Promoting your business and getting support

Whether or not you already have families who want you to care for their children, it is a good idea to think about how you will share information about your business with families and the wider community.

Using a social media site is a cheap way of advertising and sharing information. Remember not to share personal information or photographs without consent. You should also remember that closed groups do not always ensure privacy so think about how you can communicate privately with parents.

Cyber-security is really important. The Care Inspectorate sends out regular communications through our provider update emails – these come from the following email address - ci@public.govdelivery.com. Email communications from an individual at the Care Inspectorate will use the following format - firstname.surname@careinspectorate.gov.scot