Useful links

for Scotland's Disabled Children is working with:

Scottish Childminding Association which provides support, training and information to childminders in Scotland.

Scottish Out of School Care Network (SoSCN) which supports school-aged play, care and learning and promotes, supports and develops good quality, sustainable out of school care.

Scottish Pre-school Play Association (SPPA) which delivers essential support and and guidance to providers of pre-school education and childcare services.

The Scottish Government has published an Early Years Framework that signals local and national government's commitment to giving every child in Scotland the best start in life.

Capability Scotland has developed Inclusive Play Packs to support mainstream childcare providers to include disabled children in their service.  The organisation runs Childcare 4 All services in Edinburgh, Inverclyde and Aberdeenshire.

Building Blocks is a weekly support group for families affected by hearing or speech and language difficulties with a child under 3 run by Donaldson's.

PAGES is a parent led support group in Aberdeenshire which provides a range of after school, holiday and social activities for children with additional support needs.