Focused Intervention Funding (FIF)
We're looking forward to seeing all our school SENCo's at the first Cluster (the hour before the Primary/Secondary SENCo Forum) on Tuesday 5 May at 1pm.
Deadline for FIF applications has been extended to Wednesday 22 April 2026.
Focused Intervention Funding (FIF) is being implemented at the beginning of the Summer Term following a review of the Local High Needs Funding (LHNF) system.
Please read the FIF Guidance below in attachments where you will also find the FIF application form.
FIF Process
Please read the FIF Guidance below in attachments where you will also find the FIF application form.
Key DSPL2 FIF Dates
From the Summer Term 2026, Focused Intervention Funding (FIF) Clusters will be held twice a term, an hour before DSPL2's Primary/Secondary SENCo Forums.
- Deadlines for applications and Cluster meeting dates/times are shown below.
DSPL2 - North or South Cluster school?
| The Leys (Lead SENCo) | Letchmore Infants | Camps Hill |
| Round Diamond | Moss Bury | St John Henry Newman |
| Giles Infant's | Walkern | Thomas Alleyne |
| Giles Junior | Woolenwick Infants | Barclay |
| Martin's Wood | Woolenwick Junior | Nobel |
| Trotts Hill | Lodge Farm | |
| Almond Hill | St Vincent de Paul |
DSPL2 South Cluster
| Fairlands (Lead SENCo) | Peartree Spring Primary | Aston St Mary's |
| Bedwell | St Margaret Clitherow | Marriotts |
| Broom Barns | Roebuck | Barnwell |
| St Nicholas | Longmeadow | |
| Ashtree | Shephalbury | |
| Featherstone Wood | Knebworth | |
| Benington | All Saints Datchworth |
DSPL2 Applications
- If you wish to submit an application, refer first to the FIF Guidance and then use the form in attachments.
- Applications should be sent to our dedicated DSPL2 FIF email address: DSPL2FIF@peartreespring.herts.sch.uk by either Schoolsfx* or email using a password.
*HCC have confirmed that we can continue to use Schoolsfx until 30 June 2026.