Special education needs inclusion funding (SENIF) Find out about the Essex approach to top-up funding Home > Funding > Funding to support inclusion > Special education needs inclusion funding (SENIF) SENIF is Essex County Council's new approach to top up funding; it replaces both SEN Premium and Inclusion Funding from the start of the autumn term 2024. For more information and how to apply from 2 July 2024, visit the sections below: About SENIF How to apply Exceptional circumstances Following submission Supporting children with medical conditions