Summer holiday activity and food programme presentation
Renfrewshire Council · 6 September 2023
Back to Fairer Renfrewshire Sub-committee — 6 September 2023 and its agenda
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Title can go here • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Summer holiday activity and food programme
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Title can go here • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Background • Summer holiday provision has been delivered for a number of years in Renfrewshire • Supported through Tackling Poverty programme funding and in more recent years funding from Scottish Government linked to pandemic recovery • Council allocated £100k of Fairer Renfrewshire funding in March 2023 budget to support 2023 programme with additional £20,000 allocated through Future Paisley • Overview provided to sub –committee in early 2023 of the current landscape of provision across sectors • Engagement undertaken with Fairer Renfrewshire Panel in Spring 2023 • Programme developed with partners • Additional funding of Circa £120,000 allocated in late June 2023 from Scottish Government
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Title can go here • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Feedback from Fairer Renfrewshire Panel Increasing awareness of existing provision, and how the current offer is communicated and promoted Coverage of provision for different age ranges, with possible gaps identified for preschool children and also older teenagers Some activities have additional cost barriers, for example transport and food Discussion around targeting and eligibility, making sure those that need it the most can access, but recognising the potential barriers and stigma of eligibility criteria Need to achieve fairness and consistency across different areas, balanced with local approaches suitable for different communities Importance of working with young people to identify the activities that they want to participate in
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Title can go here • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Principles of 2023 summer programme • Work with partners to deliver diverse programme of activities for children and families • Promote what is happening more widely • Use funding to target activities to child poverty groups / gaps in localities • Activities funded should be free • Ensure healthy food is provided as part of activities as appropriate • Provide additional support to families including ASN • Work with partners to support delivery of diverse and fun activities which provide cultural experience and support wellbeing • Pilot a small grants fund to support community provision
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Title can go here • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level What we know so far • 4500 attendances at summer holiday camps operated by Community Learning and Development in Ferguslie, Foxbar, Gallowhill, Renfrew, Linwood and Johnstone. • 1858 attendances at Street Stuff evening sessions (include meal) • Additional family learning sessions for 47 families • Extensive programme of free activities delivered through One Ren libraries • Weekly activity sessions in July for pupils from Mary Russell
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Title can go here • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Summer of Fun Grants • £55,000 total funding available • 17 projects funded • Wide range of activities and food delivered • Toddler play sessions • Costs of trips to allow families to make memories together • Scuba, beach combing and craft sessions • STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) sessions • Summer Playschemes for low-income, working parents offering free childcare • Free outdoor activities in local parks • Drama • Sports activities
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Title can go here • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Future Paisley • £20,000 funding made available from the programme • 3 community projects funded • Outspoken Arts • RIG Arts • Brick Lane • Additional cultural experiences delivered through the summer holiday camps by commissioned groups and individuals
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Title can go here • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Next steps • Evaluation of programme has now commenced • Full report to Communities and Housing Board and Fairer Ren Sub committee next cycle • Learning to be discussed with partners through Fairer Renfrewshire Officer Group • Feedback to Fairer Renfrewshire Panel • A huge thanks to every group and organisation that supported this year’s programme!