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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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We have various templates, toolkits, and sample policies to help you manage your service and meet its regulatory requirements.

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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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If you are a parent, carer, child, workforce member, or anyone else with an interest in school age childcare, we provide a range a free guides and materials.

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Child Protection in School Age Childcare
Through relevant examples and case studies, participants will gain the knowledge required to act decisively and in the best interests of the child.
Play in School Age Childcare
Designed specifically for staff working in school age childcare across Scotland, this session blends theory with hands‑on exploration.
Managing Distressed Behaviour with Trauma‑Informed Practice
Staff will explore how behaviours often labelled as challenging may in fact be expressions of distress — and how understanding adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the impact of trauma enables more effective, supportive practice.
GIRFEC and Personal Planning in School Age Childcare
Designed specifically for the SAC sector, this training gives practitioners the knowledge, tools, and language they need to create personal planning processes that are meaningful, child‑centred, and aligned with current Scottish guidance.
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Medication Management in School Age Childcare
Poorly managed medication can have serious consequences, which is why inspectors routinely scrutinise this area. By attending this session, your staff will leave with the knowledge and tools to strengthen your service’s procedures, reduce risk, and demons
Medication Management in School Age Childcare
Medication Management in School Age Childcare
Poorly managed medication can have serious consequences, which is why inspectors routinely scrutinise this area. By attending this session, your staff will leave with the knowledge and tools to strengthen your service’s procedures, reduce risk, and demons

Medication Management in School Age Childcare (2.5 – 3 hours)

Give your team the confidence and clarity they need to manage medication safely, consistently, and in line with inspection expectations. This practical, engaging session is designed specifically for staff working in school age childcare (SAC) services in Scotland.

Participants will learn:

  • Exactly what medication management involves
  • What must be documented and how to get it right every time
  • How each stage of the medication process should look in practice
  • Which medications are most common in SAC services and what to be aware of

Poorly managed medication can have serious consequences, which is why inspectors routinely scrutinise this area. By attending this session, your staff will leave with the knowledge and tools to strengthen your service's procedures, reduce risk, and demonstrate safe, high‑quality practice.

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