Special educational needs inclusion funding (SENIF)

SEN inclusion funding is available to support children in early years settings as required. This funding can be used for enhancing ratios, accessing training, and purchasing additional resources to enable the child to access their Free Early Educational Entitlement (FEEE).

Use the application button to make your application for SEN inclusion funding or submit a review for SENIF.

Apply for SEN Inclusion Funding

All applications must be submitted via the online portal button above. If you experience difficulties with the application portal, contact us immediately by emailing the Early Years SEN Helpline mailbox.

Special educational needs inclusion funding information
SENIF panel monthApplication deadline dateFeedback date (via email)
December 21 November 2024 19 December 2024
January 31 December 2024 28 January 2025
February 28 January 2025 25 February 2025
March 25 February 2025 1 April 2025

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered until the following panel.

You must provide a provision map (MS Word, 53KB) to support your applications.

Online consultations

To book SENCo, PSED and Communication and Interaction consultations, email Earlyyearsandchildcareteam@cheshireeast.gov.uk to request a form.

See SEND toolkit for more guidance.


Page last reviewed: 11 July 2024

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