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Early Years Inclusion Fund (EYIF)

Reception Transition Funding (RTF)  Application process

For academic year 2026-2027

Key points

  • Phase 1 applications are only for children in receipt of Southwark Tier 2 EYIF or an ongoing EHCNA
  • Phase 2 applications are for: 
  1. Children attending early years settings out of borough 
  2. Not previously in provision 
  3. With additional needs who were previously in a Southwark setting but whose provider did not apply for Tier 2 Early Years Inclusion Funding (EYIF).

Reception Transition Funding (RTF) applications    

  • The receiving school will be responsible for making the application. This includes the school nursery if the child is transitioning into the reception class of the same school. 
  • Schools will be able to apply for RTF for children that meet all the following criteria;
  1. In receipt of Tier 2 Early Years Inclusion Funding or under assessment (EHCNA) 
  2. Not in receipt of an EHCP
  3. Due to attend a Southwark primary school
  4. Are a Southwark resident
  • Applications received after each deadline will not be considered
  • There is no appeals procedure

Please direct all enquiries about Reception Transition Funding to EarlyYearsInclusion@southwark.gov.uk