Updates regarding Early Years SEND Funding in Oxfordshire

As of April 2026 Disability Access Fund (DAF) has increased to £975 per eligible child per year, helping settings make reasonable adjustments to improve access and inclusion.

Early Years Additional Funding has risen to £15.33 per term‑time hour of support, providing enhanced funding for children with high support needs as of April 2026.

For further information regarding these SEND funding streams see: Early Years SEND funding | SEND Framework

New: Inclusive Early Years Fund (IEYF), Inclusive early years fund: 2026 to 2027 - GOV.UK

This is a new upfront funding stream for early years providers that deliver the government’s free early years entitlements to support the early years sector to become more inclusive of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). More information on this to follow soon!