SENIF and Element 3 application forms
This page is for schools and early years settings that want to apply for additional funding to support a child or young person with special education needs who does not have an Education Health and Care Plan.
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Further information
Prior to applying for additional funding, schools and settings are expected to have met all the requirements of BERA and Element 2 funding (Element 2 funding only applies in F2 and above).
If agreed, funding will commence from the date we received the application form or the date the child / young person starts at your school or setting if you are applying in advance.
Please note, requests for additional funding will not normally be considered where a statutory Education, Health and Care assessment is being undertaken.
How to make a referral
Before you can make a referral you will need to register for a My Leicester Account
- Open the online application form
- Log in to your My Leicester account
- Complete your form
Completing the Top Up funding application (SENIF and E3)
Information to help you complete the application form for top up funding can be found within the terms of reference (TOR) document, or within the frequently asked questions document. There is also high needs funding application training available via SENDSS, please contact the quality inclusion team qualityinclusion@leicester.gov.uk for further details.
If after referring to the documents above there is still a technical issue preventing you from submitting your application, please email qualityinclusion@leicester.gov.uk with full details of the issue, include screen shots where appropriate and EL number where appropriate.
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