Supporting EY settings to make best use of Early Years Pupil Premium: (EYPP)
To ensure EYPP funding is spent on activities that meet the objective of improving outcomes for socio-economically disadvantaged children, early years settings should plan their spending based on well-evidenced approaches and interventions, alongside knowledge of the context and needs of children at the setting.
The EEF Guide offers step-by-step guidance on how to spend EYPP effectively. It also recommends a range of spending choices, in line with evidence, on approaches to improving outcomes for disadvantaged children. The guide recommends that settings take a balanced approach, using EYPP to:
Alongside recommendations for spending across the components of the balanced approach, the EEF Guide offers practical examples of what these recommendations could look like in action.
The recent Childminder Forum, hosted by the Early Years Team, provided a valuable opportunity for childminders across the borough to connect, share experiences, and explore key initiatives shaping early years practice. June 2025 Childminders Forum at Family Hub Tudor Rose Community Centre A key focus of the session was the SENCO Hub of Knowledge (SHoK) Working Party,… Continue reading EY: June 2025 Childminders Forum: Highlights in collaboration, inclusion, and innovation
EYIR referrals made between February and June 2025 Important: Unfortunately, owing to an accessibility issue, any EYIR referrals made between February and June 2025 would not have been processed. Please resend the referral to the following email address, where it will be reviewed asap: [email protected] Please contact the Early Years team should you require any further support or information.… Continue reading EY: Early Years Integrated Review (EYIR) referrals and Health Visiting Team information
