Glossary

Definitions of common terms used in early years funding

SEND

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - additional support needs that some children may have.

Related: EHCP, DAF

Session

A period of attendance at nursery, typically morning or afternoon.

Stretched Funding

Taking funded hours over more weeks of the year (e.g., 48 weeks instead of 38 term-time weeks).

Related: Term Time Only