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Head Office

Scottish Childminding Association
Argyll Court, Castle Business Park,
Stirling, FK9 4TY.

t: 01786 445377
e: information@childminding.org

For any query or question relating to childminding, please call our SCMA Helpline: 01786 449063. Our Helpline is open Monday-Friday, from 10am-4pm.

If you have a query about SCMA membership or for the Learn with SCMA team, please call 01786 445377. Our lines are open 8.30am-4.30pm.

For all press and media enquiries, please email marketing@childminding.org.

Directions

SCMA Head Office is on the ground floor of Argyll Court and can be accessed through double doors to the foyer area. Our reception is located to the left of the stairs.

Car Parking
Limited car parking spaces are available in Argyll Court.

Travelling by Train/Bus
Check the train times at National Rail Enquiries to reach Stirling Railway Station to SCMA. From the station, it takes 7 minutes by taxi to get to SCMA. There is also a Park and Ride Bus service available, and you can view further information about the Castleview Circular route on Stirling Council's website.

We’re here to help

Our Helpline is open
Monday to Friday,
from 10am-4pm.

Call: 01786 449063

No question is too small!

Support from SCMA

SCMA is here to support you at every stage of your childminding career, and sometimes we all need a helping hand. We offer a wide range of support, tools, and resources for our members – helping you to provide the best service you can for children and their families.

Our SCMA Helpline (01786 449063, Monday-Friday 10am-4pm) can help you with any question relating to childminding in Scotland. So, if you feel unsure, have a query, or want to check something - don’t hesitate to pick up the phone to our friendly team.

If you require further in-depth support, SCMA members can access tailored one-to-one support from our Childminding and Membership Support Officers or your local Childminding Development Officer (where applicable). Our team is here to listen and support and guide you on a wide range of issues or concerns that may seem overwhelming on your own. These can often be easily resolved with a quick chat or email exchange.

To arrange further support please contact the SCMA Helpline (01786 449063, Monday-Friday 10am-4pm) where we will signpost you to the relevant team member, who will be able to offer guidance to meet your needs.

Working together to support those with additional support needs

SCMA is working towards becoming an equal opportunities employer and we try and recognise that every individual and their circumstances are unique. If you are contacting our organisation and have additional support needs, then please let us know so we can work together on your requests.

Who we are

Below you will find a list of all key contacts at SCMA:

Head Office

Graeme McAlister: Chief Executive

t: 01786 445377

Janine Ryan: Director of Childminding Services

t: 07831359404

Louise Buchanan: Director of Corporate Services

t: 01786 434956

Millie McLachlan: Director of Services Development

t: 07391869821

Mary Ramsay: Area Manager (West)

t: 07881734145

Michelle Anderson: Area Manager (Secondment)

t: 07551832378

Donna McSwiggan: Area Manager

t: 07900099852

Susannah Knox: Professional Learning Manager

t: 07778355954

Amanda Cunningham-Gray: Professional Learning Co-ordinator

t: 01786 434958

Orla Dunn: Professional Learning Administrator

t: 01786 445377

Katie Smith: Marketing and Communications Manager

t: 01786 434954

Jennifer Ross: Marketing and Communications Co-ordinator

t: 01786 434951

Sarah Carmichael: Marketing and Communications Co-ordinator (Social Media)

t: 01786 445377

Gillian Paterson: Childminding and Membership Support Officer

t: 07825458158

Hazel Mackie: Childminding and Membership Support Officer

t: 07823952868

Karen Blair: Finance Manager

t: 01786 434952

Karen Marshall: Finance Administrator

t: 01786 445377

Valeria Vacca: Finance Officer

t: 01786 445377

Nina Boyd: ELC and Community Childminding Administrator

t: 01786 434955

Lucas Voigt: Database and Membership Administrator

t: 01786 652166

Sarah Sharp: Administration Assistant

t: 01786 652168

Susan McKenzie: Administration Assistant (Maternity Leave Cover)

t: 01786 445377

Helen Sellick: Administration Assistant (Maternity Leave)

t: 01786 445377

Lisa Mackay: Senior Operations Manager

t: 07879329448

Nyree Cooper: Quality and Learning Development Lead

t: 07900599435

Amy Watt: Workforce Manager (Recruitment)

t: 07467156517

Claire Shepherd: Workforce Manager (Retention)

t: 07778356086

Lianne Paton: Marketing and Communications Manager (Workforce)

t: 01786 434953

Caitlin Boyle: Marketing and Communications Co-ordinator (Workforce)

t: 01786 434950

Lisa O’Hare: Workforce Officer

t: 07436157288

Lisa Usher: Mentor Co-Ordinator

t: 07435859984

Siobhan Littlewood: Workforce Officer (Recruitment)

t: 07780050219

Clare Ward: Workforce Officer (Retention)

t: 07586094493

Tristin Mullins: Finance Co-ordinator (Workforce)

t: 01786 652167

Field Staff

Aberdeen City | Senior Childminding Development Officer

Loraine Duncan

t: 07741293679

Aberdeen City | Childminding Development Officer

Sarah Donaldson

t: 07386953060

Glasgow City | Senior Childminding Development Officer

Lisa France

t: 07551886502

Glasgow City | Childminding Development Officer

Morag Bowie

t: 07778339098

South Lanarkshire | Childminding Development Officer

Marie McElroy

t: 07386952798

Falkirk, North Lanarkshire and West Lothian | ELC Childminding Development Officer

Wendy Smith

t: 07502517799

Stirling | ELC Childminding Development Officer

Lorna May

t: 07920336297

Fife | Community Childminding

Gillian Paterson

t: 07825458158

Scottish Borders | Supported Childminding Scheme

Sonia Watson

t: 07551825039

Family Childminding Partnership (FCP)

Sonia Watson

t: 07551825039

School Age Childcare | Childminding Liaison Officer

Lesley Morrison

t: 01786 445377

School Age Childcare | Childminding Development Officer

Christina McGrotty

t: 07467991849