SEND Funding (HNPCA)
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Talk to our education team about your estate, the project you are considering and whether it could be suitable for HNPCA funding.
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How to use your SEND Funding effectively
The DfE is providing capital funding to support adaptations, expand specialist units within mainstream schools, and create new places in special schools. Funding will be allocated to local authorities, who are responsible for distributing it to schools based on identified local needs. To ensure your funding is effectively managed and directed towards priority areas, we provide end-to-end support throughout every stage of your project.
- We deliver a precise Feasibility Study that determines the most suitable approach to utilising your allocated funds
- We handle all related Design Work, Planning Applications, and Cost Planning, ensuring every detail is considered and thoroughly addressed.
- Taking responsibility for Contract Management and Project Management, we enable seamless delivery of your project.
Why do you need SEND funding?
Funding is available to help schools enhance, modify, and expand their facilities to better accommodate students with physical or sensory needs. This enables more children with SEND to access mainstream education in a safe and comfortable environment, with spaces specifically designed to meet their individual requirements. In addition, the funding supports greater inclusion by making mainstream schools more accessible, supportive, and welcoming to all learners.
When it comes to our SEND funding support, we provide expert advice at cost-effective rates
Our handling of the planning, design procurement and delivery of your project allocations are covered by our competitive rates, ensuring your SEND funding is utilised and maximised in the most suitable way possible.
Why choose AEC?
With extensive expertise in the education sector, our team has successfully supported a wide range of schools and academies in delivering projects tailored to their specific needs.
In addition to advising on how to best allocate your SEND funding to target the most critical areas of your estate, we provide comprehensive guidance to see each project through to completion. Our focus is on ensuring every outcome aligns with the unique requirements of your setting, so you can remain focused on your core educational priorities.
What our education clients say
Our work is built around giving school leaders and estates teams clear advice, practical support and confidence throughout the project.
We have had an excellent experience working with AEC. Their support in drawing up comprehensive plans and costings for a new SEN centre on our campus has been invaluable. Their expert advice has enabled us to navigate complex regulations with confidence, and we have found them extremely responsive and adaptable during our many back-and-forth discussions. We couldn't be happier with their service.
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Start preparing your HNPCA application
If your school has a building issue or improvement project that may be suitable for HNPCA funding, it is worth starting the conversation early. We can help you understand:
- Whether your school is likely to be eligible
- Whether your project could be suitable for HNPCA
- What supporting evidence may be needed
- How much preparation is involved
- What you should do next
Free and without obligation.
