Scottish Childminding Association Explained

Scottish Childminding Association
Abbreviation:	SCMA
Status:	charity and membership organisation
Headquarters:	Stirling
Language:	English
Leader Title:	Chief Executive
Leader Name:	Maggie Simpson^[1]
Main Organ:	Childminding magazine (quarterly)

The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is a charity and membership organisation based in Stirling, Scotland. It provides support, training and information to childminders in Scotland. SCMA's convenor is Barbara Anne Dennistoun and its chief executive is Graeme McAllister.^[2]

Registration

By law, childminding services in Scotland must be registered with the Care Inspectorate the independent regulator of social care and social work services across Scotland. The Care Inspectorate regulates childminding services according to the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 and assesses their quality to make sure they meet the National Care Standards which are published by the Scottish Government.^[3]

Community Childminding

SCMA's Community Childminding Service provides short-term childcare for families in need. Community Childminding Services currently operate in Aberdeen, Dumfries and Galloway, Fife, Glasgow, West Lothian and the Scottish Borders.

Communications

The association publishes a quarterly magazine, Childminding,^[4] and operates a helpline.^[5]

See also

• Day care
• Northern Ireland Childminding Association
• Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) (England and Wales)

External links

• Official website: Scottish Childminding Association
• Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) (England and Wales)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Improving training standards for childminders in Scotland. Cardonald College, Glasgow. 22 November 2011. 25 February 2012.
2. Web site: Staff contacts . Scottish Childminding Association . 22 March 2013.
3. Book: Registering and running a childminding service: what you need to know . . 2012 . Dundee.
4. Web site: Childminding magazine. Scottish Childminding Association. 25 February 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120102210229/http://www.childminding.org/about-us/childminding-magazine. 2 January 2012.
5. Web site: Helpline. Scottish Childminding Association. 25 February 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120323125840/http://www.childminding.org/about-us/helpline. 23 March 2012.