1. The Early Years Pupil Premium Information for parents

2. Consultation The consultation on the implementation of the early years pupil premium is open until 22 August. www.gov.uk/government/consultations/ea rly-years-pupil-premium-and-funding-for- 2-year-olds www.gov.uk/government/consultations/ea rly-years-pupil-premium-and-funding-for- 2-year-olds The Government will publish a response to the consultation in the Autumn. 2

3. What is the Early Years Pupil Premium? EYPP will be available from April 2015 for eligible 3 and 4 year olds accessing funded early education. The EYPP will provide your child’s nursery, pre school or childminder with extra funding to raise the quality of your child’s early education. 3

4. How will the EYPP benefit your child? Providers must use the EYPP to raise the quality of their early years education offer; High quality pre-school can improve Key Stage 2 English results – and is equivalent to about a term and a half’s progress in Maths; How well children do at school is the strongest determinant of their future earnings. 4

5. Who is eligible for the EYPP? Three and four-year olds, receiving Government funded early education - if their parents are in receipt of certain benefits, or they are in care, or have ever been in care, or have been adopted from care. 5

6. How can parents make sure their child’s provider receives EYPP Parents should make their provider aware if they believe their child is eligible for the EYPP. 6