Annual AGM and Conference
In October each year, SCMA hosts it's AGM and conference to bring our members together and reflect on the previous year. To ensure as many members as possible have the opportunity to attend an SCMA conference we alternate the venue each year. Previous venues have included; Ayr Racecourse, the Newton Hotel in Nairn and Stirling Management Centre. It's not all work and no play - the weekend is rounded off with a themed Gala Dinner.

Scottish Childminding Day
Scottish Childminding Day is an integral part of Childminding Month each year. In May, over 5000 childminders, children and parents gather at Loudoun Castle Family Theme Park in Galston, Ayrshire to celebrate another successful year in childminding. Childminding Day has broken Loudoun Castle's attendance record for the past two years running and we aim to do so again this year! All SCMA members and children get free entry to Loudoun Castle on Childminding Day, watch out for more details in the spring edition of Childminding magazine.

SCMA's Helpline
SCMA's Helpline is operated from our Head Office in Stirling (open Monday - Friday, 10 am - 4 pm, on 01786 449063). The Helpline is run for childminders and others, including parents, local authority workers and the Care Commission. 

Improving Quality
SCMA aims to promote childminding as a quality childcare choice and to this end has developed a quality assurance initiative for members. The initiative includes the Code of Practice, the Open Learning Pack and the Scheme of Excellence Award which is credit rated and levelled on the Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework.