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    This year it was a Conference with a difference! On Tuesday 7 November we hosted #CLDSCConf2023 as part of The Gathering!

    Click on the tabs above to find the presentations and resources used at each of our sessions. 

    The Gathering took place over 7 and 8 November 2023 at the EICC, Edinburgh and we also had a stall in the Exhibition Area for both days where we said hello to over 200 delegates who wanted to find out more about CLD Standards Council Scotland!

    CLD Standards Council Conference 2023 Programme with a space and stars background.  There are no Career Pathways in CLD – or are there? Explore the career pathways that currently exist for CLD practitioners at all stages and identify barriers and solutions to participation. 11 am-12 pm CLD research influencing practice – and vice versa! Presentations from CLD practitioners/researchers followed by questions and discussion. 1.30 pm-2.30 pm CLD Standards Council – More Members More Clout! Find out how you can support the recognition of CLD as a professional approach with confident competent practitioners. 3 pm-4 pm CLD: Live Long and Prosper: Evening Lecture. Consider how Community Learning and Development contributes to the wellbeing economy, enhancing the chances for people to live a good life. 4.30 pm-7 pm