It is recommended that you refer to the SEN Funding webpage for information about the funding available to providers to support children in receipt of early education with an identified additional need.
Application Form
There is one SEND application form for all children including those with an EHCP.
There is opportunity to submit a second application for children that commence their early education after the initial deadline or their needs were not identified at the time the first application was submitted.
Before applying for funding, it is important to read the guidance on the application.
[IMPORTANT] Please do not include children on the application if an early education claim has not been submitted for the claim period.
Deadline Dates
The deadline dates to submit applications are:
- Summer 2025
- Autumn 2025
- 3 October 2025
- 21 November 2025
- Spring 2026
- 16 January 2026
- 13 March 2026
Award payments will processed on the next available pay run.
Use of funding
Please refer to the application form for guidance,