Standing orders and operational guidance

The purpose of the CLD Standards Council

Published
10/09/2018
Last updated
19/08/2026

The CLD Standards Council is the professional body for those working or  volunteering in CLD in Scotland. It is charged with driving high standards of  professional practice across the sector.

The CLD Standards Council’s purpose is articulated by its vision statement:

"that the communities and people of Scotland are served by CLD practitioners that are recognised as competent, confident and committed to equality,empowerment and life-wide learning for all."

The Standards Council’s mission is to drive high standards of professional practice in the CLD sector by the approval of professional learning, the registration of practitioners (including volunteers) and the enabling of professional development, working with its membership body to be a voice for 
the profession.

The core responsibilities of the Standards Council are to:

  • Deliver, maintain and further develop a professional Approvals structure for qualifications, courses and development opportunities for everyone involved in CLD
  • Maintain and develop the Registration system and establish members services for practitioners delivering and active in CLD
  • Maintain and develop models of Profession Learning and training opportunities for CLD practitioners.
  • Provide a voice for the profession, enhancing its confidence, influence and identity.