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<p>The aim of the Pupil Premium is to raise the attainment of mainly economically
disadvantaged pupils, which is why the funding is focused on those children who have
been on free school meals at some point in the last six years.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>There
are no plans to extend the Pupil Premium to children who are educated at home. The
Government respects the right of parents to choose how their children are educated,
whether this is at home or in any of the institutions available to them. However,
parents who choose to home educate their children must take responsibility for costs.
Local authorities have the power to give assistance to parents who home school if
they so choose.</p>
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