Childminding Induction e-Learning

Fully Funding Available As a SCMA member, this course
is fully funded.
Designed to support potential childminders in Scotland through every stage of the registration process and beyond. Our Childminding Induction Support Programme covers everything you need to know.

Designed to support potential childminders in Scotland through every stage of the registration process and beyond. Our Childminding Induction e-Learning course covers everything you need to know to start you on your career to delivering quality childminding in a home setting.

The Childminding Induction e-Learning includes three online learning modules, so you can work at a time and pace to suit you.

The support programme also includes:

  • Our Strong Foundations Pack to help you navigate the registration process
  • Universal and tailored support from the team at SCMA
  • Your first year of SCMA membership FREE, when you complete the programme and the Care Inspectorate registration process to become a childminder within one year of starting the course.
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The three induction e-Learning modules provide a comprehensive overview, with built in assessments, to start you on your career to delivering quality childminding in a home setting.


The following topics are included:

  • The unique role of the childminder and requirements of the registration and inspection process.
  • How to help children progress in their learning and development, including Children’s Rights and the principles of Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC).
  • Running and operating your childminding business, including cashflow, expenses, contracts and effective communications.

Why should I attend?

By attending this course, you will explore:

  • The vulnerability of the childminder as a lone worker.
  • Roles and responsibilities of the childminder and of key professionals.
  • The development of a child protection statement.
  • Reporting procedures.
Who is it for?
  • New childminders or those who have never previously attended Child Protection training.
e-Learning

This e-Learning course is now available for SCMA members to book and access, via the Membership Dashboard.

If you require any assistance, please contact the Learn with SCMA team on 01786 445377 or email learn@childminding.org.

Interactive Learning

Our Interactive Learning opportunities provide a networking approach to learning to improve your knowledge and skills.

The courses are organised at a venue near you.

Interested in Childminding Induction e-Learning?
Please call us on 01786 445377 or complete the enquiry form below and one of our team will be in touch.
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