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.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) space requirements consultation is now open Update from the DfE: As we get more children ready for school at age 5, we are exploring new ways to help providers offer more high-quality childcare places for families, that include access to outdoor space. Evidence shows the huge benefits of outdoor play… Continue reading EY: EYFS space requirements consultation open: DfE
LSCP Information sharing workshop: Wednesday 16 July, 9.30am to 11.30am Information Sharing This 2-hour workshop delivered by the LSCP trainer is a very important area of learning within the wider context of safeguarding children. It is often an area criticised in learning reviews and there is room for improvement across all sectors. The workshop aims… Continue reading Early Years: LSCP Information sharing workshop
