SENIF

Early Years SENIF funding supports eligible children in accessing early years entitlements and promotes inclusive practice by meeting individual needs. It can be used flexibly, such as for staff training, specialist resources, or additional staffing. The SENIF Framework, Descriptors, and Application and Evaluation Forms are aligned with the DfE Early Years Assessment Tool for the four areas of SEND, which has been adapted to include a comment section to aid settings in its use.

SENIF_Framework_July_2025_ (PDF, 699 KB)

Education settings can refer into our services via the Establishment Portal: https://educationestablishmentportal-ext-hil-prd.syhapp.com

Guidance on how to make a referral can be found here:  SENIF Application Portal Guidance (PDF, 502 KB)