Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)

The Early Years Pupil Premium aims to improve outcomes for socio-economically disadvantaged children from 9 months upwards. Once a child is eligible, they remain so until their Early Education ceases.

Here is the current EYPP funding rate.

Who can apply?

• Parents/carers who meet the eligibility criteria
• Providers must ensure parents are aware of the offer and review current communication procedures.

How do parents/carers apply?

• Parent/carers to complete Part 2, section 4 of the EY claim form parent/carer claim form. Information can be found Part 1 section 9
• Provider to transfer to child's record in the portal so NCC can do an eligibility check
• Consent is through completion of the form
• No direct application by parents; the provider manages the process.

What do Providers need to do?

1. Advertise EYPP to parents/carers to raise awareness of the scheme
2. Collect details - eligibility is checked using the parent/carers date of birth and National Insurance (NI) number / National Asylum Support Service (NASS) via the Parent/Carer Claim Form.
3. Submit information to Norfolk County Council (NCC) through the Early Years Portal.
4. Check who is eligible via the portal - access the funding actuals tab and review child weightings total; it clearly details which child is in receip.

Once EYPP has been awarded, see our guidance for leaders, managers and childminders on how to spend it.