Schools In Waltham Forest Will Receive £4.8 Million In Pupil Premium
Following an announcement made by the Minister of Education Sarah Teather MP, schools in Waltham Forest and across the country are set to receive 331 Million Pounds through pupil premium, to help around 140,000 of the most disadvantaged 2 year olds with free child care.
This means that, across Waltham Forest, schools will receive an extra 4.8 million pounds through pupil premium, to help the most vulnerable. That is £488 for each child on free school meals list.
The pupil premium is a policy, the Liberal Democrats devised and campaigned for, and put at the heart of coalition negotiations. Now it is more then just a good policy, it is a reality, making a difference to the schools down our road. It goes directly in to the classrooms and will benefit all pupils.
It is also a milestone in breaking the link between poverty and achievement, tackling Labour’s shocking legacy where the richest 16-year olds are three times as likely to get five good GCSEs as the poorest.
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