Early Years Additional SEND payments are part of our inclusion fund.

These grants contribute to provider's existing resources to support in meeting the special needs of children in a childcare setting.

Payments are made using a two-tier system determined by the complexity of the child's need.

Please refer to the BCP Council Early Years Additional SEND Payments policy for information on how these are allocated.

Support for making your application

You may find these documents helpful when making your application.

• Guidance to complete Additional Payments application form
• Child's chronological age to SOGS age conversion table
• Child's chronological age to DSS stage conversion table

We have created a list of questions that you will find on the online application form.

We have also produced a guide to selecting an SEND primary need. 

Other funding and feedback

Other funding is available, please see Disability Access Fund for more information.