Additional Family Needs (AFN) or High Level Needs (HLN) Funding

Use this form to submit a request for additional family needs (AFN) or high level needs (HLN) funding. If you have not yet attended a family moderation meeting, you will be able to save the request and download a copy of the details as a PDF to take with you to the next appropriate meeting. You can return to the online form after the meeting to edit further, and complete the request before submitting. 

This service is for

This form is for use by head teachers and SENCO only. 

Guidance

Application and Guidance 

All guidance can be found on the SENCO and Family SENCO SharePoint sites.

Timescales and deadlines

Refer to the panel dates and deadlines below when submitting your bid in full. 

2024-2025 panel dates and deadlines

You will need

  • Your contact details 
  • Pupil’s name, date of birth and school 
  • Attendance information 
  • Involved external agencies 
  • Academic Progress details 
  • Special Educational Needs, Barriers and Provisions 
  • Additional support documentation (this can be uploaded to the request)

Submit your intention to bid to an HNL panel

Submit a funding request (including exceptional requests)

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