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Reception Transition Funding- application process now open

The process for children with Early Years Inclusion Funding or with an ongoing EHCNA, transitioning into Reception in academic year 2025-2026

For this year only- key points

 

  • This process is only for children in receipt of Tier Two EYIF or an ongoing EHCNA
  • There is a separate process for children from;
  1. Out of borough (i.e., not attending a Southwark early years setting, regardless of where they live),
  2. Not previously in provision, 
  3. For children with additional needs who were previously in a Southwark setting but whose provider did not apply for Early Years Inclusion Funding.

       Details of this will be sent to schools in the first week of September 

 

Reception Transition Funding applications    

  • Applications must be completed via this online Microsoft form. 

  • The Early Years Provider will be responsible for making the application on behalf of the primary school in collaboration with them. This includes the school nursery if the child is transitioning into the reception class of the same school. 
  • Providers will be able to apply for funding for children that meet all of the following criteria;
  1. In receipt of Tier Two Early Years Inclusion Funding or under assessment (EHCNA) 
  2. Not in receipt of an EHCP
  3. Due to attend a Southwark mainstream primary school
  • Children who have a Health Notification, that SENDIPS identify as being in need of support transitioning into Reception will automatically receive funding and the provider will not be required to complete the form in this instance. The provider will be notified of which children this includes to help with planning.
  • The deadline for making applications for Reception Transition Funding is 5.00pm on Thursday 19th June. 
  • Providers and schools will be notified no later than 2 weeks after the panel takes place on Thursday 3rd July. 
  • To support joined up working and team collaboration funding allocations for Reception Transition funding for each provider and school will be shared with appropriate LA officers.  

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