Decision details

This policy sets out the parameters within which the Council will provide additional funding support for early years children with SEND in line with early education and childcare statutory guidance and within the context of the SEND Code of Practice 2015.

It has been produced with statutory guidance in mind including ‘Early education and childcare – statutory guidance for local authorities’ (June 2018) and ‘Early years   entitlements; local authority funding of providers – operational guidance’ (2019-20). 

The policy also takes into account the Cabinet decision of January 2018 regarding the enhanced offer for Kirklees children in respect of the non-statutory element of early years SEND Inclusion Funding in line with the Council’s commitment to early support and ensuring the best start in life. 

That approval be given to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Inclusion Fund Policy.