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Since
6th February 2002

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Scottish Out of School Care Network Home Page
Out of School Care Fun
The Scottish Out of School Care Network is a Scottish charity (SC020520) supporting school-aged play, care and learning. We promote, support and develop good quality, sustainable out of school care.

Our work promotes equal opportunities and children's rights according to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, in particular, Article 31: the right to play.

WEBSITE UPDATES
Swine Flu Guidelines

Guidelines for dealing with swine flu within out of school care and holiday care services.
Swine Flu Guidelines (.pdf)

Funding
Small grants available for environmental projects. Money still available through BIG Lottery Investing in Ideas fund.
Further information

Putting Children First- March Seminar
Seminar Summary Report (.pdf)

Policy Newsletter, April 2009 (.pdf)

NEWS
Tam Baillie, currently director of policy at Barnardo's Scotland, announced as Scotland's new Commissioner for Children and Young People
Changes to Inidividual Learning Accounts (ILA) of benefit to OSC sector
All the above stories can be found on our News Page

INFORMATION FOR CLUBS
Environmental Health Legislation Guidance

Further information

Funding for Out of School Care - Updated Factsheet (.pdf)

SOSCN publications
"Out of School Care Employer & Staff Handbook"
"Step into Out of School Care: a Start Up Guide"
"Keeping Track: Improve the Running of Your Out of School Care"
"Inspired Healthy Eating for Play, Care and Learning Services"
"Different but Equal. Theory and practice development with games, activities and resources"
Further information

SOSCN Insurance Package
Quality OSC Insurance at Competitve Prices

SOSCN receives funding from the Scottish Government

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SOSCN is a member of the End Child Poverty Campaign

Last updated 1st July 2009.