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We are pleased to launch our new Targeted Funding to support non-EHCP pupils within mainstream schools.

Our aim is for all Children and Young People to have access to a full and rich curriculum within their own communities, accessing support at the right time without the need for a statutory plan. To do this we must work together as partners to identify need early, to embed a consistent universal approach Plymouth Council – Ordinarily Available Provision for Schools by The Education People – Issuu and when targeted support is needed, to enhance mainstream provision with resource for support in the right place, at the right time.

Pilots are underway and we are now ready to welcome applications from all schools.

Please Scroll to the side to view the table below:

Targeted Funding and the Graduated Approach Paper This paper details the rational for the targeted funding and describes the renewed graduated approach for Plymouth; from universal support through to the increased bandings for EHCP learners.
Targeted funding application dates 25/26 and process This document details all application windows, panel dates and when funding will be released to schools. Please add the dates to your diaries!
Application forms for funding streams 1  Details of the funding stream is at the top of the applications with a clear layout to support succinct application.
Application forms for funding streams 2  Details of the funding stream is at the top of the applications with a clear layout to support succinct application.
Application forms for funding streams 3 Details of the funding stream is at the top of the applications with a clear layout to support succinct application.
The Service Level Agreement for Targeted Funding 3 This SLA details the contractual agreement for the small cohort TF3. Please use this for any application for a September start as a reference point.  Any applications for this strand will include a school visit and full partnership panel.
Monitoring forms for TS2 Advance notice of the way in which we will monitor funding strand 2
Monitoring forms for TS3 Advance notice of the way in which we will monitor funding strand 3

School Level Alternative Provision Research and Guidance


TF1 for academic year 25/26

May 2025 Applications
**PCC have opened an extra window for a funding required as an exception for individual pupils to cover May-July 2025

Deadline: Thursday 1st May 2025
Panel Date: Wednesday 7th May 2025
School notification of panel outcomes: Thursday 8th May 2025
Payment: Next available tranche

September 2025 Applications

Deadline: Monday 22nd September 2025
Panel Date: Friday 26th September 2025
School notification of panel outcomes: Monday 29th September
Payment: Next available tranche

December 2025 Applications

Deadline: Monday 8th December 2025
Panel Date: Friday 12th December 2025
School notification of panel outcomes: Monday 15th December 2025
Payment: Next available tranche

February 2026 Applications

** Maximum applications per school: 4 Primary, 6 Secondary

Deadline: Monday 23rd February 2026
Panel Date: Thursday 26th February 2026
School notification of panel outcomes: Friday 27th February 2026
Payment: Next available tranche

TF2 for academic year 25/26

Deadline for applications: Monday 22nd September 2025

Panel Date: Thursday 25th September 2025

School notification of panel outcomes: Monday 29th September 2025

Funding Start Date: October 2025

TF3 for September 2025 start

Deadline for applications: Monday 28th April

Panel Dates: Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th April

School notification of panel outcomes: Friday 2nd May 2025

Funding Start Date: September 2025