This brand-new course aims to help childminders gain a comprehensive understanding of the inspection process.

It will help you connect the new Quality Improvement Framework directly to inspection standards and support you to understand the inspection grading system.

The aims of this course are to help you:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the inspection process.
  • Connect the quality framework directly to inspection standards.
  • Understand the inspection grading system.

By the end of this course, you will...

  • Understand how quality standards apply in practice, from the framework to a final report.
  • Resolved any uncertainties you have about inspections.

We hope this course will help you to feel confident and fully prepared for your next inspection.


SCMA members should login to the Membership Dashboard to book and access this e-Learning course.


All our e-Learning courses cost £25 each. If you require any assistance, please contact the Professional Learning team on 01786 445377 or email learn@childminding.org.


Why should I attend?

Completing this course will help you understand the inspection process with the Care Inspectorate, how best to prepare, and help you feel more confident for when the time comes. 

Who is it for?

Childminders who are looking to develop their knowledge and understanding of the inspection process, boost their confidence, and get ready for an upcoming inspection.