The local authority areas chosen to take part in the pilot ahead of its nationwide roll out across England in April are: Blackpool, Bristol, Cambridgeshire, Hackney, Northamptonshire, North Yorkshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
A total of £1m of funding is being split between the local authorities, based on the number of three- and four-year-olds eligible (see box) for the EYPP in their area. Northamptonshire County Council is to receive the largest share at £201,655, followed by Bristol City Council at £197, 591.
North Yorkshire County Council is to receive £100,567, Hackney Council £191,543, Stoke-on-Trent City Council £137,198, Cambridgeshire County Council £132,979, and Blackpool Council £76,745.
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