April 2026 will see the launch of Focused Intervention Funding (FIF).  This will replace Local High Needs Funding (LHNF).

What is the purpose of FIF?

‘A non-statutory, discretionary funding system designed to support children and young people (CYP) with emerging needs and for CYP who have needs that fall outside the EHCP process.’

Applying for FIF

The FIF Guidance document and application form are attached below.

Applications should be sent to dspl4fif@wormleyprimary.co.uk by the deadlines stated prior to the panel.

Clusters 

Please see the attachment below which outlines the dates and schools within each of our clusters.

For questions, please email dspl4manager@wormleyprimary.co.uk