Summer schools to help transition to secondary school

The government has launched a £50 million fund to help the most disadvantaged pupils make the transition from primary to secondary school. 

Secondary schools can now sign up for £500 for every disadvantaged pupil who takes part in a two week summer school.  This funding applies to all pupils transferring into Year 7 who are on free school meals or have been in care for six months or more.

Secondary schools can apply for funding on a web form available on the DfE website.  Applications must be submitted by 30 April 2012.

Full information about the scheme can be found  here.