Background to CLD | |
Resource/ Subject: | Comments: |
Learning Connections section of the Scottish Government website | Useful information on policy context and links to other resources |
Working and Learning Together to Build Stronger Communities | Clear guidance on role of CLD in Scotland |
Communities: Change Through Learning | Report setting out vision for future of CLD in 1998 |
CLD and equalities | |
Community Planning: Statutory Guidance | Statutory guidance on community planning, including equalities |
Words and meanings essays | Essays exploring the words we use when talking about equality |
Fairness and freedom: the Equalities Review | A report on equality in Britain today |
Best Value: Statutory Guidance | Statutory guidance on best value, including equalities |
Guidance on Equalities, Best Value, Community Planning and Power of Wellbeing | Guidance produced by COSLA |
Equality and the law | |
Human Rights Guidance | Information, guidance and training materials on human rights |
Bringing equality to Scotland | Guidance on the race, disability and gender duties |
The Disability Equality Duty and Involvement | An overview of the Disability Equality Duty and guidance on involving disabled people |
Racial Equality Code of Practice | Guidance on how to apply the law and best practice relating to race equality |
Do the duty website | Includes statutory guidance as well as support on meeting the Disability Equality duty |
| The Equality and Human Rights Commission | A good source of advice and guidance on all aspects of equality |
Age Positive website | Useful website setting out the new laws on age and discrimination |
Equality Network | Information setting out the law in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity |
Equality and best practice | |
How Good is Your CLD? | Self evaluation framework, including equality indicators |
National Standards for Community Engagement | Standards and guidance on community engagement |
How To… Community Engagement Guide | Practical guidance on engagement, based on the National Standards |
Mainstreaming Toolkit | Guidance on mainstreaming produced by the Scottish Executive |
Resources for working with specific equalities groups | |
Youth Scotland website | Bank of resources to help those working with young people |
Youth Link Scotland website | Links to policy and useful resources |
Scottish Ethnic Minority Database | Positive Action in Housing database of community groups |
Beyond Barriers LGBT Directory | Stonewall Scotland directory of LGBT organisations |
Directory of Disability Organisations | Inclusion Scotland directory of disability led organisations |
Age Concern Scotland Directory of Organisations | Organisations working with older people in Scotland |
Inter Faith Network | Database of contacts - currently only a small number of groups for Scotland |
Involving LGBT people | Advice from the Equality Network on involving LGBT people in community planning |
Understanding needs of equalities groups | |
National Standards for Community Engagement | Standards and guidance on community engagement |
How To… Community Engagement Guide | Practical guidance on engagement, based on the National Standards |
Don't Treat Us All The Same | Guidance on how to use the National Standards with equalities groups |
Consultation with Equalities Groups | Comprehensive advice on undertaking consultation with equalities groups |
2001 Census Information | Site with data from 2001 Census |
Organisational development | |
Equality and Diversity Impact Assessment Toolkit | Designed for the Health Sector but provides a useful framework. |
Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) | Links to other sources of information on harassment and bullying. |
Equality and Human Rights Commission Learning and Teaching Section | Provides information on the development of race equality policies. |
Equality and Human Rights Commission - Guidance for Public Authorities | Information and guidance on the duties and responsibilities of public organisations. |
Equality and Human Rights Commission - Race Equality Guidance | Provides information on the development of race equality strategies |
Race Equality Impact Assessment Guidance | Detailed information on screening and assessment procedures. |
Harassment and Bullying Advice | Links to other sources of information on harassment and bullying. |
Practical guides to engaging equalities groups | |
Empowering Muslim Women: Case Studies | Practical examples of how Muslim women have been involved in a range of activities. |
Working with Hard to Reach Young People - A Practical Guide | Guidelines on developing services and working with young people at risk of offending. |
| Building Community Capacity | This is a good overview of community learning and development resources and includes a section on inclusion. |
| The 'What Works' Guide for Working with Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Migrant Workers | Guide focusing on refugees, asylum seekers and migrant workers. |
Planning and engaging with intercultural communities | This resources helps thing about the design of engagement activities. |
| Into the lion's den: a practical guide to including women in regeneration | This guide is produced by Oxfam and outlines experience of engaging women in regeneration. |
How to guide on involving LGBT people in community planning | This online resource provides a good framework for engaging LGBT people in community planning. |
Gathering the views of LGBT young people | This online checklist gives a good overview of what need to be considered in engaging LGBT young people. |
| Good practice guidance: consultation with equalities groups | A good practical guide to consultation with equalities groups. |