High Needs Funding (HNF)

The High Needs fund has now been frozen for the 2024-25 financial year. Unfortunately, we are unable to process any new applications at this time. For any Virtual School funded support already in place, please speak to you education consultant for a discussion.

All non-independent schools are eligible to apply for High Needs Funding (HNF) when the additional educational needs of a pupil cannot be met and funded from PPG+ monies.

High Needs Funding (HNF) is for short-term support/interventions.

Children and young people from reception to year 11 are eligible for this funding.

An evaluation of the impact the funding has made to the pupil will be required.

HNF can be applied for each term and must include a clear financial breakdown of the amount being applied for alongside the reasons why.