Pupil Equity Fund
The Pupil Equity Fund (PEF) in Scotland is money given directly to schools to help reduce the impact of poverty on children's learning.
It' specifically aimed at:
- Closing the attainment gap (the difference in achievement between pupils from poorer backgrounds and others)
- Improving outcomes for children affected by poverty
PEF was introduced in 2017-18 to reduce inequality. Schools get money based mainly on how many pupils are registered for free school meals (FSM) as the government use this as an indicator of socio‑economic disadvantage (poverty). The fund exists because children from poorer backgrounds often achieve lower educational outcomes
At West Calder High School, we strive to ensure that, within a culture of inclusion, wellbeing and equality, universal & targeted interventions lead to improved outcomes for every individual young person in our school. We aim to identify and address barriers to participation and learning for individual young people and their families. By working in partnership, we strive to ensure that we maximise opportunities for our young people to succeed.
We use our PEF funding in a variety of ways including,
- Improving Attendance
- Participatory Budgeting
- Cost of the School Day
- Supporting Care Experienced Young People
- Improving Literacy and Numeracy
If you would like to read more about how we use our PEF funding please see the downloadable document for our Pupil Equity Fund Summary Statement.
