Find Out More
This part of the website features a range of sub-sections will keep as informed and as up-to-date as possible about childminding issues, events and information.

you up-to-date with childminding issues, news stories, and current laws or regulations that you need to be aware of. We also have an events calendar which will inform you of any upcoming dates that may be of interest to you as a childminder.

Latest News
Exactly that! We will keep you up to date with issues and current affairs that may be of interest to anyone working within or alongside this childcare provision. Check this section for information from the Care Commission; SCMA news
 
Events Calendar
We have listed any notable childminder-orientated events which are taking place that you may like to attend. These events are on a national level and happening in your local area. There is also a diary of special awareness days and fundraising activities which childminders and minded children may liek to get involved in.   

Laws and Regulations
Childminders are regulated by the Care Commission, this sub-section will help you understand some of the laws that childminding is subjected to and affected by. It also provides you with links to further information.

Friends of SCMA
As an Association, it is important that we build and maintain strong relationship with other organisations and agencies. Some of our friends, who help us support and raise the profile of childminding, are listed within this section so that you can click easily onto their websites to access information you may be interested in.
 
Also listed here are links to fun and interesting sites of companies who offer SCMA members generous discounts and deals on a whole range of days out, activities, materials and kit.