Single Outcome Agreement. Highland Council
Single Outcome Agreement. Highland Council Local Context National Outcome 4 Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens Effective education services and performance in schools Overall pupil numbers in Highland currently stand at currently stand at 32,163; they have declined significantly in primary schools while experiencing a small increase in secondary schools. Primary numbers have declined in all areas and this is evenly distributed across the Council Areas. Secondary populations have declined in Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxx and Lochalsh, Xxxx & Cromarty and Lochaber. Secondary rolls have increased in Caithness, Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey. Achievement in schools compares well with the national average and with comparator authorities. In primary schools pupils perform around the comparator average and this moves to above this average at the end of S2 in Secondary school. At SQA levels 3, 4, 5 and 6, Highland outperforms both national and comparator authorities by the time pupils reach the end of S6. Significant work is presently being undertaken in a major literacy project that is having a significant impact in Primary schools and is seriously promoting and modelling reading and writing at all levels. The nationally recognised work on learning and teaching and Assessment is for Learning is having a significant effect on our practice by giving many young people additional opportunities for recognition of their ongoing achievements. Scope of governance and accountability locally: Highland Council Northern Constabulary School inspections reflect the variability of our schools. Normally around 26 primary and 6 secondary schools are inspected annually, with current cycle is under review by HMIE. Strengths tend to be on climate and relationships whilst weaknesses tend to be in the areas of self evaluation. Some schools are beginning to demonstrate excellence in their practice. The Quality Improvement Team are constantly engaged with schools, supporting and challenging them to improve, helping take forward strategies, promoting best practice and helping overcome weaknesses. NHS Highland Supporting young people to be confident and effective contributors The Council is demonstrating its’ commitment to engaging with young people on policy and service development at all levels by supporting and developing Highland Youth Voice, Youth Forums and pupil councils. It has a paid post of Youth Convener who has voting rights on...
Single Outcome Agreement. Highland Council Local Context National Outcome 13 We take pride in a strong, fair and inclusive national identity Gaelic has iconic significance to the Highlands and is an important aspect of Scotland’s ethnic identity. It is growing in vitality with not only current Gaelic speakers (12,760 at the time of the 2001 Census, comprising 6% of the population) but with increasing interest from those wishing to learn it or to have their children learn it. Gaelic speakers are found throughout the region with concentrations in Skye and Lochaber and many west coast communities, in Dingwall and Inverness and there is growing interest in the language in the north and east of the Highlands. In 2006-7 there were over 1300 Gaelic language learners in secondary schools and over 1280 pupils learning in the medium of Gaelic in primary and secondary schools. An all-Gaelic Primary School in Inverness (Bunsgoil Gàidhlig Inbhir Nis) was opened in 2007. Highland Council continues to consult on demand for further all Gaelic schools across the area. Scope of governance and accountability locally: Highland Council HIE Gaelic has contributed to the regional economy, particularly through education, broadcasting and development. The rapid growth of traditional Gaelic music and song both enhances the cultural life of the region and attracts many visitors to the Highlands. The Council is among the first public authorities to produce a Gaelic Language Plan. It takes into account Bòrd na Gàidhlig’s National Plan and its aim for “a healthy, vibrant language increasingly used, valued and respected in a modern, multicultural and multilingual Scotland”. Bòrd na Gàidhlig The Council’s Gaelic Language Plan is based on the principle of equal respect for Gaelic and English. It sets out how the Council will: • enable the public to access Council services through Gaelic • raise awareness of Gaelic • encourage parents to use Gaelic in the home • increase the range of opportunities to use Gaelic in the community • provide Gaelic education HIE is also amongst the first public authorities required to prepare a statutory Gaelic Language Plan. The Gaelic Plan for HIE will look to: • apply the principle of equal respect for Gaelic and English, and by extension speakers of Gaelic and English • mainstream knowledge and awareness of the region’s Gaelic identity, and embedding Gaelic audibly and visually in the day to day operation of HIE • seize new opportunities for the language’s growth and renewal; capit...
Single Outcome Agreement. The Third Sector Partnership identifies its contribution to the Single Outcome Agreement and to the priorities within that document and takes these fully into account when identifying its own and intermediary organisational priorities.
Single Outcome Agreement. FOR DUNDEE
Single Outcome Agreement. Highland Council Local Context National Outcome 2 We realise our full economic potential with more and better employment opportunities for our people Scope of governance and accountability locally
Single Outcome Agreement. Highland Council Local Context National Outcome 7 We have tackled the significant inequalities in Scottish society Scope of governance and accountability locally: Tackling poverty – employment and income deprivation
Single Outcome Agreement. Highland Council We have tackled the significant inequalities in Scottish society Local Context
A - People across the Highlands have access to the services they need (Links to National Outcomes 1,3,7,8,10 & 13) • G - The impact of the recession is limited and sustainable economic growth is supported (Links to National Outcomes 2 & 7) • J - More people are supported into employment (Links to National Outcomes 2,3,4,6 & 7) • K - Healthy life expectancy is improved especially for the most disadvantaged (Links to National Outcomes 6 & 7) • N - The impact of poverty and disadvantage is reduced (Links to National Outcomes 2,4 & 7) • O - The cycle of deprivation is broken through intervention in early years (Links to National Outcomes 5,7 & 8) Local Outcome/s Relevant indicators Frequency / Type / Source Baseline (2006-07) 2007/08 Targets & Timescales Local outcome 7.A People across the Highlands have access to the services they need 100% of all Council public caller buildings are accessible to people with disabilities Quarterly/ SPI/ Highland Council (HC CP5.21) SPI 3(09/10) 61% (2006/07) 70.2% 100% (2009/10) Sustain investment for Quarterly/ Capital Base-line to be set n/a At least = to 2008/09 improving access for people programme/ Highland 2008/09 with disabilities on roads and Council footpaths Local outcome 7.G The impact of the recession is limited and sustainable economic growth is supported Increase the number of customers reached with money advice and welfare rights (via service delivery contracts Quarterly / Quantitative/ Highland Council (HC CP2.02) (including returns from independent advice 37,800 (2006/07) 479 38,139 785 5% increase (2010/11) At least maintain between the Council and independent advice providers providers) Potential FSF contribution for (2006/07) (2010/11) including CCAbx) employability via volunteering in CABx Increase the financial benefit Quarterly / Quantitative/ £4.392m £4,106m 5% increase to customers from advice provided Highland Council (HC CP2.03) (2006/07) (2010/11) (see above for procurement (including returns from £334,826 £100,00 At least maintain arrangements) independent advice providers) (2006/07) (2010/11) Local outcome 7.J More people are supported into employment Increase the number of priority 1 customers moving into employment (over 16 hours per week – claimants of incapacity benefit, income support, lone parents, new deal, with disabilities and unemployed in disadvantaged wards) Increase the number of priority ...
Single Outcome Agreement. Highland Council We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk. Local Context:
A - People across the Highlands have access to the services they need (Links to National Outcomes 1,3,7,8,10 & 13) • B - People are, and feel, safe from crime, disorder and danger (Links to National Outcomes 8,9 & 13) • O - The cycle of deprivation is broken through intervention in early years (Links to National Outcomes 5,7& 8) Local outcome 8.A People across the Highlands have access to the services they need Local Performance Indicators Frequency / Type / Source Baseline (2006/07) 2007/08 Targets & Timescales Increase the proportion of young people (16-24 year olds) who sustain a tenancy for more than 6 months. Quarterly / Children’s Services and Housing and Property Service/ Highland Council 235 (91%) (2006/07) 93% 95% (2010/11) Local outcome 8.B People are, and feel, safe from crime, disorder and danger Local outcome 8.O The cycle of deprivation is broken through intervention in early years. Maintain good grading in Inspection reports of the Child Protection Committee inspection Annual or later / Inspection report / Child Protection Committee Last report June 2006 Good n/a 29 May 2008 Good or Very Good Fewer children escalating through the system in order to get the help they need. - Reduce total number of Looked After Children (LAC) GIRFEC Pathfinder Quarterly / Quantitative/ Highland Council FHC2 KO 48 (CP1.05) LAC total 501 LAC Home Sup 225 LAC Away from Home 276 (2006/07) 474 174 232 475 214 262 (2010/11) Reduce the proportion of children who are looked after away from home. (All LAC other than Sup Home) GIRFEC Pathfinder Quarterly / Quantitative/ Highland Council FHC2 KO 48 (CP1.10) 55% (2006/07) 63.0% 50% (2010/11) Increase the proportion of Quarterly /Quantitative/ LAC in Xxxxxx care 89% 70% Looked After Children with an Highland Council 62% (2006-7) appropriately reviewed health plan FHC2 KO 47 LAC in Res Care 100% 100% 90-100% (2006/07) (2006-7) Brief Links to relevant plans or other commitments of the local partners to support delivery of these outcome/s (with Hyperlinks if possible)
Single Outcome Agreement. Highland Council National Outcome 6 We live longer, healthier lives. Scope of governance and accountability locally: Highland Council NHS Highland Northern Constabulary Voluntary sector providers Local Context Life expectancy at birth has continued to increase in Highland and is currently 75.2 years for men and 80.6 years for women. The figures nationally are 74.6 years for men and 79.6 years for women. Not all of society has benefited equally from increases in life expectancy and there are known variations that primarily result from inequalities in socio-economic circumstances. For many the reality of the health inequality gap between the most and least deprived in Highland is poorer health, reduced quality of life and premature death. Chronic and degenerative diseases such as cancer, heart disease and stoke are the largest causes of premature death in Highland and Scotland. Suicide, self-inflicted injury and death from road accidents remain significantly higher in Highland than the Scottish average. Healthy life expectancy provides a summary measure of the years an individual can expect to live in good health after adjusting for limiting long-term illness. The available estimate suggests the difference between healthy and total life expectancy in Highland is about 18 years for males and 20 years for females. In order to optimise physical health and emotional wellbeing across the life course, key health improvement measures are identified from birth onwards. To ensure that the youngest in the area have the best possible start in life and are equipped to make healthy lifestyle choices, key improvement indicators relate to: birth weight; smoking in pregnancy; breast feeding; uptake of childhood vaccinations; dental health; parenting programmes; and reducing rates of teenage pregnancy. These are included in National Outcome 5. For older children and young people key indicators relate to healthy weight and good activity levels for children. These are managed in partnership between the Council and NHS Highland through the framework for delivering the multi agency Children’s Plan and include action from the “yourchoice to healthy living” initiative and the implementation of the new Schools Health Promotion and Nutrition (Scotland) Xxx 0000. While data indicates that girls outperform boys in cardiovascular fitness tests at P7, national data (Healthier Scotland) shows a significant drop off in the participation of girls after the transition into secondary school....
