Disability Access Fund

The local authority will request evidence to justify the spending of the Disability Access Fund (DAF) and this can be shared. Receipts or invoices need to be retained to show proof of purchase.

If the provider has a number of children that are eligible then the funding can be pooled to support an adjustment or resource that supports a higher number of children.

Any equipment or adjustment purchased at the time the eligible child attends is the property of the provider. However, if a child is moving then it can be assumed that the resource or equipment can be transferred to offer ongoing support for the child. It's expected that a pragmatic approach be applied here, for example, if the equipment is specialist and is to meet the specific needs of the child then the equipment would be transferred to the new setting.

DAF is not to be used to fund trips, assessments, one to one support or additional staffing. The funding is not be used for general training, for example, paediatric first aid but may be used for specialised training that meets the needs of the child.

All equipment that is purchased must comply with the relevant safety requirements and electrical equipment must be PAT tested on an annual basis.