CLD Leaders, registration is open for the Leadership in CLD professional learning programme. The programme will run from the end of January to April including four full-day sessions. Applications close 2 December. Find out more and apply today: ow.ly/utQK50Ltm0W

Developed and designed with CLD Standards Council council and members right across the sector this course for CLD leaders comes highly recommended by previous participants. Make sure you don’t miss out 👇👇 #BecauseOfCLD #CLDProfessionalLearning #WeAreEs 💜

Thanks Standards Council for hosting a great "Have Your Say" session on improving gender balance and equalities in CLD. Have your say ✍️blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/escl… CLD Standards Council #becauseofcld Improving Gender Balance and Equalities

Another productive trip to the Aberdeen office to work alongside Vikki Carpenter to explore our equality, diversity and inclusion work. CLD Standards Council #becauseofcld

Excellent programme for leaders and aspiring leaders in CLD... I would urge anyone to do it. I found it inspirational, affirming and so motivating. APPLY NOW.. you won't regret it.. #becauseofCLD #LeadingCLD #goforit

😍👏 During #YWW22 week, we've shared some exceptional stories from young people & youth workers, highlighting the different areas of youth work & its contribution to tackling poverty. ⬇️ Check them out here & search: #ThisIsYouthWork #InvestInYouthWork bit.ly/3UJ8bAo

Come and share your outstanding ESOL Practice on our Stories Around Scotland website section: nateclascotland.wordpress.com/category/stori… We want to hear from practitioners & what you get up to - consider writing short piece for us today! C'mon - you know you want to! #nateclascotland #stories

Shared vision and commitment to the power and impact of the #CLDsector was the theme of the day. #LotsToDo #WorkingTogether #BecauseOfCLD

Proud of CLD Standards Council council Executive Member Sinead Gormally on the publication of her new co-authored book on Peacebuilding, Conflict and Community Development. Booking for virtual launch 👇

📢✨Networking event & AGM 📢✨ 💥Would you like to come together with like-minded people to share good practice, network and influence decision making? 💥📢 JOIN US on 7th December to celebrate and deliberate!! ⏬🔶⏬🔶⏬🔶⏬🔶⏬🔶

We have had a lot of queries about our exec committee recruitment. To give me time to contact all those who have been in touch, the closing date is now Friday 9 December. That means still time for you to get in touch too. cldstandardscouncil.org.uk

It’s clear from our colleagues at The WEA UK Youth that the financial and social return on investment in CLD Youth Work and CLD Community Learning is clear value for £££. 🤞Budget makers take note 📝🙌

You can still sign up to join the annual members lecture on Thursday 1st December, and the conference on Friday 2 December. Both will be online. cldstandardscouncil.org.uk

Some photos from this afternoon's #ChristmasLightsSwitchOn #VisitDunfermline

Fantastic article about Dunfermline in the Sunday Times today. thetimes.co.uk/article/the-ne…

Working in the Dundee office with Vikki Carpenter today. We might squeeze in a wee visit to the Winter Wonderland if it is open later. CLD Standards Council

Thanks to Ross Martin M.CLDSC who joined the NYVOS meeting to get a fuller understanding oh how and where the CLD Standards Council can better support the voluntary youth work sector. Thanks also to Marielle Curran for her input on the National Discussion on Education. YouthLink Scotland

Did you know that CLD Youth Services work with young people in high schools across West Lothian? 📢 This term we are delivering mental health support to S3 pupils, working with S2/3 pupils on resilience, delivering sexual health inputs & supporting seniors with exam stress 👏🏽‼️

Today is a day where the head hurts jumping from one business area to another. So far it has been annual reporting, committee planning, digital transformation, modern apprenticeships and risk management. All whilst the clock decides it is on a go slow day!

Think I want today to start again! I have learnt the simple act boiling an egg and making toast is in actual fact a lot harder than it sounds when you decide to walk away from the kitchen and do a quick email check! Cereal it is.