The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the national voice of childminding in Scotland. Founded in 1985, SCMA is a national charity and membership organisation that promotes childminding as a quality childcare service, through its Vision for childminding, which is: “Quality childminding… building confident children within a family childcare experience”. This vision was developed by SCMA’s Elected Members, who are all current active childminders. SCMA has over 4,500 members, which represents around 83% of childminders in Scotland. As members, childminders become part of something bigger than their own business, joining a well-established networking organisation that provides access to wide range of services and benefits. In addition to a social and business event calendar, membership also provides access to a range of professional services to suit childminders in Scotland. Working on behalf of its membership, SCMA helps to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for Scotland’s children and plays a big part in influencing change at Scottish Government level to ensure new legislation is proportional and fits with the needs of childminders.