Early Years Pupil Premium

Early Years Pupil Premium funding is additional funding for early years settings to improve the education we provide and raise the quality of our provision and as a result close the gap between children from disadvantaged backgrounds and other children.

Early Years pupil premium could help Golborne & Maxilla offer early learning experiences and activities which will prepare your children for primary school. Your child could benefit from extra resources and equipment to meet their needs.

All children aged three and four (not two year olds), who meet the eligibility criteria will benefit from the funding. The funding is paid directly to us on an hourly rate basis, linked to claimed hours for entitled children. The annual value for a 15 hour place over a year is just over £300.

As an Early Years setting we have the freedom to choose how we spend the money to maximise the impact on children’s learning and development and thus narrow the gap. Golborne and Maxilla received £15,412 during 2024/25 and we have used the additional funding in the following ways:

At Golborne and Maxilla Nursery School, we are committed to ensuring that all children have access to a nutritious, hot meal each day. We use 100% of our Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) funding to cover the cost of free school meals for eligible children.

Currently, 56% of our children benefit from this support. We believe that mealtimes are more than just about food—they provide a valuable opportunity for children to develop essential social skills. By dining together in a secure, family-style setting, children learn table manners, practice using cutlery, and build confidence while sharing meals with their peers.

Our approach ensures that every child receives a healthy meal in a supportive environment, helping to promote their well-being and readiness to learn.