What is Early Years Pupil Premium?

Early Years Pupil Premium was introduced in April 2015. It is additional funding of 60 pence per hour for schools to support their most disadvantaged children (those in care, those who have been adopted from care and those whose parents are in receipt of certain benefits).  EYPP is payable only on the universal 15 hours entitlement and not on the additional 15 hours entitlement for working parents. EYPP is payable only on the universal 15 hours entitlement and not on the additional 15 hours entitlement for working parents.

Childcare Minister Sam Gyimah said:

'I'm delighted we are helping the most disadvantaged children access high-quality early education, giving them the best possible start in life. The early years pupil premium gives money to providers so they can make sure eligible children have the best possible outcomes when they start school and beyond. The early years count and it will be life-changing for many of these children. I would encourage any parent who meets the criteria to let a local provider know, so that their child can get the right support as the right time.'

Schools Minister David Law said:

'Every child should be able to reach their full potential, no matter what their background. The pupil premium is already helping to build a fairer society with opportunities for everyone. The extension of the pupil premium to early years will give toddlers from the poorest families the support they need to develop and learn at this important early stage. This additional funding will ensure providers have the resources to give all children the best possible start in life.'

How we are supporting children in receipt of EYPP

Please follow the link below to find out about the plan that we have made at our nurseries to support the children who receive Early Years Pupil Premium money. These plans have been made following observations and assessments of the children so that the money is targeted to provide quality support throughout the year.

The rationale for Central and Ashgate Nurseries' use of the EYPP income is:

• To help the most disadvantaged children access high-quality early education, giving them the best possible start in life.
• To enable the school to ensure eligible children have the best possible outcomes when they start school and beyond.
• We believe that the early years count and access to the additional support offered to theses children will be life-changing for many of them.
• We will work with all parents who meet the criteria to access nursery sessions so that their child can get the right support at the right time.
• We believe that every child should be able to reach their full potential, no matter what their background. EYPP is already helping to build a fairer society with opportunities for everyone.

• Department for Education Articles and advice for children and young people.