The aims of this course are: 

  • To enable childminders to understand their role in supporting children’s learning and development through child-led play.
  • To enable childminders to review and develop their practice in observation, assessment, and planning. 

The objectives of this course are:

  • To gain a better understanding of what child-led play is by exploring play and how children learn.
  • To help you understand the importance of play, environment, experiences, and resources.
  • By exploring observation and assessment as an aid to forward planning to help build children’s self-confidence.

 

SCMA members should login to the Membership Dashboard to book and access this e-Learning course.

All our e-Learning courses cost £25 each. If you require any assistance, please contact the Learn with SCMA team on 01786 445377 or email trainingbookings@childminding.org.

Why should I attend?

By attending this course, you will explore:

  • How planning can support children’s development and enrich their experience.
  • Child-led planning and individual care plans.
  • How to enhance your own enjoyment, satisfaction and confidence in a job well done.

Who is it for?

Childminders who wish to improve or develop a planning system responsive to children’s needs, in line with current legislation and guidance.

e-Learning

This e-Learning course is now available for SCMA members to book and access, via the Membership Dashboard.

If you require any assistance, please contact the Learn with SCMA team on 01786 445377 or email trainingbookings@childminding.org.

Interactive Learning

Our Interactive Learning opportunities provide a networking approach to learning to improve your knowledge and skills. The courses are organised at a venue near you.

On Demand

Our Learn with SCMA team can arrange any SCMA course to come to you - wherever you are in Scotland.  

Provided you know at least eight SCMA members interested in a particular course, we can provide the training.  We can arrange for any of our Continuing Professional Learning courses to be organised for groups of 8-20 SCMA members at a date, time and place to suit you and your group.

If you would like to book On Demand Learning with SCMA then please give us a call on 01786 445377.