ke I am her own child, she treats me with respect, she is taking up her time just to help me” Outcome - Integration back into mainstream education had been completed and a new care placement had been secured. The young person is on track to make the transition to college following significant gaps in their education. They are in a stable care placement. Most importantly, they have developed self-confidence and feeling of security and being part of a community. Pupil Premium Plus (PP+) 39. Looked-after children and children adopted from care, on a special guardianship or child arrangements order are eligible for PP+ funding.11 This is additional funding provided to help improve the attainment of looked-after and previously looked-after children and close the attainment gap between this group and their peers. 40. All pupil premium spending should take account of the specific needs of eligible pupils. Whilst there will be some overlap with needs of economically disadvantaged children who attract the pupil premium, looked-after and previously looked-after children’s needs can be very different to others eligible for Pupil Premium. The extra funding provided by the PP+ reflects the significant additional barriers faced by looked-after and previously looked-after children (see Special educational needs and mental health). The designated teacher has an important role in ensuring the specific needs of looked-after and previously looked-after 10 With thanks to Staffordshire virtual school, this case study is based on a nomination to the Staffordshire virtual school pupil premium plus awards 2016. 11 Children looked after by English local authorities and those previously looked after by an English or Welsh local authority are eligible for PP+ (this does not include children adopt