Scottish Pre-school Play Association

Scottish Pre-school Play Association (SPPA) is Scotland's largest voluntary sector provider of direct support services to community led childcare organisations. We deliver essential support and guidance services to providers of pre-school education and childcare services, including all-day care groups, playgroups, parent and toddler groups and under-fives groups. Over 1300 member groups operate throughout mainland Scotland and the Islands. Through membership of SPPA, groups access a variety of services including specially negotiated insurance, publications, and advice on pre-school issues.

SPPA has a forty year track record of working with children and families, encompassing many of the most disadvantaged groups in Scotland, including families on low income, ethnic minority families and families affected by social or rural isolation.We work closely with parents, early years providers, the Scottish Government, regulators, local authorities and childcare Partnerships, as well as training providers and other umbrella organisations to support early education and childcare settings. We represent the interests of voluntary sector community based settings, providing input to national and local policy consultations and working groups.

An elected Board of Directors, made up of volunteers coming from a range of different backgrounds, determines the policy on which SPPA operates, and governs the operations of the organisation.

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