Supporting every college, every step of the way

CDN is delighted to reveal the shortlist for the CDN College Awards 2026, celebrating the outstanding talent, dedication and achievements of Scotland’s colleges, their staff and learners.  This year, we received a phenomenal 195 entries from colleges across Scotland, showcasing the breadth of inspiring work taking place across the sector. From innovative approaches and outstanding […]

Blog Post by Marie Hendry, CEO, and Dr Ken Thomson OBE DL, Chair Whenever we’re asked what gives us confidence about the future of Scotland’s colleges, the answer is always the same: the people. Across the sector, we meet colleagues who are passionate about their learners, committed to their communities and determined to make a […]

College Development Network (CDN) has launched its new Strategy 2026–30, Every College, Every Step of the Way, setting out how it will support Scotland’s colleges to navigate change, strengthen practice and maximise their impact for learners, employers and communities over the next four years. As the national development and enhancement agency for Scotland’s colleges, CDN’s […]

Following the success of its first-year pilot, CDN’s Elevate LT programme is returning for 2026–27, providing colleges across Scotland with the opportunity to access fully funded places on this professional learning opportunity. Delivered in partnership with TeachingHOW2s, Elevate LT supports educators to explore and apply evidence-informed teaching approaches, build confidence in their practice and share […]

Entries for the CDN College Awards 2026, proudly delivered by CDN, are now officially closed, and we are delighted to share an incredible 195 submissions from colleges across Scotland. This fantastic response is a true celebration of the talent, creativity, and innovation thriving across the sector. Year after year, the College Awards shine a spotlight […]

CDN’s Elevate LT programme returns for its second year, continuing to provide a practical, evidence-based professional learning opportunity designed to strengthen learning and teaching practice across Scotland’s college sector. Developed in partnership with TeachingHOW2s, the programme supports staff to embed transformative approaches and evidence-based teaching techniques, enhanced through innovative digital tools, including AI-supported resources. The […]