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Community Development Cymru (CDS) - Postponed
FCDL is excited to be supporting the Annual Conference and AGM held and organised by CDC. This event has been postponed.

More information click here

Community Development National Occupational Standards 2009 (CD NOS 2009) now available
The revised National Occupational Standards have been approved by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES). Click here to download the full version of the approved standards.

Community Development National Occupational Standards 2009 (CD NOS 2009) summary sheet and tree poster
FCDL, in partnership with other Community Development organisations, has produced a summary of the CD NOS 2009. This is a folded A3 sheet like the previous one. An easy to print off 4 sided version is available to download - click here. We have also produced an A3 Tree poster of the standards, showing the key values, key areas and the 25 standards. Click here to download. FCDL members will automatically receive several copies of these by post. Please contact admin@fcdl.org.uk if you would like to receive some or more copies.

Since the last update we have re-named Basis to Creating Changes as it fits the aim of the project better. Along with NAVCA we have now circulated a survey to their members to find out their training needs and at the same time we are gauging the training needs of any other paid and unpaid workers who support small groups and networks. For more info about the project, please click here

The Community Development Challenge 3 Years On

In 2006 FCDL, CDX and practitioners and academics were part of an Advisory Group, led by the Community Development Foundation (CDF), aiming to assess the state of community development (CD) in England. The outcome was the report “The Community Development Challenge” which outlined six key recommendations. Since then, CDF and the Advisory Group have taken stock of how these have been implemented, and have produced a report that summarises where we are at now. To read the full report click here

NEW Community Work Skills Manual 2009 The Community Work Skills Manual has been informing community development workers for over 20 years. The 2009 edition contains all new material. Techniques and case studies on a wide range of issues, from virtual communities to running green conferences, the 2009 Community Work Skills Manual has it all! 50% discount to all FCDL members on their first copy (even to FCDL members who have already purchased the resource before 1st May 2010!) The offer is valid until 30th September 2010 click here for details or go directly to the order form Tackling race inequalities: our response to the Communities and Local Government discussion paper
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	ESB: The England Standards Board for Community Development Work Training and Qualifications. Everything you need to know about endorsement for community development learning courses. Check out ESB's website