Banff and Buchan Local Learning Community

Local Learning Community Partnerships (LLCPs) are made up of local organisations and community volunteers who share an interest in the community learning and development of the area. There are six of these partnerships across Aberdeenshire.

The partnerships feed into the strategic Aberdeenshire Learning Community Partnership (ALCP) who work towards agreed priorities. This is in line with local need and the requirements of the Scottish Government regulations for CLD.

The ALCP priorities are the focus for gathering local data and intelligence and creating a response to meet the needs of communities. The aim of the LLCP is to work together to deliver programmes and activities which will have a positive impact on those living in the area.

The priorities Themes

1. Theme 1. Community Empowerment

   Empowering people, individually and collectively, to make positive changes in their lives and in their communities, through learning. Through developing the necessary skills, networks and understanding, communities and groups can take ownership locally.

   Action - Map the community development learning offer and support to groups by partners across Aberdeenshire to improve understanding of partners offer and identify any gaps. This will identify and develop clear support options and access routes.

   Partners will support individuals and community organisations to address community issues collaboratively

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   Theme 2. Employment and Skills

   Developing a coordinated learning offer with partners will be vital in ensuring that young people and adults have good quality opportunities to gain the necessary skills and qualification to progress in learning, training and employment.

   Action – Map the community learning offer by partners across Aberdeenshire ensuring clear progression and learning pathways are available to young people, adults and communities.

   Partners will develop clear access points and progression routes with effective transitions for learners to build the necessary skills and qualifications to progress in learning, training, employment and life.

The Banff and Buchan LLCP work together in partnership with community and strategic partners to create support to our communities by providing impact on issues that affect our local community.

Banff and Buchan LLCP partners are -

Aberdeen Foyer

Aberdeenshire Libraries

Community Learning and Development Aberdeenshire Council

Fire and Rescue Scotland

LEAD

NHS

Police Scotland

Skills Development Scotland

Live Life Aberdeenshire

North East of Scotland College (NESCOL)

Employability Support Team, Aberdeenshire Council

Department of Work and Pensions (DWP)

The Partnership meets once every 6 weeks with meeting online.

When carrying out engagements there will be interactive tools below. We will from time to time include polls or surveys. Check back anytime to stay engaged with the Banff and Buchan Local Learning Community Partnership and the work of the members and the communities.