The Scottish Government is proposing a small but potentially significant piece of legislation that would for the first time explicitly recognise in law the need for Community Learning and Development (CLD) provision. A consultation is currently taking place on draft … Continue reading
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All involved in Community Learning and Development invited to join new registration scheme
In another development with potentially large implications for the future of community development in Scotland, everyone involved in Community Learning and Development is now invited to consider registering as members of the professional body for the field, the CLD Standards … Continue reading
Scottish Government bails out Third Sector Early Intervention Fund
As part of the same announcement as the new Bill, the Minister for Children and Young People, Aileen Campbell, has announced an extra £10m on top of the previously announced £20m Third Sector Early Intervention Fund. The £20m has now … Continue reading
CDAS Conference aims to promote action and debate on capacity building
Final details of the programme for the CDAS 19 April conference on ‘Building Stronger Communities – Community Capacity: Why does it matter? When is it needed? How can it be built?’ are now available. A wide range of discussions and … Continue reading
Reflections on 40 Years in CLD
The CLD Standards Council has shared Charlie McConnell’s autobiographical reflections on his 40 years in community learning and development. He gives a potted history of community education and community development in Scotland over those years, and has strong opinions on much … Continue reading
New model for learning community inspections – update
Between October 2012 and March 2013 Education Scotland is piloting a new model for learning community inspections, which look simultaneously at secondary schools and at Community Learning and Development provision in their catchment areas, including community capacity building work. A … Continue reading
