About SPPA

Scottish Pre-school Play Association (SPPA) is Scotland’s largest voluntary sector provider of direct support services to community led childcare organisations.

SPPA delivers essential support and guidance to providers of pre-school education and childcare services, including all-day care groups, playgroups, parent and toddler groups and under-fives groups. Member groups operate throughout mainland Scotland and the Islands.

SPPA has over forty years experience of working with children and families, encompassing many of the most disadvantaged groups in Scotland, including families on low income, ethnic minority families lone parent families and families affected by social or rural isolation. SPPA works 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.

Through membership of SPPA, groups access a variety of services including specially negotiated insurance cover, publications and resources, and advice on pre-school issues.