The different approaches to, and benefits of, student placements in planning authorities are explored in a new case study published by the Planning Development Programme.

• considers the benefits for both the councils and the students
• demonstrates the potential value of this approach for other councils
• provides useful hints and lessons for other councils wishing to use this method of supporting the development of new planners in Scotland.

The case study is the first in a series designed to provide useful and easily accessible information to authorities about practice elsewhere, and forms part of a new element of the Planning Development Programme - Sharing good practice.

A case study on graduate development is currently underway and will be published shortly. Ideas for future case studies are welcomed - please contact Emma Richardson.