Early Learning & Childcare Inclusion Fund
The ELC Inclusion Fund provided funding to ELC settings to support children with additional support needs (ASN) in Scotland to access their funded ELC entitlement. Staff working in ELC settings could apply for funding for training, resources, equipment and adaptations to support children with ASN within their setting.
The ELC Inclusion Fund was funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Children in Scotland.
The Early Learning & Childcare Inclusion Fund distributed up to £2 million over four years (2018-2021) to selected registered ELC providers in Scotland, to support children with additional support needs (ASN) to access their funded ELC entitlement and ensure that staff working in their ELC setting receive appropriate training to help them meet the needs of these children.
The intention was that the fund would:
- Make ELC settings more accessible for children with additional support needs;
- Result in an increase in the number of ELC staff who are trained and confident to support children with additional support needs;
- Promote more inclusive learning experiences for children; and
- Ultimately, result in better outcomes for children with additional support needs.
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Todholm Early Learning ClassThis Paisley-based setting used funds to enhance outdoor play opportunities.Download Now
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Inch View, PerthInvestment in training and relationships between staff, parents and carers was the priority for this centre.Download Now
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Childminder Davina SinclairSupport from the ELC Fund allowed Davina to strengthen her outdoor learning offer.Download Now
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Nursery Times at the ParkA South Lanarkshire nursery, now able to better meet sensory needs and transitions.Download Now
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Benarty Nursery, FifeHere, the ELC Fund supported purchase of equipment for language development.Download Now
