2 May 2023

The Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) is an essential funding initiative designed to improve the quality of education for disadvantaged children aged three and four. By providing additional resources to early years settings, it aims to level the playing field and help close the attainment gap. In this blog post, we will delve into the importance of EYPP, how it works, and the strategies that can be employed to make the most of this funding.

The Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) is a government funding scheme in place to support early years settings, such as nurseries and pre-schools, in delivering targeted support to disadvantaged three- and four-year-old children. This additional funding is meant to enhance educational experiences, support staff training, and provide resources that can improve the child’s learning and development.

𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

One of the best ways to support disadvantaged children is through personalised learning. By identifying each child’s strengths and weaknesses, early years practitioners can tailor their approach and provide targeted support. This may involve additional resources, one-to-one support, or small group interventions. Using pupil premium funding to provide personalised learning can help disadvantaged children to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Early years practitioners play a vital role in supporting children’s development, and ongoing professional development is essential for improving practice. Using pupil premium funding to provide training and development opportunities for practitioners can help to improve the quality of provision and support disadvantaged children more effectively. This might include training on working with disadvantaged children, language and communication development, or supporting children with SEND.

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Research has shown that parental engagement is a key factor in children’s achievement, and early years settings can use pupil premium funding to support parents and families. This might involve providing information and support on early years education, offering workshops on parenting skills, or providing resources for families to use at home. By involving parents in their child’s learning, early years settings can help to build strong home-school partnerships and improve outcomes for disadvantaged children.

𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀

Pupil premium funding can also be used to provide additional resources and equipment to support disadvantaged children’s learning. This might include books, toys, technology, or outdoor learning resources. By providing access to high-quality resources, early years settings can help to level the playing field for disadvantaged children and provide them with the same opportunities as their peers.

Pupil premium blog writen by Demi