GB-London: To consider how effective the Special Educational Needs Inclusion Fund (SENIF) and the Disability Access Fund (DAF) have been in supporting children w

SENIF Local authorities are required to set up an inclusion fund within their local funding systems for three- and four-year-olds with SEND taking up childcare entitlements. This funding should be targeted at the lower level of the SEND spectrum rather than young people with Education, Health and Care Plans who are likely to receive funding from the High Needs block of the Dedicated Schools Grant. The funding can be drawn from DSG funds either from the early-years block or high-needs block. The value of the fund must take into account the number of SEN children in a local area, their level of needs and the overall capacity of the local childcare market. LA's must consult with provider…

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