Free start-up event for women thinking of a childminding career in North Lanarkshire

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Women in North Lanarkshire interested in a self-employed career as a childminder can learn more about it at an event taking place early next month.Those who sign up to the free childminding business start-up will hear from speakers from; North Lanarkshire Council Early Learning and Childcare team, The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA), a local childminder who will share her “day in the life” experience, a Business Start-Up Adviser from Business Gateway Lanarkshire, and a member of North Lanarkshire Council’s Business Start-Up Funding team.The evening will provide a valuable insight to the childminding landscape in North Lanarkshire, and guide attendees on what’s involved in becoming a registered childminder.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Women attending will find out how to register to accept funded childcare places and different service offers that childminders can provide such as, pre-school, daytime and after-school.It also provides an opportunity to find out about future changes to Scottish Government childcare provision and support.Councillor Alex McVey, Convener of the Enterprise and Fair Work Committee, said: “Childminding can appeal to women looking for a way to balance family commitments with income generation.“It can also be a next step for career changers who may be looking to