Disability Access Fund (DAF)
Introduction
The Disability Access Fund (DAF) was launched by the government in 2017 to provide additional funding to childcare providers to help meet the needs of those children whose needs mean that they are able to access the disability living allowance (DLA).
The DAF aids access to early years places by, for example, supporting providers in making reasonable adjustments to their settings and/or helping with building capacity (be that for the child in question or for the benefit of children as a whole attending the setting).
Eligibility and entitlement for disability access fund (DAF)
Who can receive the disability access fund?
Identifying eligible children and making a claim
How to identify children and claim DAF funding
Using DAF to support children with SEND
How to use DAF funding effectively
Definition of ‘access’ and responsibility to make ‘reasonable adjustments’
More information on definitions
Equipment and Adaptations
Further guidance on purchasing equipment and making adaptations