Community learning and development networks
Education Scotland's CLD team facilitate a range of national networks
The adult literacies network (ALN) is for strategic adult literacies leads of organisations across Scotland. This includes colleges, local authorities and the third sector.
The ALN is a strategic network, based on members needs linked to policy and strategy. Network members and partner organisations can share information and make connections with other members.
For further information please contact Laura Starkey.
The BRL network is for CLD practitioners and leaders who are alumni of the Education Scotland BRL programme.
The network provides a space where practitioners can learn about what information, learning, resources and support are available to help them implement anti-racist approaches.
For further information please contact Susan Epsworth or John Galt.
For all CLD practitioners who have interest in enhancing their practice with digital approaches and wish to learn more about different digital support that is available to the sector.
The network provides a space where practitioners can learn about what information, learning, resources and support are available to help them implement digital approaches. It also provides a space for practitioners to share how they utilise digital in their own practice and how others can do the same.
For further information please contact Jamie Dungavell.
The CLD ESOL network is for strategic leads of organisations across Scotland. This includes colleges, local authorities and the third sector.
This is a strategic network, based on members needs linked to policy and strategy. Members and partner organisations can share information and connect with other members.
For further information please contact Laura Starkey.
The Learning for Sustainability Partnership Forum is a multi-disciplinary forum which meets once a quarter to bring together strategic leaders and practitioners with an interest in Learning for Sustainability (LfS).
The forum is open to all organisations that support Learning for Sustainability, including those from the community learning and development sector, third sector organisations and beyond.
The aim of the network is to support partnerships and collaboration, practice sharing, resource development and national coordination of Learning for Sustainability.
The forum is an inclusive, safe and welcoming space. No prior knowledge or experience of LfS is required to join the network – just a passion and interest to connect with others and learn more about how you can implement LfS into your programmes and practice.
For further information please contact Julie Beckett Julie.Beckett@educationscotland.gov.scot
For all practitioners who are involved in the planning, development or delivery of numeracy support. Offers professional learning and allows practitioners to connect, share practice and connect.
Co-chaired by Learning Link Scotland and Education Scotland.
For further information please contact Jackie Howie jhowie@learninglinkscotland.org.uk or Lindsay MacDonald Lindsay.MacDonald@educationscotland.gov.scot
For CLD practitioners interested in STEM*-related work with learners and groups of any age. This online network offers national networking opportunities for practitioners to increase their understanding of STEM-related learning opportunities in CLD contexts and share useful knowledge and resources.
For further information please contact John Galt John.Galt@educationscotland.gov.scot
*STEM - Science, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics
For all CLD practitioners who are involved in improving delivery for learners with specific learning difficulties. Offers professional learning and allows practitioners to connect, share practice and connect.
Co-chaired by Dyslexia Scotland and Education Scotland.
For further information please contact Cathy Magee cathy@dyslexiascotland.org.uk or Laura Starkey Laura.Starkey@educationscotland.gov.scot