Childminding ‘in crisis’ say those working in the sector

More than a third of the workforce have left the profession in the last six years

‘We’re in crisis’. That’s the stark message from those working in Scotland’s Chidminding sector.

Childminders say they’ve had to reduced their hours because of overwhelming paperwork, and fear that burden will increase, reducing choice and flexibility for working parents.

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