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06 May 2025

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CPL CYP portal improvements benefit Scotland’s children and young people workforce

We’ve improved the Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) portal for the Early Learning and Childcare Workforce to provide better support for the workforce.  

The portal supports the early learning and childcare workforce and employers with their professional development by listing training providers and learning opportunities in one directory, alongside national online modules and an induction resource.  

The portal was developed in line with the Scottish Government’s Early Learning and Childcare Quality Action Plan and launched in early 2024. 

Minister’s welcome 

The Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise, Natalie Don-Innes encouraged everyone working with children and young people to visit the portal, to find out how it can benefit their learning.  

Talking directly to the workforce, Ms Donn-Innes thanked everyone working with children and young people and recognised the challenges they face in meeting their CPL requirements.  

You can watch the Minister’s full message here. 

What’s new 

Since launching we’ve added new resources, learning opportunities and events, as well as improving the user experience.  

The portal includes: 

  • quality assured learning resources and events to support professional learning 
  • guidance to support your practice 
  • resources to support your wellbeing and the wellbeing of the children and young people you work with 
  • our National Induction Resource for people new to their role.  

Visit the Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) portal for the Early Learning and Childcare Workforce. 

Tell us what you think 

We welcome your feedback on the portal and how we can make further improvements to support your CPL. Please use the feedback form on the portal or you can email elcdirectory@sssc.uk.com

Contact information

Nichola Stark
Communications Officer
Scottish Social Services Council
media@sssc.uk.com