Early years inclusion funding and High Needs Matrix

The SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Code of Practice sets out clear guidance to early years settings and schools on the process for appropriate identification, monitoring and securing further support for children with SEN.

It is estimated that under 1 per cent of children will need additional support within an early years setting if their needs are to be met. Each provider has ultimate responsibility for ensuring that this provision is made.

In Herefordshire, we recognise that it is challenging for early years settings to meet the needs of some children with significant and/or complex needs. The Early Years Inclusion Grant was introduced to help these settings. The grant provides a contribution towards additional support for children.

High Needs Matrix funding tariffs

Expected funding amounts following assessment.

Tariff group Assessment points

Tariff amount per term
30 hours

Tariff amount per term
15 hours

Tariff amount per year
Local Offer 0-9 £0 £0 £0
A1 10-14  £251  £125.50  £753
A2 15-19  £498  £249  £1,494
B1 20-24  £860  £430  £2,580
B2 25-29  £1,227  £613.50  £3,681
C1 30-34  £1,440  £720  £4,320
C2 35-39  £1,658  £829  £4,974
C3 40-44  £1,871  £935.50  £5,613
C4 45-49  £2,126  £1,063  £6,378
D1 50-54  £2,938  £1,469  £8,814
D2 55-59  £3,406  £1,703  £10,218
D3 60-64  £3,875  £1,937.50  £11,625
D4 65-69  £4,345  £2,172.50  £13,035
E1 70-74  £4,818  £2,409  £14,454
E2 75-79  £5,287  £2,643.50  £15,861
E3 80-84  £5,756  £2,878  £17,268
E4 85-89  £6,230  £3,115  £18,690
F1 90-94  £6,700  £3,350  £20,100
F2 95-99  £7,168  £3,584  £21,504
F3 100-104  £7,637  £3,818.50  £22,911
F4 105-109  £8,111  £4,055.50  £24,333

Funding can be agreed for one, two or three terms at a time depending on circumstances. It is paid termly.

It is the responsibility of the setting to keep track of funding and re-apply if appropriate before the funding period runs out.

Applying for Early Years Inclusion Funding

View and download guidance and the relevant documents to use when applying for the Early Years Inclusion Grant below: