Top-up funding awareness sessions for SENCos

As shared in Heads Up before May half term, Warwickshire County Council will begin the phased implementation of the new Top Up Funding allocation model from June 2023.  

The new funding matrix aims to determine the right level of top-up funding at the right time to enable education settings to make appropriate provision for pupils with a special educational need and/or disability (SEND), as outlined in the SEND Code of Practice. 

The 6x4 matrix will provide a simplified funding process, giving increased transparency and offering greater financial sustainability to education settings, therefore improving placement stability and supporting recruitment and retention. 

If you missed this update, you can read more about the new matrix and plans for implementation here. 

To enable the successful roll out and to support settings in understanding the new process, further information will be shared at the summer term SENCo Network Meetings. The dates for these are as follows: 

Secondary SENCo Network Meeting: 

• Tuesday 13 June, 2-4pm - virtual meeting 

Primary SENCo Network Meeting: 

• Thursday 22 June, 1.30-4pm at Pound Lane, Leamington   
• Tuesday 27 June, 2-4pm - virtual meeting       

All SENCos are encouraged to attend, however, if you are unable to attend either of these dates, there will be additional virtual awareness sessions organised for September. Details of these will be shared via Heads Up.  

It is important to highlight that we will be carrying out in-depth reviews every half term to evaluate progress during the implementation phase of this project, and it may be important for us to pause implementation, if necessary, to ensure its success and sustainability. We are committed to working in partnership with you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our children and young people and will be keeping you updated throughout the duration of the project.   

If you have any queries, please email sendchange@warwickshire.gov.uk.