SOSCN

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SOSCN
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Who we are

The Scottish Out of School Care Network (SOSCN) is the national infrastructure umbrella organisation providing support, mentoring, training, information and resources to all childcare services in Scotland, which provide childcare, play and learning opportunities for school-age children.

OSC in Scotland

The out of school care sector is the largest provider of play opportunities for school-aged children.

1007 OSC services in Scotland, for 723 this is their main service.

593 breakfast clubs and 603 holiday services.

46,080 children in out of school care. 4,460 in holiday club (50 services). Total of 50,540 children.
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- Physical Activity Training
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Recent Reports

Learning About Play (I. Audain and A. Shoolbread)

Summary Children's Holiday Club Survey
Latest Consultations

Consultation on the National Health and Social Care Standards

A Blueprint for 2020 - the Expansion of ELC consultation
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Good to know

The same regulation standards apply for school-age childcare as pre-school childcare settings.

The majority of school-age childcare services are not-for-profit; started by parents who also volunteer on management committees

School-age childcare is a valuable bridge between formal education & home life- the focus should be on the needs of the child.

Professional Workforce

Services are registered and regulated by the Care Inspectorate, the majority of services' quality of care and support is rated Very Good (5) or Excellent (6).

OSC staff are regulated by Scottish Social Services Council and hold, or be working towards, relevant qualifications.

The Lead Practitioner must be qualified to Degree Level Qualification in Childhood Practice.
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