The total funding available for the Pupil Premium is set to double and will rise to £1.25bn in 2012-13.
The Pupil Premium began to be allocated to schools this year and is targeting funding at pupils from low income families who generally do not achieve as well as pupils from more advantaged backgrounds. Government funding will support them in reaching their potential and help schools reduce educational inequalities.
Children’s Minister Sarah Teather confirmed that the total funding available for the Pupil Premium will be £1.25bn in 2012-13. This is a rise from £625m in 2011-12, and will rise again each year until 2014-15 when it will be worth £2.5bn.
http://www.education.gov.uk/inthenews/inthenews/a00198251/funding-for-deprived-pupils-set-to-double
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