Early Years Inclusion
Children who are known to the Early Years Inclusion team will be offered support as part of the core (free) offer.
Early Years Inclusion Supplement Funding
Funding information
Information about early education and childcare funding.
The Graduated Response levels and funding rates
We provide free early education places for all three and four-year-old and eligible two-year-old children within Worcestershire.
Funding criteria, deadline dates and monitoring forms
All inclusion funding applications must complete termly monitoring forms and follow the funding criteria.
Funding application process
Many settings apply for additional ‘top up’ inclusion funding to support children with special needs within their early year’s provisions.
Inclusion Funding Audits
All providers must be able to evidence the level of provision/need of the children during NEF and inclusion team visits.
Funding information for parents and carers
Many settings apply for additional ‘top up’ inclusion funding to support children with special needs within their early year’s provisions.
Related
Information on promoting and supporting Inclusion and Inclusive practice in our educational settings.
Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support is available at every stage of education.
This guidance is intended to be used as a tool for schools and settings and those partner agencies working with parents, carers and young people with SEND.
The Education Engagement Team delivers statutory functions on behalf of the Local Authority, seeking to ensure each child’s and young person’s right to education.