The Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) is an additional sum of money paid to childcare providers for children of families in receipt of certain benefits. This funding will be used to enhance the quality of their early years’ experience by improving the teaching and learning and facilities and resources, with the aim of impacting positively on their progress and development. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/get-extra-early-years-funding

In the academic year 2026-27 we will receive £1966.50 – This figure could change slightly as the number of children eligible for EYPP fluctuates over the year as we have termly admissions.

At Barnet Early Years Alliance (BEYA), we use our Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) funding strategically to reduce barriers to learning, strengthen inclusion and ensure that children facing disadvantage have the opportunities and support they need to thrive.

A key investment is our ‘Every Child Champions’ initiative. We have employed dedicated staff to work directly with children, providing additional, personalised support that responds to their individual starting points, developmental needs, strengths and interests.

Our ‘Every Child Champions’ work closely with key people and the wider nursery team to identify barriers to learning and participation, build positive relationships and create meaningful opportunities for children to develop their confidence, communication, independence and engagement in learning.

Support is carefully tailored to each child. Our champions build on what children already know and can do, using their interests and motivations to help them experience success, develop new skills and participate fully in nursery life.

This investment reflects our core beliefs of Play, Joy and Belonging. By providing additional adult time, attention and responsive interactions, we aim to ensure that disadvantage does not limit children’s opportunities to learn, form relationships or experience the joy of achievement.

Our intended impact is improved engagement, communication, confidence, independence and progress from individual starting points, helping children to develop the foundations for future learning and a positive transition into Reception.