EYFS Pupil Premium

The Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) aims to improve outcomes for disadvantaged children from 9 months upwards (15 hours). In April 2025, the Department for Education (DfE) increased funding for the EYPP by 45% to £570 per child per year.

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The early years aims to give children the best start for their future. We use EYPP alongside any other funding streams or support to deliver interventions that improve outcomes for disadvantaged children. We know that the learning gap between disadvantaged children and their peers is already over 4 months, by the end of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

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EYPP funding is used to reduce this gap and improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged children. Early intervention is crucial to ensuring every child gets an equal start.

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Who is eligible for EYPP?

Your child may be eligible if you are in receipt of any of these benefits:

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• 30 hours of Free Childcare for Working Parents

• 15 hours of free childcare for 2 year olds if you get extra support

• 15 hours of free childcare for all 3 and 4 year olds

• You must also get at least one of the following:

• Income Support

• income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance

• income-related Employment and Support Allowance

• support under part six of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

• the guaranteed element of State Pension Credit

• Child Tax Credit (provided you are not also entitled to Working Tax Credit) and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190

• Working Tax Credit run-on, which is paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

• Universal Credit - your household income must be less than £7,400 a year after tax not including any benefits you get

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We may also be able to get the extra funding if your child:

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• You may also get early years pupil premium if your child is currently being looked after by a local authority in England or Wales or if your child has left care in England or Wales through:

• adoption

• special guardianship order

• a child arrangements order

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How to Apply:

 

To apply for early years pupil premium speak to your childcare provider or local council. If you get early years pupil premium this will not affect any other benefits you may be entitled to.

 

Contact the Children and Families Information Services

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Phone: 0208 937 3010

For children and families social services (including child protection)
Phone: 020 8937 4300

Email: cfis@brent.gov.uk

 

Address:

Children and Families Information Service (CFIS)
Brent Civic Centre
Engineers Way
Wembley, HA9 0FJ