CALA Membership

Become a CALA member today and join a strong, supportive network working together to make a difference for children and families.

CALA membership is open to early learning, childcare and family support groups, as well as individuals, across Highland and beyond. As a member, you’ll have access to practical advice, ongoing support, training opportunities and useful resources, along with regular updates and opportunities to connect with others working in the sector.

As one of the largest childcare and family organisations delivering services on the ground, CALA also plays a key advisory role and acts as a national and regional voice for the sector. We sit on national working groups and use our real-life experience to ensure the voices of those supporting children and families are heard both locally and nationally. Our membership brings services together, strengthens practice and helps create high-quality, inclusive support within communities.

Who can become a member?

  • Early Learning and Childcare Settings

  • Childminders

  • Parent, Baby & Toddler Groups

  • After school & holiday groups

  • Individual Practitioners

  • Third Sector Groups Supporting Children & Families

Children & Family Community Groups

Children & Family Community Groups

Our free membership for community groups supporting under 5s offers a one-stop place for advice, support and regular updates on sector news, insurance and changing legislation. We’re here to support you, share your views and work together to improve outcomes for children and families — click the box below for full details.

Exclusive MemberZone
– Providing access to sector policies and procedures and our practitioner portal

Safeguarding information and guidance
– For people working with and for children and families in Highland

Termly CALA Newsletter
– Keeping you up to date with the latest CALA news, Q&A’s, upcoming events and more!

CALA Conference
– Enjoy 1 free ticket and a discount code for a friend to our annual conference

Access to CALA Training
–  Access our E-Learning, online anytime!

Termly Training
– A blend of face-to-face and online training

Advertise
–  Make use of our social media and website to advertise job vacancies within your setting

Representing the views of CALA members locally and nationally
– Representing and advocating our member’s interests

Enjoy 10% off at the Kingsmills Hotel & Whisk Cafe’ Inverness

ELC & SAC Membership

ELC & SAC Membership

Membership starts from an annual fee of just £45.00, with final costs based on the number of children accessing your group.

Click the box below to view full details of our membership offer for ELC and or SAC groups.

Exclusive MemberZone
– Providing access to sector policies and procedures and our practitioner portal

Safeguarding information and guidance
– For people working with and for children and families in Highland

Termly CALA Newsletter
– Keeping you up to date with the latest CALA news, Q&A’s, upcoming events and more!

CALA Conference
– Enjoy 1 free ticket and a discount code for a friend to our annual conference

Access to CALA Training
–  Access our E-Learning, online anytime!

Termly Training
– A blend of face-to-face and online training

Advertise
–  Make use of our social media and website to advertise job vacancies within your setting

Representing the views of CALA members locally and nationally
– Representing and advocating our member’s interests

Enjoy 10% off at the Kingsmills Hotel & Whisk Cafe’ Inverness

Childminder Membership

Childminder Membership

Childminding membership from just £35.00 a year and gives you access to practical advice, support, resources and updates to help you deliver high-quality care. Click the box below to view full details of our membership offer.

Exclusive MemberZone
– Providing access to sector policies and procedures and our practitioner portal

Safeguarding information and guidance
– For people working with and for children and families in Highland

Termly CALA Newsletter
– Keeping you up to date with the latest CALA news, Q&A’s, upcoming events and more!

CALA Conference
– Enjoy 1 free ticket and a discount code for a friend to our annual conference

Access to CALA Training
–  Access our E-Learning, online anytime!

Termly Training
– A blend of face-to-face and online training

Advertise
–  Make use of our social media and website to advertise job vacancies within your setting

Representing the views of CALA members locally and nationally
– Representing and advocating our member’s interests

Enjoy 10% off at the Kingsmills Hotel & Whisk Cafe’ Inverness

Individual Practitioner

Individual Practitioner

Our £10 per year Individual Practitioner membership gives you access to our bespoke Practitioner Portal on the Memberzone, where the latest guidance and resources are all in one convenient place. Click below for full details.

Exclusive MemberZone
– Providing access to sector policies and procedures and our practitioner portal

Safeguarding information and guidance
– For people working with and for children and families in Highland

Termly CALA Newsletter
– Keeping you up to date with the latest CALA news, Q&A’s, upcoming events and more!

CALA Conference
– Enjoy 1 free ticket and a discount code for a friend to our annual conference

Access to CALA Training
–  Access our E-Learning, online anytime!

Termly Training
– A blend of face-to-face and online training

Advertise
–  Make use of our social media and website to advertise job vacancies within your setting

Representing the views of CALA members locally and nationally
– Representing and advocating our member’s interests

Enjoy 10% off at the Kingsmills Hotel & Whisk Cafe’ Inverness

Children & Family Community Groups

Children & Family Community Groups

Our free membership for community groups supporting under 5s offers a one-stop place for advice, support and regular updates on sector news, insurance and changing legislation. We’re here to support you, share your views and work together to improve outcomes for children and families — click the box below for full details.

Exclusive MemberZone
– Providing access to sector policies and procedures and our practitioner portal

Safeguarding information and guidance
– For people working with and for children and families in Highland

Termly CALA Newsletter
– Keeping you up to date with the latest CALA news, Q&A’s, upcoming events and more!

CALA Conference
– Enjoy 1 free ticket and a discount code for a friend to our annual conference

Access to CALA Training
–  Access our E-Learning, online anytime!

Termly Training
– A blend of face-to-face and online training

Advertise
–  Make use of our social media and website to advertise job vacancies within your setting

Representing the views of CALA members locally and nationally
– Representing and advocating our member’s interests

Enjoy 10% off at the Kingsmills Hotel & Whisk Cafe’ Inverness

ELC & SAC Membership

ELC & SAC Membership

Membership starts from an annual fee of just £45.00, with final costs based on the number of children accessing your group.

Click the box below to view full details of our membership offer for ELC and or SAC groups.

Exclusive MemberZone
– Providing access to sector policies and procedures and our practitioner portal

Safeguarding information and guidance
– For people working with and for children and families in Highland

Termly CALA Newsletter
– Keeping you up to date with the latest CALA news, Q&A’s, upcoming events and more!

CALA Conference
– Enjoy 1 free ticket and a discount code for a friend to our annual conference

Access to CALA Training
–  Access our E-Learning, online anytime!

Termly Training
– A blend of face-to-face and online training

Advertise
–  Make use of our social media and website to advertise job vacancies within your setting

Representing the views of CALA members locally and nationally
– Representing and advocating our member’s interests

Enjoy 10% off at the Kingsmills Hotel & Whisk Cafe’ Inverness

Childminder Membership

Childminder Membership

Childminding membership from just £35.00 a year and gives you access to practical advice, support, resources and updates to help you deliver high-quality care. Click the box below to view full details of our membership offer.

Exclusive MemberZone
– Providing access to sector policies and procedures and our practitioner portal

Safeguarding information and guidance
– For people working with and for children and families in Highland

Termly CALA Newsletter
– Keeping you up to date with the latest CALA news, Q&A’s, upcoming events and more!

CALA Conference
– Enjoy 1 free ticket and a discount code for a friend to our annual conference

Access to CALA Training
–  Access our E-Learning, online anytime!

Termly Training
– A blend of face-to-face and online training

Advertise
–  Make use of our social media and website to advertise job vacancies within your setting

Representing the views of CALA members locally and nationally
– Representing and advocating our member’s interests

Enjoy 10% off at the Kingsmills Hotel & Whisk Cafe’ Inverness

Individual Practitioner

Individual Practitioner

Our £10 per year Individual Practitioner membership gives you access to our bespoke Practitioner Portal on the Memberzone, where the latest guidance and resources are all in one convenient place. Click below for full details.

Exclusive MemberZone
– Providing access to sector policies and procedures and our practitioner portal

Safeguarding information and guidance
– For people working with and for children and families in Highland

Termly CALA Newsletter
– Keeping you up to date with the latest CALA news, Q&A’s, upcoming events and more!

CALA Conference
– Enjoy 1 free ticket and a discount code for a friend to our annual conference

Access to CALA Training
–  Access our E-Learning, online anytime!

Termly Training
– A blend of face-to-face and online training

Advertise
–  Make use of our social media and website to advertise job vacancies within your setting

Representing the views of CALA members locally and nationally
– Representing and advocating our member’s interests

Enjoy 10% off at the Kingsmills Hotel & Whisk Cafe’ Inverness

Our different Membership Types

Our free membership for community groups supporting under 5s offers a one-stop place for advice, support and regular updates on sector news, insurance and changing legislation. We’re here to support you, share your views and work together to improve outcomes for children and families.  

Your benefits include:

Membership starts from an annual fee of just £45.00, with final costs based on the number of children accessing your group. 

Your benefits include:

Childminding membership from just £35.00 a year and gives you access to practical advice, support, resources and updates to help you deliver high-quality care.

Your benefits include:

Our £10 per year Individual Practitioner membership gives you access to our bespoke Practitioner Portal on the Memberzone, where the latest guidance and resources are all in one convenient place. 

Your benefits include:

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Ready to sign up?

We hope this page has been helpful, but if you still have questions, we’d be happy to chat and provide any guidance you need.

Telephone: 01463 222569

Email: [email protected]

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