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We have a range on in-person school age childcare specific training and offer a bespoke consultancy service to help keep your childcare service in good health.

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As the national intermediary organisation in Scotland for school-age childcare, we are involved in advocacy work on behalf of the sector and provide expert opinion and offer views, on proposals, issues or policies affecting the sector.

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A comprehensive list of information about school age childcare

This list is has information on many aspects of school aged childcare. It is suitable for parents and carers who wish to find out what to expect, or what to look for in an out of school care service.

If you are thinking of starting up a service then this list will cover lots of the things you will have to consider.

Services may also find many of the things found here of use.

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