Professional learning and development review process

About professional learning and development in CLD

Published
11/04/2019
Last updated
19/08/2026

Practitioner requirements

Professional learning and development enhances the quality and impact of CLD practice.  

Practitioners are required to: 

  • ensure they maintain and develop their practice through reflective practice and Professional Learning and Development
  • integrate Professional Learning and Development directly with their personal development plans
  • take responsibility for their own learning and development.  

This was outlined in Growing the Learning Culture 2025. 

The Competent Practitioner Framework 

The Competent Practitioner Framework outlines the Professional Standards for CLD practice in Scotland.  These are:

  • Calues
  • Code of Ethics
  • Competences
  • 5 key Attributes
  • Critically Reflective 

A critical part of the standards is the requirement for the practitioner to critically reflect on their professional learning and development against these standards.