Additional funding, known as the Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP), is provided to early years settings for children whose parents are in receipt of certain benefits, or for children who have been adopted from care, or who are subject to a special guardianship order or child arrangements order.

At Abercromby, 41% of our children are currently eligible for EYPP. In addition, many other children within our setting experience disadvantage in different ways, for example through being part of an asylum‑seeking family and/or being at the early stages of learning English as an additional language (EAL). As of February 2026, 52% of our current cohort have English as an additional language.

The most significant factor affecting children’s progress within our setting is the development of communication and language skills, particularly the acquisition of spoken English. This is a key focus within the EYFS, as strong early language skills underpin children’s learning, confidence, social development, and future educational outcomes.

Our aim in using EYPP funding is to provide high‑quality experiences, resources, and opportunities that many children eligible for EYPP may not otherwise be able to access. These experiences are carefully planned to also support other disadvantaged children within the setting, ensuring an inclusive and equitable approach.

By investing in engaging and enriching experiences, we aim to provide children with stimulating opportunities that motivate communication, encourage vocabulary development, and support expressive language. We anticipate that these shared experiences will give children something exciting and meaningful to talk about, thereby strengthening communication and language skills while also enhancing their Cultural Capital, as outlined in the EYFS.

Research consistently shows that high‑quality early education has a significant positive impact on children’s outcomes at both primary and secondary school. We are therefore committed to making the most effective use of this additional funding to ensure all children are supported to reach their full potential.

For further information about Early Years Pupil Premium, including how we plan our spending and the impact of this funding, please see below.

Abercromby EYPP Statement and Strategy 2025 – 26