We would like to extend a warm welcome to those who will be attending the SCMA Annual Conference 2018: Reach for the Stars on Saturday 29 September at the Grand Central Hotel. A packed schedule of activities is planned for the event which include excellent presentations, superb workshops, ‘Market Place’ exhibitors and - of course - great food.

The Scottish Youth Parliament has just released its latest consultation survey: #WhatsYourTake, ahead of the next national sitting.

SCMA is delighted to announce the launch of our new-look and re-developed resource for childminding groups, which aims to help you with all aspects of being part of a group.

Every year SCMA produces an updated version of Pay & Conditions - our negotiating guide for childminders, which gives you details of best practice for childminders in Scotland.

The professional growth of childminders is of paramount importance to SCMA and over the past year we have worked hard to bring a brand-new qualification to the Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) sector. Working with the Scottish Qualifications Authority we are now delivering the Complete Childminding Learning Pathway – an accredited Work Based Award that recognises and values the unique form of childcare provided by childminders. ​

Maths Week Scotland will take place from 10 to 16 September 2018 with events across Scotland for families, communities, adults and schools. Whether you’re a maths whizz or haven't thought about it since your last lesson at school, there is something for everyone.

This week the Scottish Government set out its plans for the next year with the launch of The Government’s Programme for Scotland 2018-19: Delivering for Today, Investing for Tomorrow. SCMA has welcomed the publication of this document and news of some of the top priorities announced by the First Minister.

SCMA is pleased to invite applications for the post of ‘CHILDMINDING DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’.