Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Extend the Service Pupil Premium (SPP) to Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Closed
163 signatures
What the petition asks
SPP is allocated from primary school age but often children’s education is already disrupted. Many service families move 7 times or more and experience temporary parental separation, potentially disrupting behaviour, relationships, mental health, learning and attainment.
Children's brains develop more from 0-5 years than any other time in their lives. Children of service personnel are at risk of falling behind and the best time to help them is in the early years.
Statistically service children are less likely to go to university. This could be improved with the right support and opportunities from an early age. SPP funding during EYFS should enable additional staff, staff training and resources to tackle issues affecting children of military families. SPP is needed at the start where it matters most
Statistically service children are less likely to go to university. This could be improved with the right support and opportunities from an early age. SPP funding during EYFS should enable additional staff, staff training and resources to tackle issues affecting children of military families. SPP is needed at the start where it matters most
Timeline
| 6 Apr 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Oct 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
163
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
6 Apr 2022
Closed
20 Oct 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.