How to Book and Funding Options
The Childminding Induction Support Programme costs £200. If you are planning to self-pay for the Childminding Induction Support Programme, please call our Learn with SCMA team on
01786 445377 who will take your booking and payment.
Unfortunately, as of 21 July 2023, ITA funding applications are closed for this financial year, due to limited funding from Skills Development Scotland. We are keeping an interest list of people who are looking to be funded via ITAs, and if you'd like to be added to the interest list, please email
itaenquiries@childminding.org with your full name, local authority area and your postcode. Alternatively, you can always self-pay to join our Childminding Induction Support Programme. Please call our Learn with SCMA team on
01786 445377 to find out more and make your booking.
There may be other funding options available such as a small business grant and/or support through
Business Gateway.
Free SCMA Membership
Once you’ve completed the Childminding Induction Support Programme you will get your first year of SCMA membership for FREE, which will be allocated once you have completed your registration to become a childminder with the Care Inspectorate.
Membership of a trusted organisation like SCMA gives you peace of mind, invaluable support and a chance to make a difference. It says that you’re professional, informed and committed to quality.
Being a member of SCMA give you lots of exclusive benefits such as:
- SCMA Practitioner Insurance to cover your childminding activities
- Free advertising on the SCMA website
- Access to Learn with SCMA courses
- Access to essential business stationery for childminders
- Free childcare and legal helplines
- Magazines, essential information and free resources
Find out more about the benefits of SCMA membership
here.