Early Years Pupil Premium
Findings from the Sutton Trust show that there is a 19 month gap in attainment between the most and least advantaged children by the time they start school. Closing this gap and eradicating this inequality is fundamental to ensuring all children get the best start in life.
The Government is therefore prioritizing high quality early education because it can make a dramatic difference to children's life chances.
Building on the successful model of the school age Pupil Premium, this additional investment to early years providers to help them raise the quality of their provision aims to close the gap between children from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers.
This additional investment will come in the form of the Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) and will provide additional financial support to schools, nurseries and childminders with eligible children.
What does this mean for Nottingham City?
- Providers could claim an additional 62p per hour per eligible child, for up to 15 hours per week, up to 38 weeks a year (up to an additional £353 per year) to support quality provision
- Providers claiming EYPP can also claim £1 per hour under the deprivation supplement for funded 3 and 4 year olds, up to 30 hours per week, 38 weeks a year
- This money could be used for enhancing the environment and investment in staff training (see CPD page)
- Ofsted monitor the impact of this funding at inspection
Please note that the guidance on this page is aimed specifically at registered early years providers in the private, voluntary, community and independent sector in the City. All queries relating to the EYPP in schools should be directed to the Early Years Funding Team.
