• New Chair appointed to CLD Standards Council - The CLD Standards Council is pleased to announced the appointment of Pauline Radcliffe as its new Chair, this appointment marks a significant step for the organisation as it continues to promote, and maintain, high quality practice standards and practice competence across community learning and development in Scotland. As the organisation enters its 18th year, Pauline’s… Continue Reading
  • LEND YOUR LENS – MENTOR A MEMBER! - Photo by Bud Silva on Unsplash Are you ready to stretch your mind and flex those brain cells? Is this the time to focus on your CLD career development? Need a challenge to expand your skills and networks? We can help! The Professional Induction Programme has gone from strength to strength; we were inundated with… Continue Reading
  • National CLD Workforce Survey is now live! - The survey is open to CLD practitioners, employers, stakeholders and volunteers. The purpose of the survey is to capture workforce data, building on what we found in the last survey conducted in 2018. Please complete the survey The survey includes topics on staff and volunteer numbers, focus on CLD activities, qualifications, career plans, and challenges… Continue Reading
  • The Gathering 2026 - Join Us at The Gathering at Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) on 10th and 11th February. We’re excited to share that the CLD Standards Council will be at SCVO’s flagship event, The Gathering, this February, and we’d love to see you there! The Gathering is Scotland’s largest event for the voluntary sector, bringing together thousands… Continue Reading
  • CLD Standards Council Needs You! - If you are passionate about all things CLD and are interested in supporting developments around professional learning opportunities for practitioners and volunteers, approving qualifications and developing qualification pathways, or encouraging your peers to better understand the benefits and advantages of being a member of the CLD Standards Council, Then we are looking forward to welcoming… Continue Reading