SEN Inclusion Fund (SENIF)
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The SEN Inclusion Fund (SENIF) is available to ensure the inclusion of children with additional needs in early education.
The Enhanced SENIF is for children from 9 month and over (no matter where they live) who are taking up any number of hours of free entitlement who have lower level or emerging SEN and those who may at a later stage require an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), particularly if they do not recieve targeted early intervention support.
Who can apply?
All early years providers who are eligible to receive funding for from 9 months old may apply for Special Educational Needs Inclusion Fund. Please note that this funding is not available for children who attend a reception class or for children who already have an EHCP. You must have parental consent to submit an application and have done at least 1 reviewed IEP, to show that you have put additional support in place for that child.
You must have parental consent to submit an application.
How to apply
Please complete the:
SENIF Application Form, or the SENIF Group Funding Application Form
The completed form/s should be sent to [email protected] and [email protected] with any accompanying reports/documents as necessary. This should include an SEN Support Plan or IEP for any 2 year olds as a minimum.
Please write Enhanced SENIF Application in the subject line of your email. If you have any queries, please contact the Early Years Team by email on [email protected]
View the guidance document for full details.
Funding options
The level of funding will be based on the individual needs of the child and will be time limited. A new application form needs to be submitted for each term. Funding can be requested for the following:
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Specific Equipment
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Adaptations to the environment
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Adult Support