“To see ourselves as others see us!!”

A clever man once said… “We cannot solve our problems from the same level of thinking that created them ” Mr A. Einstein

Approve training courses Development and training opportunities. Consider a registration system. National strength, local delivery A Professional Standards Council for Community Learning and Development

INDIVIDUALS Increase their effectiveness at work Recognise and build on their current capabilities Increase their confidence and self-esteem Obtain the latest information and knowledge Develop new areas of capability Gain enhanced recognition, in their organisation and with partners Demonstrate links to standards, a professional qualifications framework, and other professions Benefit from opportunities for individuals and teams to interact EMPLOYERS Achieving and sustaining high quality services Ensure that practitioners learning is of a high standard and is reviewed regularly Improve recruitment, retention and transferability within the sector Grow the skills and knowledge that the organisation needs Maximise the strengths and potential of individuals Ensure that practitioners make a professional response to the changing requirements of the sector Deploy skills more effectively Identify opportunities for joint practitioner development activities across the sector CLD COMMUNITY Know that practitioners to have up-to- date and relevant capabilities Has confidence that practitioners will help communities and individuals achieve their desired personal and collective outcomes Enhance their ability to respond to change Ensure a consistent, competent and value driven approach Identify opportunities for collaborative and partnership learning

Some fundamental challenges! What do we stand for..!? “They are in the business of challenging oppression, promoting social justice and promoting empowerment” OTS..Engage in ideological discussion..nature of society..individuals understanding of the world...change.!! Local concerns, the individual, own workplace....know the context!! Social transformation..based on values, principles. Beck/Purcell.

Ones principles, qualities or standards… OED Values… –Self determination. –Inclusion. –Empowerment –Work collaboratively. –Promotion of lifelong learning as..lifelong.

Code of Ethics for CLD in Scotland Primary client Social context Equity Empowerment Duty of Care Corruption Transparency Confidentiality Cooperation Professional development Self-awareness Boundaries Self-care

To the power of three..... Values Comp’sEthics

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Pouring policies... Early years Skills development Literacies Youth work/participation/strategy Community capacity ESOL GIRFEC More Choices, More Chances. Community planning Community engagement Measuring outcomes Self evaluation

Implying self reflection. A Learning Culture for CLD Sector. Individual engagement..whole profession Accountabilities-employers;practitioners. Learning journey at the core. Vision/values;Developing self;Supporting others Context ; Content ; Resources. Knowledge, skills, capabilities.

A Framework... The Competences Employers role Principles and values Learning Journeys Motivating and leading others Required and regulatory training Practitioners in new roles. Communities of practice Quality and continuous improvement.

Coming down the road... Policies and principles. Accountability for new colleagues. Registration option? Career/learning pathways. Training of the trainers Supported induction Initial training..at all entry points

“ 3 cups of tea to do business; the first you are a stranger, the second you become a friend, and the third you join our family.” Inspiring;mentoring; coaching;modelling;leading.

WISDOM, JUSTICE, COMPASSION, INTEGRITY.

Fashion trends ‘ n flared trousers Successful learners Confident individuals Responsible citizens Effective contributors Curriculum for excellence Learning through doing Develop self sufficiency Taking responsibility Working together Adventures Scouting/Guiding 1910

Reflective practitioner...!! “ True education is something that people do for themselves with the help of others, not something that is done to them by experts.”