The purpose of Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) funding is to help ‘close the gap’ between the lowest achieving children and those who are making appropriate progress or above. The Government allocates extra money per pupil directly to the school when families meet certain criteria relating to household income. Research has shown that these children are more likely to under achieve, therefore the EYPP is specifically used to make sure they reach their full potential in Early Years.
We are required to explain the reasoning behind the way this funding is spent and demonstrate the positive impact it has on this group of children’s progress as we are accountable to the DFE/Ofsted, Governors and the whole school community.
Tudhoe Moor Nursery School ensures that provision is made to secure outstanding teaching and learning opportunities which meet the needs of all children. We actively strive to remove any potential barriers to learning and our ethos is one of highly inclusive practice.
- EYPP strategy statement 2024-25
- EYPP strategy statement 2023-24
- EYPP strategy statement 2022-23
- EYPP strategy statement 2021-22
- EYPP strategy statement 2020-21
- EYPP strategy statement 2019-20
Are you entitled to Early Years Premium (EYPP)?
You can apply for early years pupil premium if your child is aged 9 months to 4 years old and you get any of the following:
- 30 hours of Free Childcare for Working Parents
- 15 hours of free childcare for 2 year olds if you get extra support
- 15 hours of free childcare for all 3 and 4 year olds
You must also get at least one of the following:
- Income Support
- income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- support under part six of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- the guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (provided you are not also entitled to Working Tax Credit) and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190
- Working Tax Credit run-on, which is paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
- Universal Credit – your household income must be less than £7,400 a year after tax not including any benefits you get
You may also get early years pupil premium if your child is currently being looked after by a local authority in England or Wales or if your child has left care in England or Wales through:
- adoption
- special guardianship order
- a child arrangements order
How to apply
To apply for early years pupil premium please contact the school office.
If you get early years pupil premium this will not affect any other benefits you may be entitled to.
