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SEND Inclusion Fund for early years children

SENDIF process map

 

One

Child has an identified need.

You have evidence that best practice has been applied and existing resources used but concerns persist. 

 
 

Two

Application for funding discussed with parents and parental consent received.

Equipment requests follow process already in place

 
 

Three

Application form completed with supporting information and emailed to

EarlyYearsInclusion@southwark.gov.uk

Applications should be sent no later than the agreed deadline

Late applications will be automatically transferred to the following panel

 
 

Four

Application placed on next available panel agenda

 
 

Five

SEND panel meeting held and decision on funding made

 

Six

Application for funding refused

Letter of explanation issued within 7 working days

 

Six

Application for funding agreed

Letter with details of funding issued within 7 working days

This may include details of arrangements for the monitoring of provision, if applicable

   

Seven

Payment schedule sent to you to confirm numbers/costs (before the end school term).

Funding will be paid within 2 weeks of each panel