Details about the Pupil Premium Plus funding for Virtual Schools
The Virtual School receives £2,570 per financial year for each Brighton & Hove Reception to Year 11 child who was in care for at least one day in the previous year.
Of this amount, £500 is provided to the school that the child will attend in September. Any additional funding is allocated through the PEP process.
It is not a ring-fenced budget for individual children. It can be used to pay for interventions that support progress and attainment and should be evidence-informed. It can't be used for things like uniforms or transport.
Examples of recommended interventions are:
Read the EEF document: “What works in education for children who have had social workers?” for a more thorough list.
However, PPP funding can be used for anything which improves the educational outcomes for the young person, such as:
To maximise the impact of PPP on outcomes for CiC, we also allocate it strategically to fund a range of interventions across the city, as well as authorities that hold Brighton & Hove CiC.
Schools receive £2,570 PPP each year for each eligible child PCiC.
Designated Teachers for children previously in care should:
It is not a ring-fenced budget for individual children. It can be used by schools for staff training and other resources, as well as for interventions. Interventions should be evidence-based and in the best interests of children.