Background

The Continuous Learning Framework (CLF) was published in December 2008.  It was developed by the Scottish Social Services Council in partnership with the Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services as one of the recommendations made by ‘Changing Lives: the Report of the 21st Century Social Work’.

To find out more about Changing Lives follow the link below:

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/02/02094408/0

Click here to find out more about how the CLF was developed including the results of the consultation process.

Aims of the CLF

The CLF aims to improve outcomes for people using social services by supporting the workforce delivering them to be the best they can be. It sets out the shared commitment needed from social service workers and their employers to lifelong learning and continuous improvement.

Who is the CLF for?

The CLF is for everyone working in social services in Scotland.  So whether you work in social care, social work, early years and childcare, housing support, an integrated service or education, training and development and whether you are employed in the public, private or voluntary sector, the CLF is for you!

Status of the CLF

The CLF is not mandatory – social service workers and their employers do not have to use it.  This means it can be used in lots of different ways – big and small.  It also means that you can use it in whatever way best meets your needs in your own context.  Indeed the CLF has been designed as a tool to support what individuals and organisations are already doing or planning to do and help them add value to this.