports and physical activities, from athletics to dance, helping them build confidence and competence. This approach supports our commitment to meeting the national curriculum aims and prepares children to make informed decisions about their own health and wellbeing.
Beyond the classroom, we strive to offer extra-curricular opportunities that extends learning and encourages all children to participate regularly in physical activity. We actively remove barriers to participation and provide inclusive clubs and lunchtime activities led by staff and pupil sport leaders.
We celebrate all forms of participation and progress in PE and sport, recognising that success is not just about competition but about engagement and improvement. We aim to provide children with opportunities to compete in both inter and intra school competitions, whilst working alongside other primary and secondary schools. Through PE and sport, children at Bowsland Green develop the skills and attitudes that support their academic success and personal growth.