What is the Inclusion Support Scheme?

A scheme that aims to promote inclusion and remove the barriers to play, childcare and leisure for disabled children and young people. It is available for children and young people under 19 years of age with impairments or emotional, behavioural or learning difficulties who would otherwise be prevented from taking part.

The scheme is funded from government grant money, through Oxfordshire County Council.

What help is available?

Short-term financial support is available to play, childcare and leisure providers (including childminders), to pay for additional staff hours to support children, fees, equipment or, in some instances, transport up to a maximum of £250 for children under five, or £500 for older children and young people. These amounts are per child/young person per financial year.

Information and advice to support the inclusion of disabled children is available from Community Childcare and Play Officers and, for pre-school settings, from Early Years Special Educational Needs Inclusion Teachers.

Childcare, play and leisure providers who receive a grant will be expected to attend disability equality training.

The scheme cannot give grants retrospectively or give grants directly to parents.

How to apply

Contact 01865 323004 or inclusion.support@oxfordshire.gov.uk for an application form.