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Approved the principles of a
new model of funding for early years SEND provision based on the
following three components:

1.   
Changes to the SENDIF Emerging Fund as set out in
paragraph 4.2 to be implemented from 1 September 2025.

2.   
An increase to the hourly rate for SENDIF+ based on
the changes set out in paragraph 4.3 to be implemented from 1
September 2025.

3.   
A new hourly rate for a specialist Early Years
Inclusion Centre to support children with the most complex SEND,
the details of which are set out in paragraphs 4.4 to 4.5 and in
Appendices A and B to be implemented as soon as practically
possible subject to an assessment of expressions of interest from
providers.