Early years inclusion fund

Appeals and complaints

Procedure for appeals

Any appeal must be made in writing to EYCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk within 20 working days of the notification being issued.  For the appeals panel, you should:

  • provide evidence that the setting have engaged with the locality early years team following the outcomes of the application to discuss the next steps
  • provide evidence that a review has taken place with parents and other professionals as a result
  • include the specific reasons for the appeal
  • include additional information relating to the child’s needs if required

Complaints

Write to the Head of Service for Early Years, email EYCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk, if you wish to complain about:

  • the inclusion funding process, or
  • how the process has been applied

We will acknowledge any complaint within two working days.  We will investigate and provide a response within ten working days.