• 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
  • Developmental Approval for Sports Academy of Scotland - The CLD Approvals panel is delighted to announce that the Sports Academy of Scotland has achieved Developmental approval for the delivery of the SCQF Level 7 SVQ Level 3 in Youth Work, which forms the critical part of the Modern Apprenticeship in Youth Work offered by Sports Academy of Scotland. The approval period is January… Continue Reading
  • New Year, New Challenges Ahead! - Are you ready to stretch your mind and flex those brain cells, and tackle the challenges ahead after the festive season?Is this the year 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, and we… Continue Reading