Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)
The Early Years Pupil Premium is extra government funding worth £570 per year for eligible children aged 9 months to 4 years old. We use this money to give children the very best experiences and opportunities at St Edmund's.
Find out more about EYPP on the Education Endowment Foundation website
Could Your Child Be Eligible?
If you receive certain benefits, your child may qualify. To check your child's eligibility we simply need:
Your National Insurance number
Your date of birth
Your surname
Please speak to a member of staff and we'll take it from the
How Do We Use the Funding?
We use EYPP funding to give children real, memorable experiences both inside and outside nursery. This includes:
Trips to parks, shops, libraries, theatres, farms, woods and beaches — and parents and carers are welcome to join us too!
Specialist project work with experienced staff, tailored to each child's individual needs and interests
Visits from storytellers, dancers, musicians, artists, the Emergency Services and even animals!
Staff training to make sure every interaction with your child is of the highest quality
Each child has their own individual plan so we can focus on exactly where they are and what they need next. We record their experiences through photos, videos and drawings and share these with families to keep the learning going at home too.
How much have we received?
What impact has there been?
The funding has made a real difference — we have seen more children achieving at or above typical levels for their age when they leave nursery, with high rates of good progress overall.
In 2024/25 we focused on Communication and Language and saw real improvements for children in receipt of EYPP. In 2025/26 we are continuing this focus, with an exciting new emphasis on outdoor learning and The World around us.
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