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The Role of Scottish Local Authorities
To develop and provide quality support, information and advice for childminders in Scotland, SCMA can negotiate agreements with the Scottish Local Authorities to support the development of childminding services in Scotland. SCMA currently operates training agreements within more than 64% of the Local Authority areas, providing intergrated childminding services for Scotland's childminding sector.
Childminders will be better equipped to progress towards formal qualification by following SCMA's framework which in turn provides the Local Authority with a better qualified workforce.
The system provides maximum benefit for minimum cost since the training is provided through a strong network with national linkage and support services. All training projects are supported by a dedicated team of national staff based at our Head Office in Stirling, to ensure that the project staff have access to information, advice and support throughout the provision of training.
If you would like to discuss the development of training agreement in your area, please contact your local Childminding Development Officer. Contact details are available from our Head Office in Stirling on 01786 445377, or alternatively you can click on the link below to be taken to our contacts page.
Who is my Childminding Development Officer?