SCMA is aware of the Red Weather Warning that is in place for parts of Scotland tomorrow (Friday 24 January 2025), and we wanted to share the following update and information for childminders operating in these areas.
Unless you have been formally ordered to close your childminding setting (i.e. by a governing body for example the Police, the Scottish Government or your local authority) you can remain open and operate as normal. Childminders should ensure that all sensible precautions are taken and that you risk assess the situation to ensure the safety of yourself and your service users.
If you have your insurance through SCMA, we have confirmed with the insurance provider that childminders can remain open and operate as normal, provided sensible precautions are taken. However, if your insurance is with another provider, please contact them directly to ensure that you have sufficient cover in place.
Please Note: SCMA Head Office will be closed tomorrow (Friday 24 January) but staff will be working remotely, and there will be no interruption to your service.