19 Feb 2026
National guidance and frameworksSeven-minute briefings
Service improvement

National Framework for Adult Support and Protection Learning and Development in Scotland: Seven-minute briefing

Scottish Government

Useful for: All staff and volunteers operating across Scotland who might come into contact with adults as part of their role

Pyramid diagram of the five ASP workforce levels, from wider workforce up to council officer workforce

This is a seven-minute briefing of the first national multi-agency Framework for Adult Support and Protection Learning and Development. The framework has been produced to support the delivery of Adult Support and Protection learning. Within it, core competencies are set out for each different workforce level (illustrated in this briefing).

Attachments

National framework for Adult Support and Protection learning and development in Scotland: Seven-minute briefing (PDF)

Rights: Information only (All rights reserved)