Highland Council to take on responsibilty for youth work and adult learning
Highland Council’s education committee has agreed to the transfer of youth work and adult learning to the council from High Life Highland.
Among the benefits of the move counciillors were told was the ability to establish closer links with work being done in Highland schools and with the work of the council’s employability service in supporting adults into employment.
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The change also supports the requirements of Community Learning and Development (Scotland) Regulations 2013 which came into force after High Life Highland was established.
The legislation places a requirement on education uthorities to develop Community Led Development (CLD) plans and CLD provision is inspected by Education Scotland (HMIE).
High Life Highland has worked with Highland Council and other organisations to publish and deliver CLD plans, and a transfer of those teams will enable the council to do this directly.
Education committee chairman, Councillor John Finlayson, said: “I am delighted to be welcoming youth work and adult learning to the council.
“The teams do fantastic work in our Highland communities and I am really pleased that by aligning our associated services more closely within the council we will strengthen the benefits this brings for young people and adults and build upon the great work that High Life Highland has led on to date.!
Michael Golding, chairman of the board of High Life Highland, said: “From both a legislative and delivery standpoint, transferring these services to Highland Council is a sensible and forward-thinking step.
“Together, we aim to build on the tremendous work High Life Highland staff have already accomplished in supporting both young people and adult learners.
“Services will continue without disruption, ensuring a seamless transition.”
