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Title: The Early Years Pupil Premium: A Practice Review of Awareness, Use, and Decision-Making in Settings
Language: English
Authors: Caitlin Webb, Aisling O’Connell, Oona Miller, Yesmine Abdelkefi, Yasmin White, Jacquie Collins, Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) (United Kingdom), IFF Research
Source: Education Endowment Foundation. 2026.
Availability: Education Endowment Foundation. 9th Floor Millbank Tower, Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP, UK. Tel: +44-207-802-1676; e-mail: info@eefoundation.org.uk; Web site: https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 69
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Preschool Education
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Eligibility, Financial Support, Grants, School Support, Familiarity, Program Descriptions, Barriers, Educational Finance, Government School Relationship, Preschools, Child Care Centers
Abstract: This practice review looked at how early years settings understand and use Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP). The review focused on five research questions (RQs), exploring how settings identify eligible children and claim EYPP, how the funding is used, how spending decisions are made, and how settings record and monitor its effectiveness. It also explored potential barriers to the uptake of EYPP and whether practice has changed since the April 2025 uplift in funding. The review used a mixed methods approach, including an online survey of 524 individuals based in early years settings, including group-based providers, school-based providers, and childminders. The approach also included 18 in depth interviews with survey participants who had agreed to be recontacted. These were carried out between October and November 2025. The interviews were targeted at those who made decisions about EYPP funding in their setting, and they were asked to answer on behalf of their setting.
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