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.

SOSCN Conference 2008 Different but Equal, 13th June Glasgow Further information & booking form

1. How much money is available 2008 - 2009 for supporting and developing childcare & out of school care in particular.
   
2. How much money is available 2008 - 2009 for childcare workforce development and qualifications, with particular reference to out of school care staff.

SOSCN has contacted all (known) local out of school care networks in Scotland with a view to setting up a forum for local networks- if your local network has not been contacted, please let us know.

HAVE YOUR SAY - CONSULTATIONS
Scottish Social Services Council - Continuous Learning Framework Consultation
Closes: 30/05/2008

Early Years and Early Intervention Consultation- Scottish Geovernment & COSLA
SOSCN's FUll Response, April 2008
SOSCN's Standard Sign-up Response, April 2008

Choosing the Right Ingredients. The Future for Food in Scotland. Discussion Paper
SOSCN's Response, April 2008
Response from Glasgow Consultation Event
Response from Stirling Consultation Event

OSCR's Meeting the Charity Test Guidance Consultation
SOSCN's Response, April 2008

Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Consultation on Secondary Legislation.
SOSCN's Response to Protection of Vulnerable Groups Consultation

Consultation questions about the Rules and Requirements for Awards Developed from the Standard for Childhood Practice - SSSC
SOSCN's Response, May 2008

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
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