Agenda Document Pack - Education Resources Committee - 20/08/2024
South Lanarkshire Council · 20 August 2024
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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Monday, 12 August 2024 Dear Member Education Resources Committee The Members listed below are requested to attend a meeting of the above Committee to be held as follows:- Date: Tuesday, 20 August 2024 Time: 10:00 Venue: Hybrid - Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA The business to be considered at the meeting is listed overleaf. Yours sincerely Paul Manning Chief Executive Members Lynsey Hamilton (Chair), Gavin Keatt (Depute Chair), Joe Fagan (ex officio), Alex Allison, John Anderson, Ross Clark, Margaret Cowie, Allan Falconer, Grant Ferguson, Elise Frame, Alistair Fulton, Geri Gray, Cal Johnston-Dempsey, Susan Kerr, Ross Lambie, Richard Lockhart, Eileen Logan, Katy Loudon, Julia Marrs, Ian McAllan, Mark McGeever, Mo Razzaq, Graham Scott, Bert Thomson, Margaret B Walker, David Watson Substitutes Margaret Cooper, Maureen Devlin, Mary Donnelly, Graeme Horne, Martin Hose, Hugh Macdonald, Monique McAdams, Kenny McCreary, Lesley McDonald, Carol Nugent, Norman Rae External Members Religious Representatives Reverend Jillian Storrie Teacher Representatives Jennifer Gaffney, Joan Lennon Parent Council Representatives Christine Hall, Naomi Baxter 1
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BUSINESS 1 Declaration of Interests 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting Minutes of the meeting of the Education Resources Committee held on 21 May 2024 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 5 - 14 Monitoring Item(s) 3 Education Resources - Revenue Budget Monitoring 2023/2024 Joint report dated 18 July 2024 by the Executive Directors (Finance and Corporate Resources) and (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 15 - 18 4 Education Resources - Revenue Budget Monitoring 2024/2025 Joint report dated 25 July 2024 by the Executive Directors (Finance and Corporate Resources) and (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 19 - 24 5 Education Resources - Capital Budget Monitoring 2023/2024 Joint report dated 25 July 2024 by the Executive Directors (Finance and Corporate Resources) and (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 25 - 28 6 Education Resources - Capital Budget Monitoring 2024/2025 Joint report dated 25 July 2024 by the Executive Directors (Finance and Corporate Resources) and (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 29 - 32 7 Education Resources – Workforce Monitoring – April to June 2024 Joint report dated 24 July 2024 by the Executive Directors (Finance and Corporate Resources) and (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 33 - 40 8 Education Resource Plan Quarter 4 Progress Report 2023/2024 Report dated 24 July 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 41 - 70 2
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Item(s) for Noting 9 Youth Employability and Work Based Learning Joint report dated 20 June 2024 by the Executive Directors (Education Resources) and (Community and Enterprise Resources). (Copy attached) 71 - 82 10 School Improvement and Inspection Update Report dated 24 July 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 83 - 92 11 Children and Young Peoples Community Mental Health Support Joint report dated 25 July 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) and Director, Health and Social Care. (Copy attached) 93 - 100 12 Attachment Strategy for Education Resources – Update Report Report dated 26 July 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 101 - 104 13 West Partnership Update Report dated 23 July 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 105 - 108 14 Independent Review of Community Learning and Development Report dated 29 July 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 109 - 120 15 Report on Community Learning and Development (CLD) Progress Visit (2 July 2024) Report dated 31 July 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 121 - 124 16 Standards and Quality Report 2023/2024 Report dated 4 July 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 125 - 128 Urgent Business 17 Urgent Business Any other items of business which the Chair decides are urgent. For further information, please contact:- Clerk Name: Susan Somerville Clerk Telephone: 07557 323097 Clerk Email: susan.somerville@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 3
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EDUCATION RESOURCES COMMITTEE Minutes of meeting held via Confero and in Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton on 21 May 2024 Chair: Councillor Lynsey Hamilton Councillors Present: Councillor Alex Allison, Councillor John Anderson, Councillor Ross Clark, Councillor Margaret Cowie, Councillor Maureen Devlin (substitute for Councillor Mo Razzaq), Councillor Mary Donnelly (substitute for Councillor Grant Ferguson), Councillor Elise Frame, Councillor Geri Gray, Councillor Cal Johnston-Dempsey, Councillor Gavin Keatt (Depute), Councillor Susan Kerr, Councillor Ross Lambie, Councillor Eileen Logan, Councillor Katy Loudon, Councillor Julia Marrs, Councillor Ian McAllan, Councillor Lesley McDonald (substitute for Councillor Graham Scott), Councillor Bert Thomson, Councillor Margaret B Walker, Councillor David Watson Councillors' Apologies: Councillor Joe Fagan (ex officio), Councillor Allan Falconer, Councillor Grant Ferguson, Councillor Alistair Fulton, Councillor Richard Lockhart, Councillor Mark McGeever, John Mulligan, Councillor Mo Razzaq, Councillor Graham Scott External Members Present: Jennifer Gaffney, Joan Lennon External Members' Apologies: Naomi Baxter, Gillian Coulter, Christine Hall Attending: Education Resources C McKenzie, Executive Director; A Donaldson, Head of Education (Inclusion); S March, Principal Psychologist; S Nicolson, Head of Education (Senior Phase); J Wallace, Head of Education (Primary and Early Years) Finance and Corporate Resources J Davitt, Public Relations Team Leader; L Harvey, Finance Manager (Resources); A McKay, Finance Adviser; E-A McGonigle, Administration Officer; K McLeod, Administration Assistant E McPake, Human Resources Business Partner; L O’Hagan, Finance Manager (Strategy); M M Wilson, Legal Services Manager 1 Declaration of Interests No interests were declared. 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the Education Resources Committee held on 5 March 2024 were submitted for approval as a correct record. The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 2 5
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3 Education Resources - Revenue Budget Monitoring 2023/2024 A joint report dated 25 April 2024 by the Executive Directors (Education Resources) and (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on the actual expenditure measured against the revenue budget for the period 1 April 2023 to 23 February 2024 for Education Resources and providing a forecast for the year to 31 March 2024. The Resource position as at 23 February 2024 was an overspend of £0.170 million. Detailed variance explanations, together with proposed virements to realign budgets across budget categories and with other Resources, were detailed in Appendix A. Following the probable outturn exercise, the Resource was reporting an overspend of £0.295 million, which was the net effect of underspends in Early Years’ core budget offset by overspends relating to:- mainstream transport costs school placements teacher costs There were no proposed transfers to reserves, however, an anticipated Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) underspend of £0.400 million would now be transferred to reserves. The Executive Director (Education Resources) responded to members’ questions in relation to overspends on school transport costs and the secondary school transport consultation. The Committee decided: (1) that the forecast to 31 March 2024 of an overspend of £0.295 million, as detailed in Appendix A of the report, be noted; (2) that an overspend of £0.170 million as at 23 February 2024, as detailed in Appendix A of the report, be noted; and (3) that the proposed budget virements be approved. [Reference: Minutes of 5 March 2024 (Paragraph 3)] Councillor Devlin joined the meeting during consideration of the above item of business 4 Education Resources - Capital Budget Monitoring 2023/2024 A joint report dated 29 April 2024 by the Executive Directors (Education Resources) and (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted providing information on the progress of the Capital Programme for Education Resources for the period 1 April to 23 February 2024. The revised Capital Programme for 2023/2024 amounted to £14.337 million. This reflected the budget of £14.268 million reported to the last meeting of the Committee which had been adjusted to reflect an increase of £0.069 million which had been approved by the Executive Committee on 8 May 2024. The increase was in relation to the late distribution of 2023/2024 funding made available for Free School Meals and was detailed in Appendix A to the report. As at 23 February 2024, expenditure was £11.771 million, which was £0.144 million ahead of programme, mainly reflecting the timing of payments on a number of projects. The projected outturn for the financial year was £14.3 million. The year-end position was currently being finalised and would be reported to the Executive Committee on 26 June 2024. 6
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The Committee decided: (1) that the Education Resources’ capital programme of £14.337 million, and expenditure to date of £11.771 million, be noted; and (2) that the projected outturn of £14.3 million be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 5 March 2024 (Paragraph 4) and Minutes of the Executive Committee of 8 May 2024 (Paragraph 4)] 5 Education Resources - Workforce Monitoring – January to March 2024 A joint report dated 11 April 2024 by the Executive Directors (Education Resources) and (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on the following employee information for Education Resources for the period January to March 2024:- attendance statistics occupational health statistics accident/incident statistics discipline, grievance and Dignity at Work cases analysis of leavers and exit interviews staffing watch as at 9 March 2024 The Executive Director (Education Resources) responded to a member’s question in relation to verbal and physical assaults in schools. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 5 March 2024 (Paragraph 5)] 6 Health and Wellbeing Census A report dated 30 April 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted:- providing an update on the background in relation to the national Health and Wellbeing Census for children and young people requesting approval to conduct a large-scale health and wellbeing survey of P6 to S6 pupils in South Lanarkshire schools on a cyclical basis The mental health and wellbeing of children was a national and local priority. The focus on the health and wellbeing of children and young people was a key Public Health Priority and was also emphasised in the National Improvement Framework (NIF) which stated that one of its key priorities was “improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people”. Detailed background information on the national and local context was provided at section 3 of the report. The original proposal for introducing a Scotland-wide Health and Wellbeing Census dated back to 2015. The rationale for the survey noted that, although relevant national and locally commissioned surveys had been set up by local authorities and health boards, those collections reportedly did not provide sufficient, consistent or timely data to support:- annual reporting at local authority level to meet current and future obligations exploration of inequalities within and across local areas service improvement activities at a very local level national level information 7
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Smaller scale surveys, as detailed in paragraph 4.1 of the report, had provided useful insights, including the ability to consider possible trends, however, those had extremely limited sample sizes. Delivering the Health and Wellbeing Census had been identified as potentially having benefits at school level, authority level and national level. The benefits of each of those 3 levels were detailed at paragraph 4.2 of the report. The Scottish Government stated that the Health and Wellbeing Census would be local authority data. The prime aim was to give local authorities and their local partners evidence for informing and monitoring improvement activity and meeting commitments and goals, as set out in the National Improvement Framework. The Scottish Government would ask the local authority to share its data with them. Local authorities could decide whether or not to undertake their own census and define those questions to be included in the Health and Wellbeing Census. Importantly, the local authority could add or remove questions. The Health and Wellbeing Census had been delivered in Scotland between October 2021 and June 2022, with the aim of asking children and young people from P5 to S6 a range of questions on topics as detailed at paragraph 4.4 of the report. South Lanarkshire Council did not participate at this time. Detailed background information of the Census was provided at section 4 of the report. Since the 2021/2022 Health and Wellbeing Census, other local authorities had continued to develop their own approaches to gathering large-scale data in this area and many had robust arrangements in place, as detailed at paragraph 4.8 of the report. It was considered that the Health and Wellbeing Census could potentially generate essential information to support strategic planning to meet needs for schools, Education Resources and the Children’s Service Planning Partnership. It was recommended that the Council engage in a large-scale survey of health and wellbeing to gather high quality, whole system information on health and wellbeing. The proposed survey would:- reflect the local context and stakeholders’ views broadly align with the national Health and Wellbeing Census not include some of the more invasive questions relating to sexual health and relationships Key implementation points were set out at section 7 of the report and the approach to consultation was set out at section 8 of the report. An effective communication strategy regarding the health and wellbeing survey would be vital to ensure that information in the public domain was accurate and objective, and that South Lanarkshire’s considered approach to delivering a Health and Wellbeing Census was fully understood. The Principal Psychologist responded to members’ questions on various aspects of the report. The Committee decided: (1) that the background relating to the national Health and Wellbeing Census for children and young people be noted; (2) that South Lanarkshire engage in a large-scale survey of children and young people’s health and wellbeing for pupils P6 to S6; (3) that, in order to provide ongoing evidence of progress in this area, this survey would be repeated on approximately a 3 to 4 yearly cycle; and (4) that, if possible, the survey be linked to any future extension of the national Health and Wellbeing Census, and that core content be established. 8
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7 Education Resource Plan 2024/2025 A report dated 28 April 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on the Education Resource Plan 2024/2025. Details were provided on the Resource Plan for 2024/2025, attached as Appendix 1 to the report, which outlined the:- key areas of focus for the year ahead Resource outcomes measures and actions resourcing of the Plan Following approval at individual Resource Committees, the Resource Plans for 2024/2025 would be submitted as a pack to the meeting of the Executive Committee to be held on 26 June 2024 for noting. The Resource had established a number of outcomes to support the delivery of the Council Plan, Connect, in 2024/2025. To support those outcomes, the Resource had developed performance measures in an action plan, detailed in Section 4 of the Resource Plan. Key or strategic measures would be included in the Council Plan progress reports 2024/2025, with the remaining measures being monitored and reported at Resource level. In line with the Council’s performance management arrangements, a mid-year progress report on measures identified in the 2024/2025 Education Resource Plan and an end of year report respectively, would be submitted to future meetings of the Committee. Once approved, the Resource Plan would be made available on the Council’s website. The Committee decided: (1) that the Resource Plan 2024/2025, attached as Appendix 1 to the report, be approved; (2) that the Resource Plan 2024/2025 be uploaded onto the Council’s website; (3) that it be noted that following Committee approval, all Resource Plans would be presented to the Executive Committee on 26 June 2024 for noting; and (4) that it be noted that Progress Reports on the Resource Plan 2024/2025 would be submitted at Quarter 2 and Quarter 4 to future meetings of this Committee. [Reference: Minutes of 2 May 2023 (Paragraph 6)] 8 2024/2025 Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Sustainable Rate Price Review A report dated 2 May 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on work undertaken to set the Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) sustainable rate for funded providers for implementation from 1 April 2024. At its meeting on 27 June 2023, the Committee approved an hourly rate of £5.88 for 3 to 5 year olds and an hourly rate of £6.53 for 2 year olds, plus £0.50 per hour for lunch. The hourly rate to funded providers for statutory 1,140 ELC provision was in addition to the funded programme of Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme Scotland Regulations 2021, the Council’s investment to support Early Access for 3 year olds and the zero based support for training and development and quality assurance. 9
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The Council’s Procured Service Agreement (PSA), introduced in June 2019 for ELC for the delivery of 1,140 for all funded providers, required a review of the rate annually. The Scottish Government announced as part of its 2024/2025 budget, that it would provide local authorities with an additional £16 million in 2024/2025 to fully fund the estimated costs associated with enabling ELC workers in private and third sector services to be paid at least £12 per hour (the new real Living Wage rate) from April 2024. South Lanarkshire’s allocation from the additional £16 million was £994,000. On 8 March 2024, the Scottish Government and COSLA published ‘Guidance for setting sustainable rates for the delivery of funded early learning and childcare (ELC) in 2024/2025’. The guidance confirmed the agreed approach for passing on the additional funding to providers as part of the 2024/2025 sustainable rates setting process, as detailed at paragraph 4.2 of the report. Having considered the guidance and its application to the Council funded provider rate, the proposed change to the hourly rate for funded providers was an increase of 7.6% on 2023/2024 rates, as detailed at paragraph 5.2 of the report. The proposed rate changes for 3 to 5 year olds recommended an hourly rate of £6.33. Having applied the same increase for 2 year olds, the proposed revised hourly rate was £7.03. The £0.50 per hour lunch rate would remain. A protocol for consultation on the sustainable rate had been established over the last few years with funded providers and this was detailed in section 6 of the report. It was anticipated that the revised rate would be implemented from 1 April 2024, in line with the terms and conditions of the Procured Service Agreement for ELC. Based on the requirement of the PSA and change control process, an implementation timeline was set out at section 7 of the report. The Committee decided: (1) that the content of the report and the outcome of the sustainable rate review be noted; (2) that the recommendation for the proposed sustainable rate, as detailed in section 5.2 of the report, be approved; and (3) that the requirements of the Procured Service Agreement (PSA) for ELC to secure funded providers’ agreement be progressed in line with the framework terms. [Reference: Minutes of 27 June 2023 (Paragraph 8)] 9 2022/2023 Secondary Leavers' Update A report dated 3 May 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted providing an update on outcomes achieved by pupils leaving school following session 2022/2023, as reported in the March 2024 national ‘Insight’ update. In March 2024, the Scottish Government released leavers’ cohort data for session 2022/2023 through the ‘Insight’ benchmarking tool for senior phase. ‘Insight’ provided schools with a school level statistical summary of attainment. The update provided the opportunity to explore how well young people who had left school in the 5 years to 2023 had achieved. The data supported schools and local authorities in planning for improvement and allowed for focussed discussion in relation to next steps. Education Resources, working collaboratively with schools, had established a self-evaluation strategy to build upon areas of strength and to develop areas for improvement in relation to outcomes for leavers. 10
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The period covered by the statistics included data that related to the period of the COVID-19 pandemic and, as detailed in paragraph 3.3 of the report, care would need to be taken in making comparisons over time. The pandemic continued to affect the destination choices made by, and opportunities available to, school leavers in 2022/2023. The overall outcomes achieved by young people leaving school in South Lanarkshire were strong in comparison to their peers in the West Partnership and nationally. There was, however, no room for complacency and there was a shared ambition for improving outcomes for all. ‘Insight’ provided data relating to the following 4 National Benchmarking Measures:- attainment in literacy and numeracy attainment for all (upper 20%, middle 60%, lower 20%) attainment versus deprivation (closing the gap) post school participation Detailed information was provided on the 4 National Benchmarking Measures at section 4 of the report. The Committee decided: (1) that the outcomes detailed in section 4 of the report be noted; and (2) that the support and challenge provided to secondary schools, and the continuing commitment to improving outcomes for all children and young people, be noted. 10 Award of Grant: Clore Duffield Foundation A report dated 9 April 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted providing an update on the award of grant funding of up to £96,000 to St Columbkille’s Primary School, Rutherglen for the purpose of enhancing and enriching pupil experiences within expressive arts. The Foundation was established by Sir Charles Clore in 1964 and in 2000 merged with the Vivien Duffield Foundation to become the Clore Duffield Foundation. It was chaired by Sir Charles Clore’s daughter, Dame Vivien Duffield. The main activities were to develop programmes and partnerships to create opportunities for people through art, culture and heritage in the UK. A successful application for a grant award from the Clore Duffield Foundation of up to £96,000 was made by St Columbkille’s Primary School, Rutherglen, in December 2023 following a thorough assessment process, with the purpose of giving every pupil in the school an experience of:- being taught each of the expressive arts by a highly experienced professional from that sector consolidating their learning by attending a live performance in each of the expressive arts being exposed to a range of culturally rich experiences The project overview was detailed at section 4 of the report. The Committee decided: that the award of grant funding from the Clore Duffield Foundation of up to £96,000 to St Columbkille’s Primary School, Rutherglen for the purpose of enhancing and enriching pupil experiences within expressive arts be noted. 11
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11 Curriculum Strategy 2023 to 2026 (Primary) A report dated 1 May 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted providing:- an overview on Curriculum Quality and Improvement Service’s (CQIS) updated curriculum strategy for primary schools a briefing on work designed to support curriculum, learner pathways and curriculum design Since 2019, there had been a series of reports which focussed on strengths and areas of development in Scottish Education and those were detailed in paragraphs 3.1 to 3.3 of the report. Session 2022/2023 had afforded schools the opportunity to deliver education without restrictions following the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it was recognised that the curriculum would have to reflect a new age of learning post pandemic, reflecting the accelerated digital learning that took place and the move towards building pupils’ skills for jobs of the future in an uncertain world. Progression pathways needed to be strengthened and the primary curriculum design revisited to reflect the Council’s aspirations for children and young people. Detailed information was provided at section 4 of the report on curriculum development in South Lanarkshire which included:- the production of a Framework for the Curriculum by Education Resources which had been updated and relaunched to headteachers in January 2023 a CQIS survey which was carried out in December 2022 to assess individual primary schools’ position regarding their curriculum. A further real-time survey had been conducted in October 2023 specific professional learning in key areas of literacy and numeracy which had been provided to primary schools the SLC Skills Framework: Supporting Skills Development which was launched in February 2023 and introduced to Headteachers and establishments raising awareness and empowering young people to become active participants in work around climate change and sustainability In light of the refreshed curriculum narrative, there was a need to update the Curriculum Strategy for primary schools. The refreshed Curriculum Strategy renewed the Council’s commitment to providing a rich and stimulating curriculum. The Strategy would go beyond a commitment to only literacy and numeracy and would set out to support the development of wider curriculum design and pathways for all subject areas of Curriculum for Excellence (CfE). The work undertaken to support and develop the Curriculum Strategy was outlined at section 5 of the report and The South Lanarkshire Council Curriculum Strategy 3 Year Plan 2023 to 2026 was provided at Appendix 1 to the report. It was recognised that curriculum building was a team effort and the curriculum would be owned, created and lived by all. The curriculum would continue to be supported by the CQIS Primary Team with a focus on literacy, numeracy, science and sustainability, skills and play. The year on year planned outcomes were detailed at section 6 of the report, with additional detail for the planned outcomes for year one, 2023/2024, provided at Appendix 2 to the report. The next steps were outlined at section 7 of the report. The Committee decided: (1) that the plan outlined for the curriculum be noted; and 12
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(2) that the work outlined to support the curriculum strategy be noted. 12 South Lanarkshire Council - Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in Education A report dated 30 April 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted providing guidance on the emerging technology known as Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and the work undertaken to date within the Service to address the implications for learners and staff working in education. GenAI referred to a type of artificial intelligence that was designed to generate new, original content autonomously, including (but not exclusive to) the generation of text, images, music, video, conversations and computing code. GenAI tools such as ChatGPT, which launched at the end of 2022, posed opportunities and challenges for learners and educators alike. Given those tools were widely available and in everyday use, it was important that their use in education be considered. To address this, information and guidance would be provided to schools so that teachers and learners were informed about the appropriate use. Education Resources had engaged with a range of stakeholders and partners to support and gather information and the current position was set out at section 4 of the report. The next steps were outlined at section 5 of the report. Following consultation and engagement, a draft local authority guidance document for schools had been produced and this was provided at the appendix to the report. The Head of Education (Senior Phase) responded to a member’s questions on various aspects of the report. The Committee decided: that it be noted that Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Guidance would be issued to all South Lanarkshire Council Education establishments. 13 Consultations A report dated 2 May 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted providing information on a number of responses made by Education Resources as part of ongoing consultation processes at both local and national levels. Education Resources was required to respond to a number of consultations across the year which encompassed a wide range of topics from areas such as curriculum, school improvement and school infrastructure. The following completed consultations were detailed in appendices 1 to 5 to the report:- Child Friendly Complaints Handling Principles Consultation on Parts 2 and 3 of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act Independent Review of Community Learning and Development Launch of the public consultation – Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill Review of Memorandum on Entry Requirements to Programmes of Initial Teacher Education in Scotland: Consultation The Committee decided: that the consultation responses made by Education Resources be noted. 13
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14 Notification of Contracts Awarded - 1 October 2023 to 31 March 2024 A report dated 25 April 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on contracts awarded by Education Resources during the period 1 October 2023 to 31 March 2024. In terms of Standing Order Nos 21.8 and 22.5 of the Council’s Standing Orders on Contracts, Resources were required to notify the relevant Committee of contracts awarded above the sum of £50,000. Details of the contracts awarded by Education Resources were provided in the appendix to the report. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 5 December 2023 (Paragraph 12)] 15 Urgent Business There were no items of urgent business. 14
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Education Resources Committee Date of Meeting: 20 August 2024 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: Education Resources - Revenue Budget Monitoring 2023/2024 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] provide information on the actual expenditure measured against the revenue budget for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 for Education Resources [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that it be noted that the Education Resources outturn as at 31 March 2024 is an overspend of £0.286 million, as detailed in Appendix A of the report; and (2) that the budget virements be approved. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. This is the final revenue budget monitoring report presented to the Education Resources Committee for the financial year 2023/2024. 3.2. The report details the financial position for Education Resources in Appendix A, along with variance explanations. 4. Scottish Attainment Challenge Funding 4.1. The 2023/2024 budget for Education contains £9.866 million awarded for Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) and £1.473 million for Strategic Equity Funding (SEF). Total budget for 2023/2024 is £11.339 million and this is contained within this reported position. 4.2. In relation to PEF funding, spend as at 31 March 2024 was £9.543 million, with £0.323 million still to spend of the 2023/2024 allocation. 4.3. As a result, the PEF 2023/2024 carry forward as at 31 March 2024 was £0.323 million and this is available for the school session April to June 2024. This is in line with the PEF guidance and has been approved as a transfer to reserves at the Executive Committee in June 2024, to meet spend and commitment in schools in line with School Improvement Plans. 4.4. In relation to SEF funding, actual spend at the end of the financial year was £1.473 million. As this is a specific grant allocation, funding is received based on actual spend. 3 15
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5. Employee Implications 5.1. None 6. Financial Implications 6.1. Year End Position as at 31 March 2024: The year-end position was an overspend of £0.286 million after approved transfers to reserves. This is in line with the reported probable outturn position. 6.2. The Resource position is outlined in Appendix A. The overspend position reflects the net effect of underspends in Early Years core budget offset by overspends relating to mainstream transport costs and school placements which are demand led. There is also an overspend on teacher costs due to cover which is being offset by an underspend on Early Years staff costs due to vacancies and turnover. 6.3. There is increased spend on school materials due to per capita allocations as a result of pupil growth and an underspend on footwear and clothing grant reflecting current demand; there is also an over recovery in Early Years fees and income from Other Local Authorities for children placed in our schools. This income offsets the costs of external school placements. 6.4. Cost pressures highlighted to committee across the financial year associated with transport for both mainstream and Additional Support Needs (ASN) as well as the cost of teachers have been managed within this position, in line with projections. 6.5. Virements to realign budgets across budget categories and with other Resources and reflect some accounting adjustments at yearend. These movements have been detailed in Appendix A to this report. 7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 7.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or environment in terms of the information contained in the report. 8. Other Implications 8.1. The main risk associated with the Council’s Revenue Budget is that there is an overspend. There are inflationary and budget pressures, including utilities, this year which increase the risk of overspend, however, we have mitigated this going forward by providing additional funds in the budget strategy, and in this year, through reserve funds available. 9. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 9.1. 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. 9.2. There is also no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information contained in the report. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Carole McKenzie Executive Director (Education Resources) 16
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18 July 2024 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent Previous References None List of Background Papers Financial ledger and budget monitoring results to 31 March 2024 Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Louise Harvey Ext: 2658 (Tel: 01698 452658) E-mail: louise.harvey@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 17
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Appendix A SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL Revenue Budget Monitoring Report Education Resources Committee: Period Ended 31 March 2024 Education Resources Summary Annual Budget Forecast for Year BEFORE Transfers Annual Forecast Variance BEFORE Transfers Annual Forecast Variance AFTER Transfers Budget Proportion 31/03/24 Actual BEFORE Transfers 31/03/24 Variance 31/03/24 % Variance 31/03/24 Note £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 Budget Category Employee Costs 344,738 344,752 (14) (14) 344,738 344,936 (198) over (0.1%) 1, a,b,e,f Property Costs 36,234 36,240 (6) (6) 36,234 36,239 (5) over 0.0% d, f Supplies & Services 11,759 12,072 (313) (313) 11,759 11,718 41 under 0.3% 2, b,c,e,f Transport & Plant 16,680 19,424 (2,744) (2,744) 16,680 19,610 (2,930) over (17.6%) 3, f Administration Costs 2,084 2,005 79 79 2,084 1,970 114 under 5.5% 4, f Payments to Other Bodies 31,794 31,861 (67) (67) 31,794 31,619 175 under 0.6% 5, f Payments to Contractors 44,121 43,880 241 241 44,121 43,867 254 under 0.6% f Transfer Payments 3,100 2,777 323 323 3,100 2,710 390 under 12.6% 6, f Financing Charges 382 361 21 21 382 366 16 under 4.2% f Total Controllable Exp. 490,892 493,372 (2,480) (2,480) 490,892 493,035 (2,143) over (0.4%) Total Controllable Inc. (50,761) (52,946) 2,185 2,185 (50,761) (53,097) 2,336 over recovered (4.6%) 7, f Net Controllable Exp. 440,131 440,426 (295) (295) 440,131 439,938 193 under 0.0% Transfer to reserves as at (31/03/24) - 0.479 (0.479) Position after Transfer to Reserves (31/03/24) 440,131 440,417 (286) over (0.0%) Variance Explanations 1. The position represents the net effect of an underspend in Early Years staff costs due to vacancies and turnover offset by an overspend in Teacher costs due to cover and increased pension costs. 2. The overspend is due to the additional cost of per capita expenditure reflecting the growth in pupil numbers. 3. The overspend is mainly due to the cost of school transport for mainstream schools. 4. The underspend relates to Early Years core conferences spend being lower than anticipated. 5. This underspend is due to less than anticipated core Early Years spend including cross boundary charges to other local authorities partially offset by the increased cost of placements for pupils with additional support needs in Independent Schools. 6. The underspend is due to spend on footwear and clothing grants reflecting current demand. 7. The over recovery of income relates to increased income from Early Years fees and Other Local Authorities income for placements within South Lanarkshire Council establishments. Budget Virements a. Establish budget to reflect Apprenticeship Levy. Net Effect £1.331m: Employee Costs £1.331m. b. Reserve adjustment for Additional Support for Learning, Teachers and Replacement Equipment Fund. Net Effect (£1.021m): Employee Costs (£1.562m) and Supplies and Services £0.541m. c. Realignment of budget to FCR for IT costs. Net Effect (£0.057m): Supplies and Services (£0.057m) d. Transfer of budget to capital for ASN adaptations. Net (£0.287m): Property Costs (£0.287m). e. Budget realigned to PEF from corporate items. Net Effect £0.400m: Supplies and Services £0.400m. f. Realignment of Education Maintenance Allowance budget and DMS Net Effect £0.000m: Employee Costs £0.336m, Property Costs £0.017m, Supplies and Services (£0.258m), Transport Costs £0.150m, Administration Costs £0.197m, Payments to Other Bodies (£0.445m), Payments to Contractors £0.004m, Transfer Payments £0.120m, Financing Charges £0.002m and Income (£0.123m). Transfers to Reserves (£0.479m): i. Pupil Equity Fund (£0.323m) ii. School Support Assistant Training (£0.057m) iii. ELC Footwear and Clothing Grant (£0.099m) 18
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Education Resources Committee Date of Meeting: 20 August 2024 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: Education Resources - Revenue Budget Monitoring 2024/2025 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] provide information on the actual expenditure measured against the revenue budget for the period 1 April to 14 June 2024 for Education Resources provide a forecast for the year to 31 March 2025 [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the forecast to 31 March 2025 of a breakeven position as detailed in Appendix A of the report be noted; and (2) that the proposed budget virements be approved. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. This is the first revenue budget monitoring report presented to the Education Resources Committee for the financial year 2024/2025. 3.2. The report details the financial position for Education Resources. Appendix A provides the new service analysis statement, outlining key highlights by Service for the Resource and Appendix B provides the detailed financial position with variance explanations by budget category. 3.3. This report reflects the actual spend to 14 June 2024 within the Resource budget and as part of the new reporting regime within FUSION, reflects the expected outturn forecast on expenditure and income at this date. This is a new approach and allows the early monitoring of outturn for both employee and non-employee budgets. 4. Scottish Attainment Challenge Funding 4.1. The 2024/2025 budget for Education contains £9.286 million awarded for Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) and £1.858 million for Strategic Equity Funding (SEF). Total budget for 2024/25 is £11.144 million and this is contained within this reported position. 4.2. In relation to PEF funding, the £9.286 million represents £0.323 million 2023/2024 carry forward and £8.963 million for the 2024/2025 allocation. Spend and commitment to date as at 14 June 2024 is £2.068 million, with £7.218 million still to spend. This 4 19
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includes known staff costs for the period April to August 2024, however, staffing for the new school session from 14 August 2024 is not yet reflected within this position. 4.3. In relation to SEF funding, spend and commitment to date is £1.369 million with £0.489 million still to spend. Known staff costs to 31 March 2025 are reflected within this position, and as this is a specific grant allocation, funding is received based on actual spend. 4.4. The Committee will continue to be updated with the spend position for 2024/2025 throughout the year for both of the Scottish Attainment Challenge funded areas. 5. Employee Implications 5.1. None. 6. Financial Implications 6.1. As at 14 June 2024, the Resource’s projected outturn position for 2024/2025 is a breakeven position. This is outlined in the attached appendices. 6.2. This position reflects underspends in Early Years staffing offset by a projected overspend in teacher costs due to cover; overspends in relation to mainstream transport costs and school placements which are demand led and additional costs of janitorial and classroom supplies in schools. There are underspends with the ELC core budget and a projected underspend in the cost of footwear and clothing grant provision. There is also an over recovery of Early Years fees and income from Other Local Authorities which will support the position. 6.3. The Resource is currently showing a balanced financial position as at 14 June 2024, however, there are several areas of financial risk to the Education Resources’ budget this year that have been identified: 6.4. Cost of Transport: In relation to mainstream transport costs, the initial forecast for 2024/2025 is another significant increase in the cost of transport by Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT) based on contract renewals and assumptions around price increases. The current update on this position is an overspend of £5.041 million this financial year against budget. Officers are in discussions with SPT to finalise costs. 6.5. Teacher Numbers: As previously reported, in relation to 2024/2025, the Council has now received notification that the allocation of funding for teacher numbers of £145.5 million for 2024/2025 will be distributed via Specific Resource Grants, and those grants will be conditional on councils agreeing at the outset to maintain teacher numbers. Our share of the £145.5 million funding is £9.379 million. The Scottish Government has indicated that they will consider mitigations presented by councils for reducing teachers but that we will not know if mitigations will be acceptable until much later in the year. 6.6. The Scottish Government has also indicated that any reduction in funding will be proportionate for the actual number of teachers reduced against the baseline, rather than losing the full amount. 6.7. A further letter has been sent to the Scottish Government in relation to the Council’s position, as we do expect our teacher numbers to reduce this year. This is due to 2 main areas. The first is a reduction in teacher numbers due to the end of the Council investment in Early Level Teachers, around 46 FTE, which were recruited for a 2-year fixed term period from August 2022. These temporary arrangements have now ended as the temporary funding has been used and, therefore, our teacher numbers will 20
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reduce. Secondly, there is a national reduction in Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) compared to last year which has a current impact of 28 FTE fewer NQTs available for the Council. 6.8. COSLA Leaders’ discussions have concluded at this stage that councils cannot sign a grant offer letter that restricts the use of funding in this way. Further engagement with the Scottish Government is being pursued. 6.9. Employers Pension Contribution Increase (Teachers): As of 1 April 2024, the Council’s pension contribution for Teachers’ Pensions was increased from 23% to 26% of basic pay. The cost to the Council is an estimated £5.5 million, however, the Council has not yet been notified of funding to support this increase. That said, the Scottish Government expect to receive funding for this from the UK Government and have committed to passing this on to councils. 6.10. Virements are proposed to realign budgets across budget categories and with other Resources. These movements have been detailed in Appendix B to this report. 7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 7.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or environment in terms of the information contained in the report. 8. Other Implications 8.1. The main risk associated with the Council’s Revenue Budget is that there is an overspend. There are inflationary and budget pressures, including utilities, this year, which increase the risk of overspend, however, we have mitigated this going forward by providing additional funds in the budget strategy, and in this year, through some reserve funds available. 8.2. The risk is managed through 4 weekly Budget Monitoring Meetings at which any variance is analysed. In addition, the new forecasting within FUSION and work within the Resource and finance teams, ensures early warning for corrective action to be taken where appropriate. 9. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 9.1. 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. 9.2. There is also no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information contained in the report. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Carole McKenzie Executive Director (Education Resources) 25 July 2024 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent 21
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Previous References None List of Background Papers Financial ledger and budget monitoring results to 14 June 2024 Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Louise Harvey Ext: 2658 (Tel: 01698 452658) E-mail: louise.harvey@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 22
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Appendix A SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL Revenue Budget Monitoring Report Education Committee: Period 3 Ended 14 June 2024 (No. 3) Revenue Budget Monitoring Report – Service Analysis Service Analysis Revised Annual Budget (£000) Projected Outturn (£000) Projected Outturn Variance (£000) % YTD Actual (£000) Education Net Controllable Exp. 455,161 455,161 0 0.00% 81,810 Service Heading Explanation for significant projected outturn variances Education This is an early forecast for the Resource and does not yet reflect new staffing arrangements for the session from August 2024 across schools and establishments. All forecasts will continue to be refined as we move across the year. Schools The cost of teachers is expected to be overspent due to the demand for cover across the year. The impact of classroom materials budgets as a result of pupil growth and cleaning and janitorial costs continues to be a financial pressure this year. Inclusion Services There continues to be unprecedented demand on the Inclusion services budgets in the areas of external placement, aids and adaptation, speech and language therapy and transport. Overspends this year are being supported by reserve balances as well as underspends in other areas including income from Other Local Authorities. Early Years Staff turnover and vacancies continue within the Early Years service this year as well as increased levels of fees. These underspends and over recovery are supported pressures within the service and across the Resource. Support Services Staffing levels are being considered in line with budget. Transport The cost of transport continues to be a rising pressure this year. Officers are in discussions with SPT to finalise costs. It is anticipated that the one-off use of reserves / underspends in other areas, as well as funding from the budget strategy, will be required to help manage these costs. 23
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Appendix B SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL Revenue Budget Monitoring Report Education Resources Committee: Period Ended 14 June 2024 (No.3) Education Resources Summary Budget Category Revised Annual Budget Projected Outturn Projected Outturn Variance Over/ Under % Variance YTD Actual Note £000 £000 £000 £000 Employee Costs 323,447 323,012 435 under 0.13% 63,658 1, a, b, c, d, g, h, i Property Costs 36,508 36,508 0 - 0.00% 1,612 i Supplies & Services 15,795 15,820 (25) over (0.16%) 910 2,a, g, h, i Transport & Plant 13,492 17,590 (4,098) over (30.37%) 3,910 3, f, i Administration Costs 830 777 53 under 6.39% 226 4, i Payments to Other Bodies 28,576 27,491 1,085 under 3.80% 7,580 5, a, e, g, i Payments to Contractors 46,332 46,332 0 - 0.00% 3,624 Transfer Payments 2,295 2,045 250 under 10.89% 1,513 6, b Financing Charges 405 405 0 - 0.00% 69 Total Controllable Exp. 467,680 469,980 (2,300) over (0.49%) 83,102 Total Controllable Inc. (12,519) (14,819) 2,300 under recovered (18.37%) (1,292) 7, g, i Net Controllable Exp. 455,161 455,161 0 - 0.00% 81,810 Variance Explanations 1. The underspend reflects anticipated level of turnover and vacancies in Early Years staffing during the year, offset by a projected overspend due to class cover in Teachers during the year. 2. The overspend reflects cost of classroom and janitorial supplies. 3. The overspend is mainly due to the cost of school transport for mainstream schools based on SPT forecasts. 4. The underspend mainly relates to Early Years core conferences spend being lower than anticipated. 5. This underspend reflects less than anticipated core Early Years spend including cross boundary charges to other local authorities partially offset by the increased cost of placements for pupils with additional support needs in Independent Schools. 6. The underspend is based on anticipated demand for footwear and clothing grants being less than budget. 7. The over recovery of income reflects projected levels of income from Early Years fees and Other Local Authorities for placements within South Lanarkshire Council schools. Budget Virements a. Transfers from reserves in relation to Counselling, Mentoring, Early Level Teachers, ELC saving and Period Poverty. Net Effect £3.983m: Employee Costs £1.490m, Supplies and Services £0.064m and Payments to Other Bodies £2.429m. b. Transfer from corporate items in relation to funding for pay award and Footwear & Clothing Grant for Early Years for year 2 of 5. Net Effect £3.961m: Employee Costs £3.691m and Transfer Costs £0.270m. c. Transfer to corporate items in relation to Employer's Pension contribution changes. Net Effect (£8.032m): Employee Costs (£8.032m). d. Transfer to Social Work in respect of Whole Family Wellbeing Funding. Net Effect (£0.033m): Employee Costs (£0.033m). e. Transfer to Community and Enterprise in respect of Youth Employability. Net Effect (£1.015m): Payments to Other Bodies (£1.015m). f. Transfer from Community and Enterprise Resources in respect of fuel funding. Net Effect £0.048m: Transport Costs £0.048m. g. Establish budget for additional income received for Health and Social Care Partnership, Youth Music Initiative and Confusius programmes. Net Effect £0.000m: Employee Costs £0.410m, Supplies and Services £0.009m, Payments to Other Bodies £0.405m and Income (£0.824m). h. Realignment of budget to reflect Pupil Equity Fund programme delivery. Net Effect £0.000m: Employee Costs £1.203m and Supplies and Services (£1.203m). i. Realignment of budget to reflect current service delivery. Net Effect £0.000m: Employee Costs (£0.027m), Property Costs £0.144m, Supplies and Services £0.242m, Transport Costs (£0.001m), Administration Costs £0.001m, Payments to Other Bodies (£0.002m) and Income (£0.357m). 24
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Education Resources Committee Date of Meeting: 20 August 2024 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: Education Resources - Capital Budget Monitoring 2023/2024 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] provide information on the progress of the capital programme for Education Resources for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendations:- (1) that the Education Resources’ capital programme of £14.337 million, and expenditure for the year of £15.594 million, be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. This is the final capital monitoring report presented to the Education Resources Committee for the financial year 2023/2024. 3.2. As noted in the last report to this Committee (21 May 2024), the budget for Education Resources for financial year 2023/2024 was £14.337 million. There has been no change to this budget since this last update to the Committee in May 2024. 3.3. The report details the financial position for Education Resources in Appendix A. 4. Employee Implications 4.1. There are no employee implications as a result of this report. 5. Financial Implications 5.1. 2023/2024 Capital Programme – Final Position As detailed in Section 3.2, the total capital programme for Education Resources for 2023/2024 was £14.337 million. Total expenditure to the 31 March 2024 was £15.594 million, being additional spend of £1.257 million in comparison to the programme of £14.337 million. 5.2. The additional spend of £1.257 million is a net position. It reflects additional in-year spend on Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School (£1.096 million), Jackton Primary School (£0.946 million) and Uddingston Grammar Adaptations (£0.424 million). Funding for the spend on these projects is identified into next financial year. 5 25
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5.3. The additional in-year spend on the projects detailed at section 5.2 is partially offset by reduced spend on a number of projects. These are detailed in Appendix A for information. 5.4. Any underspend on these projects, along with the funding, will carry forward into next financial year as required. An update on the 2024/2025 programme is detailed in a separate report to this Committee. 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 main risk associated with the Council’s Capital Programme is that there is an overspend. The risk has been assessed as low given the detailed project management plans prepared and monitored for each project. The risk of overspend is managed through four weekly Investment Management Meetings. 8. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 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. There is also no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information contained in the report. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Carole McKenzie Executive Director (Education Resources) 25 July 2024 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent Previous References Education Resources Committee, 21 May 2024 Executive Committee, 26 June 2024 List of Background Papers Financial ledger to 31 March 2024 Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact: Graham Booth, Finance Manager (Strategy) Ext: 2699 (Tel: 01698 452699) E-mail: graham.booth@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 26
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Appendix A South Lanarkshire Council Capital Expenditure 2023-24 Education Resources Programme For Period 1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024 Education Resources Base Budget £000 Budget Adjustments £000 Slippage/ Acceleration £000 Total Budget £000 Actual Expenditure £000 Growth / Accommodation Pressures 6,691 594 (192) 7,093 9,952 1,140 Hours 3,280 - - 3,280 2,539 ICT Developments 2,035 20 - 2,055 2,016 Free School Meals 6,671 (4,996) - 1,675 865 Inspiring School Age Childcare Spaces Programme 234 - 234 222 TOTAL 18,677 (4,148) (192) 14,337 15,594 Main Projects with Underspends in 2023/2024 Project Name U/spend Value £000 Project Name U/spend Value £000 Wooddean Early Learning Centre 330 St Andrews and St Brides High School, East Kilbride 48 Free School Meals 310 Schools ICT 20 Woodside Primary School Adaptations 108 Uddingston Nursery Expansion 54 First Steps Nursery, Hamilton 157 Crawforddyke Primary – Toilet Adaptations 22 Stonelaw High School 30 27
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Education Resources Committee Date of Meeting: 20 August 2024 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: Education Resources - Capital Budget Monitoring 2024/2025 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] provide information on the progress of the capital programme for Education Resources for the period 1 April to 14 June 2024 [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation:- [recs] (1) that the Education Resources’ capital programme of £9.042 million, and forecast expenditure of £9.042 million, be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. This is the first capital monitoring report presented to the Education Resources Committee for the financial year 2024/2025. Further reports will follow throughout the year. 3.2. The budget of £9.042 million for Education Resources is based on the overall Capital Programme for 2024/2025, adjusted by a net increase of £0.808 million, as approved by the Executive Committee on 7 August 2024. 3.3. The report details the financial position for Education Resources in Appendix A. 4. Employee Implications 4.1. There are no employee implications as a result of this report. 5. Financial Implications 5.1. 2024/2025 Budget As detailed in Section 3.2, the revised capital programme for Education Resources for 2024/2025 is £9.042 million. This budget is based on the original programme of projects approved by the Council in February 2024, updated to include budget carried forward from financial year 2023/2024 as well as additional funding received and used to fund expenditure incurred in 2024/2025. The budget of £9.042 million also reflects the estimated level of spend which can be achieved in 2024/2025, based on current information. 6 29
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5.2. As noted in section 3.2, the 2024/2025 Capital Programme of £9.042 million also includes budget amendments, totalling a net increase of £0.808 million, which have been identified since the approval of the revised 2024/2025 budget in June 2024. The details of these amendments are shown in Appendix A. 5.3. 2024/2025 Forecast In line with our move to the new Fusion IT system, the focus of capital monitoring will now be the forecast spend position for the financial year. This will routinely be compared to the annual budget and will mean that the Resource will have early warning of any in-year project overspends or slippage, and will allow corrective action to be taken when possible, either to bring spend back in on line, or to accelerate another approved project so that maximum spend can be incurred in year. 5.4. Appendix A shows a forecast for the financial year of £9.042 million. For information, actual expenditure to 14 June 2024 is £2.485m. 5.5. Secondary Schools: The scope of works for each of the schools is currently being reviewed as well as the level of spend that can be achieved in 2024/2025. It now appears unlikely that we will be in a position to award a construction contract in 2024/2025 with potentially only expenditure on design costs being incurred this financial year. Education and Housing and Technical Resources are reviewing the timetable for works and resultant spend profiles, and an exception will be proposed in a further report to Executive Committee. 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 main risk associated with the Council’s Capital Programme is that there is an overspend. The risk has been assessed as low given the detailed project management plans prepared and monitored for each project. The risk of overspend is managed through four weekly Investment Management Meetings. 8. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 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. There is also no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information contained in the report. Jackie Taylor Executive Director, Finance and Corporate Resources Carole McKenzie Executive Director (Education Resources) 25 July 2024 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, Effective, Efficient and Transparent 30
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Previous References South Lanarkshire Council, 21 February 2024 Executive Committee, 7 August 2024 List of Background Papers ▪ Financial ledger to 14 June 2024 Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact: Graham Booth, Finance Manager (Strategy) Ext: 2699 (Tel: 01698 452699) E-mail: graham.booth@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 31
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Appendix A South Lanarkshire Council Capital Expenditure 2024-25 Education Resources Programme For Period 1 April 2024 – 14 June 2024 Education Resources Base Budget £000 Budget Adjustments £000 Slippage/ Acceleration £000 Total Budget £000 Forecast Spend £000 Forecast Variance £000 Actual Expenditure £000 Growth / Accommodation Pressures 5,763 773 - 6,536 6,536 - 1,758 ICT Developments 1,638 - 1,638 1,638 - 404 Free School Meals 230 - 230 230 - 95 Education Other 603 35 - 638 638 - 228 TOTAL 8,234 808 - 9,042 9,042 - 2,485 For Information Only Budget Adjustments presented for approval by Executive Committee, 7 August 2024: Budget Adjustments Kirkstyles ELCC Centre – Playground Improvements Growth / Accommodation Pressures Total Budget Adjustments £0.035m £0.773m £0.808m 32
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Education Resources Committee Date of Meeting: 20 August 2024 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: Education Resources – Workforce Monitoring – April to June 2024 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] provide employment information for April to June 2024 relating to Education Resources [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s): - [recs] (1) that the following employment information for April to June 2024 relating to Education Resources be noted:- attendance statistics. occupational health. accident/incident statistics. discipline, grievance and Dignity at Work cases. analysis of leavers and exit interviews. staffing watch as of 11 June 2024 [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. As part of the Council’s performance management arrangements, regular workforce monitoring reports are submitted to Committee. This report for Education Resources provides information on the position for April to June 2024. 4. Monitoring Statistics 4.1. Attendance Statistics (Appendix 1) Information on absence statistics is analysed for the month of June 2024 for Education Resources. The Resource absence figure for June 2024 was 4.1%, this figure has decreased by 0.3% when compared to the previous month and is 1.1% lower than the Council-wide figure. Compared to June 2023, the Resource absence figure has increased by 0.7%. Based on the absence figures at June 2024 and annual trends, the annual average absence for the Resource for 2024/2025 is 4.6%, compared to a Council-wide average figure of 5.5%. 7 33
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Managers follow the procedures outlined in the Maximising Attendance Policy to support employees to remain at work, or to return to work after a sickness absence. There are comprehensive employee supports in place and additionally, Personnel Services work in close partnership with line managers and Resource Management Teams on a case management basis to ensure that appropriate actions are taken. 4.2. Occupational Health (Appendix 2) In terms of referrals to occupational health, which include medical examinations and physiotherapy, overall, 545 referrals were made this period. This represents an increase of 117 when compared with the same period last year. 4.3. Accident/Incident Statistics There were 272 accidents/incidents recorded within the Resource this period, a decrease of 40 when compared to the same period last year. 4.4. Discipline, Grievance and Dignity at Work (Appendix 2) During the period, 7 disciplinary hearings were held within the Resource, this figure has increased by 2 compared to the same period last year. There were no appeals. No grievance hearings were raised within the Resource, this figure remains unchanged when compared to the same period last year. No Dignity at Work complaints were raised within the Resource, this figure remains unchanged when compared to the same period last year. 4.5. Analysis of Leavers (Appendix 2a) There were a total of 54 leavers in the Resource this period eligible for an exit interview. This figure has decreased by 26 when compared with the same period last year. 23 exit interviews were conducted in this period, this figure has increased by 9 when compared to the same period last year. 4.6. When processing an employee termination, managers were asked to identify whether they intended to replace the employee who had left the Council. If they indicated that they did not intend to replace the employee, they were asked to select from the following options:- plan to hold for savings fill on a fixed term basis pending savings transfer budget to another post end of fixed term post 4.7. Appendix 2b provides a breakdown of vacant posts and whether these are being replaced or held for savings. In the period April to June 2024, 129 employees (95.86 FTE) in total left employment. Managers indicated that 111 posts (83.91 FTE) were being replaced, 1 post (0.00 FTE) are being filled on a temporary basis, 3 posts (3.00 FTE) were due to the end of fixed term contracts 9 posts (5.34 FTE) are being held pending service reviews and 5 posts (3.61 FTE) planned to be removed for savings. 5. Staffing Watch 5.1. Appendix 3 provides the Staffing Watch and shows there has been a decrease of 60 in the number of employees in post from 9 March to 11 June 2024. 6. Employee Implications 6.1. There are no implications for employees arising from the information presented in this report. 34
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7. Financial Implications 7.1. All financial implications are accommodated within existing budgets. 8. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 8.1. There are no Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications in terms of the information contained within this report. 9. Other Implications 9.1. There are no implications for sustainability or risk in terms of the information contained within this report. 10. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 10.1. 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. 10.2. 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) Carole McKenzie Executive Director (Education Resources) 24 July 2024 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent Fair, open and sustainable Ambitious, self aware and improving Excellent employer Focused on people and their needs Working with and respecting others Previous References Education Resources Committee – 21 May 2024 List of Background Papers Monitoring information provided by Finance and Corporate Resources Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Elaine Maxwell, HR Business Manager Ext: (Tel: 01698 454647) E-mail: 35
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2022 / 2023 2023 / 2024 2024 / 2025 2022 / 2023 2023 / 2024 2024 / 2025 2022 / 2023 2023 / 2024 2024 / 2025 2022 / 2023 2023 / 2024 2024 / 2025 % % % % % % % % % % % % April 5.5 5.0 5.4 April 2.7 2.8 2.9 April 4.0 3.8 4.0 April 5.6 5.1 5.2 May 5.5 5.4 6.0 May 3.6 3.2 3.0 May 4.5 4.2 4.4 May 5.4 5.1 5.3 June 5.1 4.8 5.5 June 2.6 2.2 2.8 June 3.7 3.4 4.1 June 5.3 4.7 5.2 July 3.8 3.4 July 1.4 1.1 July 2.5 2.2 July 4.6 3.8 August 3.6 4.0 August 1.4 1.3 August 2.4 2.5 August 4.4 4.1 September 5.8 5.9 September 2.8 2.9 September 4.1 4.3 September 5.4 5.3 October 6.5 5.5 October 3.4 2.7 October 4.8 4.0 October 5.8 5.1 November 7.9 7.1 November 4.7 4.3 November 6.2 5.6 November 6.5 6.2 December 8.5 8.1 December 5.3 4.8 December 6.8 6.3 December 7.0 6.6 January 6.1 6.6 January 4.3 4.8 January 5.1 5.6 January 5.8 6.1 February 6.8 7.2 February 4.1 4.9 February 5.4 6.0 February 5.9 6.4 March 7.0 7.5 March 4.6 4.1 March 5.7 5.7 March 6.4 6.3 Annual Average 6.0 5.9 6.0 Annual Average 3.4 3.3 3.3 Annual Average 4.6 4.5 4.6 Annual Average 5.7 5.4 5.5 Average Apr-Jun 5.5 5.2 5.6 Average Apr-Jun 3.2 3.0 2.9 Average Apr-Jun 4.3 4.0 4.2 Average Apr-Jun 5.5 5.1 5.2 3487 3977 7464 16123 Teachers Resource Total No of Employees at 30 Jun 2024 No of Employees at 30 Jun 2024 No of Employees at 30 Jun 2024 No of Employees at 30 Jun 2024 Appendix 1 Absence Trends - 2022/2023, 2023/2024 & 2024/2025 Education Resources Council WideAPT&C 36
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Apr - Jun Apr - Jun 2023 2024 MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS Number of Employees Attending EMPLOYEE COUNSELLING SERVICE Total Number of Referrals PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICE Total Number of Referrals REFERRALS TO EMPLOYEE SUPPORT OFFICER 160 173 REFERRALS TO COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY 2 1 TOTAL 428 545 Apr - Jun Apr - Jun 2023 2024 Specified Injuries* 0 0 Over 7 day absences** 1 0 Over 3 day absences** 0 2 Minor 13 11 Near Miss*** 2 1 Violent Incident: Physical**** 279 239 Violent Incident: Verbal***** 17 19 Total Accidents/Incidents 312 272 Apr - Jun Apr - Jun 2023 2024 Total Number of Hearings 5 7 Total Number of Appeals 0 0 Appeals Pending 1 0 Time Taken to Convene Hearing Apr - Jun 2024 0-3 Weeks 4-6 Weeks Over 6 Weeks 3 2 2 Apr- Jun Apr - Jun 2023 2024 Number of Grievances 0 0 Number Resolved at Stage 1 0 0 Number Resolved at Stage 2 0 0 Number Resolved at Stage 3 0 0 Still in Progress 0 0 Apr - Jun Apr - Jun 2023 2024 Number of Incidents 0 0 Number Resolved at Informal Stage 0 0 Number Resolved at Formal Stage 0 0 Number of Appeals 0 0 Appeals in Process 0 0 Still in Process 0 0 ****Physical Violent Incidents and ***** Verbal Violent Incidents are included in the "Minor" figures, where applicable, to provide the "Total Minor" figures. RECORD OF DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS RECORD OF GRIEVANCE HEARINGS RECORD OF DIGNITY AT WORK CAUSE OF ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS *A Specified Injury is any fracture (other than to the fingers, thumbs or toes), amputation, loss of sight, serious burns, crushing injury, scalping, loss of consciousness caused by asphyxiation/ head injury, a chemical or hot metal burn to the eye or penetrating injury as defined by the HSE. **Over 3 day / over 7day absence is an injury sustained outwith specified injury category that results in a period of absence of absence as defined by the HSE. ***Near Miss - Any unexpected, unplanned occurrence (except Dangerous Occurrences) that does not lead to injury of persons, damage to property, plant or equipment but may have done so in different circumstance. ****Physical violent incidents are included in the "Specified" figures, where applicable, to provide the "Total Specified" figures. 158 ****Physical violent incidents and ***** Verbal Violent Incidents are included in the "Over 3-day or Over 7-day" figures, where applicable, to provide the "Total Over 3-day or Over 7-day" figures. Appendix 2 152 209 16 4 EDUCATION RESOURCES 98 37
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Apr - Jun Apr - Jun 2023 2024 Career Advancement 7 11 Child Caring / Caring Responsibilities 0 2 Disatisfaction with terms and conditions 1 0 Further Education 0 1 Moving outwith area 0 2 Personal Reasons 5 3 Poor relationship with managers / colleagues 0 1 Travelling difficulties 0 1 Other 1 2 Number of Exit Interviews conducted 14 23 Total Number of Leavers Eligible for Exit Interview 80 54 Percentage of interviews conducted 18% 43% ANALYSIS OF REASONS FOR LEAVING Appendix 2a EDUCATION RESOURCES 38
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Analysis of Vacant Post Proposals FTE H/C FTE H/C Terminations/Leavers 95.86 129 95.86 129 Being replaced 83.91 111 83.91 111 Filling on a temporary basis 0.00 1 0.00 1 Plan to transfer this budget to another post 0.00 0 0.00 0 End of fixed term contract 3.00 3 3.00 3 Held pending service Review 5.34 9 5.34 9 Plan to remove for savings 3.61 5 3.61 5 Appendix 2b Reason April - June 2024 Financial Year 39
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As at 11 June 2024 F/T P/T F/T P/T Teachers 691 80 2189 925 3885 Other 117 103 613 2413 3246 Total Employees 808 183 2802 3338 7131 Chief Officer Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Fixed SCP Teacher TOTAL Teachers 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 4.60 3492.95 3498.55 Other 5.00 1089.86 999.77 134.44 46.00 10.00 0.00 62.46 4.80 2352.33 As at 9 March 2024 F/T P/T F/T P/T Teachers 696 80 2181 923 3880 Other 128 101 661 2421 3311 Total Employees 824 181 2842 3344 7191 Chief Officer Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Fixed SCP Teacher TOTAL Teachers 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 6.60 3485.25 3492.85 Other 5.00 1179.23 962.79 146.09 46.00 10.60 0.00 62.06 4.80 2416.57 Salary Bands *Full - Time Equivalent No of Employees Salary Bands MALE FEMALE TOTAL EDUCATION RESOURCES *Full - Time Equivalent No of Employees MALE FEMALE TOTAL 40
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Education Resources Committee Date of Meeting: 20 August 2024 Report by: Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: Education Resource Plan: Quarter 4 Progress Report 2023/2024 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] provide the Quarter 4 Progress Report on the Education Resource Plan for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 [1purpose] 2. Recommendations 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendations:- [ (1) that the Education Resource Plan Quarter 4 Progress Report 2023/2024, as summarised in paragraph 5.2 and attached as Appendix 2 of the report, be noted; (2) that the key achievements made by Education Resources, as outlined in paragraph 5.3 of the report, be noted; (3) that it be noted that there were no areas identified for improvement, as detailed in paragraph 5.4 of the report; and (4) that it be noted that there were no changes in BRAG status between Quarter 2 and Quarter 4 requiring additional scrutiny or update, as detailed in paragraph 5.5 of the report. 3. Background 3.1. The Education Resource Plan 2023/2024 was approved by Executive Committee on 21 June 2023 and sets out the objectives and actions to be managed and delivered by the Resource for the financial year 2023/2024. 3.2. The Resource Plan follows the agreed corporate structure and style. The Plan is a key element of the Council’s performance management arrangements and provides details of the context within which the Resource operates and establishes actions and measures for the year ahead based on the Priorities set out in the Council Plan Connect 2022 to 2027. 4. Resource Objectives 2023/2024 4.1. The Resource has established several objectives to support the delivery of the Connect Priorities in 2023/2024. These are detailed at Appendix 1. 5. Quarter 4 Progress Report 2023/2024 5.1. Progress against all Resource Plan measures is contained in the Quarter 4 Progress Report 2023/2024 at Appendix 2. This report has been produced from the Council’s 8 41
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performance management reporting system IMPROVe, and uses a traffic light format with the following definitions to give a status report on each measure: Status Definition Blue Project complete Green The timescale or target has been met as per expectations Amber There has been minor slippage against timescale or minor shortfall against target Red There has been major slippage against timescale or major shortfall against target Report later The information is not yet available to allow us to say whether the target has been reached or not. This will be reported when available Contextual Included for ‘information only’, to set performance information in context 5.2. To ensure adequate scrutiny of performance across all Resources, the Council’s Performance and Review Scrutiny Forum may consider any ‘red’ and/or ‘amber’ measures at a future meeting. The overall summary of progress to date for the Resource is as follows:- Status Measures Statistical Project Total % Blue 0 13 13 20.3 Green 13 33 46 71.9 Amber 5 0 5 7.8 Red 0 0 0 0 Report later/Contextual 0 0 0 0 Totals 18 46 64 100.0% Table 1 5.3. Some significant achievements in the period from April 2023 to March 2024 (Quarter 4) are noted below: 5.3.1. Connect Priority Communities and Environment Resource Outcome Empower learners to shape and influence actions on climate change and sustainability Over 300 young learners attended the COS2 climate conference in February 2024. The event was organised and led by the SLC Youth Forum on Climate Change and Sustainability and included workshops, presentations and interactive displays designed by and for young people. Pupils at Trinity High and Larkhall Academy have worked with Facilities Services to audit and improve recycling infrastructure providing better practice to share with all schools. Connect Priority Health and Wellbeing / Children and Young People Resource Outcome Improve health and wellbeing to enable children and families to flourish Our Health and Wellbeing Strategy continues to enhance the support available to our schools in promoting positive health choices for our learners and their 42
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families. The Healthy Schools Programme, designed and completed by SLC teachers in collaboration with NLC colleagues, will provide a valuable resource across the HWB curriculum. The Primary SEBN service has been reconfigured into the Inclusion and Wellbeing Service on a locality Hub model to improve support to families through a trauma and attachment informed focus. Connect Priority Education and Learning Resource Outcome Provide a rich and stimulating curriculum that helps raise standards in literacy and numeracy Our suite of refreshed curriculum materials designed to improve practice and support literacy across the primary sector was launched at a curriculum conference in May. A similar focus on the pedagogy of Maths Recovery will result in a new self- sustaining network of training for teachers on this key aspect of curriculum delivery. Our school inspection results continue to be positive with satisfactory levels or above in all 12 schools inspected this session. A new peer review model for primaries will build further capacity along with an up-to-date programme of continuous professional learning around curriculum and leadership. A refresh of ICT provision in Early Years, Primary and ASN included a move to the Microsoft cloud designed to improve functionality and security. The new Jackton Primary School opened in August with successful expansions of provision at Castlefield Primary and Kirklandpark Primary. Connect Priority Education and Learning Resource Outcome Ensure inclusion, equity and equality are at the heart of what we do CPD Hubs have been established to provide additional training for teaching and support staff to improve practice and the delivery of additional support for those learners who require this. The uptake of early learning and childcare places for two years olds continues to be above the national average. Over 300 employees and parents attended training delivered in partnership with the third sector to help improve the quality of provision. Our Community Learning and Development Plan (CLD) was refreshed ahead of schedule to take account of the outcomes of a self-evaluation seminar held in September. 115 young people took part in peer led discussions around the Council’s proposed budget efficiencies contributing to their research skills and the priorities within the Youth Strategy. 43
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A successful Convention of Schools event took place supported by members of the Scottish Youth Parliament, engaging secondary pupils in discussion around the environment and behaviours in everyday life. The well attended YFCL Annual Awards ceremony welcomed parents, teachers and others to celebrate the many awards achieved by our young people including Sports Leadership, Dynamic Youth and Duke of Edinburgh. 4622 children and young people were able to take part in residential activities. Connect Priority Education and Learning Resource Outcome Support children and young people to develop their skills for learning, life and work Education Resources has invested in eight Modern Apprenticehsips for employment within Early Learning and Childcare. Our Youth Employability Service has delivered a Foundation Apprenticeship Programme in partnership with local colleges including increasing the number of frameworks available to schools. Targeted summer leavers have been allocated specialist referrals and additional support services including mental health support, construction and creative industry taster sessions. 5.3.2. In addition to working towards these Priorities, we recognise that the Council will continually aim to improve and ensure effective and efficient use of resources, and that business will be conducted with integrity and transparency and will operate to the highest standards. 5.4. Areas for improvement There were no measures classified as ‘red’ i.e.no major slippage against timescale or shortfall against targets. 5.5. Scrutiny of change in measure status There were no changes in measure status from Quarter 2 to Quarter 4. 6. Employee Implications 6.1. The outcomes noted within the Resource Plan inform the Service Improvement Plans, where applicable, and, in turn, the Performance Appraisal process for individual employees. 7 Financial Implications 7.1. The objectives within the Resource Plan are reflected in the respective annual Resource Revenue and Capital budgets and, longer term, within the framework of the Council’s approved Financial Strategy. 8. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 8.1. There are no climate change or environmental implications as a result of this report. 8.2. The Council acknowledges the serious and immediate threat of climate change and is committed to accelerating the pace of action in response to the climate emergency and in Scotland’s transition to a net-zero and climate resilient society and economy. 44
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All Resource Plans have recognised sustainable development and climate change as a key area of focus for 2024/2025. 9. Other Implications 9.1. A significant element of the delivery of the outcomes in the Community Plan 2022 to 2032 will come through the achievement of the actions contained within Connect. 9.2. Resource Plan actions are assessed as part of the Resource’s risk management arrangements and relevant issues have been added to the Resource Risk Register. 10. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 10.1. Many of the actions detailed within the Resource Plan reflect ongoing strategies and policies which will be, or have been, the subject of consultation and equality impact assessment. Carole McKenzie Executive Director (Education Resources) 24 July 2024 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes The Resource Plan has been structured upon the Vision, Values and Priorities in the Council Plan Connect 2022 to 2027 Previous References Education Resources Quarter 2 Progress Report 2023/24 List of Background Papers Council Plan Connect 2022 to 2027 approved by Council on 15 June 2022 Education Resources Plan 2023/2024 approved by Executive Committee on 21 June 2023 Education Resources Plan 2024/2025 noted by Executive Committee on 26 June 24 Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact: Gary Lambie, Performance, Planning and Operations Manager Ext: 4495 (Tel: 01698 454495) E-mail: gary.lambie@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 45
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Appendix 1 Education Resource Objectives 2023/2024 Connect Priority Resource Outcomes Communities and Environment • Empower learners to shape and influence actions on climate change and sustainability Education and Learning • Provide a rich and stimulating curriculum that helps raise standards in literacy and numeracy • Support children and young people to develop their skills for learning, life and work • Ensure inclusion, equity and equality are at the heart of what we do Health and Wellbeing • Improve health and wellbeing to enable children and families to flourish • Ensure inclusion, equity and equality are at the heart of what we do Children and Young People • Improve health and wellbeing to enable children and families to flourish • Ensure inclusion, equity and equality are at the heart of what we do • Provide a rich and stimulating curriculum that helps raise standards in literacy and numeracy • Support children and young people to develop their skills for learning, life and work • Empower learners to shape and influence actions on climate change and sustainability • Improve learning outcomes and positive destinations for care experienced young people • Support parents/carers and family members to continue to be regularly engaged in communications with their child’s school Housing and Land N/A Our Economy N/A 46
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IMPROVe - SLC Performance Management System Report printed on 9 May 17:35 Summary - number of measures green, amber and red under each Council Plan Outcome / Theme Council Outcome/ Theme Green Amber Red Report later / Contextual Total Communities and Environment 0 0 0 0 0 Education and Learning 12 4 0 0 16 Health and Wellbeing 0 0 0 0 0 Children and Young People 1 1 0 0 2 Housing and Land 0 0 0 0 0 Our Economy 0 0 0 0 0 Delivering the plan and achieving best value 0 0 0 0 0 Total 13 5 0 0 18 Page 1 48
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IMPROVe - SLC Performance Management System Report printed on Thursday 9 May 2024 Resource Plan Performance Indicators South Lanarkshire Council - Education Education and Learning Improve health and wellbeing to enable children and families to flourish Performance Indicators Comments/ Progress Status 2021/22 2022/232020/21Target To Date -------- Last 3 Years ------------------- This Year ----------- Improve the attendance of children and young people at primary school The attendance rate is slightly above the target set and compared to previous years must be seen in the context of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic during school session 2021/22 Green 91.8% 92.9% 94.3% 94.6% 91.8% Improve the attendance of children and young people at secondary school The attendance rate remains below that of the last pre Covid-19 session (2018/19) but is only slightly lower than the target set. Green 87.5% 87.2% 91.0% 90.5% 87.5% Provide a rich and stimulating curriculum that helps raise standards in literacy and numeracy Performance Indicators Comments/ Progress Status 2021/22 2022/232020/21Target To Date -------- Last 3 Years ------------------- This Year ----------- Percentage of P1, P4 and P7 pupils attaining the appropriate Curriculum for Excellence level for their stage or better in Literacy Performance is above target set Green 71.7% 73.5% ------ 70.2% 71.7% Percentage gap between P1, P4 and P7 pupils from the least and most deprived areas attaining the appropriate Curriculum for Excellence level for their stage or better in Literacy Improvement from 2021/22 and 2022/23 but slightly short of highly aspirational stretch aim target. Amber -19.0% -22.3% ------ 23.6% 24.4% Percentage of P1, P4 and P7 pupils attaining the appropriate Curriculum for Excellence level for their stage or better in Numeracy Performance is above target set Green 79.2% 81.6% ------ 77.9% 79.1% Percentage gap between P1, P4 and P7 pupils from the least and most deprived areas attaining the appropriate Curriculum for Excellence level for their stage or better in Numeracy Slightly short of highly aspirational stretch aim target, but measure continuing to progress well based on internal data held. Work will continue to focus on narrowing the gap in numeracy. Amber -15.0% -22.3% ------ 19.2% 18.5% Percentage gap between the attendance of the least and most deprived children and young people at primary school Data holding steady and slightly short of the aspirational stretch aim target. Gap between least and most is relatively small and work will continue to focus to improve attendance next year. Amber -4.0% -5.4% 4.4% 5.5% 5.4% Page 2 49
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Work will continue to focus to improve attendance next year. Amber -7.4% -8.3% 6.3% 9.0% 8.3% Ensure inclusion, equity and equality are at the heart of what we do Performance Indicators Comments/ Progress Status 2021/22 2022/232020/21Target To Date -------- Last 3 Years ------------------- This Year ----------- Percentage of pupils gaining 1 or more awards at SCQF Level 5 or better Performance has met target set. Green 90.0% 90.0% 88.9% 91.2% 90.0% Percentage gap between pupils from the least and most deprived areas gaining 1 or more awards at SCQF Level 5 or better Performance is improving and better than target set. Green -19.0% -15.7% 20.1% 16.8% 16.4% Percentage of pupils gaining 1 or more awards at SCQF Level 6 or better Performance is above target set Green 66.5% 67.0% 69.9% 72.3% 68.9% Percentage gap between pupils from the least and most deprived areas gaining 1 or more awards at SCQF Level 6 or better Significant improvement on target and all previous data. Green -36.0% -31.8% 37.5% 35.2% 37.7% Increase the number of English as a Second or Other Language (ESOL) learners who have improved their English language skills A further 31 learners improved their language skills in Q4 through participation in ESOL classes across South Lanarkshire. ESOL Literacy (starter group), Beginner, Elementary, pre intermediate, intermediate, family learning and employability classes have been delivered across the 4 localities, to enable learners to develop their English Language skills. Green 346 348 0 0 0 Develop and deliver primary lifelines training (number of staff) Adaptations to the training were made following pilot feedback. An authority-wide roll out of training commenced in Quarter 3. Locality-based training took place with a further 63 key primary staff attending. Findings again pointed to increases in respondents understanding of self-harm and suicide and confidence in using the Lifelines Lanarkshire resources to support children and young people who may be at risk of self-harm and/or suicide. Further training planned for June 2024. In total, 87 staff have attended primary Lifelines Lanarkshire training. Green 75 87 0 0 0 Page 3 50
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This brings the total number of awards to 1,279. As mentioned in previous quarter this did not reach the target of 1478 because the school holiday hub programmes were cut back and participants ordinarily do awards accounting for between 300 to 500 awards per year. Total DofE awards for Q1-Q4 have surpassed the previous year by 41% and has overtaken numbers pre-covid. For children & young people awards included Dynamic Youth Awards, Youth Achievement Awards, Sports Leadership Awards, John Muir awards, and Duke of Edinburgh awards. For adults this included REHISS Food Hygiene Course and SQA in Core Skills (Communication / ICT / Numeracy). Amber 1,478 1,279 0 0 0 Increase the number of adult learners improving their literacy skills A further 26 learners have improved their literacy skills through participation in Adult Literacy and Numeracy classes throughout South Lanarkshire. These classes cover creative writing, IT budget planning, numeracy, spelling, SQA Core skills in communications and numeracy. Provision also included roll-on/roll-off adult learning groups, digital learning with ICT embedded, health and wellbeing provision targeting learners receiving rehabilitation and some online writing and book groups Green 323 382 0 0 0 Page 4 51
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Summary - number of measures complete, green, amber and red under each Council Plan Outcome / Theme Council Outcome/ Theme Complete Green Amber Red Report later Total Communities and Environment 0 2 0 0 0 2 Education and Learning 7 25 0 0 0 32 Health and Wellbeing 1 2 0 0 0 3 Children and Young People 5 4 0 0 0 9 Housing and Land 0 0 0 0 0 0 Our Economy 0 0 0 0 0 0 Delivering the plan and achieving best value 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 13 33 0 0 0 46 Page 5 52
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One online training planned for the last term between April and the end of May 2024. This is online due to challenges in staff attending face to face as nurseries are full at this time of year. We will return to face to face delivery in the new term. Childminder training programme continues one evening per month. Consultation with all providers in May 2024 will inform next years training programme. Green Ensure inclusion, equity and equality are at the heart of what we do Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status Update the Council Framework for Inclusion guidance taking account of The Morgan Review, the Additional Support for Learning Action Plan, The Promise and Getting it Right for Every Child update Audit and update all sections of the inclusion framework to ensure all education establishments can meet the expected principles and practice associated with inclusion and equality Framework has been fully updated and will go to print in time for the new school year. Complete Page 7 54
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These tools will be launched at the planned curriculum conference in May. These include literacy audit tools as well as enhanced progression pathways to support practitioners in the delivery of literacy in classrooms Green Develop and implement the Numeracy Strategy to support schools to develop their numeracy curriculum to improve outcomes for learners A long-term plan is in place to train a team of teachers within South Lanarkshire in the pedagogy of Maths Recovery, with a view of developing a self-sustaining network to train all teachers within South Lanarkshire in Maths Recovery and the other aspects of ‘Conceptual Number Training’. We offer all schools training on: •Teaching Number in the Classroom with 4 – 8-year-olds •Developing Number knowledge, Assessment, Teaching and intervention for 7-11-year-olds •The Learning Framework in Number 5 teachers who progressed onto the Maths Recovery trainer programme are delivering training sessions. •An ‘Effective Learning & Teaching in Numeracy & Mathematics’ suite of PowerPoints for Early, First & Second Level (Primary) has been sent to all schools in January 2024. Green Page 8 55
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Sessions are planned for schools to have CLPL around policy building. Green Develop the school improvement strategy to support schools to consider the recovery improvement agenda Implement further the School Improvement Strategy to support schools to achieve better outcomes for learners Our inspection results continue to be positive. 12 schools have been inspected to date and all have received evaluations of satisfactory or above. The pre inspection support offered by CQIS continues to be evaluated as high quality by all establishments. The new pilot primary peer review programme has now been completed. The programme will now be shared with headteachers in April with full roll out in August 2024. Green Develop professional networks as a vehicle to extend leadership learning opportunities for employees Evaluate existing professional networks and use the outcomes to expand leadership capacity across the Resource A programme of continuous professional learning to support leadership capacity is in place. Green Take forward the National Improvement Framework priorities by ensuring that every child achieves the highest standards in literacy and numeracy in Early Learning and Childcare Deliver training on literacy and communication, numeracy and health and wellbeing for all Early Learning and Childcare establishments to ensure improved outcomes for children We continue to further develop our training opportunities for numeracy, literacy and communication and health and wellbeing. We have developed a further session to support our literacy programme and have a numeracy event planned for May 2024. We are also developing early years nurture training. Green Page 9 56
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We will migrate 8 Early Learning Centres during the summer. Refresh 3.2 is underway and will deliver around 2000 devices across Primary, ASN and Early Years establishments. Within this project we will take the opportunity to upgrade stations to Windows 11, starting after Easter. Green inclusion Support the roll-out of digital learning and inclusion to engage with children and young people and improve their learning opportunities The range of additional provision which has been delivered in the last few years, such as improved bandwidth and improved wireless coverage has facilitated improved access opportunities for all users. The rollout of Textease tools, and the support for schools and school communities around its use has embedded this toolset and allowed for effective use for a huge number of users. Green Expand the Council’s ELCC provision to make early learning and childcare more flexible Open the new Early Learning and Childcare Centre at Clyde Terrace, Bothwell completion scheduled April 2024, scheduled to open August 2024. Green Enhance the school Open the new Jackton Primary School in August 2023 Complete - opened 16 Aug 23 Complete estate with targeted investment to increase Commence the major refurbishment and expansion of Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Project underway, target for completion August 2024 Green capacity Complete the expansion of Castlefield Primary School and First Step Early Learning and Childcare Centre CC Centre Castlefield complete. First Step extension underway with target completion early June 2024 Green Complete adaptations at Kirklandpark Primary School and St Patrick’s Primary School Nursery Kirklandpark complete, St Patrick's feasibility carried out Green Page 10 57
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Complete Promote key training for teaching staff to ensure progression and a transference of skills to the classroom following the recommendations of the Morgan Review Develop a digital Additional Support Needs Continued Professional Development hub including a ‘clinic’ to share best practice to better meet the needs of learners with greater complexity ASN CPD Hub is up and running successfully on the Inclusion hub. Complete Close the equity gap and improve learner outcomes Develop and implement the Equity Strategy including Strategic Equity Funding and use this to support schools to close the poverty-related attainment gap as measured in the authority’s Stretch Aims Year 2 of the Strategic Equity Fund is almost complete. Early indications show positive impact and progress towards closing our poverty related attainment gap. Planning for year 3 is already under way. Schools also continue to make positive progress with their PEF planning Green Page 11 58
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The uptake of these places within SLC continues to be above the national average with definitive data confirmed at the end of the school year. All eligible 2 year old children who are SLC residents have been allocated a nursery place. Green Ensure the delivery of a partnership strategy for the delivery of 1140 hours Early Learning and Childcare for third sector and childminders and other ELCC provision Deliver a programme of professional development and support for the third sector to improve the quality of 1140 hours Early Learning and Childcare provision through Support for Play and Learning in Lanarkshire (SPELL) During 2023/24 SPELL delivered 30 training opportunities for the third sector. These training opportunities included: Paediatric First Aid Emergency First Aid for Parents and Carers Elementary Food Hygiene Supporting Staff Wellbeing and Resilience Mental Health Awareness Autism Awareness in Early Years Effective Team Leadership Makaton Outdoor Learning 303 staff and parents benefited from the training offered. Complete Page 13 60
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Although led and coordinated through the local authority this is very much a partnership plan. Following a self-evaluation seminar in September it was also agreed that the Community Learning and Development Plan would be refreshed early this year instead of waiting until the 3 year cycle in November 2024. There is also a National Review of CLD currently taking place and Scottish Government has advised that CLD Plans should not be overly adjusted pending the outcomes and recommendations of that report. This has been taken into consideration and following discussion with the CLD Partnership the refreshed CLD Plan will still be complete in April 2024, and following the national report any adjustments to the plan can be made in November 2024. Green Page 15 62
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This has resulted in more young people developing their research skills and abilities towards further engagement across the priorities within the Youth Strategy 2022 – 2025. The Convention of Schools event took place in February 2024 supported by 2 Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament, engaging secondary school pupils in interactive workshops towards positively impacting on the environment and behaviours in everyday life. 4 young people participated in the West Partnership Youth Ambassador training with 7 other authorities, to research local decision making processes for young people in schools, towards identifying good practice and develop proposals for moving forward. As part of this process, young people will have the opportunity to complete their Participative Democracy Certificate. Green Page 16 63
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There is the opportunity for young people to advance from Hi 5 awards to Dynamic Youth Awards through to Youth Achievement Awards. Similarly, learners can undertake Duke of Edinburgh Awards across Bronze, Silver, and Gold and there are opportunities for dual accreditation if learners are working across different awards. YFCL held their annual award ceremony late in Q4 that was well attended and had good representation amongst DofE participants with parents, teachers and leaders joining in celebration of their success. Awards delivered in Q3 for children & young people included Dynamic Youth Awards, Youth Achievement Awards, Sports Leadership Awards, John Muir awards, and Duke of Edinburgh awards. For adults this included Discovery Awards, ASDAN awards, SQA Awards, REHISS, and Health Issues in the Community Course. An adult A.S.N group centred around the development on individual life skills. Participants expressed an interest in completing the DofE award at bronze and silver level. 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The Youth Employability team continue to support schools with Gradu8 programmes and access to Foundation Apprenticeships for school leavers and funding was made available to schools to deliver wider accreditation courses for Q1 learners. Green Support modern apprentices to achieve employment in for Early Learning and Childcare establishments Deliver training and support for up to 20 Modern Apprentices leading to the offer employment opportunities We are now sitting with 8 modern apprentices who are making good progress towards their qualification. Green Provide opportunities for young people to participate in work-based learning opportunities in the senior phase Deliver a Foundation Apprenticeship programme in partnership with colleges to provide young people with increased opportunities to access FA frameworks locally Our Youth Employability Service have designed and planned the Foundations Apprenticeship programme this year in partnership with South Lanarkshire College and New College Lanarkshire under the South Lanarkshire FA Consortium banner. We increased the number of frameworks on offer to schools and provided access to College based delivery to ensure all FA pupils get the College experience. We are due to complete our 2023-2024 programme at the end of April. Some frameworks have been extended to allow for a period of remediation. We have agreed the delivery plan for 24-25 and are now able to market the provision to schools and pupils. Green Support young people to progress to positive post-school destinations Deliver targeted Aspire one-to-one and winter/summer leaver programmes with reviewed referral processes We have allocated all of our targeted summer leavers Aspire referrals and are working towards securing positive destinations for this cohort. We have been able to precure additional services that will support this cohort to engage and progress including a construction tasters programme, an online mental health remote access course for pupils experiencing social anxiety and unable to leave their homes, and our college taster programmes in construction and creative industries. This variety of provision provides an excellent menu of offer to pupils to support their transition from school. Green Page 18 65
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Green Children and Young People Improve health and wellbeing to enable children and families to flourish Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status Improve the Council’s Social, Emotional, Behavioural Needs and Nurture Provision to meet needs of children and families more effectively with an attachment informed focus Develop further the Council’s Social, Emotional, Behavioural Needs and Nurture Provision to meet the needs of children and families more effectively The Primary SEBN service has now been reconfigured to the Inclusion and Wellbeing Service based on a locality Hub model. Acting HT is in place to oversee implementation and focus on development. Green Ensure effective delivery of tackling poverty policy and raise awareness of the priorities contained in the Local Child Poverty Action Report (LCPAR) across all partner organisations Produce and publish a Child Poverty Strategy for 2023-26 and supporting Local Child Poverty Action Report by June 2023 to outline the key support offered to families to address child poverty challenges A child poverty 'Commitment' document has been produced and published instead of a strategy. The Local Child Poverty Action Report has also been produced and published. Complete Page 19 66
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The report reflects the wide range of support and outcomes achieved as part of our children's services planning process. The document is presented in a way that is accessible to children, young people and families and is part of our ongoing accountability to stakeholders. Complete Publish a revised Children’s Services Plan (2023-26) by June 2023 that sets out the agreed priorities for the Children’s Services Partnership for the next three years A Children's Services Plan for 2023-26 has been published and implemented. Three strategic thematic groups of Whole Family Approach, Health and Wellbeing and Keeping The Promise have been established to drive the priority areas for improvement and monitor and evaluate progress. Complete Ensure inclusion, equity and equality are at the heart of what we do Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status Raise awareness of the implications of the Children’s Rights Bill across the children’s services workforce Produce a Children’s Rights Report for the Children’s Services Partnership that reflects progress made in respecting children’s rights and compliance with the duties of the Children and Young People’s (Scotland) Act 2014 Part One by June 2023 Our Children's Rights Report for 2020-23 has been incorporated in our Children's Services Plan Final Report for 2020-23 and is reflected in a bespoke section that tells the story of a wide range of activity designed to support and make better rights based practice in South Lanarkshire. Many of the practice examples come from our education establishments and reflect the depth of understanding and commitment to achieving best practice across Education Resources. Current practice of reporting on children's rights annually exceeds the non-statutory duty in the Children and young People Scotland Act 2014 to report on a 3 year cycle in tandem with our Children's Services Plan timeline. Complete Provide opportunities for learners to experience a residential experience Increase the opportunities following the pandemic for children and young people to experience a residential/outdoor activity 4,622 children and young people took part in a residential activity during the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. Green Page 20 67
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Green Organise a pupil led COS2 conference involving primary, secondary and ASN schools to empower the voice of young people and build on pledges to improve climate change and sustainability COS2 event delivered in February 2024 by our young people to over 300 of their peers with presentations and interactive activities to promote sustainability and address climate change Complete Implement a pilot programme in primary schools to empower children to take action to reduce food waste Ongoing roll out to more primary schools proving to be very helpful in delivering the message to more pupils. Focussing now on embedding the lessons from the project into schools normal daily activities. Green Page 21 68
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Green Increase awareness of issues pertaining to climate change and sustainability Establish environmental projects in the 4 localities addressing issues such as recycling, re-using and reducing carbon footprint During Q4, the 4 localities continue to deliver environmental programmes to support learners and empower them to us the environment as a platform for learning. In particular, the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme has supported young people to discover the environment around them and gain better understanding of the importance of the environment. Within the Youth, Family and Community Learning Service KEAR Hub, learners are supported to engage with horticultural activities to help remove barriers to learning by supporting them address challenges they face in their daily lives. This is also helping learners to connect with the environment and progress both their core and social skills. Green Page 22 69
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Report to: Education Resources Committee Date of Meeting: 20 August 2024 Report by: Executive Director (Education Resources) Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) Subject: Youth Employability and Work Based Learning 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- provide an update on the progress of the Employability Service’s work-based learning and youth employability programmes 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- (1) that the progress of the Employability Service’s programmes be noted. 3. Background 3.1. A review of the Council’s employability services was carried out in 2022/2023 and achieved a range of efficiencies and new ways of working to reduce duplication and better co-ordinate the delivery of services across the Youth Employability Service within Education Resources and the Finance and Corporate Resource’s Employability programmes. The review concluded with the transfer of the Education Resources and Finance and Corporate Resource teams to Community and Enterprise Resources in April 2024. 3.2. The new service, South Lanarkshire Works, will continue to deliver a range of employability and work-based learning programmes to young people in the senior phase of education and lead the Council’s processes to support young people to sustained positive post-school destinations. The service’s programmes include:- 3.2.1 Work-based senior phase options: These programmes are designed to be selected by pupils as part of the senior phase options choice process and are aimed at young people who are attending school and plan to follow a vocational pathway. GradU8 Gradu8 Work Experience Foundation Apprenticeships Report Agenda Item 9 71
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3.2.2 Targeted programmes: for young people who are identified as requiring support to progress to a positive destination. Aspire AspireWorks 4. GradU8 4.1. GradU8 is an innovative work-based learning programme that gives young people the chance to experience a college learning environment and achieve vocational qualifications. The programme is timetabled as a senior-phase option choice across all South Lanarkshire schools with young people attending one day a week during the autumn and spring terms. Young people can choose one of 13 subjects, which have been identified as providing sustainable employment opportunities in the local labour market and allow young people to develop skills and experiences to progress to college, employment or to continue their learning through a foundation or modern apprenticeship. 4.2. Young people completing the programme are provided with significant support and South Lanarkshire Works Vocational Development Workers are present on-campus to support their engagement, liaise with schools and young people, deal with any pastoral support needs and support them to plan for the next stage of their employability journey. 4.3. In 2023/2024, 924 places were available to young people across 12 subjects at our partner colleges: South Lanarkshire College, New College Lanarkshire, and Glasgow Kelvin College. 796 young people completed the programme and achieved accredited qualifications. 4.4. GradU8 subjects 2024/2025 are as follows: Beauty Skills Horticulture Construction Hospitality Digital and Media Make Up Artistry Early years and Childcare Sports and Recreation Engineering Travel and Tourism Hair and Barbering Uniformed Services Health and Social care 4.5. For young people who intend to progress to employment once leaving school, the GradU8 programme offers a work experience option. Up to 10 places are available to each school and young people access work placements one day a week on their school’s GradU8 day. 4.6. Case studies of young people involved in the GradU8 programme are at Appendix 1. 5. Foundation Apprenticeships 5.1. Foundation Apprenticeships (FAs) are a national senior phase option, funded by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) designed to allow young people to gain valuable, real-world work experience and access work-based learning while they are still at school. The programme supports progressions to modern and graduate apprenticeships or to further and higher education. Foundation Apprenticeships are delivered at SCQF level 6 and young people can chose to study over 1 or 2 years with part of the qualification based on a work placement. 72
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5.2. South Lanarkshire’s FA programme is delivered in partnership with South Lanarkshire College and New College Lanarkshire and provides opportunities for young people to take part in 7 vocational frameworks. The work placement forms a key element of the programme for young people and a range of placements have been sourced across the Council and with community planning partners and local employers. 5.3. During the 2023/2024 academic year, 70 young people completed a Foundation Apprenticeship with 68 achieving the full qualification and all 70 anticipated to progress to a positive destination Table 1: South Lanarkshire FA Consortium Learners 2023/2024 1 year starts 2 year starts 2nd year returners Total Accountancy 13 13 Business Skills 5 7 12 Creative and Digital Media 9 19 12 40 Children and Young People 18 30 15 63 Engineering 10 10 Healthcare 13 27 8 48 IT Software 13 13 Total 45 119 35 199 5.4. Case studies of young people completing Foundation Apprenticeships are at Appendix 1. 6. Aspire 6.1. The Aspire programme provides targeted support to vulnerable young people who require assistance to move to a positive destination. Aspire is funded by a combination of UK Shared Prosperity Funds and the Scottish Government’s No-one Left Behind programme. It provides flexible employability support for young people in the last 6 months of school who are at risk of becoming unemployed. 6.2. All young people supported by Aspire have a dedicated Vocational Development Worker who supports them to develop an individualised action plan designed to address barriers to employment. The worker also ensures support to access and co- ordinate services from Council services and other key partners, where appropriate, such as housing, social work and money matters. Young people progressing through the programme are followed up with aftercare support to sustain positive destinations. 6.3. In addition to the keywork support young people can access learning and training during the last 6 months of school. This includes:- College based summer/winter leaver programmes RISE Employability groupwork programme delivered by Routes to Work South Vocational tasters Work placements 73
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6.4. In 2023/2024, 637 young people were referred to Aspire for support. Of those young people who engaged with and progressed from Aspire, 92% progressed to a positive destination of employment, further learning or training. 7. AspireWorks 7.1. The AspireWorks programme is designed to provide a work-based option for young people who have left school and are seeking employment. The programme is funded through the Scottish Government’s No-one Left Behind programme and supports young people to develop employability skills through a flexible programme of employability support, work placements, employer engagement and accredited employability focused learning. Engagement on the programme is recorded as a positive post-school destination. 7.2. A key success of the programme has been the development of work placement opportunities for young people. Placements are designed to support young people to develop work readiness skills in a real-life work environment and typically involve placements of 2 to 4 days a week over a 6 to 12 week period. All young people receive a training allowance and are supported by a Vocational Development Worker and a workplace mentor to complete an in-work action plan. 7.3. 234 young people registered with the programme in 2023/2024 with 64% of leavers progressing to employment or further learning or training. 7.4. AspireWorks case studies are included at Appendix 1. 8. School Leaver Destinations 8.1. South Lanarkshire Works has a strategic and operational remit to work with schools and partners to increase the proportion of school pupils leaving school and entering a positive post-school destination of further learning, training or employment. Well established 16+ planning processes are in place to identify those young people most at risk of leaving school and becoming unemployed and have supported consistent improvements in the Council’s school leaver destinations in recent years. 8.2. The most recent School Leaver Destination Report (SLDR) showed that 96.9% of school leavers in academic year 2022/2023 entered a positive destination. This was a slight improvement from the previous year and above the Scottish rate for the 8th year in a row and placed South Lanarkshire 6th highest of the Scottish local authorities. 8.3. The SLDR was based on a leaving cohort of 3650, out of which 3536 entered a positive destination. The number of leavers increased significantly from the previous year and is the highest since the SLDR was established in 2008/2009. Table 2: Positive School Leaver Destinations 2012/2013 to 2022/2023 Year Total leavers (SLC) Total positive destinations (SLC) Positive destination rate (SLC) Positive destination rate (Scotland) 2022/23 3,650 3,536 96.9% 95.9% 2021/22 3,443 3,313 96.2% 95.7% 2020/21 3,312 3,185 96.2% 95.5% 2019/20 3,174 3,009 94.8% 93.3% 2018/19 3,239 3,101 95.7% 95.0% 74
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Year Total leavers (SLC) Total positive destinations (SLC) Positive destination rate (SLC) Positive destination rate (Scotland) 2017/18 3,258 3,143 96.5% 94.6% 2016/17 3,368 3,228 95.8% 93.9% 2015/16 3,482 3,276 94.1% 93.5% 2014/15 3,276 3,051 93.1% 93.2% 2013/14 3,347 3,091 92.4% 92.6% 2012/13 3,329 2,977 89.4% 91.9% Table 3: Destination breakdown 2023/2024 Destination Total number (SLC) Percentage (SLC) Percentage (Scotland) Employment 774 21.2 24.3 Higher Education 1674 45.9 40.3 Further Education 939 25.7 26.6 Training 134 3.7 3.4 Personal Skills Development 8 0.2 0.5 Voluntary Work 7 0.2 0.5 Unemployed seeking 54 1.5 1.3 Unemployed not seeking 47 1.3 1.6 Unknown 13 0.4 0.3 8.4. Increasing the positive destinations of care experienced young people is a key priority and the employability service works closely with schools and Skills Development Scotland to track the destinations of care experienced young people and provide support where required. Within the 2023/2024 SLDR cohort, 85 young people were identified as care experienced and achieved a positive destination rate of 92.9%. This is above the national rate of 87.9% and continues a trend of improvement. Table 4: Positive destination rate – care experienced young people Year Care experienced Positive Destination rate (SLC) Care experienced Positive Destination rate (Scotland) 2022/23 92.9 87.9 2021/22 92.5 86 2020/21 90 87.9 2019/20 85.7 81.4 9. Participation Measure and Post-school tracking 9.1. Since 2016, Skills Development Scotland has published the Annual Participation Measure (APM) which reports on the economic and employment activity of 16 to 19 year olds in Scotland and is the source of the Scottish Government’s National Performance indicator “Percentage of young adults (16 to 19 year olds) participating in education, training or employment. This measure has a wider focus than the school leaver destination and includes young people who are at school, in college, at university, at work or participating in employability support. 75
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9.2. The most recent report was published in August 2023 and showed that 95% of young people aged 16 to 19 in South Lanarkshire were participating. This was higher than the Scottish rate of 94.3% and an increase from the previous year. Table 5: Participation Measure 2016 to 2023 Year South Lanarkshire Scotland 2023 95.0% 94.3% 2022 92.3% 92.3% 2021 92.8% 92.2% 2020 92.7% 92.1% 2019 92.6% 91.6% 2018 92.5% 91.8% 2017 91.2% 91.1% 2016 90.4% 90.4% Table 6: Participation status 2023 Participation status South Lanarkshire Scotland Education 73.3% 71.3% Employment 20.0% 21.4% Other formal training 1.7% 1.6% Not participating 3.2% 3.6% Unconfirmed 1.8% 2.1% 9.3. The improvement in the Council’s Annual Participation measure has been achieved through the delivery of a range of actions identified by a short life working group established in 2022. This has involved joint tracking between the Council and Skills Development Scotland and a process of home visits to young people with unconfirmed or not participating status to confirm destinations and provide support where required. During 2023/2024, 91 young people were successfully re-engaged through this tracking exercise and accessed support through the AspireWorks programme. 10. Employee Implications 10.1. There are no employee implications in terms of the information contained within the report. 11. Financial Implications 11.1. There are no financial implications in terms of the information contained within the report. 12. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 12.1. There are no significant implications for climate change, sustainability and the environment arising from the recommendations in this report. 13. Other Implications (Including Environmental and Risk Issues) 13.1. There are no significant risk implications in terms of the information contained within this report. 13.2. There are no implications for sustainability in terms of the information contained within this report. 76
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Education Resources Committee Date of Meeting: 20 August 2024 Report by: Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: School Improvement and Inspection Update 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] provide an update on the work of the Curriculum and Quality Improvement Service (CQIS) in relation to supporting schools and Early Years establishments to achieve positive outcomes for inspections provide an update on the outcome of school and Early Years inspections 2023/2024 provide an update on future developments to support schools during session 2024/2025 [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that current and planned progress relating to Education Scotland inspection support be noted; and (2) that results of this year’s Education Scotland inspection results for schools and Early Years establishments be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. Schools in Scotland are subject to external inspections from HMIe (His Majesty’s Inspectors of Education) who are currently employed by the Government body, Education Scotland. 3.2. The number of inspections carried out in each local authority within a school session depends largely on the size of that authority. South Lanarkshire Council is the 5th largest local authority by population. The group of local authorities below are similar in size to South Lanarkshire Council and are, therefore, used for comparative purposes within this report and will be referred to as ‘Comparator Local Authorities’. Aberdeenshire Glasgow City Fife Highland North Lanarkshire South Lanarkshire Council had 16 establishment inspection reports published during session 2023/2024 (up to 26 June 2024). Information on Comparator Local Authorities is contained within Appendix 1. 10 83
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4. Inspection Models 4.1. Since August 2016, HMIe have employed a range of inspection models to suit particular circumstances and contexts and to reflect the changing educational landscape. The inspection models currently used are:- ‘Full inspection’ model ‘Short inspection’ model ‘Localised thematic’ model ‘Neighbourhood’ model 4.2. Since August 2016, for the full and short types of inspection model, HMIe inspectors have been using the quality indicators (QIs) outlined in “How good is our school?”(4th edition) (HGIOS4). In inspections of nursery classes and early learning and childcare centres, the equivalent QIs from “How good is our early learning and childcare?” (HGIOELC) have been used. 4.3. A full model of inspection evaluates 4 quality indicators (QIs 1.3 Leadership of Change, 2.3 Learning, Teaching and Assessment, 3.1 Ensuring Wellbeing, Equality and Inclusion and 3.2 Raising Attainment and Achievement/Securing Children’s Progress, whilst a short model evaluates two (QIs 2.3 and 3.2). 4.4. Each QI inspected is evaluated on a 6-point scale as follows:- 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Weak 3. Satisfactory 4. Good 5. Very Good 6. Excellent 5. Support for Schools 5.1. It is recognised that schools and their staff can find the process of preparing for inspection challenging. To best prepare schools for the inspection process and to focus on expectations around self-evaluation for improvement, CQIS support and challenge for establishments has been wide-ranging. It is important to note that support is given to all schools, not just those pending inspection. This support has comprised of a number of key elements, including:- the launch of the Revised School Improvement Manual (2023) which provides guidance on a range of school improvement policy and practice the provision of resources to support self-evaluation for self-improvement e.g. updated HGIOS4 and HGIOELC Toolkits and preparation for inspection pack (2023) revised School Improvement Planning and Standards and Quality Reporting frameworks which reflect all national guidance and support self-evaluation for self-improvement (May 2023) opportunity for peer support and challenge around approaches to self-evaluation and improvement planning the launch of Peer School Review (PSR) in primary, a sustainable model for improvement in which schools will work in trios/quads to support each other to improve, will help to build capacity around self-evaluation for continuous improvement. In the period 2024-2027, each school in the trio/quad will be the focus of a Peer School Review. PSR in Primary is supported by a suite of 84
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professional learning materials for school staff and is designed to be part of a school’s self-evaluation processes, School Improvement Planning and Standards and Quality reporting the launch of Collaborative Improvement (CI) in secondary, a sustainable model for improvement in which each school will support another school with an aspect of improvement whilst simultaneously being supported by another school with an aspect of improvement, will help to build capacity around self-evaluation for continuous improvement. CI in secondary is supported by a suite of professional learning materials for senior leaders and is designed to be part of a school’s self- evaluation processes, School Improvement Planning and Standards and Quality reporting focused dialogue on establishment evaluation during Quality Link Officer visits the upskilling of senior leaders to manipulate and analyse a range of school data e.g. use of Statistical Summary Report (SSR) data for both primary and secondary schools, using an increased range of tools which includes South Lanarkshire’s BGE tracking and monitoring tool 5.2. Specific support is provided to those establishments that are potentially facing an inspection in the next few years. This support includes:- a full day professional learning session where Head Teachers are provided with the opportunity to work together on self-evaluation activities and hear from colleagues who have recently been inspected. These sessions are very well- attended and evaluations of these sessions are very positive an online professional learning session to provide support from SLC in relation to updates from HMIe e.g. changes to expectations throughout the session support from a central HMIe Inspection Support Team which provides professional and pastoral support to establishments through the inspection process from notification, through to Area Committee reporting. Evaluations from establishments inspected in 2023-2024 identify this support as excellent (68.75%), very good (25%) or good (6.25%) 6. Inspections During Session 2023/24 6.1. During 2023/2024 (June 2023 to June 2024), 16 South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) establishments were inspected, and their reports published. This breaks down as:- 5 primary schools experienced the full model for inspection: 3 of those primary schools with nursery classes 8 primary school inspections experienced the short inspection model: 2 of those primary schools with nursery classes 2 secondary schools experienced the short model for inspection one secondary school experienced the full model for inspection. Analysis of QIs (SLC vs Comparator Local Authorities) 6.2. Although referenced in 3.2, it is difficult to compare establishment inspections across authorities because of the varying numbers involved. However, a comparative analysis which scrutinises SLC establishment inspection outcomes with some comparator authorities demonstrates that SLC’s current inspection profile continues to be positive with 97.7% of inspections’ outcomes for the inspected Quality Indicators as good, very good or excellent, compared to Glasgow at 91.4%, Aberdeenshire at 72.1%, Fife at 50%, Highland at 34.5% and North Lanarkshire at 55.6%. 85
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6.3. An analysis of establishment’s self-evaluations compared with the evaluations that they receive during inspection activity demonstrates that there is little variance between these i.e. establishment evaluations are reasonably well aligned to those of inspection teams. 7. Outcome of inspections During Session 2023/2024 - Schools Analysis of overall inspection outcomes (SLC, Comparator Local Authorities, West Partnership and National) 7.1. A positive outcome for any single inspection is defined as grades of satisfactory and above. Of the 16 schools inspected this session, all received positive outcomes, meeting or exceeding the national expectations with a grade of satisfactory or above awarded for all Quality Indicators. Appendix 2 illustrates this further, along with information for comparator Local Authorities, the West Partnership and nationally. 7.2. This session, 6 primary inspections and 1 secondary inspection were also identified by Education Scotland as having practice worth sharing nationally. This includes practice in the schools’ approaches to:- the importance of partnership working with parents/ carers to provide all children with equitable opportunities to learn. Staff work in partnership with parents to ensure that the cost of the school day position statement incorporates a variety of supports. The Parent Council helps provide a variety of strategies to minimise barriers and ensure a sense of belonging and equitable access to learning experiences. Partnership working with the Parent Council has also enabled shared investment in enhancing outdoor spaces and resources which supports children to have a wide range of opportunities for creative play and a heightened interest and curiosity in learning outdoors the effectiveness of the school’s ongoing self-evaluation journey which is led and strongly influenced by children, staff, families and partners. Enhanced learner voice through the ‘Young Leaders of Learning’ group supports the school’s culture and ethos of children’s rights and ensures a central focus of learner participation on the design of the curriculum and evaluation of the quality of learning experiences an effective secondary school transition. There are highly effective, embedded approaches to support children’s transition from their small, rural primary school. Children with additional support needs receive well-planned enhanced arrangements. Overall, these approaches support all children to continue to make strong progress and remain confident throughout their transition to secondary education ensuring equity of opportunity and experience for children in a small, rural school. There is a whole school community approach which is innovative and extensive. This is significantly enhancing children and families experiences, friendships and wellbeing and minimising or removing school-related costs outdoor learning and local environment experiences where staff use comprehensive risk-assessments and have developed rigorous processes for review and action. Children leading and taking increasing ownership of this work is an effective feature of the school’s practice ensuring that wellbeing is a central feature of the school’s work. Staff work very effectively as a team to involve children and families in the life of the school. They engage in professional learning and link well with educational professionals which enables them to act promptly when children require support. Staff care deeply about children and families and provide exceptional support from children’s arrival at Breakfast Club until they leave at the end of the school day. Staff are responsive and highly flexible, adapting resources and approaches to enable children to have the best chance of success 86
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teachers’ highly effective use of technology which fosters children’s ability to work together, apply problem solving skills and develop perseverance, resilience, and teamwork. It supports very well children’s independence in a multi-stage class opportunities for children’s wider achievement through their involvement in leadership groups. All children from P3 and P7 are part of a leadership group, with P1 and P2 children joining taster sessions in these groups. These groups present to school assemblies and organise school events. They contribute to school improvement. P7 children plan, deliver and review a wide range of masterclasses. These provide opportunities for children to work with different groups and staff members, strengthening relationships across the school. They provide opportunities for personalisation and choice pupil leadership in action. Children developed a plan to improve their attainment in writing. This involved them hosting learning conversations, observing lessons, and feeding back to teachers how they felt improvements could be made in teaching punctuation. As a result, the quality of their writing and their writing attainment has improved developing a Relationships Pathway with Stakeholders. To support the consistent implementation of the policy, a clear flowchart was developed to help everyone understand the strategies and approaches used if anyone required support. Expectations and clear steps were shared with children, staff and parents to ensure consistency of approach. Furthermore, all staff have equal responsibility to support all children to engage positively and experience success within this area. As a result of this important focus, children, parents and staff reported transformed behaviour and improved relationships across the school supporting young people who are on specialist placement because they have a moderate to severe visual impairment. The Visual Support Team (VST) has highly trained, appropriately qualified staff who have high expectations of the young people they support. VST staff ensure that young people attend subject classes with their peers, with appropriate support in place. VST staff also enable young people to become more confident and articulate, developing skills for learning, life and work. This prepares them well for life beyond school and all young people move on to positive destinations 7.3. In addition, there was no requirement for follow-up inspection activity as an outcome of any of the school inspections during 2023/2024. There has been no requirement for follow up inspection visits for any establishment within South Lanarkshire Council in the last 9 years. Education Scotland do not publish this information specifically; however, local intelligence would suggest that we are in an exceptionally strong position compared to other Local Authorities. 8. Outcome of inspections during Session 2023/2024- Early Years 8.1. Early Years’ establishments and school nursery classes are inspected both by Education Scotland around the quality of educational provision using Quality Indicators and separately by the Care Inspectorate. This report only concerns inspections conducted by Education Scotland. Since session 2022/2023, schools have been given the option not to undertake an additional inspection by Education Scotland when they inspect a school if they have been inspected by the Care Inspectorate during the previous 18-month period. 8.2. During 2023/2024, 5 Early Years’ inspection reports were published, with associated evaluative grades for Quality Indicators. All Early Years inspections undertaken were of nursery classes within primary schools. Appendix 3 illustrates this further. 8.3. Of the 5 Early Years’ establishments inspected this session, all received positive outcomes, in this instance a grade of good or above for all Quality Indicators. There 87
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were no evaluations of satisfactory or below awarded during any inspection for any of the Quality Indicators this session. 8.4. 2 Early Years’ establishments inspected this session were identified by Education Scotland as having practice worth sharing nationally. This includes practice in the establishments’ approaches to:- innovative work in developing learning environments. This has resulted in richer, more stimulating areas which provide a broad range of experiences which are well linked to the eight curriculum areas. Planning for these spaces is child led and staff adapt activities and resources to take full account of children’s ideas and interests. Children’s engagement in learning and their concentration has increased and the increased use of open-ended resources encourages children to observe, explore, investigate and use all of their senses professional learning and leadership roles. Practitioners use professional learning, national and local guidance, and research meaningfully to explore the work of theorists and pedagogical approaches. As a result, the nursery team has a sound understanding of early years pedagogy. Increasingly, practitioners use their knowledge, skills, and interests to undertake lead and coordinator roles successfully to improve the quality of children’s experiences, learning spaces and their own interactions with children 8.5. In addition, there was no requirement for follow-up inspection activity as an outcome of any of these Early Years’ inspections. 9. Reporting on Inspections 9.1. South Lanarkshire Council reports on individual inspections through the established Area Committee structure. This allows local elected members to hear a presentation from the Headteacher and/or Quality Link Officer, and to ask questions around the inspection. A committee paper is prepared for each of these inspections. 9.2. In addition, data from inspections feeds into the evaluation of our Education Resources plan through the IMPROVE mechanism. 9.3. Education Resources publicises new inspection reports through the Education SWAY publication. 9.4. Each school is responsible for sending communication regarding the inspection outcome to parents following an inspection. Paper copies can be made available for those who are unable to access the internet. It would be expected that a schools’ inspection report and associated evidence would be fully discussed with the Parent Council. It is worth noting that the chair of the Parent Council is fully involved with the inspection and receives an advance copy of the letter to parents/carers. 10. Next Steps 10.1. Formal inspections notwithstanding, it is planned that support and challenge for schools around self-evaluation continues to be developed to secure further advances in school improvement. This support will include professional learning opportunities, peer dialogue, provision of resources and targeted support. It is important that Central Teams continue to be sensitive to the needs and contexts of our schools. 11. Employee Implications 11.1. None 88
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12. Financial Implications 12.1. Financial implications are within existing budgetary resources. 13. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 13.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment associated with this report. 14. Other Implications 14.1. There are no risk implications in terms of the information contained in this report. 15. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 15.1. This report does not present a new strategy, policy or plan and is, therefore. not subject to equality impact assessment. 15.2. There was no requirement to undertake any formal consultation in terms of the information contained within this report although paragraph 9 provides details on the engagement activities to share the inspection outcomes with parents/carers and the school community. Carole McKenzie Executive Director (Education Resources) 24 July 2024 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Previous References Education Resource Committee – 27 June 2023 List of Background Papers None Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact: Jacqueline Wallace, Head of Education (Early Years and Primary) Ext: 4468 (Tel: 01698 454468) E-mail:- jacqueline.wallace@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 89
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Appendix 1 Information available on the number of Published Inspections 2023/24 of South Lanarkshire Council and Comparator Local Authorities. Number of Inspections of Comparator Local Authorities. *Early Years inspections are included as part of primary school inspections by Education Scotland and are not standalone inspections Local Authority Type Total South Lanarkshire Early Years 5* Primary 13 Secondary 3 Total 16 Aberdeenshire Early Years 9* Primary 15 Secondary 2 Total 17 Fife Early Years 6* Primary 11 Secondary 1 Total 12 Glasgow City Early Years 6* Primary 15 Secondary 3 Total 18 Highland Early Years 12* Primary 16 Secondary 1 Total 17 North Lanarkshire Early Years 2* Primary 7 Secondary 4 Total 11 Total 91 Analysis of Quality Indicators of Comparator Local Authorities Local Authority Number of QIs evaluated as 'good' or better % of QIs evaluated as 'good' or better South Lanarkshire 59 97.7% Glasgow City 64 91.4% North Lanarkshire 20 55.6% Aberdeenshire 49 72.1% Fife 27 50.0% Highland 29 34.5% 90
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Education Resources Committee Date of Meeting: 20 August 2024 Report by: Executive Director (Education Resources) Director, Health and Social Care Subject: Children and Young People’s Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Support 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- provide an update on Community Mental Health and Wellbeing funding provided by the Scottish Government to South Lanarkshire Children’s Services highlight areas of success within this workstream [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- (1) that the additional approaches available in schools and communities that are benefitting from the supports and services in relation to community mental health and wellbeing be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. The Scottish Government provides funding on a rolling, yearly basis to local authorities across Scotland to support access to Community Mental Health and Wellbeing supports. This was in response to the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Taskforce, carried out in 2018. The outcome of this was that Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Support should be provided and that this should help promote, manage and improve mental health and wellbeing and support children and young people to develop coping strategies and resilience. South Lanarkshire council receive a Grant of £849,000 per annum to deliver new and enhanced community-based mental health and wellbeing supports and services for children, young people and their families. The grant is overseen by South Lanarkshire Children’s Services partnership and a subgroup of the partnership titled Children’s Health and Wellbeing have been instrumental in developing the strategy and priorities which are aligned to South Lanarkshire’s Children’s Service Plan. There is also a requirement to report on an annual basis to the Scottish Government re the grant allocation and spend and the outcomes for children, young people and families. 3.2. A central principle of the funding is that it is used to meet local need and there should be local engagement with children, young people and families within South Lanarkshire to support this. This engagement started with a large-scale survey that went to all secondary pupils in 2022. This was followed up with several targeted focus groups for those who might require enhanced supports and services. This engagement has been heavily supported by the Scottish Youth Parliament and South Lanarkshire Youth Council and has developed over time. A group of young people 11 93
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from across South Lanarkshire Council secondary schools, who have named themselves the “Wellbeing Warriors”, now meet a number of times in the year to discuss mental health and wellbeing supports, share their views, and help plan events. In addition, a Development Officer from VASLan supports the work with the third sector and engagement with families. 4. Rollout of funding 4.1. The funding is used to fund a number of supports and services, including:- SAMH - Let’s Connect Service Kooth Action for Children - Blues Programme Continuation of engagement – Wellbeing Warriors Senior Educational Psychologist and research support VASLan Development Officer Wellbeing SouthLan Mental Health and Wellbeing Website 5. Further information on the supports and services provided 5.1. SAMH Let’s Connect Service The SAMH Let’s Connect Service consists of 4 members of staff, which are allocated one per locality. The staff run a range of workshops for children, young people, families and staff on a range of mental health and wellbeing topics. To date these workshops have reached over 5000 children, young people, families and staff. Engagement with young people has highlighted a desire to be better prepared to support peers with mental health and wellbeing. Therefore, in addition to the workshops, a peer supporter programme is being rolled out, with one secondary school being targeted in each locality per term. This programme is aimed at senior pupils and SAMH provides a training programme and implementation support. To date, this has been rolled out in 9 secondary schools across the authority. Peer supporters who completed the training indicated that the sessions helped to prepare them for their role (98%), and almost all said they now know where to find help and support, should they or others need it. 5.2. Kooth Kooth, a digital mental health and wellbeing service, has continued to be available to children and young people as a result of the continued funding. Within South Lanarkshire, this is available to children and young people aged 10 to 18. Those who are care experienced can access Kooth up to the age of 26, in line with the Promise. Again, this was implemented following engagement with young people who stated that they felt online supports were helpful as part of a package of support as these can be accessed privately, anonymously and at times out with normal office hours. This also fits within the key components outlined from the Scottish Government, that supports should operate out with office hours and should be available as close to 365 days a year as possible, with self-referral to some supports being an essential element. Between April 2023 - March 2024, 848 young people accessed Kooth, with over 90% of children and young people who responded telling us that they would recommend the service to others. 5.3. Action for Children Blues Programme In South Lanarkshire, The Blues Programme, run by Action for Children, is aimed at providing early intervention around depression and low mood in secondary school pupils. This evidence based, groupwork programme targets pupils at greater risk of depression with the view of preventing the need for more intensive interventions later. Action for Children runs a rolling programme across the authority, with all mainstream schools now having had access to this at least once. The feedback from the 94
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programme is very positive with 85% rating this 4+ stars out of 5 and 96% of pupils who participated saying they would recommend this to a friend. 5.4. Wellbeing Warriors engagement and Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference A young person’s engagement group (“Wellbeing Warriors”) has been established with representation from senior pupils from across the authority. This is in line with the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Supports and Services Framework, and the UNCRC to ensure that the voices of young people are heard and represented. The Wellbeing Warriors have engaged in discussion and shared views on a range of topics and identified future areas of focus. They have also successfully organised a conference, aimed at young people to share good practice and learning about mental health and wellbeing topics. This year this had representatives from nearly all secondary schools and a range of partners and the poster advertising the conference is attached at Appendix 1. 5.5. Senior Educational Psychologist A Senior Educational Psychologist supports the implementation of Community Mental Health and Wellbeing supports and services within South Lanarkshire’ Children’s Services. The educational psychologist provides additional support in capacity building/training for staff on a range of mental health and wellbeing related topics. This is in line with the aims of the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Supports and Services Framework. This has included supporting Psychological Services with the rollout of multi-agency training on Lifelines Lanarkshire (guidance for those who work with children and young people at risk of self-harm and suicide). To date, 620 staff have accessed this skilled level training on Lifelines Lanarkshire. The senior educational psychologist also contributes to the delivery of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Between April 2023 and April 2024, 247 Children’s Services staff attended ASIST training, resulting in an increase in suicide safer communities. In addition, staff wellbeing has also been identified as a priority in the framework. The senior educational psychologist is involved in supporting and reviewing staff wellbeing initiatives to identify key needs and good practice within this area. The senior educational psychologist also co-facilitates the Wellbeing Warriors engagement with young people, ensuring that their views are reflected in the review and development of supports and services. 5.6. VASLan Development Officer The VASLan Development Officer supports the vital link between communities and the third sector, and statutory partners. They have become standing members of the three Children’s Services thematic groups, ensuring the third sector has representation at these and that the voice of the community is represented at these meetings. 5.7. Wellbeing SouthLan Mental Health and Wellbeing Website for children and young people Early in the engagement process, young people expressed the view that there should be online platform aimed at young people, to provide information about mental health and wellbeing topics and resources. A Mental Health and Wellbeing website has been launched. Staff working within Children’s Services co-created this with young people, who identified key topics, designed the layout of the website and named it “Wellbeing SouthLan”. The website www.wellbeingsouthlan.co.uk has now been launched. 95
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5.8. Governance and Reporting The governance and reporting of the grant is through the Children’s Services Partnership and a dedicated subgroup titled Children’s Health and Wellbeing oversee the strategy and actions. The Senior Educational Psychologist is the identified partnership lead and produces the appropriate financial reports for Scottish Government as well as update and highlight reports for the Children’s Services Partnership which reports to the Community Planning Partnership. The strategy and activity are also captured within our Children’s Services Plan and there is a close interface between other partnership subgroups such as the Whole Family Wellbeing Group as well as the Promise Group. This supports a whole family approach as well as to ensure care experienced children are informed as well as involved in the development of services. Updates and progress are provided for the Promise Board as well as the Champions Board. 6. Employee Implications 6.1. None 7. Financial Implications 7.1. The above activities are reliant on the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Supports and Services Grant from the Scottish Government. The grant is around £849,000 per annum. The grant is guaranteed until 2025/2026. Sustainability of such activities, without the continuation of the grant, would be challenging. 8. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 8.1. None 9. Other Implications 9.1. None 10. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 10.1. Data on the above supports and services is gathered regularly and presented to stakeholders and the Scottish Government. Importantly, this is also shared with children and young people, through engagement with Wellbeing Warriors group and other key groups such as the Scottish Youth Parliament. Carol McKenzie Executive Director (Education Resources) Professor Soumen Sengupta Director, Health and Social Care 25 July 2024 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Education and learning: inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Previous References None 96
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List of Background Papers Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Supports and Services Framework. Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Anne Donaldson, Head of Education (Inclusion) Ext: 4452 (Tel: 01698 454452) E-mail: anne.donaldson@southlanarkshire.gov.uk Liam Purdie Head of Children and Justice and CSWO Ext: 4887 (Tel: 01698 454887) E-mail: liam.purdie@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 97
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One word to describe the day? Amazing Enjoyable Engaging Impactful Interesting Educational Entertaining Informative Empowering Exciting Fantastic Inspiring Fun Helpful Hopeful mOTIVATIONAL POSITIVE Lovely Joyful Powerful What could be improved? More interaction betweentables/schoolsLouder microphone Video subtitlesMore audience involvementMore stories from youngpeopleWider selection of food atlunch Something you liked? “Meeting new people and exploring new ways to tackle mental health” - Young Person, Larkhall Academy “Engaging with others at my table” - Young Person, Biggar HS “Seeing our peer supports so excited about supporting MH at their school” - SAMH rep “Sharing ideas and learning about mental health support for pupils” - Staff, St Andrew’s & St Bride’s HS “Going round all the different tables and seeing what schools are doing” - Young person, Calderglen HS Reprensentatives attended from: VASLanSAMHKoothActive SchoolsYoung People’s Sports PanelPromise Development StaffSLC representativesRegenFX - GoTo ProjectStigma Free LanarkshireLanarkshire Links 90% of people said they something new What did you learn? 92% of people would attend this event again “Only 37% of young people would askfor help with mental health” “54321 technique” “More about the Kooth service, this wouldbe very valuable for our school” “Self care is important foryour mental health” “The various ways we canhelp ourselves to help others” “The amazing work happening in schools” “All the different charities you can go to for help” Topics we could focus on in the future? Anxiety Body confidence Academic pressure More on young male’s mental health How to support peers Opportunities for focused workshops on specific topics BAME and LGBTQ+ mental health Staff and pupils from14 secondary schoolsattended, and manyprepared displaysshowing how theirschool promotes goodmental health andwellbeing Presentations Kooth spoke their websiteand provided someinformation about youngmale’s mental health SAMH spoke about the5 Ways to Wellbeing Stigma Free Lanarkshirespoke about challengingmental health stigma anddiscrimination 11 99
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Education Resources Committee Date of Meeting: 20 August 2024 Report by: Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: Attachment Strategy for Education Resources – Update Report 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] provide an update on the implementation of the Attachment Strategy, outlining progression towards embedding South Lanarkshire’s Attachment-Informed, Trauma Sensitive Approach inform members of next steps in supporting the sustained implementation, evaluation, and application of South Lanarkshire’s Attachment-Informed, Trauma Sensitive Approach [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendations:- [recs] (1) that progress on the implementation of the Attachment Strategy for Education Resources is in line with expectations; and (2) that next steps to further embed an Attachment-Informed, Trauma Sensitive Approach across the authority be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. The Attachment Strategy was launched in June 2020 and was developed in consultation with partner agencies. The strategy promotes better experiences of attachment for South Lanarkshire’s children and young people, particularly within education settings. 3.2. The Attachment Strategy now forms the basis of South Lanarkshire’s Attachment- Informed, Trauma Sensitive Approach which is central to supporting an Attachment- Informed, Trauma Sensitive workforce. 3.3. South Lanarkshire’s Attachment-Informed, Trauma Sensitive Approach aligns the Scottish Government ambition of a trauma informed and responsive workforce, where staff understand the impact of trauma on people’s lives and how they can respond appropriately (Transforming Psychological Trauma: A Knowledge and Skills Framework for the Scottish Workforce, NHS Education for Scotland) 3.4. The approach aims to ensure belonging for all and reduce the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences for the most vulnerable children and young people. 3.5. An update on the progress towards meeting Attachment Strategy recommendations has been provided annually to the committee since the launch in 2020. 12 101
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4. Implementation progress 4.1. The Attachment-Informed, Trauma Sensitive Good Practice Guide and Accreditation Toolkit (which were recommendations in the Strategy) were launched at the Head Teacher’s Inclusion Conference in September 2023 and subsequently with Early Years establishments in October 2023. 4.2. The Good Practice Guide aims to support the education workforce to further embed Attachment-Informed, Trauma Sensitive practice within their setting using a phased approach and through providing practical examples of good practice. 4.3. The Accreditation Toolkit provides a within authority charter mark and ensures that education establishments are recognised for good practice. Establishments and services aim to achieve pledge awards for each of the 6 attachment strategy pledges. 4.4. An Attachment-Informed, Trauma Sensitive Accreditation panel, which has representation from across Education Resources, was established in September 2023 to ensure a fair and robust accreditation process. Since the first accreditation panel in January 2024, over a quarter of establishments have achieved their first pledge award (41 establishments), 8 establishments have achieved two pledge awards and 4 establishments have achieved three pledge awards. 4.5. The Nurturing Interventions Toolkit was launched in March 2024 to support establishments to set up targeted nurture spaces, initiate and further develop nurturing interventions through effective target setting, planning, and evaluation of impact. 4.6. Several training courses have been facilitated by the Attachment and Nurture development officers with the aim of building capacity within the education workforce. Courses have run regularly through 2023-2024 and have included the following:- Emotion Coaching Training – 376 participants from 92 establishments The 6 nurture principles in practice in ELC settings – 258 participants from 48 establishments Boxall Profile Training – 89 participants Nurturing Interventions Overview Training – 106 participants Leadership of Nurturing Interventions training – 36 participants 4.7. Networking events for attachment leads and ambassadors have continued on a quarterly basis across all four localities, facilitated by attachment and nurture development officers, members of the steering group and staff from psychological services. These have been positively evaluated by participants. 4.8. Attachment- Informed, Trauma Sensitive SWAY newsletters have continued to be produced by attachment development officers and distributed across education on a quarterly basis. 4.9. The Attachment-Informed, Trauma Sensitive Steering group has continued to meet to support strategic direction and ensure consistency of practice. 4.10. An evaluation subgroup has been established to monitor and track progress with implementation and measure impact. 102
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4.11. A subgroup has been established to take forward development of resources and materials to support children, young people and parents which will include seeking their views. 4.12. A dedicated attachment email has been set up to allow staff to access support and advice attachment@southlanarkshire,gov.uk 4.13. An Attachment and Nurture page has been established on the SLC Staff Learning Centre 5. Implementation – Next Steps 5.1. The Attachment-Informed, Trauma Sensitive practice Steering Group will continue to oversee and advise on next steps throughout 2024/2025 5.2. Attachment development officers will remain in post until March 2025 to support the continued implementation of Attachment-Informed, trauma sensitive practice by:- Facilitating networking events for attachment leads and ambassadors Developing and distributing attachment newsletters Providing Attachment-Informed, trauma sensitive consultation and advice to establishments and services Supporting establishments and services to progress with accreditation Accreditation group and associated tasks Delivering emotion coaching training 5.3. The accreditation group will meet quarterly to assess evidence submitted for accreditation and provide feedback and support to establishments as part of the accreditation process 5.4. A further 3 members of Psychological Service staff will be trained as Emotion Coaching facilitators in September following a recent evaluation showing positive outcomes following training. 5.5. Emotion Coaching monthly training will be continued and further training will be extended to include:- Inservice and CAT training for establishments Bespoke training for education teams and services on request Training for all SLC Support Assistants 5.6. The evaluation subgroup group will continue to monitor and track progress with implementation and measure impact 5.7. A pilot of resources to support children and young people with emotional regulation will begin in September 2024, facilitated by attachment development officers. 5.8. An update on the progress of the implementation of the Attachment Strategy will be provided to staff at the Inclusion Conference on 13 September 2024. 6. Employee Implications 6.1. An Attachment Development Officer continues to be in post until April 2025 to support the ongoing implementation of the Attachment Strategy. 103
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7. Financial Implications 7.1. Costs can be met from within existing budgetary resources. 8. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 8.1. There are no significant implications for climate change, sustainability and the environment arising from the recommendations in this report. 9. Other Implications 9.1. There are no sustainability or other implications arising from the recommendations made in this report. 10. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 10.1. This report does not require an equality impact assessment. 10.2. Consultation and engagement with stakeholders and multi-agency partners will continue as the strategy is further implemented within educational establishments and services. Carole MacKenzie Executive Director (Education Resources) 26 July 2024 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Previous References Education Resources Committee – 14 February 2023 List of Background Papers Children’s Services Plan 2023 to 2026 Attachment Strategy 2020 Attachment-Informed, Trauma Sensitive Good Practice Guide (2023) Attachment- Informed, Trauma Sensitive Accreditation Toolkit (2023) Nurturing Interventions Toolkit (2024) Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Anne Donaldson, Head of Education (Inclusion) Ext: 4452 (Tel: 01698 454452) E-mail: anne.donaldson@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 104
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Education Resources Committee Date of Meeting: 20 August 2024 Report by: Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: West Partnership Update 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] provide an update on the West Partnership Regional Improvement Collaborative (RIC) following the following the national review of RICs undertaken by the Scottish Government and the associated reduction in funding for 2024/2025 onwards. 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the contents of the report be noted. 3. Background 3.1. Regional Improvement Collaboratives were established in 2017 as a national initiative to bring about improvement for all schools in Scotland. They are intended to bring together local authorities and Education Scotland to facilitate collaborative working and provide educational support to practitioners. 3.2. The Glasgow City Region Education Improvement Collaborative, known as the West Partnership, comprises 8 local authorities: Glasgow, East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, West Dunbartonshire and East Dunbartonshire. 3.3. At the end of June 2023, the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills announced a rapid review of the impact that RICs have had on supporting pupils and practitioners. It was commissioned as part of the current education reforms, to inform future decisions on RIC support and further consideration of the future relationships between our new national bodies and local government in the areas of educational improvement. 3.4. In a statement to Parliament in November 2023 the Cabinet Secretary indicated that it had been decided, in light of the review, that the funding for RICs would be tapered repurposing this funding to better support teachers in classrooms. Part of this change would include the setting up of the Centre for Teaching Excellence. 13 105
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4. Scottish Government Review 4.1. The Scottish Government review was published in January 2024; the Executive Summary set out 6 key themes:- RIC engagement with, and support to, pupils and practitioners across early years, primary, special and secondary settings has continued to expand and deepen since the last evaluation of the RICs evaluation of RIC supports by practitioners who are directly engaged with RICs are consistently strong while, as with other parts of a complex system, the collective impact of RIC supports on improved outcomes for children and young people cannot be quantified, a wide and increasing range of practitioner and pupil programmes are clearly evidenced while the number of staff engaged in regional activities at any time remains a minority, support has continued to increase with evidence suggesting that approximately 30% of schools engaged in some form of RIC activity across a school year, whether directly or through supports provided to school leaders and practitioners the use of research, data and evidence to focus and shape RIC supports, including evaluation from practitioners and others, is evidenced strongly RICs have continued to strengthen collaboration across and between local authorities, between RICs and with other partners. 4.2. The review noted that across Scotland RICs were engaging with approximately 30% of schools whilst accounting for 0.1% of education spending in Scotland. 4.3. Locally, the latest evidence demonstrates that during 2023/2024 the West Partnership is reaching approximately 25% of staff across the region and has engaged with 87% of primary, secondary and special schools. In addition, qualitative evidence from the three workstreams continues to demonstrate how it has provided opportunities for collaboration and knowledge/confidence enhancement. 5. Next Steps 5.1. Funding for 2024/2025 was clarified by the Scottish Government on 30 January 2024; RICs will be provided with 50% of the 2023/2024 funding. For the West Partnership this amounts to around £750,000. 5.2. Following confirmation of the funding the WP team have begun to finalise scenario planning to ensure the continuation of the highly effective programmes and networks on the 50% funding for the coming year. 5.3. Discussions with Directors and Chief Education Officers have highlighted the need for the West Partnership to continue to add value to the work of individual local authorities and to continue the focus on:- The aspiration to build a networked learning system across the West Partnership, thereby adding value to the work of individual Local Authorities. Continued buy-in to maintain a strong collective focus on pedagogy. Support and scope for a flexible approach, to enable the participation of teachers, middle and senior leaders to shape and drive the work of the West Partnership more directly. 106
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5.4. In planning for 2024/2025, West Partnership officers are considering each programme, collaborative enquiry activity, professional learning activity and network against a set of criteria to establish which have the most significant impact and reach and where West Partnership activity is different from other local and national offers. 5.5. The RIC is in the process of developing more detailed plans setting out the themes for continued to collaboration and how these will be supported strategically and operationally in 2024/2025 and then beyond. 5.6. Part of these plans will be setting out the required staffing in terms of the West Partnership Core Team for 2024/2025 and what this might look like in 2025/2026 and beyond. 5.7. This will be used to inform the West Partnership Improvement Plan for next year. Once available, this will be the subject of a future paper to the Committee. 6. Employee Implications 6.1. There are no employee implications in this report. 7. Financial Implications 7.1. The Scottish Government made £6 million of funding available nationally to support the work of RICs for financial year 2023/2024. In 2024/2025 only 50% of this funding will be available; in 2025/2026 no funding will be made available by the Scottish Government for RICs. 7.2. The West Partnership has been provided with the same funding in 2023/2024 as 2022/2023, a total of £1,515,500. In 2024/2025 the West Partnership’s funding will be £757,750. 8. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 8.1. There are no significant implications for climate change, sustainability and the environment arising from the recommendations in this report. 9. Other Implications 9.1. There are no significant risk implications in terms of the information contained within this report. 9.2. There are no implications for sustainability in terms of the information contained within this report. 10. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 10.1. This report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a change to existing policy, function or strategy and, therefore, no impact assessment is required. 10.2. There was no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information contained within this report. Carole McKenzie Executive Director (Education Resources) 23 July 2024 107
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Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Education and Learning: Inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Previous References None List of Background Papers Review of the impact of Regional Improvement Collaboratives on pupils and practitioners: review, SG Jan 2024 Scottish Government review Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Stewart Nicolson, Head of Education (Senior Phase) Ext: 4468 (Tel: 01698 454468) E-mail: stewart.nicolson@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 108
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Education Resources Committee Date of Meeting: 20 August 2024 Report by: Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: Independent Review of Community Learning and Development 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- provide a summary of the key findings and recommendations made in Learning: For All. For Life. A report from the independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD) 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- (1) that the contents of the report be noted; and (2) that it be noted that following the Scottish Government’s consideration of the findings and recommendations, further developments and actions will be reported to the Committee and progressed through the CLD Partnership. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. The Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Veterans commissioned a review of CLD in December 2023, the impetus being the wider reform of education being driven by the Scottish Government. 3.2. CLD has been acknowledged as a positive contributory factor in recent reports and reviews on career advice, education, qualifications and skills. Professor Ken Muir, in his comprehensive review of Scottish Education ‘Putting Learners at the Centre: Towards a Future Vision for Scottish Education’ (https://www.gov.scot/publications/putting-learners-centre-towards-future-vision- scottish-education/) recommended continued support for the CLD Standards Council. James Withers, when reviewing the post-school learning system, highlighted the benefits that CLD brings to lifelong learning for young people and adults through his report ‘Fit for the Future: developing a post-school learning system to fuel economic transformation’ (https://www.gov.scot/publications/fit-future-developing-post-school- learning-system-fuel-economic-transformation/). Louise Hayward’s ‘It’s Our Future – Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment: report’ (https://www.gov.scot/publications/future-report-independent- 14 109
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review-qualifications-assessment/), stressed the importance of a personal pathway that takes into account broader learner interests, including recognising the contribution and value of community activities. A focussed review of CLD was undertaken to ensure that consideration was given to the role that CLD played in an integrated lifelong learning system and how the sector contributes to: ‘ensure that people, at every stage in life, have the opportunity and means to develop the skills, knowledge, values and attributes to fulfil their potential and make a meaningful contribution to society’ (https://www.gov.scot/publications/post-school-education-research-skills- purpose-principles/) 3.3. The Scottish Government review of Community Learning and Development, titled ‘Learning: For All. For Life. A report from the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development’ (https://www.gov.scot/publications/learning-life-report- independent-review-community-learning-development-cld/) was published in July 2024, authored by Kate Still. In carrying out the review it engaged with a range of stakeholders across Scotland, including CLD staff members (front line and in management positions, from Local Authorities as well as Third Sector), volunteers, national CLD working groups, partner organisations, and learners from across different age groups. 4. Terms of reference 4.1. The scope of the review was to provide specific recommendations on:- 1. Effective and consistently measured outcomes delivered through CLD and reported across the sector. This includes data on the CLD workforce, engagement opportunities and outcomes for learners. 2. Delivering positive outcomes and improved life chances for marginalised and vulnerable learners in communities, in the context of wider education reform and public finance constraints. 3. A strong and suitably professionalised CLD workforce equipped to deliver high quality outcomes for learners 4.2. At an early stage of the review, it was acknowledged that it was impossible to separate ‘learning’ from ‘development’. Stakeholders, including practitioners and learners, repeatedly reinforced that a failure to include the community development and empowerment element of CLD would produce a fragmented picture as each part mutually reinforces the other. ‘…there was an almost universal understanding of CLD as much broader than learning new technical skills or brushing up on existing skills as part of a pathway to a recognised qualification or employability (important as that is).” (Learning: For All. For Life. A report from the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD) - page 11). 5. Key Messages The following excerpts have been extracted directly from the report and themed. 110
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5.1. Understanding the impact and reach of CLD work The evidence gathered throughout this review is clear – CLD is valued by learners and it works! This ‘preventative’ element to what CLD delivers is very much in line with the change recommended more than a decade ago by the Christie Commission. In a period when budgets are under severe pressure, and in a wider policy environment which demands well-defined, measurable outcomes to show value for money, the extent of time required, the intensity of engagement, and the unpredictability of what some might describe as ‘fuzzy’ outcomes, may lead some to consider CLD provision as an add-on or expensive. Everything I have seen and heard throughout this review reinforces my view that this is a wrong-headed assessment. Extensive evidence – some set out below and more in the annexed evidence and literature summaries –shows that CLD provides a positive return on investment in the medium to longer term by developing critical thinking, personal and social skills, widening access to lifelong educational attainment and employment prospects; improving people’s health and well-being; and encouraging active citizenship and participatory democracy. The CLD approach supports a whole range of Scottish Government policy objectives, including in relation to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and contributes to delivering outcomes across the National Performance Framework. Indeed, the proposed revised National Outcomes, where the Education Outcome will emphasise the significance of all forms of learning, throughout life, would suggest an even greater role for CLD. Evidence from my engagement across the country shows that CLD is critically important in supporting those facing or recovering from mental ill-health and issues such as anxiety and self-harm; for improving self-confidence and sense of identity; tackling loneliness and social isolation; making friends and having fun; fostering community safety and cultural cohesion, building capacity and confidence; encouraging greater civic engagement and participation, equipping people to engage with services, such as health and welfare, including supporting people by providing them with the necessary digital skills to avoid them being excluded in a world where online access is becoming the norm. Any aspiration for Scotland to become a true Lifelong Learning nation needs to understand the critical role that CLD plays at all life stages. The evidence presented in this report, together with that set out in the accompanying Evidence Report and Literature Review, demonstrates how CLD can be highly effective in helping some of Scotland’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged people to identify and address many of the barriers they face in their day-to-day lives, often at an early enough stage to prevent those barriers growing in scale or number. By doing so, CLD is making a critical contribution in meeting those challenges at a wider, societal level. Whereas the role of CLD/Youth Work in helping to drive-up attainment amongst disadvantaged groups has been recognised and built into the SAC to some extent, it is arguable that its value in reaching those young people for whom the 111
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traditional school learning experience is not a good fit remains under-appreciated, and, therefore, under-resourced. Similarly, the role-modelling and engagement shown by parents and grandparents undertaking Adult or Family Learning activities, particularly when their experience of the more formal school environment may not have been a positive one, can have a significant positive impact on children and young people. 5.2. Finance The amount of public money to be spent each year to support learning in schools (approximately £7 billion), Colleges (more than £600 million), Universities (£1 billion) and support for students in Higher Education (£1.5 billion) each dwarf the amount spent by local authorities on CLD learning (approximately £100 million). More than £10 billion of public investment in education and skills will be made this year. CLD spend totals to about 1% of that amount. Given the scale of the challenges set out above, my recommendations include a call for an urgent and overdue reassessment of the current balance of spending across all dimensions of learning in Scotland. Given the contribution that CLD is making towards delivering wider positive outcomes, there also needs to be a fresh look at how other policy areas, such as Health or Social Work, contribute financially to supporting preventative CLD interventions. When asked why they accessed CLD services learners told me they wanted to learn new skills and languages; socialise and have fun, feel safe and be listened to, get involved in volunteering and community work, improve their mental health and well-being and improve their employment options. Learners want CLD to be accessible to all and free at the point of contact. Cost was noted as a significant barrier particularly for young people, those with disabilities and those living in rural areas. The provision of food and subsistence, childcare and device connectivity have enabled access. One of the biggest and most-often heard challenges for learners to access learning was a structural barrier related to a lack of suitable public transport options. It may strike some as an obvious barrier to learning for those living in Scotland’s rural and island communities but come as more of a surprise to learn that it was also regularly flagged as an issue for those living in urban areas. Cost, frequency and reliability are issues affecting many learners and potential learners across the country but for me it underlines the importance of trying to keep the CLD offer as local as possible. I would ask that full consideration is given to the needs of those with child-care (or other caring responsibilities) when Local Authorities are developing and implementing their CLD Plans. When asked what could improve their CLD experience many learners cited the need for a greater range of provision at no or low cost and access to welcoming and safe local community-based spaces. There is an urgent need to reconsider the current weight of funding to ensure CLD learning receives the resource it requires to deliver the positive outcomes we know it can. Whilst recognising how important wider Youth Work activity is in drawing young people into an environment where more tailored learning can be agreed (and the same can be said for Adult Learning), a good first step would be to encourage greater use of Scottish Attainment Challenge/Pupil Equity 112
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Fund (SAC/PEF) funding to provide dedicated and professional Youth Work support in our secondary schools. 5.3. Visibility When is a professional not a professional? Notwithstanding the similar professional qualification requirements, there would appear to be no parity of esteem between CLD professionals and teachers or social workers. It’s difficult to know why that is the case, but it does significantly underplay the skills and professional attributes required to be an effective paid CLD worker…..It may simply reflect the relative lack of visibility and awareness of what CLD actually is and delivers. It’s something that needs to be addressed. 5.4. ESOL Crisis ESOL is a particular concern for me. While I have seen for myself some of the life-changing work providing English language training for our New Scots, it has been clear from the very start of this review that there is an ESOL crisis. There needs to be a better balance between formal, structured and accredited opportunities and more informal, day-to-day focused practical learning. The 2022 Adult Learning Strategy promised a review of the previous ESOL Strategy, and stakeholders have told me of their disappointment that this has not happened. I don’t think there is time to wait for that to happen. ESOL needs action without delay. During the review, I learned about the approaches taken by other countries in the support, including language assessment and training, offered to immigrants on their arrival to their new home country. I would encourage the Scottish Government and its New Scots partners to look closely at systems operated in countries like Finland or Sweden and to look to design a similar approach for Scotland. 5.5. Outcomes / Data The CLD approach takes time. It’s learner-driven. It can be non-linear. It may not always be learning for a specific ‘purpose’. That doesn’t mean progress is not being made or that lives are not being transformed as a result. It just makes it trickier to be able to demonstrate that concisely and comparably. Hearing direct from those whose lives have been transformed (or even saved) through CLD can really help. It needs to be backed, however, by better and more comparable data across the board, including clarity on inputs like spend and staff resource, and on outcomes and impact delivered. The entire CLD sector needs to get better at broadcasting its successes. As one practitioner put it to me: “CLD is the invisible glue that holds so many of our communities together.” We need to be clearer on what it is that CLD is setting out to deliver and get better in gathering the data to show if expected outcomes are indeed being delivered. In short, there’s an urgent need for an overall CLD shared outcomes and measurement framework. This doesn’t need to be built from scratch, with the existing National Youth Work Outcomes and Skills Framework and the KPI data collected by CLD Managers Scotland providing a very good starting point for a national CLD framework that can be adapted to include adult and family learning. 113
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6. Recommendations from the report 6.1. The report outlines in detail ‘Where do we want to be’? and ‘How do we get to where we want to go’ including timelines, as well as a total of 12 recommendations aligned to 6 themes (please see Appendix 1 for full detail):- Leadership and structures Overarching policy narrative Focus on Delivery Budgets and Funding Developing the Workforce and Standards Demonstrating Impact 7. Next steps 7.1. National CLD working groups within the sector such as CLDMS (CLD Managers Scotland), YouthLink Scotland and others have begun discussions about the implications of the review for the CLD Sector, and if the recommendations are adopted by Scottish Government, how they will best contribute towards this process. 7.2. Any further action required at a local authority level that is within the scope of, or actionable will be progressed through the CLD Partnership and reported to the Education Resources Committee. 8. Employee Implications 8.1. None 9. Financial Implications 9.1. None 10. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 10.1. There are no significant implications for climate change, sustainability and the environment arising from the recommendations in this report. 11. Other Implications 11.1 None 12. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 12.1 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. 12.2. There is also no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information contained in the report. Carole McKenzie Executive Director (Education Resources) 29 July 2024 114
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Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Improve the lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire Inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Our children and young people thrive People live the healthiest lives possible Caring, connected, sustainable communities We will work to put people first and reduce inequality Previous References None List of Background Papers None Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Anne Donaldson, Head of Education (Inclusion) Ext: 4452 (Tel: 01698 454452) E-mail: anne.donaldson@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 115
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Appendix 1 – Recommendations from Learning: For All. For Life. A report from the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development. 1. Leadership and Structures The sense of fragmentation, inconsistency, drift and decline needs to be addressed urgently. In my view there is a requirement for sustained strategic leadership, working to set out and deliver a clear, learner-centred, vision of what CLD is expected to do to provide the best outcomes for Scotland’s communities and the individuals who make them up. Recommendation 1.1 • By Autumn 2024, the Scottish Government and CoSLA should establish a joint CLD Strategic Leadership Group (SLG). o To meet quarterly as a minimum; o Alternately chaired by lead Scottish Government Minister and the designated CoSLA lead; o Membership determined by Scottish Government and CoSLA, with all efforts made to ensure it covers the breadth of the CLD offer and establishes an associated Equalities Forum; o It should be an action-focused group; o It should be required to meet with a cross-section of CLD learners at least once every year to hear their views directly from them; and o A key goal for the group should be to consider how the structures emerging at the regional level, for example those relating to City and Region Growth Deals, could help in developing a more coordinated and integrated system of information/best practice sharing and decision-making for CLD planning and delivery. Recommendation 1.2 • The work of the SLG should be supported by a working-level CLD Strategic Delivery Group (SDG). o Meets more frequently than the Strategic Leadership Group and ensures actions are progressed in-between meetings of the Strategic Leadership Group; o This should be a delivery focused group; and o It should be required to meet with a cross-section of CLD learners at least twice every year to hear their views directly from them. Recommendation 1.3 • CoSLA and the Scottish Government need to reconsider current arrangements supporting CLD policy and delivery. o In order to support the work of the SLG and SDG; o Improve internal coordination and join-up, including ensuring the community development element of CLD is fully integrated in the work of both groups; and o In the spirit of the Verity House Agreement, full consideration should be given to the secretariat and support team for the groups being a joint Scottish Government/CoSLA one. 116
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Recommendation 1.4 • CoSLA should initiate and lead a process to improve consistency in terms of where CLD is situated within Local Authority structures across all 32 Local Authorities. Recommendation 1.5 • The CLD Standards Council should be supported to transition towards an independent status more akin to the General Teaching Council Scotland. Recommendation 1.6 • Ministers should commit to providing regular reports to the Scottish Parliament about follow-up to this Review. o The aim should be for the first such report to reach the Parliament by end June 2025. 2. Overarching Policy Narrative As I have highlighted throughout this report, there is a pressing need for the Scottish Government to take the findings from the many recent inter-related reviews in the education policy space, and to use them to synthesise a clear statement of what it wants in a true Life-long Learning system. This can be helpful in paving the way for a clearer statement of the role that the Scottish Government expects CLD to play within that system. Recommendation 2.1 • The Scottish Government should develop and communicate a clear and cohesive policy narrative on Life-long Learning. o It should build upon the Purpose and Principles work for Post-School Education and Skills but should also cover learning at earlier stages in life and beyond Further and Higher Education. Recommendation 2.2 • Informed by and consistent with the policy narrative recommended above, the Scottish Government should develop and communicate a clear Statement of Strategic Intent for CLD. o Developed with input from the Strategic Leadership Group and informed by the evidence presented throughout this review; o It should build upon strategic priorities across all dimensions of CLD (drawing on prior work relating to the Adult Learning Strategy, Youth Work Strategy, Community Development and the New Scots Strategy); and o This should include a commitment to work towards delivering by the end of the next Parliament an entitlement to Adult Learning and Youth Work. 3. Focus on Delivery There is much that needs to be done, but not all of it can be done at once. Nevertheless, it will be important to develop and set-out a plan which shows what steps will be taken, and when, to deliver the changes required to ensure CLD continues to deliver positive outcomes. ESOL needs to be a priority. Recommendation 3.1 • By the end of 2024, the Strategic Leadership Group should agree and publish a detailed, prioritised and timed Delivery Plan, with the following key priorities: o Developing a Routemap to amend the 2013 CLD Regulations in order to: 117
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▪ improve accountability and consistency by providing greater clarity on responsibilities across Local Authorities and Third Sector delivery partners; ▪ include a requirement for local CLD Plans to be informed and monitored by input received directly from learners; and ▪ set some minimum standards or requirements for CLD in Local Authorities e.g. % of education spend and/or ratio of staff to population. o Early identification of key actions required to deliver on strategic priorities across all dimensions of CLD, including community development, to deliver positive outcomes for learners; o The approach to be followed for the Strategic Leadership Group and Strategic Delivery Group to hear regularly and directly from learners, and from front-line practitioners, about their experiences to inform strategic decision-making and delivery plans; o Developing a cost-effective plan to publicise and raise general awareness of CLD and the learning offer, together with the positive outcomes it delivers; and o Considering ways to encourage wider interest in CLD across the Scottish Parliament e.g. supporting a cross-party group of CLD. Recommendation 3.2 • The Scottish Government working alongside New Scots partners, Colleges and Local Authorities needs to take immediate action to tackle the current ESOL crisis, including: • Reintroducing ring-fencing for ESOL funding provided by SFC to Colleges, at a level consistent with current and predicted demand; • Using some of the funding provided to Colleges in 2024-25 to undertake a programme of urgent needs assessment for New Scots currently on ESOL waiting lists (or in the early stages of ESOL learning), and potentially sourcing a self-assessment online test to assist in tackling the backlog; • Work with existing voluntary ESOL providers and CLD Standards Council to develop a delivery model for new migrants to become equipped with basic, practical knowledge of the English language, related to everyday activities. This could potentially use volunteers and mentors from established New Scots from within existing networks already in communities; • The Scottish Government, working with its New Scots partners, should look closely at systems put in place by countries such as Finland or Sweden to help design an approach to providing support offered to New Scots, including language assessment and training; • Scottish Government and ESOL partners working intensively with SDS and other relevant bodies should develop a better system for the early identification of New Scots with ‘in demand’ qualifications, skills and experience to provide tailored support to them being fast-tracked to work in their professional roles; and • The CLD Strategic Leadership Group should be highlighting and sharing good practice of those employers offering or supporting ESOL learning for those with skills in high demand. 4. Budgets and Funding I’ve been clear to learners, practitioners and stakeholders throughout this review about the need to be realistic about the likelihood of significant additional funding being injected into CLD in the short-term. Nevertheless, it will be important to consider what 118
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can be done now to address some of the long-standing budget and funding challenges across the sector. Recommendation 4.1 • The Scottish Government should undertake an urgent and overdue reassessment of the current balance of spending across all dimensions of learning in Scotland: o It should be informed by the overarching true Life-long Learning policy narrative recommended above; o It should align with the recommendation that the Statement of Strategic Intent should include a commitment to an entitlement to Adult Learning (including ESOL) and Youth Work; and o An early and helpful step would be to encourage greater use of SAC/PEF funding to provide dedicated and professional Youth Work support in our secondary schools. Recommendation 4.2 • Consistent with the Verity House Agreement, the Scottish Government and CoSLA should work together to identify indicative allocations for Local Authority spend on CLD. Recommendation 4.3 • Wherever possible, funding should be part of core budgets rather than project related. If this is not possible, then project funding should be provided over a multi-year period, with an explanation provided if that is not the case. 5. Developing the Workforce and Standards The CLD professionals and volunteers, working with people facing the biggest challenges, deserve better recognition than they currently enjoy. For those who are qualified CLD professionals, there is a pressing need to ensure parity of esteem with similarly-qualified professionals in related fields. As Scotland’s population continues to change, there is a need for the CLD workforce to change with it. Recommendation 5.1 • The Scottish Government should appoint a Chief Adviser on Community Learning & Development: o To undertake a similar role to the Chief Social Work Adviser i.e. advising Ministers and policy teams with an interest in, or responsibility for, aspects of CLD services and practice. Recommendation 5.2 • The CLD Standards Council should lead work to develop a CLD Workforce Plan for consideration by the Strategic Leadership Group. It should consider: o Identifying a standardised approach to grading and job titles for those working in CLD roles, including across the wider voluntary sector; o Developing a programme of outreach to encourage more people of colour to consider a career in CLD or to become volunteers (with a particular early emphasis on supporting community-based ESOL activities in line with the recommendation above); o If budget can be found, putting in place a bursary scheme to support people of colour to train for careers in CLD; 119
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o Reviewing existing routes to professional status in CLD, with a view to ensuring that the offer is fit for the future; o Clarifying and, where possible, simplifying professional job roles and career paths; o A role for the Standards Council in setting and monitoring minimum Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements for CLD professionals and volunteers; and o Exploring the possibility of mutual learning exchanges being built into CPD requirements for CLD professionals, teachers and social workers. Recommendation 5.3 • There should be a progressive requirement for all those working or volunteering in CLD roles to be members of the CLD Standards Council: o With differing types of membership available to account for the continued importance of volunteers and to reflect the need to take prior experience into account. Recommendation 5.4 • Consideration of HMIE CLD inspection report findings should be a standing item on the Strategic Leadership Group agenda. 6. Demonstrating Impact If anyone, after reading this report, still harbours doubts about the life-changing nature of CLD, I would strongly encourage them to sit down and listen to the learners whose lives are changed for the better (or have been saved). Many of the practitioners I heard from accepted that CLD needs to get better at telling its stories and demonstrating impact. Collectively, we need to get better at recognising and celebrating what CLD does. Recommendation 6.1 • The Scottish Government should fund Scotland’s participation in the OECD International Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC): o Unless we know the scale of the challenge, we won’t know where resources need to be directed. Recommendation 6.2 • Existing outcome measures, including the Youth Work National Outcomes and Skills Framework and the CLD managers Scotland KPI data, should be used as the basis to develop a shared CLD Outcomes and Measurement Framework for use across the sector: o This will require consideration of what data needs to be consistently gathered to show progress on delivering outcomes. Recommendation 6.3 • There should be an annual celebration of CLD successes, in the shape of a CLD Annual Report and CLD Awards event: o To recognise achievement from learners and performance from staff and volunteers; and o This could potentially become part of an annual Celebrating Community Learning & Development Week. 120
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Education Resources Committee Date of Meeting: 20 August 2024 Report by: Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: Report on Community Learning and Development (CLD) Progress Visit (2 July 2024) 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- advise members of the outcomes of the Community Learning and Development progress visit by His Majesty’s Inspectors of Education (HMIE), which took place in May 2024, with publication of the report on 2 July 2024 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- (1) that the nature of the inspection activity that took place be noted; and (2) that the findings from the progress visit be noted. 3. Background 3.1. The Youth, Family and Community Learning (YFCL) Service is subject to external scrutiny by HMIE with regards to The Requirements for Community Learning and Development (Scotland) Regulations 2013 and the CLD Strategic guidance for community planning partnerships: community learning and development:- (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/175/contents/made) (https://www.gov.scot/publications/strategic-guidance-community-planning- partnerships-community-learning-development/). 3.2. In May 2024, an HMIE Education Scotland Community Learning and Development Inspection (Progress Visit) took place in South Lanarkshire. The YFCL Service led the organisation of the inspection. This was a partnership inspection and the timetable developed for the inspection team and self-evaluation reflected the work of the wider Community Learning and Development Partnership. 4. Inspection Activity 4.1. During the visit, HMIE Inspectors analysed South Lanarkshire’s CLD Plan and:- used selected quality indicator themes from the ‘How good is our community learning and development 4?’ framework 15 121
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undertook an evaluation of outcomes for learners and other key data relating to CLD for which the council and its publicly funded partners have responsibility. 4.2. The inspection focused on the following questions:- How effective is the leadership of the local authority and their CLD partners in improving outcomes? How well does the performance of the local authority and their CLD partners demonstrate positive impact? 4.3. During the visit, HM Inspectors spoke with learners and community representatives, CLD leaders, managers, staff and volunteers and other key stakeholders. 5. Findings 5.1. The progress visit is different from a full inspection and is not graded using the typical 1 to 6 grading system, but is graded in a 3-tier system, with 1A being the highest possible award. The South Lanarkshire Progress Visit was graded a 1A, with good practice identified to share at national level from the Regen:FX 'GIVIT Youth Recovery Service', as well as good practice in child protection and safeguarding procedures. In addition, a range of highly effective practice was identified throughout the visit, and the report is overwhelmingly positive. 5.2. The main high-level messages coming through were that:- governance is clear and effective there are clear links from the CLD Plan to the Community Plan the Youth, Family and Community Learning Service together with the CLD Partnership, lead effectively on the development of the CLD Plan there are strong links from the CLD Partnership to the Community Planning Partnership leadership is strong at all levels partners work together effectively and respect each other’s roles and contribution to shared strategic objectives staff and volunteers are committed, passionate and focused on making improvements to the lives of individuals and communities CLD is highly valued by senior leaders young people are supported well by CLD staff to influence change and engage regularly and confidently with senior officers and elected members highly effective partnership working and targeting of resources effective and clear intentions and aims from our Locality Action Planning Group high quality provision highlighted staff at all levels are well-supported, encouraged and trusted to lead. Their voices are heard and valued workforce feels valued and respected neighbourhood plans show strong community voice staff and partners have strong awareness of need and use and share various types of data to determine need and impact there is a strong clear focus on supporting those most in need 122
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5.3. Inspectors validated the service’s self-evaluation and noted ‘highly effective partnership working' and a 'mature and well-established partnership'. 5.4. Areas for improvement will be progressed by the CLD Partnership in the refresh of the 3-year CLD Partnership Plan and include:- improved governance of the CLD plan at a local level support for the Locality Action Planning Groups (LAPGs) to develop at an appropriate pace, to be enabled to share effective practice, to have deeper involvement in data analysis and to further strengthen their connection to the CLD Partnership continued joint and more routine interrogation of performance data by senior leaders to inform and drive improvement. 5.5. The full report can be found at: Community Learning and Development Progress Visit Report 6. Employee Implications 6.1. None 7. Financial Implications 7.1. None 8. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 8.1. There are no significant implications for climate change, sustainability and the environment arising from the recommendations in this report. 9. Other Implications 9.1 None 10. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 10.1. 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. 10.2. There is also no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information contained in the report. Carole McKenzie Executive Director (Education Resources) 31 July 2024 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Improve the lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire Inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Our children and young people thrive People live the healthiest lives possible Caring, connected, sustainable communities 123
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We will work to put people first and reduce inequality Previous References None List of Background Papers None Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Anne Donaldson, Head of Education (Inclusion) Ext: 4452 (Tel: 01698 454452) E-mail: anne.donaldson@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 124
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Education Resources Committee Date of Meeting: 20 August 2024 Report by: Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: Standards and Quality Report 2023/2024 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] provide an update on the Education Resources’ Standards and Quality Report for session 2023/2024 [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the Education Resources’ Standards and Quality Report for session 2023/2024 be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. The Standards and Quality Report reflects how Education Resources, through its schools, establishments and services, takes forward the Council’s vision of improving the lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire. 3.2. The focus over the last year for Education Resources has been to continue to work together to raise achievement and attainment, inspire learners and work in partnership with our communities so that children and young people have the best start in life and are supported to develop their skills for learning, life and work. 3.3. Our values and priorities are the organisers for the Standards and Quality report as they are for our school and service improvement plans. This is to ensure a shared purpose and an ethos which empowers our schools, establishments and services to nurture ambition and support aspirations, improve attainment and achievement and provide opportunities for all children and young people and learners. 3.4. The Standards and Quality report provides an update on our performance, highlights achievements and shares examples of good practice reflecting our five strategic priorities, namely to:- improve health and wellbeing to enable children and families to flourish ensure inclusion, equity and equality are at the heart of what we do provide a rich and stimulating curriculum that helps raise standards in literacy and numeracy support children and young people to develop their skills for leaning, life and work empower learners to shape and influence actions on climate change and sustainability 16 125
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4. South Lanarkshire Council Education Resources Standards and Quality Report 4.1. There is a requirement under the Standards in Scotland’s Schools etc (Scotland) Act 2000 to publish an annual Standards and Quality report. The Standards and Quality Report provides high-level information about the performance and achievements of Education Resources. It articulates how Education Resources is performing as a service and offers an insight into activities being delivered to support the education and wellbeing of children, young people, families and the wider community. It reports across all aspects of our service, whilst acknowledging it is neither possible, nor desirable, to capture every achievement in this document. 4.2. The Standards and Quality Report is designed to be read by a wide audience of stakeholders, including elected members, staff, parents, young people and members of the public and has been written in an accessible format and in plain English. 5. Next Steps 5.1. The Standards and Quality report sets out how our schools, educational settings and services will improve. Recent positive inspection reports continue to evidence high standards. In addition, our work in looking after our most vulnerable children and families will continue. This will require us to maintain focus on prevention and early intervention approaches as well as a continued focus on meeting our expected high standards. 5.2. Education Resources will continue to submit to this Committee a progress report on performance against the agreed measures and actions highlighted in the Resource Plan at quarters two and four. 5.3. Education Resources will continue to use available data to inform improvement and plan and achieve better outcomes for children, young people, families and the wider community. 5.4. Work is ongoing to enable this report to be shared publicly via the Council’s website in a format that complies with accessibility standards. A copy will be made available for all schools, establishments, elected members and other stakeholders. 6. Employee Implications 6.1. None. 7. Financial Implications 7.1. Financial implications are within existing budgetary resources. 8. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 8.1. There are no implications for sustainability, climate change, or the environment in terms of the information contained in this report. 9. Other Implications 9.1. There are no implications for risk in terms of the information contained in this report. 10. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 10.1 This report does not present a new strategy, policy or plan and is, therefore, not subject to equality impact assessment. 126
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10.2. There was no requirement to undertake any formal consultation in terms of the information contained within this report. However, the Standards and Quality report by its nature is produced from the evidence gathered from schools, establishments and services and other stakeholders. Carole McKenzie Executive Director (Education Resources) 4 July 2024 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Education and learning: inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Previous References Education Resources Committee – 26 September 2023 List of Background Papers Education Resources Resource Plan 2023/2024 South Lanarkshire Council Strategic Equity Fund Plan Standards in Scotland’s Schools. Etc (Scotland) Act 2000 Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Lynn Sherry, Head of Education (Support Services and School Estate) Ext: 4475 (Tel: 01698 454475) E-mail: lynn.sherry@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 127
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