today at #COSLA25 promoting the @CLDSC and great opening speech by Shona on the COSLA manifesto. Let’s ensure our CLD practitioners across Scotland 🏴 are included in these key conversations who are working in local communities and can help realise the 4 themes in collaboration
COSLA’s President, Cllr Shona Morrison, opened the 2025 Annual Conference, marking 50 years of local government.
The keynote address highlighted the need to strengthen localism, ensuring decisions are made closest to communities.
#COSLA25
Just over two weeks to go! Come join us and the Scottish AI Alliance to see how AI can enhance your practice in CLD and improve outcomes for learners.
https://t.co/Gh1qVtt0i8
We're hosting a careers event for second and third year high school students interested in health and social care careers.
It's an opportunity to explore the possibilities ahead of picking their subjects. Pupils should register by contacting their school DYW Coordinator.
Giving blue sky a nosy @vw11.bskyb.social see what is over there, will prob disappear into many holes following and sharing 😁 so any recommendations and follows 😁
🗣️ YouthLink Scotland CEO @timfrew presented evidence at the @covidinquirysco, last week, highlighting the profound impact of the pandemic on Scotland’s youth and the essential role of youth work in recovery.
🔎 Find out more:
https://t.co/zbffiQxxBE
Check out the below course @UoDCommEd if you’re interested in a career in CLD on the east coast!!
Our co-host, @IainCorbett88 is currently studying his masters there, and rates it highly!
Don’t trust Iain? Why not listen to course lecturer Alan Mackie⬇️
https://t.co/o4jG5oMccw
@PaulJ_PHS@P_H_S_Official@PaulJ_PHS CEO @P_H_S_Official "Countless young people report life-changing support from youth workers. Prevention and early intervention reduce strain on public services by tackling root causes, not symptoms. Let’s act before issues arise!" #YLSConf24
Thinking about a career working against social injustice? Interested in working alongside people to raise their voice in society? Community Education might be the role for you. @cldstandards@CldTalks https://t.co/8WTqmQeuRb
There's still time to apply! We're looking for an adult literacies tutor in West Fife , 18 hours per week. Apply by 6/10/24 at https://t.co/nSaMn14fZy.
#becauseofCLD
In advance of #ChallengePoverty Week next week why not watch the recording of our webinar from last year? Input from @jrf_uk & highlighting CLD's work in challenging poverty #CPW24#BecauseOfCLD https://t.co/FSkJ1SC0ON
Unpicking the Independent CLD Review with Kate Still is also available on Apple Podcasts 🎧
Make sure you tune 🙌other platforms are also available 🤝
https://t.co/Mfq0t6fnKQ
@SarahRMcDermott@together_sacr "Rights should be embedded in our culture. Children's rights must be enforced, not left optional; otherwise, they might be ignored. Young people need to feel empowered to hold the government accountable." 🗣️ @SarahRMcDermott#YouthLinkPolicyCon
@_MWhitfield "Youth work should be a legal right. It’s a family where young people can explore, imagine, and discover themselves. The value of youth work can happen anywhere. Decision-makers must recognise this need." @_MWhitfield#YouthLinkPolicyCon
From first read a positive report on the sector and it’s heard the impact of the workforce in learning and benefits it brings learners in CLD on all aspects of life 😀 further reviews on the recommendations and the impact these will have on the sector will be crucial going fwd
Thank you to all the @cldstandards members, partners and stakeholders who contributed to the Independent Review of CLD consultation. We look forward to considering and responding the recommendations in the report. #BecauseOfCLD