The independent review of Community Learning & Development (CLD) in Scotland will run from December until June 2024. It will examine the extent to which CLD is delivering positive outcomes for some of Scotland's most vulnerable learners & marginalised groups. FYI @Learners_Forum

'there can be striking differences in the attitudes to progression between adults engaged in basic literacy and numeracy studies and other learners; the former did not talk about their plans for the future, but were more likely to talk about: ..making progress; about things they

Literacy is, finally, the road to human progress and the means through which every man, woman and child can realize his or her full potential.” Kofi Annan Join in the celebrations today-all day. Times and links are in your email boxes @Learners_Forum

Where to start-having had some time away from twitter, I often forget about it because the X on my desktop looks quite off-putting-a bit like I shouldn't go there, but had to share our disposable camera images from the #ALW23AwardCeremony Every nomination a winner-lovely evening

Thanks @Learners_Forum and @StrongerStories for a great first session on the planning of the community based adult learning story-training up next but loads to learn and loads to share. Getting started in #AWL23 #SayYesToAdultLearning

#SaveTheDateALW hope you're all busy working on those nominations this week-looking out the best stories & getting ready for the future. Adult learners' week 1-8th September-look out for information in your inboxes thanks @LauraScld @LearningLinkSCO @Learners_Forum for sharing

Tomorrow's #BreakingNewsAL focuses on the things that #adultLearning helps prevent-3 one hour slots-hope you can make one of them online-usual place see you there @Learners_Forum - putting learning to good use-#ChooseChange- it's easier than you think just #SayYesToAdultLearning

Great morning discussions organised-fab stuff @Learners_Forum #ProjectsPlansAndPeople and we're on our way to a whole new programme for the #SummerOfLearning and 32 years of celebrations to share. Can't wait..

Day 7 of our #SummerOfLearning planning wow it's looking G-Great @Learners_Forum-#Generous, #Giving, #GameChanging even. Making sure we have plenty of time to #Glean, #Grasp, #Generate, #Grow, #Gain, feel #Grateful for. #SayYesToAdultLearning it's definitely a #Given-see you 🕙

Where does the week go it's day 5 of planning for this year's #SummerOfLearning and our letter is N. In our world N is crucial for getting things right-we'll be looking at your Needs, how to Negotiate, Nourishment for health & work, taking Notes, Navigating life & Network(s)(ing)

Takes me back 'The adult brain is different from the child’s. It’s like comparing an untouched canvas to an almost-finished painting. Each stroke, each color, and each layer, represents different life experiences, learned skills, and absorbed knowledge. ies aim to address.

Day 2 of #SummerOfLearning Planning and today we're on E @Learners_Forum and this is going to be fun-Engage, Encourage, E-learning, Empower and Employ what a fab session this is going to be 5 experts offering us new tools to use with forum members-great stuff. see you this PM?

Let's get the #SummerOfLearningPlans well underway this week @Learners_Forum. We begin with L = Learning to love learning at the top of the agenda for everyone who missed out first time round or need that second chance. Sharing stories of success today.. #SayYesToAdultLearning

Great stuff @Learners_Forum - lots of people celebrating adult learning in England Wales and NI. Time for Scotland to step up to the plate-let's make some noise

Busy week-glad to finish on this @Learners_Forum your idea to link #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek & #GreenHealthWeek was inspired and today we have 'give day' -a day to change how we see #Anxiety & #Loneliness & learn something new please join us #SayYesToAdultLearning #TimeForChange

Fabulous work in Indonesia @Learners_Forum - learners at the centre and not just the younger age groups..