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SFC evaluation report looks at CDN’s professional learning and quality improvement work

A report published today by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) has recommended that the funding body and the College Development Network (CDN), the national enhancement and

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Scotland’s National Choose College Campaign Returns This July

Monday 14 July marks the relaunch of the nationwide Choose College campaign, championing Scotland’s colleges and their vital role in shaping the country’s future.

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CDN and QAA take two more STEPs forward

The Quality Assurance Agency and CDN last week held two events in Dundee as part of the Scotland’s Tertiary Enhancement Programme (STEP). STEP is Scotland’s national enhancement programme for colleges

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College Development Network

4 days ago

College Development Network
📢 Introducing ‘Care Experience and Corporate Parenting in Colleges’Join CDN and Who Cares? Scotland next Tuesday for a short webinar launching our updated online course. This refreshed module, designed by Who Cares? Scotland, centres the voices of Care Experienced people and is aimed at helping college staff across Scotland better understand their role as Corporate Parents.👩‍🏫 What is a Corporate Parent?A Corporate Parent is an organisation or individual with a legal responsibility to support the wellbeing of Care Experienced people — similar to the role of a parent. In colleges, this means creating supportive environments where Care Experienced students are empowered to thrive.📅 Don’t miss this important conversation — sign up today!👉https://bit.ly/4mXbaUO ... See MoreSee Less

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College Development Network

5 days ago

College Development Network
It’s Week 8 of our #IdeationIlluminations campaign!This week, CDN’s Insight and Innovation Partner, Jo Turbitt, introduces a powerful new way to evaluate your strategies: The Futures Triangle. 🔮Whether you're a strategist, evaluator, or future-thinker, this tool will help you explore the push, pull, and weight of change—leading to more meaningful, forward-focused evaluations. 🌍✨🎥 Watch now and elevate your evaluation game! ... See MoreSee Less

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