257 - EYPP, Are You Actually Making the Money Make a Difference?

Are you confident you could explain to an inspector exactly how your EYPP funding is making a difference to eligible children? It can be easy to focus on what you've bought with your Early Years Pupil Premium funding, but the real question is: what difference has it made? In this episode of Get Inspection Ready, Vanessa explores how to move beyond simply spending EYPP and instead use it to identify barriers, strengthen practice and improve outcomes for children. From staff development and language support to home learning and meaningful experiences, you'll discover how to connect your spending to a clear need and, most importantly, demonstrate the impact. By listening, you'll learn how to: Identify which children may be eligible for EYPP and why this matters. Make purposeful decisions about how EYPP funding could support identified needs. Clearly demonstrate what you've done, why you've done it and the difference it has made. Play the episode today and discover how to turn your EYPP funding into meaningful action and measurable impact for the children who need it most.