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Publication - Statistics

Community Learning and Development (CLD) - Statistics Brief

Published
17 July 2024
From
Director of Lifelong Learning and Skills, +1 more … Minister for Higher and Further Education; and Minister for Veterans
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Communities and third sector, Cost of living crisis, +3 more … Education, Equality and rights, Work and skills
ISBN
9781836015208

This statistics brief presents data relevant to CLD in Scotland. While the Scottish Government does not collect or publish data on participation in, and the impact of, CLD, several sources provide information on the communities CLD is trying to reach.

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Digital Skills

77% of people in Scotland aged over 15 years old can complete all seven tech skills considered to be “foundation” level, compared to the UK average of 84%.

A Changing Nation: How Scotland will Thrive in a Digital World - 2021 - gov.scot

In 2021:

  • 96% of households in Scotland had internet access.
  • 100% of adults aged 16-24 reported using the internet, compared to 71% of those aged 75+.
  • The percentage of adults who do not use the internet was higher for those living in the 20% most deprived areas than for those in the 20% least deprived areas in Scotland.

Scottish Household Survey 2021 - gov.scot

Contact

Email: socialresearch@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

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