Did the Pupil Premium Policy work and how other countries learn from it – A systematic review
Abstract
The UK government adopted the Pupil Premium Policy in 2011. It is a focused funding program designed to overcome disparities in educational opportunities. It gives schools more money in order to support students from underprivileged backgrounds.The goal of this policy is to reduce the achievement gap between these pupils receiving Free School Meals and their more affluent counterparts. After more than a decade, a comprehensive assessment of this program is necessary to comprehend its efficacy, obstacles, and future directions. With the articles as support, this essay will concentrate on the Pupil Premium Policy’s implementation, results, and issues.But this policy is getting mixed reviews. Many commentors argued that the funding that the Pupil Premium Policy provide to schools are not been used to its best effect. On the other hand, many scholars and researchers found that the implementation of the Pupil Premium Policy have a positive impact on close the poverty attainment gap between the disadvantage students and others.
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