Supporting Young People to Learn, Grow and Succeed
About Our Service
Community Learning and Development (CLD) Youth Services supports young people aged 10-25 across West Lothian to build confidence, develop skills, improve wellbeing, and achieve their full potential.
We provide youth work in schools and communities, employability support, accredited learning, holiday programmes, and opportunities for young people to participate and have their voices heard. Working alongside schools, communities, and partners, we help young people develop skills for life and progress towards positive destinations.
Youth work is a voluntary process that starts from the interests, experiences, and needs of young people. It is built on positive relationships, creating opportunities for young people to learn, participate, develop new skills, and achieve their goals.
Inclusive - open and accessible to all young people
Youth-led - shaped by the interests and needs of young people
Supportive - delivered through positive relationships and trusted adults
Focused on learning - helping young people develop skills for life
Our Key Areas of Work
Explore the opportunities available through CLD Youth Services:
Supporting young people to have their voices heard and influence decisions that affect them.
Promoting positive mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
Helping young people make safe, informed choices and contribute positively to their communities.
Developing skills, experience, and confidence for future education, training, and employment.
Providing opportunities to gain recognised awards and qualifications, including Saltire Awards and Youth Achievement Awards.
Customer Satisfaction Survey
We are committed to providing high-quality youth work services that meet the needs of children and young people across West Lothian. If you have used any of our services, your feedback is important to us and helps us understand what's working well and where we can continue to improve. Please take a few minutes to complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey.
Supporting young people in schools through early intervention, personal development, and opportunities that improve engagement, wellbeing, and attainment.
