The government has expanded a pilot programme to support looked-after teenagers and care leavers beyond the age of 16. The number of authorities involved in the scheme has now nearly doubled.
Following an evaluation of a six-month pilot involving 30 local authorities in 2021/22, the Department for Education this week confirmed that it is continuing the pupil premium plus scheme from September 2022 until July 2023.
An additional 28 local authorities are now involved, making 58 in total, and a further £5 million has been committed.
The pupil premium is grant funding provided to schools to support the attainment of disadvantaged pupils from reception to year 11. Pupil premium plus is for the same age range specifically for pupils who are looked after or leaving local authority care.
