Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Inclusion Fund

Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Inclusion Fund
Are you a registered funded provider of early learning and childcare (ELC) in Scotland and have a child/ren in your care with additional support needs? 

The Scottish Government Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Inclusion Fund provides grants to early learning and childcare settings to support children with additional support needs in Scotland access their funded early learning and childcare. 

After a successful first year which saw £500k being awarded in total in respective of just over 450 applications being funded, the Fund will soon re-open for applications. ELC settings and childminders can receive funding for one-off adaptations, equipment, resources and training. 

Keep an eye on Children in Scotland’s website and social media for further updates on when the fund will be open.  For further information or to be added to the email mailing list for the ELC Inclusion fund contact inclusionfund@childreninscotland.org.uk.

The ELC Inclusion Fund is funded by Scottish Government and administered by Children in Scotland.