Education Scotland

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Education Scotland is a Scottish Government agency which supports and monitors different forms of education in Scotland.

Its website contains a section on community learning and development (CLD) . This is defined as

empower[ing] people of all ages to work individually or collectively to make positive changes in their lives, and in their communities, through learning, personal development and active citizenship. (Education Scotland website)

The activity of community groups clearly falls into this category, so CLD policy and practice may be worth knowing about.

Find out more on Education Scotland’s website (external website)

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Education Scotland
Education Scotland

Education Scotland is a Scottish Government agency which supports and monitors different forms of education in Scotland. Its website contains a section on community learning and development (CLD), which the activity of community groups clearly fits into.

Community learning and development plans
Community learning and development plans

The Community Learning and Development (Scotland) Regulations require local authorities and their partners to develop three year CLD Plans for their area. They should identify learning and support priorities within the community and how these will be achieved. Local plans must be based on consultation with communities and community organisations.