Partner Focus

Dr Sarah Ramminger Head of Curriculum and Quality Sports and Fitness

Dundee and Angus College’s 2025 vision is to create more successful students through effective partnerships that change lives and create thriving communities.

During 2021/22 we have been delighted to work with ANGUSalive on several enhancements to their operations which demonstrates our vision. This includes the delivery of tailored training for their employees and our collaboration on the Angus Sport and Physical Activity Framework.

Training and Development

As part of our Sport and Fitness Programme, D&A College operates a strength and conditioning suite at ANGUSalive’s Saltire Sports Centre in Arbroath. This has enabled us to foster a strong partnership with the charitable trust and encouraged learning and development opportunities across our shared facilities.

This year, we worked with ANGUSalive to deliver a bespoke Level 2 Gym Instructor Course to a range of frontline personnel, including receptionists and lifeguards. The overall aim of the programme was to provide staff development and build on their gym knowledge to give them confidence when advising customers and visitors attending the venue. The training also provided an opportunity for staff to revisit their own fitness needs.

Scan the QR code to view a short video on the outcomes of the training and development programme.

Cross-Partnership Framework

To further realise our vision, we are committed to working with a range of local stakeholders and this includes achieving the ambitions of the newly launched Angus Sport and Physical Activity Framework which aims to work with partners to reduce inequalities and maximise shared resources.

As a College we aim to establish and enhance deeper, more meaningful partnerships both internally and externally to drive sustainability and ensure the best possible experience and outcomes for our learners, employers, and the wider region. This focus will support the framework now and within the future.

We also recognise that our curriculum and services must be delivered in new and innovative ways that drive success and are engaging, flexible, streamlined and designed with this framework in mind. Read more about the launch of the Angus Sport and Physical Activity Framework in the Spotlight On: page 56.

We enjoyed working with the team at ANGUSalive and congratulate them on a challenging but successful year. We look forward to identifying opportunities to collaborate and supporting delivery of the Framework outcomes going forward.

As part of the services provided by the Business Support Team at D&A College, ANGUSalive was also supported with reporting and internal communications training. Read more about the Team Development with D&A College in the Spotlight On: page 28.

Look Ahead

During 2022/23 we plan to work with D&A College further to provide opportunities for their students across our Sport & Leisure sites. This will include the offer to join the team on a part-time or supply basis to gain valuable work experience. We also plan to offer training across our LES MILLS® fitness programmes to engage and excite their fitness careers.