Agenda Document Pack - Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee - 14/05/2025
South Lanarkshire Council · 14 May 2025
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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Tuesday, 06 May 2025 Dear Councillor Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee The Members listed below are requested to attend a meeting of the above Committee to be held as follows:- Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025 Time: 14:00 Venue: Hybrid - Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA The business to be considered at the meeting is listed overleaf. Please note that, following this meeting, there will be a Members’ Awareness Session on Anti-Social Behaviour and Youth Disorder Yours sincerely Paul Manning Chief Executive Members Carol Nugent (Chair), John Bradley (Depute Chair), Walter Brogan, Robert Brown, Janine Calikes, Andrea Cowan, Margaret Cowie, Alistair Fulton, Martin Lennon, Katy Loudon, Norman Rae, Margaret B Walker 1
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BUSINESS 1 Declaration of Interests 2 Minutes of the Previous Meeting Minutes of the meeting of the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee held on 26 February 2025 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 5 - 10 Item(s) for Noting 3 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - 2024/2025 Annual Performance and Activity Report Presentation by T Keay, Group Commander and L Murphy, Station Commander, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. 4 Care and Repair Lanarkshire Presentation Presentation by Jamie Burgess, Chief Executive, Care and Repair Lanarkshire 5 Education Scotland Report - Calderwood Primary School, Rutherglen Report dated 11 April 2025 by the Interim Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 11 - 16 6 Education Scotland Report – St Anthony’s Primary School, Rutherglen Report dated 30 April 2025 by the Interim Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 17 - 22 7 Participatory Budgeting - Education Resources Report dated 23 April 2025 by the Interim Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 23 - 28 8 Social Bite Project Update Presentation by Jacqueline Fernie, Homelessness and Housing Support Manager, Housing and Technical Resources 9 Forward Programme for Future Meetings Report dated 24 April 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 29 - 32 Item(s) for Decision 10 Community Grant Applications Report dated 28 April 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 33 - 36 11 Playscheme Grant Applications 2025/2026 Report dated 22 April 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 37 - 38 Urgent Business 12 Urgent Business Any other items of business which the Chair decides are urgent. 2
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For further information, please contact:- Clerk Name: Carol Lyon Clerk Telephone: 07385 370065 Clerk Email: carol.lyon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 3
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CAMBUSLANG AND RUTHERGLEN AREA COMMITTEE Minutes of meeting held via Confero and in Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton on 26 February 2025 Chair: Councillor Carol Nugent Councillors Present: Councillor Robert Brown, Councillor Andrea Cowan, Councillor Margaret Cowie, Councillor Martin Lennon, Councillor Katy Loudon, Councillor Norman Rae, Councillor Margaret B Walker Councillors' Apologies: Councillor John Bradley (Depute), Councillor Walter Brogan, Councillor Janine Calikes, Councillor Alistair Fulton Attending: Community and Enterprise Resources J Archibald, Economic Development Officer; V Nelson, Project Development Officer; I Ross, Project Manager Finance and Corporate Resources B Hall, Administration Officer; L Hamilton, Administration Officer; K McLeod, Administration Assistant Housing and Technical Resources T O’Donnell, Area Housing Manager 1 Declaration of Interests No interests were declared. 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee held on 27 November 2024 were submitted for approval as a correct record. The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 3 Employment Land and Property Market Analysis Report A report dated 7 February 2025 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted on the conclusions of the recently completed Employment Land and Property Market Analysis. Information was provided on the Scottish Government’s National Strategy for Economic Transformation, which was a 10-year strategy providing a set of key priorities and actions with a vision of achieving a wellbeing economy that was prosperous for all the country’s people and places. One aspect of the Strategy’s vision was for Scotland to be ‘the best place to start and grow a business’. To understand the employment landscape in South Lanarkshire, Ryden LLP property consultants were appointed to provide an employment land and property analysis for:- East Kilbride Hamilton, Blantyre and Larkhall 2 5
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Clydesdale Cambuslang and Rutherglen The work undertaken as part of the analysis, its conclusions and recommended actions were outlined in the report. This included actions in relation to specific sites within the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area. Although there was uncertainty around potential funding streams, there might be opportunities to apply for UK and Scottish Government funds, as well as funding through the Glasgow City Region Enabling and Delivering Commercial Space project. At its meeting on 26 November 2024, the Community and Enterprise Resources Committee approved the adoption of the Ryden review reports as a basis to move forward. Approvals relating to specific projects, including funding, delivery and lead partners, would be taken to the appropriate Committee for approval at a future date. Officers responded to members’ questions on various aspects of the report. The Committee decided: that the content of the report be noted. [Reference: Minutes of Community and Enterprise Resources Committee of 26 November 2024 (Paragraph 7)] 4 Update on Town Centres A report dated 11 February 2025 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted on the activity currently being undertaken in town centres across the Rutherglen and Cambuslang area. The nature of town centres across the United Kingdom was in a transitional stage. The range of issues involved in the challenges town centres were facing were broad and complex. Factors, such as the economic downturn, internet shopping, the growth of out-of-town shopping malls, changes in retailers’ business models and consumer expectations, had resulted in a decline in town centre footfall. Supporting town centres remained a Council priority and officers continued to work in partnership with groups and organisations in each town to achieve common goals. Local communities were supportive of their town centres and had the desire to see them thrive. Detailed information was provided on the following at sections 4 to 6 of the report:- town centre activity in Rutherglen which included:- performance against the national average in relation to vacant retail space the strong local community and sense of identity the draft Rutherglen Town Centre Strategy and Action Plan and the issues identified by the consultation exercise that took place thereafter the importance of ensuring the needs of users were at the forefront of the Strategy and Action Plan work that was ongoing with the Shaping Places for Wellbeing team town centre activity in Cambuslang which included:- performance against the national average in relation to the vacant retail space the strong local community and identity a new streetscape which had significantly improved the main shopping route the Cambuslang Town Centre Strategy and Action Plan, which was due for renewal in 2025 Cambuslang Main Street being selected as a pilot as part of the Litter Strategy 6
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town centre living, which was a key policy aspiration of the Scottish Government. Officers were working with a range of public and private sector partners, including Scotland’s Towns Partnership and Scotland’s Futures Trust, to explore options across South Lanarkshire’s town centres Officers responded to members’ questions on various aspects of the report. The Committee decided: that the content of the report be noted. 5 Participatory Budgeting - Housing and Technical Resources A report dated 11 February 2025 by the Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources) was submitted on Participatory Budgeting (PB) in relation to the Estate Improvement Budget and the Housing Investment Programme (HIP) Environmental Programme. The Estate Improvement Budget totalled £40,000 and was split across the 4 housing divisions of South Lanarkshire. Each Local Housing Management Team could direct the funding towards projects or improvements highlighted as a priority by customers of Housing and Property Services. Although not of a significant value, the budget was ideally suited for conversion to a PB approach and funded a number of smaller projects which had been highlighted as a priority by customers. Six projects were being undertaken within the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area, as detailed in the report. Key priorities for the HIP for 2024/2025 included the delivery of a planned kitchen replacement programme. A total of 119 kitchens had been replaced in council tenancies in Rutherglen between August and December 2024. The total spent on the replacement of kitchens to the end of December 2024 was £1.009 million and more installations were planned until the end of March 2025. A total of £9,980.81 had been spent from the Estate Improvement Budget for 2024/2025 on projects which had been undertaken within the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area on a range of tenant priorities which were fully detailed in the report. Members expressed their thanks to the team. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 7 February 2024 (Paragraph 4)] 6 Forward Programme for Future Meetings A report dated 11 February 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted:- ♦ advising members of the forward programme for the meetings of the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee to 17 December 2025 ♦ inviting members to suggest topics for inclusion in the Committee’s forward programme Following discussion with the Chairs of the 4 Area Committees, it had been agreed that a list of items proposed for consideration at subsequent meetings would be provided to afford an opportunity for members to inform the agendas of future meetings. The outline forward programme for the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Committee to 17 December 2025 was attached as an appendix to the report. 7
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There followed a discussion during which members:- suggested a future agenda item on the issue of litter and fly tipping raised whether there would be a possibility of holding the Area Committee meeting locally The Chair undertook to feed back the comments in relation to holding the meetings locally, however, advised that her understanding of the meetings being held at the Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton, was due to technology and livestreaming. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. 7 Community Grant Applications A report dated 10 February 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted:- ♦ on applications for community grant ♦ requesting authorisation for the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, to approve further community grant applications meeting the relevant criteria in the period to 31 March 2025 from the 2024/2025 budget In view of the fact that this was the last meeting of the Committee in the current financial year and to allow best use to be made of the remaining 2024/2025 community grant budget, it was proposed that the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, be authorised to approve any further community grant applications meeting the relevant criteria in the period to 31 March 2025. Those grants awarded would be reported to a future meeting of the Committee for noting. Following discussion on the amount of money that remained unspent, Councillor Nugent, seconded by Councillor Rae, moved that the level of grants awarded to each organisation should be the eligible amounts which was unanimously agreed. The Committee decided: (1) that community grants be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Friends of James Aiton Primary School, Cambuslang (CR/13/24) Purpose of Grant: Start up grant - Equipment Amount Awarded: £1,500 (b) Applicant: Tempo Community CIC, Rutherglen (CR/16/24) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Amount Awarded: £850 (c) Applicant: Lightburn Elderly Association Project, Cambuslang (CR/17/24) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Amount Awarded: £992 (d) Applicant: Third Lanark Football Academy 2007, Rutherglen (CR/18/24) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Amount Awarded: £420 (e) Applicant: 2nd Rutherglen Brownies (CR/20/24) Purpose of Grant: Outing and entrance fees Amount Awarded: £350 8
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(f) Applicant: Cambuslang Bowling Club (CR/21/24) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (g) Applicant: Burnside Autumn Club, Cambuslang (CR/22/24) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (2) that, to ensure that the remaining 2024/2025 community grant budget was utilised as fully as possible, the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, be authorised to approve community grant applications in the period to 31 March 2025, subject to the applications meeting the Council’s criteria for the receipt of funding; and (3) that the details of those applications approved be reported to a future meeting for noting. [Reference: Minutes of 27 November 2024 (Paragraph 6)] 8 Urgent Business There were no items of urgent business. 9
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee Date of Meeting: 14 May 2025 Report by: Interim Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: Education Scotland Report - Calderwood Primary School, Rutherglen 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] advise of the outcome of the inspection of Calderwood Primary School by Education Scotland inspectors [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the Education Scotland report on Calderwood Primary School be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. Calderwood Primary School was inspected in January 2025 as part of a national sample of primary education. 3.2. As part of the revised approach to inspection, the Education Scotland inspectors evaluated learning, teaching and assessment and raising attainment and achievement. 3.3. The inspection team analysed questionnaires issued to a sample of parents, pupils and to all staff. Inspectors observed class lessons and interviewed groups of pupils, including the pupil council, and staff. Members of the inspection team also met parents and members of the local community. 3.4. The report by Education Scotland was published on 18 March 2025 4. Finding of HM inspectors 4.1. Education Scotland made comment under the following headings:- learning, teaching and assessment raising attainment and achievement 4.2. The particular strengths of the school were identified as follows:- The aspirational and inclusive culture of learning in Calderwood Primary School. All staff provide encouraging and nurturing relationships. As a result, children are highly motivated and engage very well in their learning across the curriculum. 5 11
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Consistently high-quality teaching and learning. The headteacher and senior leaders support teachers very well to continuously reflect on and develop their practice. All staff engage in extensive professional learning and collaboration which impacts positively on children’s experiences. Staff, parents and community partners work very well together to provide experiences and events that support all children to participate and achieve success. Children benefit particularly from encouragement and learning from each other. Children’s strong progress and attainment in literacy and numeracy. Staff identify any gaps in learning effectively and plan well-considered support so that all children can achieve their potential. 4.3. Education Scotland identified the following areas for continued improvement:- As planned, staff should continue to develop ways to support children to identify their own next steps, and to reflect on the skills they are developing across their learning, over time. 4.4. Education Scotland identified the following practice as worth sharing more widely:- The staff team have developed highly positive approaches to support children to understand and celebrate difference across the school. This is evidenced clearly in the work of the pupil ‘Diversity ambassadors and Dyslexia Ambassadors. Children learn about cultural, social and learning differences and are developing well the skills to celebrate difference and challenge discrimination. The Dyslexia Ambassadors are supporting all children in Calderwood and beyond to understand what it means to be dyslexic. Children and staff are committed to being a dyslexia-friendly school. The Ambassadors planned and delivered an assembly to share information on dyslexia with all children to breakdown stereotypes. They created posters of famous people who are dyslexic and overcame barriers to be highly successful in their fields. This is supporting children who require support with learning to develop their confidence, self- esteem and motivation for learning. Staff and children together have created a culture of inclusion and equality throughout the Calderwood learning community. 4.5. The evaluations awarded were as follows:- 4.6 Additional inspection evidence can be accessed by clicking the following web link Calderwood Primary School | Inspection Report | Education Scotland 5. Employee Implications 5.1. None 6. Financial Implications 6.1. None Quality indicators for the school Evaluation Learning, teaching and assessment Very good Raising attainment and achievement Very good 12
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7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 7.1. None 8. Other Implications 8.1. None 9. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 9.1. None Anne Donaldson Interim Executive Director (Education Resources) 11 April 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Previous References None List of Background Papers Calderwood Primary School | Inspection Report | Education Scotland Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact: Aisling Boyle, Interim Head of Education (Cambuslang and Rutherglen) Ext: 5740 (Tel: 01698 455740) E-mail: Aisling.Boyle@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 13
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1 | Calderwood Primary School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8457026 © Crown Copyright 18 March 2025 Dear Parent/Carer In January 2025, a team of inspectors from Education Scotland visited Calderwood Primary School. During our visit, we talked to parents/carers and children and worked closely with the headteacher and staff. The inspection team found the following strengths in the school’s work. • The aspirational and inclusive culture of learning in Calderwood Primary School. All staff provide encouraging and nurturing relationships. As a result, children are highly motivated and engage very well in their learning across the curriculum. • Consistently high-quality teaching and learning. The headteacher and senior leaders support teachers very well to continuously reflect on and develop their practice. All staff engage in extensive professional learning and collaboration which impacts positively on children’s experiences. • Staff, parents and community partners work very well together to provide experiences and events that support all children to participate and achieve success. Children benefit particularly from encouragement and learning from each other. • Children’s strong progress and attainment in literacy and numeracy. Staff identify any gaps in learning effectively and plan well-considered support so that all children can achieve their potential. The following areas for improvement were identified and discussed with the headteacher and a representative from South Lanarkshire Council. • As planned, staff should continue to develop ways to support children to identify their own next steps, and to reflect on the skills they are developing across their learning, over time. 5 15
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2 | Calderwood Primary School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8457026 © Crown Copyright We gathered evidence to enable us to evaluate the school’s work using quality indicators from How good is our school? (4th edition). Quality indicators help schools, local authorities and inspectors to judge what is working well and what needs to be improved. Following the inspection of each school, the Scottish Government gathers details of our evaluations to keep track of how well Scottish schools are doing. Here are Education Scotland’s evaluations for Calderwood Primary School Quality indicators Evaluation Learning, teaching and assessment very good Raising attainment and achievement very good Descriptions of the evaluations are available from: How good is our school? (4th edition), Appendix 3: The six-point scale A more detailed document called Summarised Inspection Findings (SIF) will be available on the Education Scotland website at: Calderwood Primary School | Education Scotland What happens next? We are confident that the school has the capacity to continue to improve and so we will make no more visits in connection with this inspection. South Lanarkshire Council will inform parents/carers about the school’s progress as part of its arrangements for reporting on the quality of its schools. Teri McIntosh HM Inspector 16
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee Date of Meeting: 14 May 2025 Report by: Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: Education Scotland Report – St Anthony’s Primary, Rutherglen 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] advise of the outcome of the inspection of St Anthony’s Primary School by Education Scotland inspectors [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the Education Scotland report on St. Anthony’s Primary School, be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. St. Anthony’s Primary School was inspected in December 2024 as part of a national sample of primary education. 3.2. As part of the revised approach to inspection, the Education Scotland inspectors evaluated learning, teaching and assessment and raising attainment and achievement. 3.3. The inspection team analysed questionnaires issued to a sample of parents, pupils and to all staff. Inspectors observed class lessons and interviewed groups of pupils, including the pupil council, and staff. Members of the inspection team also met parents and members of the local community. 3.4. The report by Education Scotland was published on 4 February 2025. 4. Findings of HM Inspectors 4.1. The particular strengths of the school were identified as follows:- Led very effectively by the headteacher and acting principal teacher, there is a highly positive and supportive ethos across the school. This helps children feel safe, happy and included. Children are proud of their school and enjoy being part of the St Anthony’s family. Teachers lead improvements to learning and teaching which is having a positive impact on the quality of children’s experiences across the school. In particular, teachers match activities in literacy and English to meet the needs of children effectively. Staff are a reflective team and work well with professional partners to improve outcomes for children. Support staff provide high-quality support to children who 6 17
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require it which is improving children’s engagement and progress in their learning. 4.2 . Education Scotland identified the following areas for continued improvement:- Staff should continue to develop high-quality learning, teaching and assessment across the curriculum. This includes matching tasks and activities more consistently to children’s abilities to provide the right level of challenge. Staff need to continue to increase children’s progress and attainment, particularly in writing and listening and talking. Staff should support children to consolidate learning and apply their skills more regularly in different contexts. 4.3. The evaluations awarded were as follows:- 4.4. The school community welcome the identified strengths and findings of the inspection team. It should be noted that the areas for continued improvement have already been incorporated into the school’s improvement plan, as these align with the school’s own self-evaluation. 4.5. Education Scotland have intimated that they are confident that the school will be able to take forward the areas for improvement and will make no more visits in connection with this report. 4.6. The Inspection report can be accessed by clicking the following web link:- St. Anthony’s Primary School Inspection Report Education Scotland 5. Employee Implications 5.1. None. 6. Financial Implications 6.1. None. 7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 7.1. There are no climate change, sustainability or environmental implications. 8. Other Implications 8.1. None 9. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 9.1. There is no requirement to carry out an assessment in terms of the proposals contained within this report. 9.2. The content of Education Scotland reports are shared with parents and discussed at Parent Council meetings. Anne Donaldson Interim Executive Director (Education Resources) Quality Indicators Evaluation Learning, teaching and assessment Good Raising attainment and achievement Satisfactory 18
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30 April 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Education and learning: inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Previous References None List of Background Papers Education Scotland Report of St Anthony’s Primary School - 4 February 2025. Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Aisling Boyle, Interim Head of Education (Cambuslang/Rutherglen) Ext: 4452 (Tel: 01698 454452 ) E-mail: Aisling.Boyle@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 19
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1 | St Anthony’s Primary School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8457328 © Crown Copyright 4 February 2025 Dear Parent/Carer In December 2024, a team of inspectors from Education Scotland visited St Anthony's Primary School. During our visit, we talked to parents/carers and children and worked closely with the headteacher and staff. The inspection team found the following strengths in the school’s work. • Led very effectively by the headteacher and acting principal teacher, there is a highly positive and supportive ethos across the school. This helps children feel safe, happy and included. Children are proud of their school and enjoy being part of the St Anthony’s family. • Teachers lead improvements to learning and teaching which is having a positive impact on the quality of children’s experiences across the school. In particular, teachers match activities in literacy and English to meet the needs of children effectively. • Staff are a reflective team and work well with professional partners to improve outcomes for children. Support staff provide high-quality support to children who require it which is improving children’s engagement and progress in their learning. The following areas for improvement were identified and discussed with the headteacher and a representative from South Lanarkshire Council. • Staff should continue to develop high-quality learning, teaching and assessment across the curriculum. This includes matching tasks and activities more consistently to children’s abilities to provide the right level of challenge. • Staff need to continue to increase children’s progress and attainment, particularly in writing and listening and talking. Staff should support children to consolidate learning and apply their skills more regularly in different contexts. 6 21
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2 | St Anthony’s Primary School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8457328 © Crown Copyright We gathered evidence to enable us to evaluate the school’s work using quality indicators from How good is our school? (4th edition). Quality indicators help schools, local authorities and inspectors to judge what is working well and what needs to be improved. Following the inspection of each school, the Scottish Government gathers details of our evaluations to keep track of how well Scottish schools are doing. Here are Education Scotland’s evaluations for St Anthony's Primary School Quality indicators Evaluation Learning, teaching and assessment good Raising attainment and achievement satisfactory Descriptions of the evaluations are available from: How good is our school? (4th edition), Appendix 3: The six-point scale A more detailed document called Summarised Inspection Findings (SIF) will be available on the Education Scotland website at: St Anthony's Primary School | Inspection Report | Education Scotland What happens next? We are confident that the school has the capacity to continue to improve and so we will make no more visits in connection with this inspection. South Lanarkshire Council will inform parents/carers about the school’s progress as part of its arrangements for reporting on the quality of its schools. Gillian Frew HM Inspector 22
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Participatory Budgeting – Update for Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee – 14 May 2025 Service Area Education Lead Officer Maureen Farr Stage 1 : Pre Consultation : • What are we asking the public for their view on (what service is it / description etc)? • How much funding are we asking about? • Who are we asking, • How are we doing this ? • When are we doing this ? • When will we report back ? Progress update since last Area Committee 2024/2025 Participatory Budgeting Activity within Education Resources: The process of Participatory Budgeting (PB) in South Lanarkshire schools continues as core business following the same system and processes as in previous years. Before the summer holidays, Head Teachers (HT) were informed Participatory Budgeting (PB) will continue into session 2024/2025. They were again asked to allocate a minimum of 5% of their 2024/2025 PEF allocation and identify a staff member to lead/facilitate this activity in their school. Schools were informed the principles and practices of PB are applicable across their full PEF allocation as per PEF National Operational Guidance. Schools were therefore encouraged to put aside more than the recommended 5% where possible. On the 21 August 2024 a PB training event was delivered to HTs and PB Leads who felt they needed a refresh or were new to the position. Head Teachers and PB Leads were briefed on the PB process and taken through a Power Point Presentation, which outlined expectations and timescales and the support available to them. It also drew on the learning from last session signposting resources and good practice examples from previous years. The Power Point presentation was shared with all schools there-after through the PB Teams page and email. Following this, Head Teachers identified the percentage of their 2024/2025 PEF allocation they wanted to allocate to PB for this period. They were asked to submit this information to Education Resources in their 2024/2025 PEF Profile of Spend on 31 August. The PB Teams Page continues to facilitate the sharing of good practice across schools as well as providing live, ongoing support to PB leads. 2024/2025 PB Activity within Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area: Schools within the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area have collectively allocated £109,483.25 (approximately 6%) of their £1,819,225 PEF Allocation for participatory budgeting (PB). See table overleaf for Learning Community breakdown. 7 23
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Learning Community Amount of PEF Approx % to PB Amount of PB Cathkin £666,400 6% £42,115.50 Stonelaw £655,475 6% £39,315.25 Trinity £497,350 6% £28,052.50 Appendix 1 summarises the percentage of PEF allocation that individual schools have allocated for participatory budgeting. Outcomes of Consultation All schools conducted a consultation period between August and October with their pupils, parents and staff. Appendix 2 contains the results of these consultations. Stage 2 : Post Consultation: Cathkin Primary School Case Study • What happens next ? • Further reporting requirements (e.g. required Committee approval) Case Study:- Following the consultation and voting process, schools have progressed with their spend, to ensure the minimum 5% was spent in full by the end of March 2025. We are pleased to share Cathkin Primary School’s participatory budgeting work (Appendix 3) as an example of good practice within the Cambuslang/Rutherglen area. This case study illustrates the school’s PB journey for 2024/2025. Cathkin Primary set up a large Participatory Budgeting committee comprising representatives from every class in the school as well as five parents and two members of school staff. Together this group met several times to discuss the issues and came up with 5 ideas that they wanted to put to the larger school community. A power point presentation was delivered to the children at assembly explaining what participatory budgeting is and what they were voting on. All children and staff were then given a voting slip, and parents were sent a link through parentportal. This method meant that 80% of pupils, 100% of staff and over 150 parents voted. The winning project was what has now been named, ‘Pedal Past Poverty’. £6,900 has been spent on buying bikes, trikes, and helmets for the school as well as a storage facility. The school is now developing plans to make best use of these new resources, starting with the current Primary 7 pupils and hope that learning to ride a bike doesn’t just increase their physical fitness but also their confidence and resilience at a crucial time in their lives. Next Steps: PB is now fully embedded in SLC schools through the Pupil Equity Funding. Schools will continue to allocate a minimum of 5% of their Pupil Equity Funding to be subject to PB year on year. Optional PB training is planned for August for schools who have new PB Leads or require a refresh. 24
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Appendix 1: PB Allocation per school Cathkin Learning Community School PEF Approx average % of PB PB Allocation Cairns Primary School £132,300.00 10% £13,230.00 Cathkin High School £145,775.00 5% £7,288.75 Cathkin Primary School £115,150.00 6% £6,909.00 Hallside Primary School £34,300.00 8% £2,744.00 Loch Primary School £126,175.00 5% £6,308.75 Rutherglen High School £64,925.00 5% £3,246.25 West Coats £47,775.00 5% £2,388.75 TOTALS £666,400.00 6% £42,115.50 Stonelaw Learning Community School PEF Approx average % of PB PB Allocation Bankhead Primary School £107,800.00 5% £5,390.00 Burgh Primary School £105,350.00 6% £6,321.00 Burnside Primary School £34,300.00 6% £2,058.00 Calderwood Primary School £54,000.00 5% £2,700.00 James Aiton Primary School £57,575.00 5% £2,878.75 Park View Primary School £55,125.00 5% £2,756.25 Spittal Primary School £69,825.00 5% £3,491.25 Stonelaw High School £171,500.00 8% £13,720.00 TOTAL £655,475.00 6% £39,315.25 Trinity Learning Community School PEF Approx average % of PB PB Allocation St Anthony's Primary School £46,550.00 5% £2,327.50 St Bride's Primary School £63,700.00 10% £6,370.00 St Cadoc's Primary School £41,650.00 5% £2,082.50 St Charles' Primary School £62,475.00 5% £3,123.75 St Columbkille's Primary School £74,725.00 5% £3,736.25 St Mark's Primary School £56,350.00 5% £2,817.50 Trinity High School £151,900.00 5% £7,595.00 TOTALS £208,250.00 6% £28,052.50 25
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Appendix 2: Outcome of consultations Cathkin Learning Community School Outcome of PB Consultation Cairns Primary School Free Educational Excursions Cathkin High School Fully funded end of year trip to Blackpool to support mental wellbeing and attendance at school. Cathkin Primary School Bikes, Bike Equipment, Storage, PVG (for volunteers) Hallside Primary School Whole School Educational Excursions Loch Primary School A fully funded Educational Excursion for each pupil and potential visitors to the school to enhance lessons/ to support focus weeks e.g. Health Week Rutherglen High School Improved breakfast club and music therapy/rebound therapy/dance therapy/hydro therapy etc. West Coats Supported study and digital learning (improving attainment in literacy & numeracy). Learning Community School Outcome of PB Consultation Bankhead Primary School Educational excursions and outdoor equipment including playground Burgh Primary School Educational excursions and extra-curricular activities Burnside Primary School Outdoor learning resources Calderwood Primary School Expressive art resources James Aiton Primary School Educational Excursions Park View Primary School Educational Excursions Spittal Primary School Outdoor learning equipment Stonelaw High School Educational Excursions Learning Community School Outcome of PB Consultation St Anthony's Primary School Educational Excursions and Playground Development St Bride's Primary School Full School Excursion St Cadoc's Primary School Outdoor play and learning resources St Charles' Primary School Sports coaches and transport to sporting/educational events St Columbkille's Primary School Educational excursions St Mark's Primary School Reduced cost to Educational Excursions Trinity High School Whole Year Group Educational Excursions 26
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee Date of Meeting: 14 May 2025 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Forward Programme for Future Meetings 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] advise members of the forward programme for the meetings of the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee to 18 March 2026 invite members to suggest topics for inclusion in the Committee’s forward programme [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the report and the outline forward programme for the meetings of the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee to 18 March 2026, attached as an appendix to the report, be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. Following discussion with the Chairs of the 4 Area Committees, it was agreed that a list of items proposed for consideration at subsequent meetings be provided to afford an opportunity for members to inform future agendas. The outline forward programme for Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee to 18 March 2026 is attached, for members’ information, as an appendix to the report. 4. Employee Implications 4.1. There are no employee implications. 5. Financial Implications 5.1. There are no financial implications. 6. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 6.1. There are no Climate Change, Sustainability or Environmental implications in terms of the information contained within this report. 7. Other Implications 7.1. There are no risk implications in terms of the information contained within this report. 8. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 8.1. The report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a change to an existing policy, function or strategy and, therefore, no impact assessment is required. 9 29
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8.2. There was no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information contained in this report. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 24 April 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, Effective, Efficient and Transparent Previous References Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee, 26 February 2025 List of Background Papers None Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Elizabeth-Anne McGonigle, Administration Adviser Tel: 07385403101 E-mail:- elizabeth-anne.mcgonigle@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 30
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APPENDIX CAMBUSLANG AND RUTHERGLEN AREA COMMITTEE OUTLINE FORWARD PROGRAMME Meeting Date Item Responsibility 13 August 2025 Police Scotland Presentation Police Scotland Community Justice – Unpaid Work Initiatives Presentation Community Justice Housing/Homelessness Update Housing and Technical Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 8 October 2025 Community Engagement Update Chief Executive’s Service Community Asset Transfer Update Housing and Technical Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 17 December 2025 Routes to Work South Presentation Community and Enterprise Resources Common Good Update Finance and Corporate Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 18 March 2026 South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Update Community and Enterprise Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources Note:- Education Scotland Inspection Reports will come to Committee as and when they are available 31
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee Date of Meeting: 14 May 2025 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Community Grant Applications 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] request approval for the allocation of 4 community grants from the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee 2025/2026 community grant budget advise on community grants applications meeting the relevant criteria approved by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, in the period from the last Area Committee on 26 February 2025 to the end of the financial year on 31 March 2025 [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that a community grant be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Cambuslang Out of School Care Project (CR/1/25) Purpose of Grant: Entrance fees and equipment Identified Community Benefits: Our children and young people thrive Estimated Cost: £800 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £800 Recommendation: £600 Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (b) Applicant: Kirkhill Bowling Club, Cambuslang (CR/2/25) Purpose of Grant: Materials, equipment and environmental project Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £300 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £300 Recommendation: £300 Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (c) Applicant: Rutherglen Bowling Club (CR/3/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £300 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £300 Recommendation: £300 Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 10 33
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(d) Applicant: Flemington/Hallside Guild, Cambuslang (CR/4/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing and stationery Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £470 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £470 Recommendation: £315 Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (2) that the action taken by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, to approve the award of community grants in the period from the last Area Committee to the end of the financial year 2024/2025 to the groups details in Appendix 1, to be noted. ecs] 3. Background 3.1. The Council operates a community grants scheme to support local constituted community groups and voluntary organisations. All applications require to be supported by a constitution, audited accounts or annual income and expenditure accounts, a bank statement, and confirmation that the group/organisation will adhere to the conditions of the grant award. Applications are invited continually throughout the year. 3.2. The main aims of the community grants scheme are to:- fund activities and projects which bring community benefit involve people in the community by bringing them together to enjoy educational, recreational, leisure and other community activities or to improve the local environment 3.3 Support can be provided for a range of activities including administration and publicity costs, purchase of equipment and materials, annual outings and entrance fees, start-up costs and special events. 4. Employee Implications 4.1. None. 5. Financial Implications 5.1. The current position of the community grants for the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee area in 2025/2026 is as follows:- Total allocation for Community Grants £25,750 Grants allocated in this report £1,515 Remaining balance *£24,235 *see paragraph 5.2 below 5.2 On the basis that the playscheme grant detailed in a separate report on this agenda amounting to £660 is approved, the remaining balance for allocation throughout the year is £23,575. 34
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6. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 6.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment in terms of the information contained in this report. 7. Other Implications 7.1. The risk to the Council is that grant funding is not utilised for the purpose for which it was intended. This risk is mitigated by internal controls including audit procedures and conditions of grant agreement. 8. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 8.1. This report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a change to an existing policy, function or strategy and, therefore, no impact assessment is required. 8.2. All the necessary consultation with the community groups has taken place. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 28 April 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent. We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places Caring, connected, sustainable communities Previous References Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee – 26 February 2025 List of Background Papers Individual application forms Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Geraldine Wilkinson, Clerical Assistant Ext: 4818 (Tel: 01698 454818) E-mail: geraldine.wilkinson@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 35
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Appendix 1 Community grants approved by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) in consultation with the Chair, in the period from 27 February to 31 March 2025 (a) Applicant: Rutherglen Bankhead Residents Association (CR/24/24) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (b) Applicant: Eastfield Physically Disabled Club, Cambuslang (CR/25/24) Purpose of Grant: Specialist transport and entrance fees Amount Awarded: £850 36
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee Date of Meeting: 14 May 2025 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Playscheme Grant Applications 2025/2026 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] request approval for the allocation of the following playscheme grants in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area for 2025/2026 [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that playscheme grants be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Fernhill Kids Playscheme, Rutherglen (PS/CR/1/25) Amount Awarded: £660 [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. The Council’s community grants scheme includes provision for funding playschemes operating over the Summer, October and Easter school holiday periods. Applications have been invited from individual playschemes for 2025/2026. 3.2. The recommendations reflect the Council’s decision to allocate grant funding on the following basis:- £660 to playschemes that operate over the Summer, October and Easter periods £440 for the summer period only £110 for each of the October and Easter periods 4. Employee Implications 4.1. None 5. Financial Implications 5.1. The overall total approved to support Playschemes and Community Grants in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area in 2025/2026 was £25,750. The proposed grant amounting to £660 recommended for playscheme grants in this report for approval will be met from the Area Committee’s playscheme and community grant budget. Leaving £25,090 to administer community grants for the remainder of 2025/2026. 11 37
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6. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 6.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment in terms of the information contained in this report. 7. Other Implications 7.1. The risk associated with grant support is that the resources provided are not utilised for the purposes for which they were intended. This is mitigated by information received from the application form, the sign off of a Conditions of Grant form and by the implementation of an audit process. 8. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 8.1. This report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a change to an existing policy, function or strategy and, therefore, no integrated impact assessment is required. 8.2. All the necessary consultation with each group has taken place. Appropriate consultation has also taken place with other Council Resources. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 22 April 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Improve the quality of lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire Focused on people and their needs We will work to put people first and reduce inequality Caring, connected, sustainable communities Previous References Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee – 19 June 2024 List of Background Papers Individual playscheme grant application forms Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Nicola Tollan, Administration Assistant Tel: 01698 454149 E-mail: nicola.tollan@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 38