Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision proposals

We are pleased to launch the Inclusion and SEND provision proposals process. This is open to all mainstream maintained and academy schools, free schools, school-based nurseries and further education settings within Cheshire East.

The Inclusion and SEND Provision process has been designed to strengthen inclusive practice and support across mainstream schools/settings. It will improve the inclusive environment and assist mainstream schools/settings and facilities to enhance their learning environment. It makes effective use of High Needs Provision Capital Allocation (HNPCA). The DfE award HNPCA grant funding to the council.

Key dates

Application Launch: 12 June 2026

Applications Close: 12 noon 10 July 2026

Application Documents

All applicants should use the application form below to provide all the necessary information and evidence for their proposal. Use the form with the guidance and associated documents.

• Inclusion an SEND capital bid process and guidance (PDF, 2.2MB)
• Stage 1 - Inclusion provision proposal application form (MS Word, 113KB)
• Consultation and approval process for RP or unit (PDF, 516KB)
• Questions from inclusion proposals schools briefing (PDF, 558KB)
• School localities (PDF, 88KB)
• Inclusion and SEND provision proposal presentation (PDF, 1.7MB)

All applications must be submitted via email to socs@cheshireeast.gov.uk.

If you have any queries or require any advice while preparing your application,  contact us at SOCS@cheshireeast.gov.uk.