Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA)

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STEM potions. Mixing hot choc,turmeric,gravy,coffee & cornflour with warm water to see what happens. Followed by colour experiments using pipettes for strengthening hand muscles ready for writing. @ScotChildmind @ClacksELC @CareInspect

It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek! 💛 We believe every child deserves the chance to thrive. This week, we’re focusing on helping young people explore the theme ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself,’ empowering them to better understand their emotions and build resilience. 🌱 #PrimarySchool #SecondarySchool #HighSchool #Parents #Carers #MentalHealth

We are delighted to see the publication of @earlychildhood’s Shaping Us Framework which helps us to develop a shared understanding of social and emotional development. #ShapingUs centreforearlychildhood.org/our-work/resea…

As part of our important retention work through the Programme for Scotland's Childminding Future, SCMA has updated the Self-Evaluation Toolkit for all childminders in Scotland to support them with reflecting on their service. 👉 getstarted.childminding.org/workforce-rete… @ELCScotGov @ScotGovEdu

SCMA is now closed for the festive period (from 12 noon on Friday 20 December), re-opening as normal on Monday 6 January 2025. Read more at childminding.org/news/festive-n…

Could childminding be for you? It was for Robyn, a childminder who runs her own business in Dumfries! Read Robyn's story and learn how to access funding and free training to start your own childminding business, here: orlo.uk/v4l5N @ScotChildmind @DGEmployability

Listen to the seven part podcast series - Small Talk, Big Change from @mentalhealth, exploring children and young people's mental health in Scotland. 🎙️ Listen now: bit.ly/3W1iH9V

🎉Celebrating the power of babies, children, & young people on #WorldChildrensDay Together's Director, Juliet Harris, shares insight for today's historic moment for Scotland: the first World Children’s Day since the incorporation of #UNCRCScotland ➡️ bit.ly/4fzy5Bx

There's still time to sign up for tonight's 7pm 'Discover a Career in Childminding' session from @ScotChildmind for #ScotCareersWeek24! Book here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/discover-a-c…📣

Renfrewshire parents and carers are being encouraged to consider childminding as a flexible job that supports their family's needs. The @ScotChildmind campaign provides a £750 start-up grant, free training, one year free SCMA membership, and more. renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/14294/…

Passionate about high quality childcare and making a real difference to children and families in Scotland? Database And Membership Administrator role with @ScotChildmind tinyurl.com/52x8rrjy £23,800 – £25,759 Stirling/hybrid #CharityJob

During Scottish Careers Week (11-15 November), @ScotChildmind is hosting online Childminding Discovery sessions where you can explore a career in childminding! Ask the SCMA team questions and find out more about the support package available: getstarted.childminding.org

I've written a story about this in some form or other every year for the last four years. Parents across the country have said how childcare shortages are limiting their careers and their communities. @ScotChildmind is making another push to recruit during Careers Week.

Read the article by @stell_garrett to find out how you can start a vital childminding service in your community! You can attend one of our 'Discover Childminding' sessions by visiting childminding.org/getstarted @ScotGovEdu @skillsdevscot @dgcouncil @Aberdeenshire @scotborders

Explore a new #Career in childminding via @ScotChildmind 👇 The Programme for Scotland’s Childminding Future is available in 17 local authorities in #Scotland. Find out if childminding could be for you. Book a November session: ow.ly/uO5V50U2178 #ScotCareersWeek24

The updated #SettingTheTable guidance aims to ensure that children from birth to 5 years in childcare settings across Scotland are offered meals, snacks and drinks that meet their nutritional requirements and are conducive to good health. 🔗gov.scot/publications/s…

Lovely Stay and Play session with the SCMA for childminders who provide funding. @ScotChildmind

Day 2 of the Inquiry's education and certification impact hearings begins today at 10am. We will hear evidence from @ScotChildmind, @NUSScotland and @LeadersScotland. More information and broadcast streams are available on the Inquiry's website: covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/impact…

During Scottish Careers Week next week, @ScotChildmind is hosting online Childminding Discovery sessions where you can explore a career in childminding! Ask the SCMA team questions and find out more about the support package available: getstarted.childminding.org