Using the early years pupil premium to strengthen practice and equity
From The Voice of Early Childhood by The Voice of Early Childhood
May 11, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 156
About this episode
This episode discusses the use of the early years pupil premium to enhance practice and equity in early childhood education.
This article and podcast episode explore how the early years pupil premium (EYPP) can be used to strengthen practice and promote greater equity across the early childhood community. Drawing on research and professional experience, they reflect on why relationships with families matter, what evidence tells us about effective use of funding, and how a focus on high-quality provision can benefit all children—particularly those facing disadvantage. They also consider the importance of professional judgement, teamwork and sustained approaches to improvement in creating meaningful and lasting impact. Read the article here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/ u sing-the-early-years-pupil-premium-to-strengthen-practice-and-equity/ This episode is in partnership with the Education Endowment Foundation: The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement. They do this by supporting schools, colleges, and early years settings to improve teaching and learning through better use of evidence. To find out more visit: https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/ Listen to more: If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: ·…
People in this episode
Host: The Voice of Early Childhood
Topics covered
- early years pupil premium
- equity in early childhood
- family relationships
- effective funding use
- high-quality provision
- professional judgement
- teamwork in education
Keywords
- early years
- pupil premium
- equity
- education
- funding
- child disadvantage
- professional judgement
- teamwork
Sponsors
Education Endowment Foundation
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