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Early Years Teacher Recognition Payment
Funding
£4,499 – £4,500
Deadline
31 July 2026
Location
England
Applications
Applications closed
Overview
This payment is for early years teachers working in areas of greatest need in England. It is designed to help recruit and keep qualified teachers in the early years sector. Eligible teachers can receive up to £4,500. The deadline to apply is 31 July 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must work in an area of greatest need
- Must meet DfE eligibility criteria
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This payment is for early years teachers working in areas of greatest need in England. You must meet the eligibility criteria set by the Department for Education. Full eligibility details have not been published yet, so check the DfE website for updates.
Regions
Awards published
11,113
Typical award
£90,013
Most awards
£15,492 to £377,276
Most funded region
North West
Recent awards include ROSE BRUFORD COLLEGE OF THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE (£500,000, 2025), Student Minds (£262,500, 2024) and Weston College of Further and Higher Education (£1,992, 2024).
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Full details from Department for Education
The early years teacher recognition payments are a new initiative designed to support the recruitment, retention and recognition of early years teachers. Subject to meeting the eligibility criteria and expectations, teachers working in the areas of greatest need will receive payments of up to £4,500.
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