1. Lifelong Learning Planning for Improvement 1st November 2017
Communities and Families
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2. Background
Scottish Government recognises the value of Community learning and Development (CLD) provision to Scotland’s communities and economy s
CLD plans came out of strategic guidance for Community Planning Partnerships.
The guidance and subsequent regulations put a duty on local authorities to come up with a CLD plan.
The guidance states :
‘it is important to be clear about the purpose of CLD. We see it as empowering communities individually & collectively to make positive changes in their community through learning ‘ 2

3. CLD Plan Outcomes
The statutory three year plan shows how Edinburgh will contribute to the two National Outcomes:
Improved life chances for people of all ages, including young people in particular, through learning, personal development and active citizenship
Stronger, more resilient, supportive, influential and inclusive communities

4. Where are we now An outgoing CLD Partnership Plan
Locality Improvement Plan –(Draft )
Lots of data which can provide us with indicators of need
A rich range of partners
A Locality Structure
Skilled and knowledgeable workforce and volunteers
Relaunch of the CLD Partnership

5. Context
Recognise the excellent work that goes on in our Localities which take forward our statutory objectives
We need to ensure we have a CLD Partnership Plan based on:
Knowledge of ourselves by ourselves
Knowledge of ourselves by others
Partnership approach to what we need to achieve
Education Scotland will feel assured that we are delivering services based on knowing ourselves, in partnership with key stakeholders and making improvements
To reinforce the Lifelong Learning Service’s contribution to this Partnership Plan

6. What’s the relationship between the CLD Plan and the Locality Improvement Plans?
The CLD Plan will reference the CLD-related priorities in the LIPs
The CLD Plan will also focus on how well we are doing and how we know; what works well; and, where there are gaps and how these may be addressed collectively.
The progress of the plan will be monitored by the CLD Partnership, which comprises statutory and third sector partners.

7. - All based on a culture of self evaluation
What are our next steps
Acknowledge and build on citywide and locality priorities
Ensure that Partners are part of this process
Ensure that the agreed priorities link with Edinburgh Partnership’s objectives as agreed in Locality Improvement Plans
- All based on a culture of self evaluation

8. How will we achieve the next steps
Engagement with service users, third sector and others in creating the CLD plan which reflects the needs of the city and each Locality
Staff in Lifelong Learning and partners all playing their part in contributing to creating the plan
Making sure staff are supported in knowing why we are providing, delivering or working with the community in the areas that we are
Understanding that this is a journey of continuous improvement

10. Discussion Groups

11. Locality and National Outcomes – making the links
Discussion Themes:
Locality and National Outcomes – making the links
What outcomes in the NW LIP (Draft) contribute to the 2 CLP National Outcomes :
Improved life chances for all ages through learning, personal development and active citizenship
Stronger , more resilient , supportive, influential and inclusive communities

12. Discussion Themes: Self Evaluation
Using data and information for planning and evaluating activity
What does success look like? How do we know our work will make a difference?
What are we measuring? Is it meaningful?
What data and information are we gathering and are there gaps ?

13. Working together more effectively
Discussion Themes:
Working together more effectively
Achieving shared outcomes
How do we, as partners, work together to share the data and information we gather?
Could we improve the way we deliver on shared outcomes through joint planning and self evaluation?
Could joint professional learning help us?

14. Lifelong Learning Planning for Improvement Next Steps
Communities and Families
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