Inclusion Funding

Inclusion Funding - Setting level

What the funding can support

• Whole-school or targeted CPD: e.g. Autism Awareness, Supporting Dyslexia
• Universal adjustments: e.g. Autism-friendly classroom approaches
• Cohort interventions: e.g. Wellcomm speech and language tools

Not funded:

• Capital works: Any changes to buildings or estates

Who can apply

All levels:

• Eligibility: Mainstream primary or secondary settings in West Northamptonshire

Setting level:

• Strategic fit: Focus appears in the school development/improvement plan
• Cohort impact: Intervention benefits a defined group of learners
• Provision type: Evidence-based and/or externally recommended

How to apply

Submit:

• School development/improvement plan
• School-level data for the area of focus
• Funding application request page (as above)

Application form

Submission of grant applications

All grant applications should be submitted to [email protected].

The subject line should state the level of funding being applied for: Individual, Setting or Community.

Any with the application form or any mandatory evidence missing will not proceed to the decision group.

Notification

Decision within one week of the meeting.

If unsuccessful or partially funded

No appeal, but feedback is provided.

Funding agreement

Sign to receive payment; funds are paid in full within 4 weeks of receipt of the signed agreement.

Timeline

If requests exceed available funds

Setting prioritisation:

• Evidence of need: Data shows clear demand
• Track record: Previous focus and impact in this area

Decision group membership

School leaders (e.g., pastoral heads, assistant heads, headteachers, inclusion leads, SENCOs), IIST, EPS, STS

Monitoring and sharing learning

Impact reporting:

• Post-intervention measures: Required from each setting; funding can be clawed back if not submitted
• School visits: IIST monitors implementation during link practitioner visits
• Annual feedback: A form is collected for each learner who received IF

Dissemination:

• Annual inclusion conference: Funded projects present learning and impact
• SEND Bulletin and HeadWest: Six-monthly report and case studies
• Dedicated webpage: Overview and directory of successful requests
• SENCO networks: Ongoing sharing of practice

Last updated 16 February 2026