Issue - meetings

The Group considered an update from Brian Smith, Live Argyll - Community Learning Service, which included information around the election of three new local Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs). The update also included information in relation to Youth Action Groups; the outcome of support for learners provided through the No One Left Behind (NOLB) initiative; and the results of the recent HMIE inspection of the Community Learning and Development team. An overview of the Youth Work Recovery Education Programme was also included in the update.

Brian highlighted a consultation being undertaken to identify the provisions required for adult learning, and encouraged people to provide input which would inform future strategies. He confirmed that he would circulate details of the appropriate officer to contact for any support to the Group following the meeting. Discussion took place around the increase in the digital divide since the beginning of the pandemic, and Brian noted that it would be useful if issues such as this could be communicated through the consultation. He confirmed that the Community Learning Service had been involved in projects around this previously and would be happy to provide more support in future.

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided.

(Reference: Update by Brian Smith, Team Leader – Community Learning Services, Live Argyll, submitted)