Research relevant to the CLD Sector

Explore a curated list of current research documents relevant to Community Learning and Development and the thematic areas in which it interacts with. These resources provide practitioners and leaders with valuable insights to inform and shape their practice.

This section is updated regularly with new sections and is tailored based on stakeholder feedback.

Note: This area is still under development

CLD Specific Reports and Research

Learning: For All. For Life. A report from the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD) – gov.scot

International Research

Country Specific Research and Reports

Global & Intracontinental Research and Reports

Thematic Areas

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Digital

Tackling digital exclusion | Audit Scotland

Anti-Poverty

Poverty in Scotland 2025 | Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Economy and Employment

Young people, economic inactivity and mental health – Publications – Public Health Scotland

Literacies

UNCRC, Learner Participation and Voice

State of Childrens Rights reports | Together Scotland

Anti-Racism in Education