Grant Directories

Funded by Shetland Islands Council and managed in partnership with Shetland Childcare Partnership, this grant scheme is designed to support Childminding Services in Shetland. The scheme can support local Childminders to start up, continue to provide or develop and improve a Childminding Service. The aim of the scheme is to help to maintain, grow, develop and improve the services of Shetland's Childminders. Examples of eligible expenditure include: Public liability and car insurance; membership of Scottish Childminding Association; subscriptions to Childcare publications; toy and outdoor resources; IT equipment; printer ink and admin resources; car safety seats; fire safety resources; works and/or equipment to meet Health and Safety requirements; work to meet standards required by the Care Inspectorate; accountancy fees.