This course comprises of four sections, looking at the Curriculum for Excellence: Early Level 3-5 years, and aims to provide an understanding of how it works in a childminding setting.

The objectives of the course are to:

  • Understand what the Curriculum is, and its purpose.
  • Focus on the Early Level: children aged 3-5 years.
  • Increase your knowledge of the different components of the Curriculum.
  • Understand how to use the Curriculum to document and plan.
  • Provide you with a tool to support the application of the Curriculum for Excellence confidently within your childminding setting.


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 Learn with SCMA team on 01786 445377 or email learn@childminding.org.


Why should I attend?

Taking part in this course will introduce the Curriculum for Excellence and provide an understanding of how it works in a childminding setting.

Who is it for?

All childminders who look after children aged from 3-5 years.