Code of ethics

The Code of Ethics is part of a foundation for our profession, together with our values and principles, the Competences for CLD and the national professional learning strategy. In order to register, practitioners will have to commit to this code.

Ethics 1 Primary client, 2 Socail Contact, 3 Equity, 4 Empowerment, 5 Duty of Care, 6 Transparency, 7 Confidentiality, 8 Co-operation, 9 Professional Learning, 10 Self Awareness, 11 Boundaries, 12 Self-Care

  • The 12 CLD ethics

    Full details of each of the CLD ethics

  • Using the code of ethics

    Information on how you can use the code of ethics.

  • Code of ethics learning resource

    This resource is relevant to anyone who does community learning or community development work.

  • Developing the code

    The Code was developed using an inclusive, participatory process so it is from and of the CLD sector

  • Code of ethics consultation report

    In this report we describe briefly the consultation process, and outline the general views that were expressed about a Code of Ethics and how it might be used, noting issues that the Standards Council may wish to consider.