Do I need to apply each academic year if a child in my setting has previously received Early Years Inclusion Funding (EYIF)?
Yes. You should complete the new application form and ensure it is submitted before the 20th of the month.
Where do I send the application form?
This is to be sent to 0-5 SEND via Anycomms (preferred) or to 0-5SEND.SupportService@sheffield.gov.uk (password protected). Please only send electronically.
We have made referrals to other services, for example health, but are awaiting an appointment. Who can moderate the EYSSG levels?
You can add that these haven’t been moderated as the child is awaiting an appointment in the Further Supportive Notes box.
I am applying for Level 5 funding, what should I include with the application forms and supporting evidence?
You need to show proof that the Level 5 has been moderated by Local Authority representation (e.g. 0-5 SEND Teacher, Autism Teacher, Locality SEND Manager, NHS Health services and/or Educational Psychology Service) – in conjunction with agreement from other professional outside agencies, parents/carers and setting staff. The proof can be an assessment report that confirms the level or an e-mail from the professional. If the Level 5 hasn't been moderated or there isn't evidence to back up the moderation, then funding could either be declined or approved at a lower level (a change of level can be re-applied for at a later date).
I submitted an application after the 20th of the month, what happens?
It will be reviewed with the next months applications.
Can I apply for EYIF if the child isn’t in receipt of FEL?
Absolutely. We will look at the application to see if exceptions apply. These exceptions include children who are moderated at Level 4 and Level 5 or have multiple areas of need moderated at Level 3. We look at all the evidence submitted to make the decision.
When will payments start from?
Payments will start from the 1st of the month the application was agreed. Your first payment will be made within the first few weeks after the application is agreed. You will then receive a payment per term (at the beginning) to cover that term (a full term is the number weeks in that term, it maybe be pro rata depending on when an application was made during that term).
A child has left/is leaving my setting and I'm receiving EYIF payments, what do I do?
Please e-mail 0-5SEND.SupportService@sheffield.gov.uk with the date they are leaving and the details of the new setting (if known) and copy them into the e-mail. We ask for this to be done 2 weeks before the child leaves the setting wherever possible. We can then make the changes to transfer the payments and avoid having to re-coup payments further down the line.
If a child transfers into my setting midway through the academic year and has EYIF from the previous setting, do I need to make a new EYIF application?
No. The previous setting should let the 0-5 SEND Service aware by e-mail (0-5SEND.SupportService@sheffield.gov.uk) of the placement move at least 2 weeks before. Payments will then transfer over to your setting. You would then re-apply each academic year if the child remains in your setting.
A child attends my setting in Sheffield but lives out of Sheffield. Can I still apply for EYIF to help support them?
Yes. Sheffield EYIF is for children who attend a Sheffield setting, regardless of where they live. Remember to apply for Disability Access Funding (DAF) if the child is eligible in the first instance. For more information on DAF please see the DAF section above.
A child has had level 4 funding agreed, does this mean that the SSG level has been moderated?
No. Levels are always subject to change as a child progresses through their educational life. The agreed level for funding does not mean the SSG level has been moderated in this instance. To request an amend to the funding amount due to a change in grid level, please submit a new application form along with the evidence (select “Change of funding level” on the form). All funding is subject to audit by the Local Authority at any point throughout the academic year.
A child in my setting has increased/decreased their hours in the academic year. What do I do?
Please submit a new application form and select “change in hours” on the form. If the level of funding is remaining the same, you do not need to send further evidence. If you are also requesting an increase in funding level, please select “change of funding level” on the form and submit with the new evidence.
A child in my setting requires their funding level to be change. What do I do?
Please submit a new application form and select “change of funding level” on the form. If you are requesting an increase in funding level then please submit with the new evidence.
