Information and guidance is below, please read the guidance and look at the questions and the relevant appendix before completing the application. 

NOTE: Applications for all eligible children will need to be made during the first two weeks of each term, you will not be able to apply outside of this period.

Summer Term 2024 application window is from Monday 15 April 2024 to Friday 26 April 2024.

Step 1

complete ONE Profile descriptor (Appendix) – choose the one which is most relevant to the child’s significant area of need.

• Appendix A – Physical skills 
• Appendix B – Vision and Hearing 
• Appendix C – Speech, Language and Communication 
• Appendix E – Attention, Motivation and Engagement 
• Appendix F – Social Communication Difficulties and ASD 
• Appendix G – Health

Step 2 

Complete the online application at the link below; 

Please click these words for the link >Early Years HNF online application form 

• HNF Guidance Notes  updated 14/04/23 – please read before completing the application form.
• HNF Questions with prompts – updated 28/12/23 to help you prepare for the online form.
• HNF Survey Questions blank version -updated 28/12 DO NOT SEND US THIS DOCUMENT this is for you to prepare your application.

Step 3

Send an email to [email protected]

• Subject line: HNF – Add your Setting Name
• Attach the profile descriptor (appendix) you completed in step 1 – check you only used the child initials and added the LA after your setting name
• Do not send any other documentation or information we will request this if required

Reminder:

• Only send the descriptor document by email – DO NOT send the questions document
• Only send ONE descriptor per child, this should match what you selected during the application process

Information will be updated on this site termly for you to download.

It is your responsibility to look for this information and return it to us on time. Reminders will not be sent. 

If you have any queries regarding Early Years High Needs Funding please email: [email protected]