Early Years Pupil Premium

Pupil Premium Statement 2026/2027

 

Early Years Pupil Premium is funding provided to help improve the educational outcomes of disadvantaged children across England. Research shows that these pupils often encounter extra challenges in achieving their full potential and may not perform as well as their peers.

 

At Pavilion Pre School we regularly review the needs of our children and assess the impact of any provision supported by Pupil Premium funding. This yearly review enables us to allocate the funding strategically to improve children’s outcomes.

 

The Early Years Pupil Premium funding allows us to provide high quality, early interventions. We invest in training and professional development for our staff. We provide targeted support for those children who may require one to one support, small group interventions and focused activities.   

 

Pre School Overview  

Number of children on roll                                                                       28

Proportion (%) of pupil premium eligible pupils                                    0.17%

Academic Year                                                                                          2026/2027

Publication of this statement                                                                  October 2026

Last updated                                                                                            October 2026

Review date                                                                                              January 2027

 

Funding Overview

Pupil premium funding allocation                                                         Funding not yet received*

Pupil premium carried forward from previous academic year            £213.00

Total budget for this academic year                                                     £213 + Funds yet to be allocated

*Estimated cost - Parent eligibility may change

 

Objectives for Supporting Disadvantaged Children Using the Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)

At Pavilion Preschool (Aigburth) CIO, we are committed to ensuring that all children have equal opportunities to achieve their full potential. The Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) provides additional funding to support the learning and development of disadvantaged children. We use this funding to help close the attainment gap between these children and their peers.

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Our key objectives are to:

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1. Promote equal access to high-quality early education
   Ensure that all children, regardless of background, are able to participate fully in the learning opportunities offered within our setting.
    

2. Enhance language and communication skills
   Provide targeted support and enrichment activities to help children develop strong speech, language, and communication foundations—crucial for later learning success.
    

3. Support personal, social and emotional development
   Strengthen children’s confidence, resilience, and relationships through nurturing approaches and positive role modelling.
    

4. Improve readiness for school
   Help disadvantaged children develop the skills, independence, and curiosity they need to make a smooth transition to school.
    

5. Engage families in their child’s learning
   Work closely with parents and carers to build positive partnerships, share strategies for home learning, and support family wellbeing.
    

6. Monitor and evaluate impact
   Regularly assess children’s progress and review the effectiveness of EYPP-funded interventions to ensure the best outcomes for every child.

 

How we spent previous funding

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In 2025/2026 we used our Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) funding to cover the cost of our consumables package, helping to ensure that eligible children could fully participate in the wide range of learning opportunities and experiences we offer.

This funding contributed towards providing healthy snacks and enabling children to take part in special experiences and celebrations, including our Christmas Nativity and Graduation Service.

By using the funding in this way, we aimed to reduce financial barriers for families, promote inclusion and ensure that all children could enjoy a positive, enriching preschool experience, helping them to feel valued, included and ready to learn.