Funding for supporting children with special needs and/or disabilities

There are grants available that will enable you or your setting to develop inclusive practice when supporting children with disability and/or special needs. You may apply for funding in the following areas:

Inclusive practice in childcare settings (0 to 5 year olds):

You can download an application form (see below), or alternatively, they are available from the Inclusion team for settings or childminders wishing to increase staff ratios to support the full inclusion of children with additional needs.

Playscheme and after-school provision (0 to 19 year olds):

Money is available for the inclusion of children of any age with disability or diverse needs wishing to access playschemes or out-of-school clubs.  

Equipment:

A number of children are disadvantaged by a lack of equipment to support their inclusion in all settings, including out-of-school clubs. Items such as walking frames, specialist chairs, suitably-adapted play equipment, harnesses and hoists can make all the difference to a child who needs them.

There is currently no funding available to purchase specialist equipment, however, if you have an equipment need please contact us as we can liaise with the Physical Disabilities Outreach Teams on your behalf.

All grants awarded require settings to evaluate the benefits of the funding.

For more information please contact the Inclusion Team on 01905 822 672 or email eycsinclusion@worcestershire.gov.uk