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Working With Children
A Guide to Qualifications & Careers in Early Education, Childcare & Playwork
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1,3 With effect from 1 April 2002 the Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care will be responsible for the regulation and inspection of childcare providers. After that time you should contact the Commission for further information on registration criteria.
2 With effect from 1 October 2001 the Scottish Social Services Council will register the Social Care Workforce. It is expected that those employed in early education, childcare and playwork settings will be required to register (and hold a recognised qualification) from around April 2005.
4 With effect from 1 October 2001 the Scottish Social Services Council will register the Social Care Workforce. It is expected that those employed in early education, childcare and playwork settings will be required to register (and hold a recognised qualification) from around April 2005.
5 Some nursery nurses may hold a Nursery Nurse Examination Board (NNEB) certificate or diploma. Although these qualifications are not offered in Scotland, they are recognised qualifications. If you hold NNEB qualifications you can continue to work as a nursery nurse or apply for new jobs.
6,7 With effect from 1 October 2001 the Scottish Social Services Council will register the Social Care Workforce. It is expected that those employed in early education, childcare and playwork settings will be required to register (and hold a recognised qualification) from around April 2005.
8 Until the early education, childcare and playwork workforce is required to register with the Social Services Council around 2005, the Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care will, as part of their registration criteria, require 50% of staff in some settings to hold one of the qualifications set out in the Qualifications Framework at Annex Y. Further details can be obtained from the Commission.
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