Single Outcome Agreement – Highland Council. National Outcome 11 We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others. Local Context Based on the Area Profile the following local outcomes have been agreed : • C - Our communities take a greater role in shaping their future (Links to National Outcomes 4,11 & 13) Relevant indicators Frequency / Type / Source Baseline (2006-7) 2007/08 Targets & Timescales Local outcome 11.C Our communities take a greater role in shaping their future At least maintain current levels of volunteering in the Highlands Annual / Council performance survey / Highland Council (HC CP2.65) 27% population self- reporting volunteering in some capacity 2007 n/a At least 27% 2010 Data sources will improve over the period of the Outcome Agreement Increase the number of Annual / Data from HIE and HIE 5 (HC area) HIE 10 (HC area) communities assisted in purchasing land or property for the benefit of their Highland Council (HC CP3.38) (2006/07) HC base-line to be 45 (2010/11) HC target TBC communities gathered (2008/09) Increase the number of Annual / progress report / 24 >24 >24 communities securing community benefit from renewable developments Highland Council (HC CP4.08) (2006/07) (2010/11) Increase the number of Annual / progress report / 10 n/a 15 community groups supported to invest in renewable energy HIE (2008/09) (2010/11) Number of community led Quarterly / LEADER, IATE, New programmes n/a Impact Evaluated projects supported and Fairer Scotland Fund/ Highland Council and HIE start 2008 (2010/11) Number of local community led Quarterly /,LEADER, IATE Mapping of community n/a Target TBC after mapping plans supported and FSF / Highland Council led action plans 2008 ( 2008/09) At least maintain the levels of : 71% 72% At least The sense of belonging to Annual / Public Performance (2007) 71% a community (to some or great extent) Survey - Qualitative/ Highland Council (2010/11) Community acceptance of Annual / Public Performance 82% 83% At least new residents (to some or great extent) Survey - Qualitative/ Highland Council (2007) 82% (2010/11) Involvement in life of the Annual / Public Performance 44% 44% At least community (fairly or very involved) Survey - Qualitative/ Highland Council (2007) 44% (2010/11) Brief Links to relevant plans or other commitments of the local partners to support delivery of these outcome/s (with Hyperlinks if possible) Supporting People into Work xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx.xx/NR...
Single Outcome Agreement – Highland Council. Local Context National Outcome 3 We are better educated, more skilled and more successful, renowned for our research and innovation Scope of governance and accountability locally: Highland Council HIE SQA Strategy Group Skills Development Scotland UHI NHS Highland Transition from secondary schools Transition in Highland is significantly affected by the proximity of services and opportunities. Performance in schools at SCQF levels 4, 5, and 6 by the end of S6 exceeds national levels and the performance of comparator authorities. From this very good start, the proportion of school leavers who go to Higher Education reflects the national picture (29.4% of school leavers in 2007) but is much more of a transition here since nearly all have to leave home. The proportion of young people studying on higher education programmes with UHI Millennium Institute is relatively small when compared with traditional universities. It is anticipated that the acquisition of university title by UHI will be an important factor in increasing the number of young people who choose to study with UHI, as will be continued development of the breadth of the curriculum offered. Traditionally, in terms of school leavers, there has been below average attendance at further education institutions in Highland (18.2% in Highland 2007 compared to 23.5% nationally). A significant majority of further education students are female. Lower than average attendance in further education colleges is influenced by the nature of the dispersed settlement pattern and the location of colleges. New ways are being developed to improve accessibility to further education. These include: • Significant local development of Skills for Work Courses in Highland over the past few years up to the present involvement of almost 700 pupils. These are provided by both Inverness and North Highland Colleges but the greatest provider is the schools themselves. Courses include Sport and Recreation, Early Education and Childcare, Construction, Rural Skills, Vehicle Mechanics, Hospitality, Engineering. • Using the network of over 50 community-based learning centres across the Highland Council area. Highland has a significantly higher proportion of young people moving directly into employment (39.4% in 2007 compared to 28% nationally) with a clear majority of this group being male. There are concerns that this move into employment may not be accompanied by skills development or with prospects for career progression. National tra...
Single Outcome Agreement – Highland Council. National Outcome 8 We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk. Scope of governance and accountability locally: Highland Council NHS Highland Northern Constabulary Children’s Reporter Voluntary sector Highland Context: Highland, like all authorities, strives to improve the life chances for children, young people and families at risk. Meaningful improvement in this outcome requires work by a number of agencies across a range of services. National Government and Highland have identified the need to greatly improve joint working in children’s services for maximum benefit. Highland has developed a definition of vulnerability: • Families that meet any two of the following criteria:
Single Outcome Agreement – Highland Council. Local Context National Outcome 11 We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others. Scope of governance and accountability locally: Highland Council HIE NHS Highland Northern Constabulary Voluntary sector One feature of strong, resilient and supportive communities is the extent of volunteering within communities and a flourishing voluntary sector. Within Highland there is evidence of high levels of volunteering. The results of the Council’s annual public performance survey in 2007 indicated that 27% of the Highland population volunteer in some capacity, with over half of them volunteering in more than one activity and taking part more than once a week. This high level of self-reported volunteering may be supported by the relatively large number of charities registered in the Highland (at over 1200); the third highest number in Scotland from the eighth largest population. There is enormous public value in this altruism. The Council and community planning partners support the efforts of voluntary and community organisations in the Highlands through: • Funding - Council funding annually amounts to £14m, covering services commissioned and discretionary grants paid • Supporting intermediary bodies such as the CVS network and Volunteering Centres (HIE and the Council) • Engaging with representative groups to improve service delivery • Building capacity in the sector - HIE is the lead partner in the Highlands & Islands Community Capacity Partnership project (HICCaP), this project works with the voluntary sector to increase their awareness of and access to skills and learning. The Council currently supports Coaching Highland to deliver training programmes for volunteers in Sports Leadership. • Volunteering policies for staff (this is significant because the two largest employers in the region are the Council and NHS Highland) In March 2008 discussions opened formally on the development of a compact with the voluntary sector, initially with the Council and NHS Highland but with scope to include other public bodies. The compact could cover: business support for social enterprise; new arrangements for commissioning and procuring public services; developing a single grants process to support voluntary activity; shared services opportunities; supporting volunteering among staff; and how best to communicate and share information. Other indicators in the Outcome Agreement relating to th...
Single Outcome Agreement – Highland Council. Local Context The approach to reducing the local and global environmental impact of our consumption and production will be through the National Outcome 14 We reduce the local and global environmental impact of our consumption and production Scope of governance and accountability locally: Highland Council HIE With other partner contributions to be confirmed in 2008-9 Council’s climate change strategy, which may broaden to be a climate change strategy for the region with partners. The case for mitigating against and adapting services to deal with the impact of global warming is accepted by the Council and its partners. The Highlands have experienced the impact of extreme weather events with over £10m in remedial work required for Council assets following storms and flooding since 2005. The Council has a role in climate change as a manager of its own estate; as a service provider; as an employer; as a community leader and as an early signatory to the Scottish Local Authority Climate Change Declaration. The Council’s approach to a climate change strategy will include how the Council will:
Single Outcome Agreement – Highland Council. National Outcome 1 We live in a Scotland that is the most attractive place to do business in Europe Local Context Based on the Area Profile the following local outcomes have been agreed: • A - People across the Highlands have access to the services they need (Links to National Outcomes, 1,3,7,8,10 & 13) • E - Our natural heritage is protected and enhanced enabling it to deliver economic, health and learning benefits (Links to National Outcomes, 1,6,10 & 12) • I - To support the economy access is improved to housing, transport and high speed broadband (Links to National Outcomes, 1 & 10) Local Outcomes Relevant indicators Frequency / Type / Source Baseline (2006/07) 2007/08 Targets & Timescales Local outcome 1.A People across the Highlands have access to the services they need Year on year increase in the Highland population from 208,920 (Census 2001) Annual mid year estimates/ quantitative / GROS 215,310 2006 217,440 Growth of between 700 and 1200 per annum to 2010-11 Increase the number of new learners supported with English language tuition Annual/ quantitative/ Highland Council (CLD partnership CP3.53) 758 (2007/08) n/a 1090 2008-9 with review in 2009 Local outcome 1.E Our natural heritage is protected and enhanced enabling it to deliver economic, health and learning benefits Local outcome 1.I To support the economy access is improved to housing, transport and high speed broadband Increase % non xxxxxxxxxxx planning applications dealt with within two months Quarterly / Quantitative SPI / Highland Council (P&D HC CP3.05) Indicator likely to change to reflect new regulations from Planning (Xxxx) Act. 47.4% 2006-7 47.2% 60% (2010/11) 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 2 We realise our full economic potential with more and better employment opportunities for our people
Single Outcome Agreement – Highland Council. National Outcome 13 We take pride in a strong, fair and inclusive national identity Local Context Based on the Area Profile the following local priorities have been agreed • A - People across the Highlands have access to the services they need (Links to National Outcomes 1,3,7,8,10 & 13) • C - Our communities take a greater role in shaping their future (Links to National Outcomes 1,3,7,8,10 & 13) Local outcome 13.A People across the Highlands have access to the services they need Relevant indicators Frequency / Type / Source Baseline (2006/07) 2007/08 Targets & Timescales Increase the % clients accessing Council services through the medium of Gaelic Annual / Highland Council (HC CP2.57) Baseline to be set (2008/09) n/a 10% increase (2010-11) Local outcome 13.B People are, and feel, safe from crime, disorder and danger Local outcome 13.C Our communities take a greater role in shaping their future Increase % people in the Highlands describing themselves as “well disposed” towards Gaelic Survey to begin for base-line 2008/ Highland Council (HC CP2.58) Baseline August 08 (2008/09) 10% increase (2010/11) Positive customer feedback on Blas Festival Annual/Quantitative/ Highland Council (HC CP2.50) 92% (2007/08) (especially high for 2007 and not seen to be sustainable) n/a 60-80% range on-going Festivals supported by the Council more than 3 years old at least maintain % seats sold Annual/Quantitative/ Highland Council (HC CP1.25) 60% (2007/08) n/a 60% (2010/11) 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 14 We reduce the local and global environmental impact of our consumption and production Local Context Based on the Area Profile the following local outcomes have been agreed:
Single Outcome Agreement – Highland Council. National Outcome 5 Our children have the best start in life and are ready to succeed. Scope of governance and a accountability locally: Highland Council NHS Highland Childcare providers (voluntary and private sector) Highland Context: Highland, like all authorities, endeavours to ensure that our children have the best start in life and are ready to succeed. Services for children in early years includes education, health and for general development. The number of births registered in Highland has been fairly stable for the past 5 years at above 2,000 per annum; although a slight increase is noticed more recently from 2,228 in 2005-6 to 2,342 in 2007-8. Ensuring children have the best start in life requires work by a number of agencies across a range of services. National Government and Highland have identified the need to greatly improve joint working in children’s services for maximum benefit. Over the past 6 years, during the lifetime of two Integrated Children’s Service Plans, a coordinated and inclusive approach has been developed in Highland to lead and promote better integrated working at all levels across partner services. Highland has:- An effective and highly regarded joint service committee structure providing governance for Integrated Children’s Services across the local authority, Health, the voluntary sector and other partners. A structure of joint working practice at senior and middle management and front line services. A number of innovative integrated posts, delivering services across traditional service boundaries. An Integrated Children’s Plan, a living document, updated, monitored and reviewed regularly – and linked with all related local planning xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/ Become the national pathfinder authority for Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) over the past 18 months. This is a major development in integrated working with the principal aim that all children receive the services they need when they need them. This is described further under National Outcome 8. Highland’s integrated children’s service structure supports and enhances the essential work of mainstream services in striving to deliver better outcomes for children and families. The review of the Integrated Children’s Plan FHC2 (2005 – 2008) demonstrates the following progress:- Birthweight – reduce the gap in birth weight amongst babies born to women in the highest and lowest deprivation groups. Progress is quite variable but overall there has been no si...
