Alloa Group Unsure what is meant by  community  and community engagement CLD already carry this out through community development and empowerment work this doesn't seem to be recognised.

What is the role of the school link worker? this could be a duplication of existing CLD work, there needs to be a greater understanding of how CLD works with communities and individuals

Concern that CLD will become an extension of the school and will be restricted in its practice and diversity.

CLD often seem to pick up work that schools find to problematic and offload to CLD,     it would be more constructive if CLD was involved in meaningful partnership in the outset, thus recognising parity of esteem between the teaching and CLD  professions.

Additional support and the recognition of inequality will be required to ensure that more marginalised and economically disadvantaged  parents are able to engage  effectively, this as it stands will reinforce social inclusion and privilege.