Are childminding rules/regulations different in Scotland?

[becksmummy]

Hi, I know some of your childminders out there live in Scotland so wanted a bit of info from you.

I have only been registered since beginning of this year but my husband has possibly got the chance of a better job which which would mean relocating. I enjoy childminding and would want to continue but would I have to re-register if regulations are different or would I just need an inspection of my new property etc??

Any advice welcome, mind in a whirl at moment as re-locating is a big step!!

I've got a feeling you have to start from scratch.

I'm pretty sure Saltire was moving from Scotland to the South of England and was upset to hear she'd have to re-register and basically go through the WHOLE process from scratch.

Can someone confirm this?

Thanks looneytune, was hoping it wouldnt be that!! Lets hope someone comes along who knows for sure!

A fried of mine has just started childminding in Scotland , and tells me they don't have ofsted, and registering is easier. Are you a member of NCMA? I think they would be able to tell you.

Oh cool, it must be the other way round is harder (from Scotland to England). I hope that's the case

Thanks LS I am an NCMA member so will give them a call tomorrow! Suprised they dont have Ofsted, just had my first inspection too!

Here are some links for you

care commission - like Ofstead

scottish childminding association - like NCMA

disclosure scotland - like CRB

Scottisg Child care - Childcare vacancies

HTH

Thanks for the links they are very helpful!!!

"To become a registered childminder you must, by law (The Regulation of Care Act 2001), register with the Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care (Care Commission). In fact anyone offering a childcare service, in their own home, for more than two hours a day for children aged under 16 must be registered.

The registration process is wide-ranging and rigorous, involving references, training, a health check and a police check on the would-be childminder and every other adult in their household. The prospective childminder's home is inspected too, to ensure it is a safe and suitable environment for children. Following registration, the Care Commission carries out an annual inspection to monitor standards and premises. Registered childminders must show how they meet the criteria stated in the National Care Standards for Early Education and Childcare up to the age of 16.
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I wouldn't say it is any "easier". iF YOU HAVE A SPECIFIC QUERY TRY THE SCMA Advice Line tel: 01786 449063, OOPS CAPS.