Community Learning & Development Service (CLDS)
The Community Learning and Development Service is part of Angus Council's Education Service.
It provides a range of informal learning opportunities for people in their own communities. It does this in ways which encourage cooperation, challenge and enjoyment.
View the Community Learning & Development Strategy (1.1 MB PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the role of the Service?
To promote and provide opportunities for community learning and development. This involves:
- supporting personal development in the community for adults and young people
- helping to strengthen communities and community organisations
- assisting communities to influence decisions that affect them.
What are the key objectives of the Service?
To assist people bring about positive change in their lives, through involvement in learning and action.
There are three main priorities in this work:
- achievement through learning for young people
- achievement through learning for adults
- achievement for communities.
What does the Community Learning & Development Service do?
The Community Learning & Development Service:
- provides opportunities for young people to learn in a range of informal settings. These include youth clubs, youth projects and detached youth work.
- provides opportunities for adults to learn in informal settings within their own communities.
- provides support to adults who need to improve their reading, writing and number skills.
- helps community organisations to be well organised and to achieve their goals. This includes advice and assistance in setting up new groups, training for people on management committees and advice and support in identifying sources of grant aid and making applications.
- co-ordinates the delivery of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme within Angus Council.
- operates the Youth Achievement Award and Dynamic Youth Award schemes within Angus Council.
- provides opportunities for people to become involved in learning outdoors and participate in adventurous activities such as hill walking, canoeing, mountain biking and sailing.
- acts as a focal point for Young Scot in Angus.
- provides English language tuition for speakers of other languages.
Where are Community Learning & Development Service offices/centres located?
Arbroath Academy Community Learning & Development Wing
The School House, Arbroath Academy, Glenisla Drive, Arbroath DD11 5JD [Map]
Tel: 01241 877879
Fax: 01241 873990
Damacre Community Learning & Development Centre
26 Damacre Road, Brechin DD9 6DU [Map]
Tel: 01356 623491
Fax: 01356 626551
Forfar Academy Community Learning & Development Wing
Forfar Academy, Taylor Street, Forfar DD8 3LB [Map]
Tel: 01307 466924
Fax: 01307 469038
Kirriemuir Community Learning & Development Office
Fairlie House, Kirkton Hill, Kirriemuir DD8 4HU [Map]
Tel: 01575 574989
Fax: 01575 575996
Monifieth Community Learning & Development Office
(until new base is built please contact Carnoustie office)
141 Kinloch Street, Carnoustie DD7 7JP [Map]
Tel: 01241 853091
Fax: 01241 855563
Montrose Community Learning & Development Office
51 John Street, Montrose DD10 8LZ [Map]
Tel: 01674 673081
Fax: 01674 675047
Newtyle Community Learning & Development Office
Newtyle Primary School, Dundee Road, Newtyle PH12 8UF [Map]
Tel: 01828 626050
Fax: 01828 650337
Panmure Community Learning & Development Office
141 Kinloch Street, Carnoustie DD7 7JP [Map]
Tel: 01241 853091
Fax: 01241 855563
Adult Learning Shop
20 West Port, Arbroath DD11 1RE [Map]
Tel/Fax: 01241 430411
4 Real Centre
Victoria Road, Monifieth DD5 4HL [Map]
Tel: 01382 534907
No 1 For Youth
1 West High Street, Forfar DD8 1BD [Map]
Tel: 01307 468859
Fax: 01307 468259
North Street
98 North Street, Forfar DD8 3BN [Map]
Tel: 01307 465304/468537
Fax: 01307 466503
Friockheim Resource Centre (Outdoor Education)
Eastgate, Friockheim, Arbroath DD11 4TG [Map]
Tel: 01241 828110
Fax: 0141 828666
Who do I contact for further information?
Community Learning & Development Service
Education Department
Angus House
Orchardbank Business Park
Forfar DD8 1AE
Tel: 08452 777 778
Fax: 01307 461848
Service Page: cldsgeneral.htm
Service Details Last Reviewed : 25 June 2010