Funded Inclusion Plan
Schools and colleges receive funding to support students with learning needs, covering up to £6,000 per year. If a child needs extra support beyond this amount, schools can apply for additional ‘top-up’ funding, but only after showing they have used all available resources. Parents must agree to this request.
What is a Funded Inclusion Plan (FIP)?
In Bromley, a Funded Inclusion Plan (FIP) is a way to provide extra support in a person-centred way. It’s an agreement between the council, the school, and parents to secure top-up funding for students needing more than £6,000 of support per year. This funding is allocated for up to three terms to help meet the student’s needs effectively.
The goal of a FIP is to provide early support by working closely with families and children who have less complex needs.
What a FIP does not include:
A FIP is not a legal (statutory) plan like an Education, Health, and Care plan (EHC plan, often referred to as an EHCP). This means:
- Parents cannot choose a specific school for their child.
- Parents cannot appeal decisions through a tribunal.
- Parents cannot request a personal budget for their child’s support.
A FIP is designed to offer flexible, additional help without the formal legal processes of an EHC plan.