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10,000 fewer childminding spaces in five years as profession suffers decline

Childminding places in Scotland have fallen by more than 10,000 in five years as charity bosses call for an immediate national response from the Scottish Government. Official statistics published by the care inspectorate show that Scotland’s ...

20 Sept 2022 at 18:00

Scotland

‘Crisis’ in Scotland’s childminding sector as more than a third leave profession

The clock is ticking for Scotland’s childminding sector, an organisation has warned, as more than a third of carers have left the profession in just eight years. The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) said on Tuesday that the sector ...

29 Nov 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Scottish Government hopes grants will help recruit 1,000 new childminders

The Scottish Government hopes 1,000 more childminders can be recruited, with start-up grants being promised to those who set up a business caring for youngsters. More than £1 million is being made available so that grants of £750 can be ...

05 Jun 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Childminder closures could hamper further expansion of funded care, MSPs told

Humza Yousaf’s plans to expand early learning and childcare (ELC) further in Scotland could be hampered by the closure of childminding businesses, MSPs have heard. The previous administration increased funded childcare to 1,140 hours ...

25 May 2023 at 15:04

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