The Scottish Out of School Care Network is the lead independent voice for school-aged childcare in Scotland. We promote good quality in Scotland's 1000+ out of school care clubs providing over 45,000 places and believe that good quality childcare can benefit children, parents and the community. We support the right to play and the development of a playcare training infrastructure, and aim to support equal opportunities and work in partnership. We work with children, government and develop links with childcare organisations worldwide to share good practice.
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WORKING FOR YOU SINCE 1991
- Individualised information to parents, carers and government
- Regular newsletters, information books and packs
- Up to date web site
- Member survey
- Consultations- representing members' views
- Workforce development
- Developing and promoting Aiming High Scotland, quality assurance scheme
- Supporting the delivery of the Childcare Strategy
- Training Courses (eg funding applications, business planning)
- developing local strategies (eg East Ayrshire Council)
- Tailor-made consultancies
OUR AIMS
To provide
. Support, information resources and advice to all involved in out of school care
. A forum to exchange ideas and experiences
To encourage
. High quality care
. Sharing good practice
To promote
. Relevant research, training and relevant qualifications
To campaign and lobby
. At local, national and international level
To organise
. Events and training
THE VALUES OF SOSCN ARE UNDERPINNED BY THE FOLLOWING
. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, in particular Article 31: The Right to Play
. Equal Opportunities
. Play, care and learning services which are inclusive of all children
. Promoting childcare as a profession, giving access to training and qualifications and valuing the important work of childcare practitioners
. Giving children a voice in all their activities
SOSCN STAFF
Irene Audain, Chief Executive
Andrew Shoolbread, Communications and Research Manager
Emma Young, SOSCN Development Officer, Glasgow City
Finlay Wright, Information Officer
