Key contexts
Adult learning
Raising standards of achievement in learning for adults through community based lifelong learning opportunities incorporating the core skills of:
- literacy
- numeracy
- communications
- working with others
- problem-solving
- information communications technology (ICT)
More information about national community based adult learning policy can be found in the Adult Learning Strategy 2022-2027 on the Scottish Government website or at Learning Link Scotland, the national intermediary for voluntary sector adult learning organisations in Scotland.
Community development
Building community capacity and influence by enabling people to develop the confidence,understanding and skills required to influence decision making and service delivery.
More information about capacity building can be found in the section of the Scottish Government website dealing with community engagement/empowerment
SCDC - We believe communities matter
Community Development Alliance Scotland
Youth work
Engaging with young people to facilitate their personal, social and educational development and enable them to gain a voice, influence and a place in society.
More information about national youth work policy, legislation, research,networks and practice can be found in the Working with young people, children and families section of the Education Scotland website and at YouthLink Scotland, the national agency for youth work in Scotland.