Council reports and papers

Annual reports –

View Annual report for April 2023 to March 2024 

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Research reports and papers from CLDSC

Report on Local Authority Community Learning and Development Budget Allocation 2023/24

Published November 2023

Pandemic and lockdown: how CLD practitioners have responded

Report on the 2020 survey. Published January 2021

Engage, Educate, Connect, Empower: CLD Resilience and Recovery

Paper approved August 2020.

Career pathways for CLD report and Improving Pathways for CLD practitioners Survey

Paper published July 2020 and survey conducted in 2021.

Why employers need Professional CLD practitioners

Published in November 2019


Recent Policy Responses and Commentary –

Post-School Education and Skills Reform Consultation on legislation response – September 2024

Anti Bullying Guidance Response Report July 2024

Disclosure Scotland fees: discounting, waivers and accredited bodies consultation May 2024

Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill Consultation April 2024

Independent Review of CLD March 2024

Democracy Matters Phase 2 Consultation March 2024

Joint Phase 2 Consultation Response to New Scot Integration Strategy – February 2024

Consultation response to New Scot Integration Strategy – December 2023

Response to Education Reform: A Consultation on the provisions of the Education Bill December 2023

Response to Hayward Enhanced Consultation: Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment – Public Consultation Response October 2023

Response to consultation on A Human Rights Bill for Scotland – October 2023

Effective Community Engagement in Local Development Planning Guidance Consultation Response -September 20232

Response to consultation on Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods draft planning guidance – July 2023

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