Free School Meals and Pupil Premium

Below is a comprehensive overview of Free School Meals (FSM) and Pupil Premium funding that supports pupils at IQRA. 

Universal Free School Meals (UFSM)

• All children in Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 are entitled to UFSM, regardless of family income.

• However, if you receive certain benefits, you may also qualify for FSM, which opens up additional support opportunities for your child.

• Even if you already receive UFSM, applying for FSM enables the school to access additional Pupil Premium funding.

Applying for Free School Meals (FSM)

Eligibility for FSM is determined by household income and receipt of certain benefits, including:

• Universal Credit (with a net income limit of £7,400).

• Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance.

• State Pension Credit (guaranteed element), and more.

Even if your child receives Universal Infant Free School Meals, applying for FSM ensures the school can access valuable Pupil Premium funding. This funding remains available to support your child throughout their time at the school and follows them to secondary school if they qualify.

What is Pupil Premium?

Pupil Premium is a government grant given to schools in England to help close the gap between children from low-income families and their peers. Pupil Premium funding is used at the school's discretion to provide targeted support to pupils. This funding is crucial in providing additional support and resources to ensure all students can access the same opportunities.

The School receives:

• £1,480 per eligible primary school pupil.

• £2,570 per pupil who is currently or previously in local authority or other state care

• £340 for children from service families.

How Pupil Premium Helps

Pupil Premium funding is used at the school's discretion to provide targeted support to pupils. Examples include:

• Running before and after school clubs

• Offering music lessons to enhance academic engagement.

• Providing access to new technology, like videography, laptops or tablets.

• Hiring teaching assistants for focused academic support.

• Organizing small group tutoring and revision workshops to consolidate learning.

Benefits of Applying for Free School Meals

• Applying for FSM helps IQRA receive additional funding that can significantly enhance your child's education and support their academic progress.

• Schools must demonstrate how Pupil Premium funding is spent and how it benefits students, with details published online and monitored through Ofsted inspections.

Help Us Help Your Child!

Please click the link below to apply for Free School Meals:

Bradford Council Free School Meals Aapplication

By applying for FSM, you are helping ensure that your child's school has the resources to provide a high-quality and inclusive education for all students.

Please click the link below to see how we spent our Pupil Premium monies for 2021-24:

IQRA Academy Pupil  Premium Statement for 2021-2024