Early learning and childcare fund

We will consider funding: –

• Furniture and equipment;
• Outdoor furniture and equipment;
• Specialised equipment for children with additional support needs;
• Car safety seats – where a vehicle is used to deliver a service;
• Non statutory training;
• Other costs deemed appropriate to support delivery of high quality Early Learning and Childcare provision.

We will not fund: –

• General running costs such as wages, admin costs, energy costs, etc
• Snacks and refreshments;
• Projects that have already taken place;
• Fundraising expenses;
• Legal fees;
• Holidays;
• Items that only benefit an individual e.g. prizes, personal clothing, strips and personal equipment;
• Loan or endowment payments;
• Projects with no long-term sustainability;
• Statutory training – which settings should have in order to be registered as a provider;
• Other costs deemed inappropriate to Early Learning and Childcare provision.