Education funding for children and young people with SEND
Mainstream schools / settings
Schools / settings get £4000 per year for each child / young person that attends the setting.
An extra £6000 is available for each child / young person with SEND. This funding can be used by the school / setting as they wish.
Short Term Exceptional Provision (STEP) Funding
Some children / young people in mainstream settings may need more support than this budget allows for.
In these cases, the school / setting can apply for additional 'top-up' or 'high needs' funding from the Council to support their needs.
The amount the school / setting get will depend on the child / young person's needs.
STEP funding is regularly reviewed and assessed to make sure it is supporting the needs of children and young people. See the STEP funding application (Term 2).
Schools / settings can apply for STEP funding for children with or without an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
If an EHCP is in place, top-up funding is reviewed on a yearly basis in line with the Annual Review.
If no EHCP is in place, top-up funding is agreed for a set period to target areas of difficulty.
Schools must complete a Costed Provision Map to show how their funding is being used to support the pupil:
- when they apply for an EHC needs assessment
- as part of an annual review, or
- if they apply for additional funding for pupils.