Membership

SCMA Membership

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.

	We are the only organisation 100% dedicated to supporting childminders in Scotland
	We are the only organisation in Scotland which works continually to provide childminders with a professional voice within the childcare sector.
	Our evidence and feedback from members stakeholders helps us provide a collective voice for the childminding profession in Scotland. We represent you at the very highest level; from Scottish Government to the Care Inspectorate and local authorities.
	Members of SCMA enjoy a wide range of exclusive benefits, many of which can be accessed online via the Membership Dashboard.

“It’s an all-round support package that enables me to do my job with peace of mind.”

SCMA member from Fife

“Lots of childminding information is available, I can advertise at no extra cost, and there are great training opportunities.”

SCMA member from Glasgow

Being an SCMA member also gives you lots of exclusive benefits:

Online advertising

Let parents find you! Advertise your vacancies on our Childminder Search Service.

Childminder Search Service

Learn with SCMA

We provide exclusive e-Learning and interactive learning events for SCMA members. Learn with SCMA courses can come to you – anywhere in Scotland!

Learn with SCMA

Essential business stationery for childminders

Get everything you need from our exclusive online shop. Members can buy contracts supported by our legal support service, cashbooks approved by HMRC, branded clothing and more.

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Insurance designed to meet your needs

Our Public Liability Insurance (PLI) is only £38 per year and with SCMA, you can be assured that our PLI is designed specifically for childminders in Scotland.

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Free childcare, wellbeing and legal helplines

You can count on our experts to listen and help. For peace of mind, with SCMA contracts our legal advisers will represent you – for free – in the Small Claims Court.

Magazine, essential info and free resources

Stay informed with our e-newsletters, Childminding magazine and personalised updates, guides and resources available through your Membership Dashboard.

We’re the only organisation 100% dedicated to supporting childminders in Scotland.

We offer practical help, a chance for you to grow and a voice within the world of childminding. We’re not here to make a profit. We work entirely to promote childminding and improve our services for you.

SCMA is an appointed representative of PACEY which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Registered at Argyll Court, Castle Business Park, Stirling, FK9 4TY. Underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc. (No. 93792) at St Mark's Court, Chart Way, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1XL. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA).

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SCMA is an appointed representative of Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Registered at Argyll Court, Castle Business Park, Stirling, FK9 4TY. Underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc. (No. 93792) at St Mark's Court, Chart Way, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1XL. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA).

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