EYPP is...

The Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) is additional funding for nurseries to support disadvantaged 3- and 4-year-olds. At [Nursery Name], we use this funding to ensure all children have the opportunity to thrive, explore, and develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need for the next stage of learning.

EYPP Impact Statement...

At Mucky Pups, EYPP funding helps all children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, make strong progress and thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
We carefully plan and target EYPP to provide high-quality learning experiences that:
  • Enhance communication, language, and early literacy skills
  • Support social and emotional development
  • Offer enrichment activities both indoors and outdoors
  • Provide tailored support through specialist resources and staff training
Children benefit from a wide range of activities, including small-group or 1:1 support, outdoor learning, family workshops, language-rich play, and wellbeing-focused resources. By selecting the most appropriate approaches for each child, we ensure every child can flourish and narrow gaps with their peers.
The wider nursery community also benefits from enriched resources, learning opportunities, and staff expertise, ensuring all children receive a high-quality early education.

Eligibility...

Children aged 3 and 4 who are receiving state-funded early education may be eligible for EYPP if one or more of the following apply:
A child may be eligible if their parent or carer receives:
  • Income Support
  • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit (provided the family is not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and has an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
  • Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for four weeks after stopping Working Tax Credit)
  • Universal Credit (with household net earnings of less than £7,400 a year after tax, not including benefits)
A child may also be eligible if they:
  • Are currently being looked after by a local authority in England or Wales
  • Have been adopted from care
  • Have left care through a special guardianship order or a child arrangements order
Children must receive at least some state-funded early education to attract EYPP funding. They do not need to take up the full entitlement to qualify.

EYPP at Mucky Pups...

We use EYPP funding in practical ways to enrich every child’s nursery experience, including:
Targeted support for children
  • Small-group or 1:1 activities focused on communication and language
  • Early maths or literacy support through play-based interventions
  • Extra adult support during key times of the day (e.g., transitions)
Wellbeing and emotional development
  • Resources to support emotional literacy (feelings cards, books, calm-down spaces)
  • Activities that build self-confidence, independence, and social skills
  • Staff training in supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing
Family and home learning support
  • Lending libraries for books, games, or learning packs
  • Workshops or stay-and-play sessions for parents
  • Resources to support learning at home (story sacks, rhyme bags)
Inclusion and SEND support
  • Specialist resources to support additional needs
  • Access to external professionals or specialist training
  • Adaptations to the learning environment to promote inclusion
Language-rich environments
  • High-quality books and storytelling resources
  • Role-play areas enhanced to encourage talk, imagination, and creativity
  • Visual supports such as picture prompts and routines
Outdoor learning and experiences
  • Equipment to enhance outdoor play and physical development
  • Nature-based learning, gardening, and sensory outdoor projects
We do not use all of these activities every day, but choose the approaches that are most appropriate for each child to support their development and help them reach their full potential.