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Since
6th February 2002

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Scottish Out of School Care Network Home Page
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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
News Making Space 2010 - international competition for innovative spaces for children, including out of school care settings. Further information

Important information about two-tier charing system relating to childcare tax credits further information

SOSCN Seminar Future changes- notes and presentations

Scottish Government's school's estate strategy; how it relates to out of school care- further information

SOSCN's response to Scottish Government's consultation on anti-bullying
SOSCN's response to Scottish Government's consultation on SCIOs

Changes to Care Commission- new scrutiny bodies from 2011
Further information about new scrutiny bodies

New SOSCN blog
www.soscn-updates.blogspot.com

SOSCN updates via Twitter
Become a follower of SOSCN on Twitter and receive news and information updates relevant to the sector. Go to twitter
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Swine Flu Guidelines
Guidelines for dealing with swine flu within out of school care and holiday care services.
Swine Flu Guidelines (.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 8th March 2010.