How much funding will a setting receive

A panel will discuss your application and the evidence you submit. They will determine which band you are allocated to and how much funding you will receive.

The process to secure funding is:

The setting identifies a child with additional needs.
The setting contacts a member of your Locality Team to confirm the identification, discuss next steps and ensure that they have the correct evidence.
The setting applies online for the Early Years Inclusion Fund.
The application is discussed by the panel who agree the band level (band 1, band 2 or band 3) and funding tier to be awarded.
Each term you will be required to reapply for the Early Years Inclusion Fund. We will expect a new Individual Education Plan (IEP) to be submitted at this point.

The additional professional support available includes, locality teams, early years SEN manager, early years educational psychologist.

Band 1 - Universal offer

Children who are behind their expected level of development by 6 months plus, in at least 2 areas of learning.

£350 per term.

Evidence required

You must be able to provide evidence:

of assess, plan, do and review in practice (IEPs)
that the setting SENCo supports the application
of the early years foundation stage level

Band 2 - Targeted support

Children who are behind their expected level of development by 12 months plus.

£400 per term.

Evidence required

You must be able to provide evidence:

of assess, plan, do and review in practice (IEPs)
that the setting SENCo supports the application
of the early years foundation stage level
of a professional report from a minimum of one specialist (e.g. paediatrician, speech and language therapist, occupational therapist, portage worker) that shows development delay or additional needs

Band 3 - Enhanced offer

Children who need above and beyond a universal and targeted offer of support.

£1600 as a one off payment.

Evidence required

You must be able to provide evidence:

of assess, plan, do and review in practice (IEPs)
that the setting SENCo supports the application
of the early years foundation stage level
of a professional report from a minimum of one specialist (e.g. paediatrician, speech and language therapist, occupational therapist, portage worker) that shows development delay or additional needs
Provision Maps

How to apply for the Early Years Inclusion Fund