The Scottish Government

Guidance on community learning & development activity with equalities groups

What is it and who is it for?

Same Difference? is an online guide for people working in community learning and development (CLD). It offers guidance and support to help you work effectively and confidently with equalities groups (groups promoting equal opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and beliefs, and sexual orientation).

This guide was commissioned by Learning Connections and has been written with the involvement of CLD staff and equalities groups. You can dip in and out of the guide to find information which is most relevant to you.

The following sections are available online, and you can also download each section as you need it.

Foreword

Quick Links - guide to using the resource

Why do we need this resource?

Community learning and development context

Equality, CLD and the law

Equality and best practice

Approaches to equality

Understanding local needs

Service planning

CLD activity with equalities groups

Organisational development

Quick guide to working with equalities groups

Sources of Support

Use the links on the left hand menu to find the sections you are looking for.