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Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

What is it?

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a government benefit for children under 16 who have additional care needs or a disability. It helps families cover the extra costs of looking after their child.

Eligibility:

• child is under 16
• child has difficulties walking or needs much more looking after than a child of the same age who does not have a disability

Relevance to nurseries:

• indicates a child's additional needs, making them eligible for DAF
• nurseries can use DAF to support the child's inclusion and participation

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Disability Access Fund (DAF)

What is it?

The Disabled Access Fund (DAF) is a one-off government payment to nurseries and early years settings. It helps make the nursery more accessible and supportive for children with disabilities or additional needs.

Who is it for?

• children under 5 who receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
• children accessing funded early education (15 or 30 hours)

How it can be used

Supports reasonable adjustments within the nursery, such as:

• purchasing accessible resources
• staff training
• adaptations to the setting

How to apply:

• providers apply on behalf of the child
• requires a copy of the child's DLA letter and a signed Parent Declaration Form
• application is submitted via the 91ÖÆƬ³§Children's Services Portal

Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)

What is it?

The Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) is extra government funding for nurseries to support the learning and development of eligible 3- and 4-year-old children.

Who is eligible?

Children accessing funded early education whose families meet certain criteria, such as:

• Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Universal Credit with a low household income

How it helps:

• provides additional resources, activities, and support tailored to each child’s learning and development
• helps nurseries give every child the best start, especially those who might benefit from extra support

EYPP is paid directly to the provider and is used to enhance a child’s learning experience.

For more detailed information or assistance, you can contact the 91ÖÆƬ³§Early Years Funding Team:

• email: eyfunding@worcestershire.gov.uk