Professional learning

The Standards Council believes that practitioners should continue their professional development throughout their involvement in CLD, with professional learning as an integral part of their practice.

Everyone needs professional learning and development The requirement to undertake professional learning and development is a key requirement of registration for Registered or Associate members of the CLD Standards Council.

  • Growing the learning culture

    The latest edition of the Community Learning and Development (CLD) Standards Council’s national statement and framework for action to support CLD practitioners’ professional learning and development.

  • Professional learning and development review process

    We've developed a professional learning and development review process, and members are required to confirm they have adhered to this when they renew their membership

  • Recording professional learning

    Find information and advice on the importance of recording your professional learning, and how to do it.

  • i-develop

    Access resources and group spaces developed by the National CPD Networks or join the CPD Forum where practitioners can discuss and share knowledge and experience.

  • Communities of practice

    Find out more about our communities of practices, that provide forums and member networks for CLD practitioners.

  • Professional Induction Programme

    Information on the Professional induction Programme offered to members.