This month’s #YourCDN Update highlights the collaboration, innovation, and opportunities supporting Scotland’s college sector, with a focus on strengthening leadership, inclusion, and practice across the system.
This month, we’re pleased to highlight the launch of Creating Safer Colleges — a practical toolkit developed by CDN in partnership with Colleges Scotland. The resource supports colleges to prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV) and harassment, bringing together guidance, evidence, and specialist input to strengthen trauma-informed, consistent approaches across the sector. Developed with partners including Rape Crisis Scotland and White Ribbon Scotland, it supports a whole-college approach to creating safer and more inclusive environments.
We also feature the latest opportunities and developments from across #YourCDN, including:
- Applications now open for the 2026/27 CDN Leadership Programmes
- Preparing for Parliamentary Committees Masterclass with Pinsent Masons
- CDN College Awards 2026 now open for entries
- Highlights from STEP Network Event 8 and the national conference on belonging and inclusion
- Insights & Innovations update: FEAST, a new space for experimentation and collaboration launching in 2026/27
- Latest #EqualityMatters digest supporting inclusive practice across the sector
There’s plenty to explore — discover what’s new and how it can support your practice, leadership, and innovation across Scotland’s colleges.
