Special Educational Needs and Disability Inclusion Fund - Info for Providers and Parents

This SEN & Disability Inclusion Fund (SENDIF) is for 2- and 3- and 4- year olds who are taking up their Early Years funded entitlement. This fund is available to ensure the inclusion of children with additional needs in early education.
All early years providers who are eligible to receive funding for the 2- 3- and 4-year-old early education entitlement are also eligible to receive support from the SEND inclusion fund.
The maximum amount that can be applied for, per child, is:
- For 2-year olds: £2000 per term
- For 3- and 4-year olds: £1000 per term (please note, the SENDIF is not available for children in reception classes)
An application form needs to be completed and submitted every term.
Applications to be submitted by | Payment date | Appeal date | Period fund covers |
23rd October 2020 | 9th November 2020 | 16th November 2020 | Autumn Term |
20th January 2021 | 10th February 2021 | 24th February 2021 | Spring Term |
4th May 2021 | 28th May 2021 | 11th June 2021 | Summer Term |
Please note: funding can not be agreed retrospectively
Under the Equality Act 2010, providers in receipt of Government Funding are expected to make “reasonable adjustments” and not to “treat children less favourably” by reason of disability. There is an expectation that settings are planning for children’s individual needs in line with EYFS requirements.
The document under 'Downloads' is a guide for providers explaining what the SEN Inclusion Fund is, how to apply for it, and the various stages within the application process.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Monika Hammel-Lobo
- Contact Position
- Early Years Quality Improvement and Compliance Lead
- Telephone
- 020 8871 5690
- Monika.Hammel-Lobo@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
- Parent Organisation
- Early Years SEND Support Services - Coronavirus
Where to go
- Name
- Early Education Childcare Places Team
- Address
-
7, Ram Street
London
- Postcode
- SW18 1TJ
- Get directions
Local Offer
- Description
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This information is for Early Years, Ofsted registered, providers who can apply for this.
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Last updated: 05 Jan 2021