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Pupil premium plus

The higher rate of pupil premium for looked-after and previously looked-after children, managed for looked-after children by the virtual school head.

Used in
England
Topic
Funding

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Pupil premium (PP) England
Extra funding for state schools in England to raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils, such as those eligible for free school meals in the last six years and looked-after children.
Looked-after child (LAC) All four UK nations (details may differ)
A child in the care of a local authority, for example living with foster carers or in a children's home. Often now called a child looked after (CLA).
Virtual school head (VSH) England
A local authority officer in England responsible for promoting the education of looked-after and previously looked-after children and children with a social worker.

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