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West Dunbartonshire Council · 18 September 2024
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Supplementary Agenda Educational Services Committee Date: Wednesday, 18 September 2024 ___________________________________________________________________ Time: 10:00 ___________________________________________________________________ Format: Hybrid Meeting ___________________________________________________________________ Contact: Scott Kelly, Committee Officer Tel: 01389 737220. Email: scott.kelly@west-dunbarton.gov.uk committee.admin@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Dear Member I refer to the agenda for the above Meeting of the Educational Services Committee which was issued on 28 August 2024 and now enclose copies of the undernoted reports which were not available for issue at that time. Yours faithfully PETER HESSETT Chief Executive Note referred to:- 9 STRATEGY FOR EXCELLENCE AND EQUITY 41 – 61 Submit report by the Chief Education Officer providing an update on progress with delivering improved outcomes for attainment and equity, and implementing the service Strategy for Excellence and Equity. Page 37
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11 EARLY YEARS SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 63 – 65 PROGRAMME ` Submit report by the Chief Education Officer providing information on how an appropriate sport and physical activity programme can be delivered within Early Years. 12 SUMMER HOLIDAY 2024 PROGRAMME EVALUATION 67 – 79 Submit report by the Chief Education Officer:- (a) providing an update on plans to reduce holiday hunger and provide childcare support across West Dunbartonshire Council during summer 2024; and (b) informing and updating on the additional Scottish Government funding allocations, the governance of funding and impact of projects. 13 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CAPITAL BUDGETARY CONTROL 81 – 88 REPORT TO PERIOD 3 (30 JUNE 2024) Submit report by the Chief Officer – Resources providing an update on the capital financial performance to 30 June 2024 of those services under the auspices of the Educational Services Committee. 14 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES REVENUE BUDGETARY CONTROL 89 – 105 REPORT TO PERIOD 3 (30 JUNE 2024) Submit report by the Chief Officer – Resources providing an update on the revenue financial performance of Educational Services to 30 June 2024 (Period 3). Distribution: Councillor Clare Steel (Chair) Councillor Gordon Scanlan Councillor Fiona Hennebry Councillor Hazel Sorrell Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal* Mrs Barbara Barnes Councillor Douglas McAllister* Miss Faith Bhardwaj MSYP Councillor David McBride Ms Kirsty Connolly Councillor Jonathan McColl Mr Gavin Corrigan Councillor Michelle McGinty Miss Ellen McBride Councillor John Millar (Vice Chair) Ms Joanne McLaren Councillor Karen Murray Conaghan Reverend Ian Miller Councillor Lawrence O’Neill Miss Rebecca Ross MSYP Councillor Lauren Oxley Ms Julia Strang Councillor Martin Rooney Page 38
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*Membership effective from 16 September 2024 All other Councillors for information Chief Education Officer Date of Issue: 5 September 2024 Page 39
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Laura Mason, Chief Education Officer Educational Services Committee: 18 September 2024 ___________________________________________________________________ Subject: Strategy for Excellence and Equity 1. Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this report is to provide an update on progress with delivering improved outcomes for attainment and equity. 1.2 This report is for noting. 2. Recommendations 2.1 The Educational Services Committee is asked to note: ; (a) the Excellence and Equity Improvement Plan 2023-2026; (b) the Stretch Aims Improvement Plan 2024-2025; and (c) the Strategic Equity Fund tapered reduction 2022 – 2026. 3. Background 3.1 The Strategy for Excellence and Equity published in 2023 outlines West Dunbartonshire’s context in relation to tackling the poverty-related attainment gap and sets out a plan to embed principles and practice for equity and excellence (2023-2026). 3.2 The Education Service Excellence and Equity Board chaired by the Chief Education Officer oversees the strategy’s implementation and governs resource allocation. The Board meets twice each term with membership including officers, headteachers and the Attainment Advisor. 3.3 The Strategy for Excellence and Equity is supported by Scottish Government Strategic Equity Funding (2022-2026). This funding gradually decreases each year during this period. The fund available for academic session 2024/25 is £1,149,765; and for the final year of the programme, session 2025/26, is £851,743. The Service is on track to achieve full budget spend in session 2024/25. 3.4 Included in this report is the service Excellence and Equity Improvement Plan 2023 -2026 (Appendix 1) which sets out service priorities and plan in advance of exit from the Strategic Equity Fund in 2026. The service is in year two of this plan. 3.5 Since 2017/18, West Dunbartonshire schools have received funding from the Scottish Government’s Pupil Equity Fund (PEF). PEF is directly allocated to schools with the specific goal of addressing the poverty-related attainment gap. Full funding will continue until 2026. ITEM 9 Page 41
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3.5.1 Schools have submitted improvement plans for equity and excellence which include plans for Pupil Equity Funding. 3.5.2 Schools are on track to achieve full PEF budget spend in session 2024/25. This projection is based on costed plans submitted by schools in June 2024; and committed spend up to June 2024. 3.6 Strategic Equity Funding has supported providing resources to deliver a service wide improvement programme for excellence and equity. 3.7 A recent update to the Scottish Attainment Challenge Framework (March 2023) required local authorities to set stretch aims up to 2025/26 and include an outline trajectory of progress from 2023 to 2026. West Dunbartonshire’s Stretch Aims whilst set by the local authority are scrutinised by the national agencies. These Stretch Aims were shared with Committee in December 2023. An update on progress and improvement plan for session 2024/2025 to achieve Stretch Aims is included at Appendix 2. 3.8 The Service has performed well against key excellence and equity national benchmarks and quality indicators as evidenced in school inspection reports and authority performance to narrow the attainment gap in the Broad General Education. 3.9 The service implements an Improvement Framework to support and challenge school / early learning and childcare improvement against national benchmarks and quality indicators. 3.10 His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education has announced a national thematic review on local authority approaches to school improvement. The reviews will focus on local authority priorities for improving school performance, what is working well and the challenges. The reviews will commence early in this academic year. 4.0 Main Issues 4.1 Whilst strong progress has been made with outcomes and targets for excellence and equity the challenges of our poverty related attainment gap persist. 4.2 The Strategic Equity Fund supports a wide range of interventions and strategic developments for excellence and equity. The Fund has provided additionality in the areas of psychological services, pupil and family support, family welfare, youth work, literacy, numeracy, wellbeing, school improvement, professional learning, early intervention, early level play and learning. Local authority planning in response to the annual reductions in resource is scheduled up to 2026. 4.3 The Strategy for Excellence and Equity has been designed to embed the existing principles and practices while establishing a sustainable model beyond the availability of funding. To achieve this, we have identified a focused set of priorities Page 42
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4.3.1 Priorities 2024 – 2026: 1. Embed Learning Principles and Practices for Equity: In all strategic developments integrate principles that emphasise both equity and excellence. Provide professional learning opportunities for staff focused on meeting the diverse needs of all learners through high quality learning, teaching, and assessment. Adapt the curriculum in the Broad General Education and Senior Phase to deliver personalised learning to meet the diverse needs of all children and young people. Build on our strong partnership working with stakeholders and third sector to make sure strong system level commitment to excellence and equity. 2. Embed Outcome-Focused Improvement Practices: Conduct close and regular monitoring of performance data with a focus on equity outcomes. This allows us to track progress and make informed decisions about resourcing and targeted intervention. Build on our strong collaborative work across schools and local learning communities to drive continuous improvement. Prioritise regular engagement by senior leaders to provide support and challenge for improvement. 4.3.2 Several new strategies and policies have been developed to provide clear expectations and guidance for future which include : Data Use Policy: Enhance excellence and equity by effectively utilizing data for school improvement and staff data literacy. Languages Strategy: Promote excellence in language education, preparing students for a global workforce while fostering cultural diversity. Learning for Sustainability Strategy: Cultivate environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and global citizenship through community, culture, collaboration, and curriculum. 4.3.3 During term one (Session 2024/25) refreshed strategies for literacy, curriculum and health and wellbeing will be produced incorporating the service strategic priorities for excellence and equity. 4.4 Pupil Equity Fund Scottish Government has committed to PEF funding until 2026, uncertainty remains regarding future funding commitments. 4.4.1 Additional central staffing will be allocated this session to conduct focussed work with all schools on resource commitments funded through PEF to ensure readiness for exit from PEF in 2026. Page 43
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4.4.2 Officers and headteachers regularly monitor PEF interventions and assess the impact of the additional resource commitment on the attainment and achievement outcomes of our most deprived children and young people. 4.5 Improvement Framework To monitor progress a Service Improvement Framework has been developed. The Framework monitors and supports quality performance in schools and early learning centres. 4.5.1 Senior officers engage in scrutiny visits to all establishments delivering a core, enhanced and supported level of scrutiny and support. Three headteachers have been seconded part time to implement aspects of the Framework in collaboration with the senior officers. 4.5.2 To inform our future school improvement strategies, an evaluation of the WDC Improvement Framework was conducted in June 2024. The evaluation aimed to gather feedback from headteachers on the framework's effectiveness in supporting continuous improvement within schools. Results indicate that headteachers value the framework's collaborative approach, particularly the opportunities for networking and shared learning. Scrutiny visits, support from Education Officers, and participation in monitoring and capacity building visits to other schools were evaluated as beneficial. The evaluation also highlighted the positive impact of protected time for focused work and the reflective nature of the framework in driving school improvement efforts 5. People Implications 5.1 As reported to Council in June 2022 the Scottish Attainment Challenge funding enabled the provision of additional temporary (seconded) funded posts within the education service, partner council services and external providers. The annual (tapered) decrease in funding by 2026 will reduce the number of staff available to deliver in these areas with the seconded staff returning to their substantive posts, and any backfill element will cease. 5.2 The tapered decrease in funding by 2026 will reduce the number of Strategic Equity Funded posts: 2021/22 - 41.5 funded posts 2022/23 – 39.0 funded posts 2023/24 – 35.0 funded posts 2024/25 – 28.0 funded posts 2025/26 – 24.07 funded posts 2026/27 – 0.0 funded posts 6. Financial and Procurement Implications 6.1 Funding from Scottish Government supports the work of the Strategy for Excellence and Equity. The Education Committee will be aware that a tapered reduction of Strategic Equity Funding was announced in 2022 reducing the annual income to West Dunbartonshire; and reducing the capacity of the service to deliver strategic priorities for excellence and equity. Page 44
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6.2 Since its inception in 2015/16 to March 2024 the Council received £15,834,008 in funding. Please note that in financial year 2024/25 the funding available to West Dunbartonshire will have reduced by almost 50% compared to 2021/22.Table 6 provides the detail of the annual reduction in funding up to 2026: Table 6: 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 £2,043,815 Reduction of £298,018 (-15%) £1,745,797 Reduction of £298,018 (-17%) £1,447,779 Reduction of £298,018 (-21%) £1,149,761 Reduction of £298,018 (-26%) £851,743 7. Risk Analysis 7.1 Current budget constraints and the reduced funding model could impact negatively on sustained improvement in future academic sessions. However, we will continue to monitor this closely to inform future planning. 8. Equalities Impact Assessment 8.1 A full Equality Impact Assessment was submitted to Committee in March 2022 and identified that the decrease in funding will reduce capacity. Scope exists to mitigate impact with the development of the Strategy for Excellence and Equity 2023-2027. 9. Consultation a. Legal Services and the Section 95 Officer have been consulted in relation to the content of this report. 10. Strategic Assessment 10.1 This reports reflects the Council’s overarching priority to support our communities to thrive. Laura Mason Chief Education Officer September 2024 ___________________________________________________________________ Person to Contact: Julie McGrogan, Senior Education Officer, Department of Education, Learning and Attainment, Council Offices, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton, G82 1QL Email: julie.mcgrogan@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendix: (1) Excellence and Equity Improvement Plan (2023-2026) (2) Stretch Aims Improvement Plan 2024/2025 Page 45
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Background Papers: Equality Impact Assessment – March 2022 Wards Affected: All wards Page 46
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Appendix 1 Improvement Plan for Excellence and Equity 2023-2026 West Dunbartonshire implements a mature model of improvement for Excellence and Equity. A cyclical model of improvement and change is applied. The cyclical model has 4 phases: Engage, Embed, Evaluate, Extend The 2023 -2026 Improvement Plan - 2024 Update Outcome for improvement Inclusion, Equality and Well Being Outcomes for our Children and Young People Successful Learners, Confident Individuals , Responsible Citizens , Effective Contributors Equity for All Physically Linguistically Cognitively Socially and Emotionally Outcome Action Target Learners: increased attendance Embed: Attendance Action Plan /Improvement Strategy 2022- 2026 Stretch Aim Target: Attendance WDC Equalities Targets Learners: increased engagement Embed: The Circles Framework Embed: Nurture Principles and Trauma Informed Practice Extend: Incredible Years Classrooom Management to all schools Evaluate : Onery at early level. Stretch Aim Target: BGE/ Senior Phase Narrow the Attain Gap Stretch Aim: Target: Positive Destination Stretch Aim: Target: Participation Measure WDC Equalities Targets Learners: increased progress, achievement Evaluate : WDC ASN Strategic Plan 2023/24 Embed: The Circles Framework Evaluate : Designing the Learning Stretch Aim Target: Positive Destination Stretch Aim Target: Participation Measure NIF DRIVERS Performance Information Parental/Carer Involvement and Engagement Page 47
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Appendix 1 ( project based learning ) Engage: LLC Skills Based Planning the Learning (6WDC’s) Engage: Professional Learning – Deep Learning; Hayward Review; OECD ( secondaries) Stretch Aim Target: BGE/ Senior Phase Narrow the Attain GapTeacher and Practitioner Professionalism School and ELC Improvement System: integrated working to develop the talent of our diverse young people Evaluate: Family Hub / The Hive projects Extend: numbers of families engaging for sustained period of time. Engage Curriculum Review transition to embed in BGE and extend into Senior Phase WDC Skills Framework/ SDS Meta Skills Pathways Stretch Aim Target: Family Hub Stretch Aim: Participation Measure Outcomes: Raising Attainment and Narrowing the Poverty Related Attainment Gap Increasing Creativity and Employability Outcomes for our Children and Young People Successful Learners, Confident Individuals , Responsible Citizens , Effective Contributors Equity for All Physically Linguistically Cognitively Socially and Emotionally Outcome Action Target Learners: progress, achievement Engage: Revised Literacy Strategy Extend: Numeracy Strategy Engage: Well Being Strategy Embed: Assessment Strategy Stretch Aim Targets Attainment Provision of one to one / small group tuition Provision of out of hours learning NIF DRVERS Performance Information Page 48
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Appendix 1 Engage: Refreshed Early Level Literacy Strategy Practitioners: adaptive experts who teach based on a clear understanding of what works best for raising learner achievement Embed: WDC Improvement Framework Extend: Collective Leadership Programme ( Phase 2) Engage -Outstanding Teaching Intevention (secondary sector) Extend : Improving Our Classrooms Extend : Insight into Impact Improvement Embed : WDC Data Coach Programme Extend: Visible Learning Programme Stretch Aim Target: Positive Destination Stretch Aim Target: Participation Measure Stretch Aim Target: BGE/ Senior Phase Narrow the Attain Gap Parental / Carer Involvement and Engagement Teacher and Practitioner Professionalism Leaders: enhanced visibility into school performance and decision making based on evidence All HT’s engaged in School Improvement Partnerships 1 Data Coach in all ELC’s/ schools 1 Leader of Learning in all schools for; assessment, literacy, numeracy, well being. Improvement Pathways leads to : all schools / ELC graded very good for Quality Indicator 3.1 and 1.3. Page 49
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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Stretch Aims Report 2023/24 & Improvement Plan 2024-2025 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Appendix 2 Page 51
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West Dunbartonshire Council Core Stretch Aims (a) ACEL levels – Non rounded values ACEL Literacy P1, P4 and P7 Combined Overall levels SIMD Q1 SIMD Q5 Gap (Q1 v Q5)(pp) Published 2020-21 62% 57% 74% 18% Published 2021-22 71% 67% 85% 19% Published 2022-23 73% 68% 79% 12% 2023-24 71-75% 66-70% 79-83% 13-17% WDC analysis 2023-24 * 72% 68% 81% 13% 2024-25 72-76% 68-72% 81-85% 13-17% 2025-26 Stretch Aim 76% 72% 85% 13% *Local analysis only. Data not been ratified by Scottish Government Progress Update 2023-2024 According to the WDC analysis for literacy, in June 2024 West Dunbartonshire has achieved the Stretch aim for P1, P4, P7 combined for all children and for children in our most deprived quintile (Q1). ACEL Numeracy P1, P4 and P7 Combined Overall levels SIMD Q1 SIMD Q5 Gap (Q1 v Q5)(pp) Published 2020-21 72% 65% 82% 17% Published 2021-22 78% 74% 91% 18% Published 2022-23 80% 76% 90% 14% 2023-24 75-79% 71-75% 83-87% 12-16% WDC analysis 2023-24 * 79% 74% 87% 12% 2024-25 77-81% 75-80% 86-90% 11-15% 2025-26 Stretch Aim 81% 80% 91% 11% *Local analysis only. Data not been ratified by Scottish Government Progress Update 2023-2024 According to the WDC analysis for numeracy, in June 2024 West Dunbartonshire has achieved the Stretch aim for P1, P4, P7 combined for all children and for children in our most deprived quintile (Q1). Page 52
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(b) SCQF Level 5 - SQA Nationals 1 or more at SCQF Level 5 Overall levels SIMD Q1 SIMD Q5 Gap (Q1 v Q5)(pp) Published 2020-21 85.9% 78.0% 97.1% 19.1% Published 2021-22 84.1% 77.8% 98.1% 20.3% Published 2022-23 81.5% 75.1% 90.8% 15.7% 2023-24 * 86.4% 79.2% 98.1% 18.9% 2024-25 86.6% 79.4% 98.3% 18.9% 2025-26 Stretch Aim 86.8% 79.7% 98.5% 18.8% * Data not available until Insight February update, so stretch aim figures used. Progress Update 2023-2024 According to WDC early analysis of SCQF Level 5 from SQA data in August 2024, West Dunbartonshire has not achieved the stretch aims for Overall levels, SIMD Q1, SIMD Q5 and the Gap (Q1 v Q5) has not been reached. (c) SCQF Level 6 - SQA Nationals 1 or more at SCQF Level 6 Overall levels SIMD Q1 SIMD Q5 Gap (Q1 v Q5)(pp) Published 2020-21 62.2% 48.9% 85.3% 36.4% Published 2021-22 59.4% 50.0% 71.2% 21.2% Published 2022-23 52.6% 41.9% 80.0% 38.1% 2023-24 * 62.8% 51.1% 87.3% 36.2% 2024-25 62.9% 51.3% 87.4% 36.1% 2025-26 Stretch Aim 63.0% 51.4% 87.4% 36.0% * Data not available until Insight February update, so stretch aim figures used. Progress Update 2023-2024 According to WDC early analysis of SCQF Level 6 from SQA data in August 2024, West Dunbartonshire has not achieved the stretch aims for overall levels, SIMD Q1, SIMD Q5 and the Gap (Q1 v Q5) has not been reached. Page 53
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(d) Participation measure Participation Measure Overall levels SIMD Q1 SIMD Q5 Gap (Q1 v Q5)(pp) Published 2020-21 90.8% 86.9% 95.5% 8.6% Published 2021-22 90.1% 86.1% 95.7% 9.6% 2022-23 90.6% 86.4% 95.7% 9.3% Published 2022-23 93.0% 90.4% n/a% n/a% 2023-24 91.1% 87.0% 95.7% 8.7% 2024-25 91.6% 87.3% 95.8% 8.5% 2025-26 Stretch Aim 92.0% 87.5% 95.8% 8.3% *SDS Publication for 2022 / SDS annual participation measures for 2024 are not published until 27 August 2024 Progress Update 2023-2024 According to WDC analysis of participation measures in August 2024, West Dunbartonshire has achieved the stretch aim for overall levels. (e) Health and Wellbeing – Attendance Attendance Overall levels SIMD Q1 SIMD Q5 Gap (Q1 v Q5)(pp) 2020-21 94.3% 92.9% 96.9% 4.0% Published 2021-22* 91.3% 89.6% 94.4% 4.8% 2022-23 91.3% 89.8% 94.4% 4.6 % 2023-24 88-92% 86-90% 91-95% 3-7% 2023-24 Actual 89.0% 87.0% 93.3% 6.3% 2024-25 90-94% 88-92% 91-95% 3-7% 2025-26 Stretch Aim 94% 92% 95% 3% *Scottish Government Attendance and Absence Publication for 2021/22 Progress Update 2023-2024 According to the WDC analysis for attendance, in June 2024 West Dunbartonshire has achieved the Stretch aim for P1, P4, P7 combined for all children and for children in our most deprived quintile (Q1). Page 54
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PLUS Stretch Aims Early Level Baseline attainment (pre-school) Early Level Literacy - Concepts of Print Overall levels SIMD Q1 SIMD Q4 SIMD Q5 Gap (Q1 v Q5)(pp) 2020-21 45% 40% 38% 43% 3% 2021-22 62% 52% 71% 82% 30% 2022-23 59% 56% 64% 70% 14% 2023-24 59-63% 56-60% - 72-76% 16-20% 2023-24 Actual 56% 55% 63% 52% -3.0% 2024-25 64-68% 59-63% - 78-82% 19-23% 2025-26 Stretch Aim 69% 66% 73% 84% 20% Progress Update 2023-2024 According to the WDC analysis for literacy, in June 2024 West Dunbartonshire has not achieved the Stretch aim in their pre-school year for all children and for children in our most deprived quintile (Q1). Early Level Numeracy - Number and Number processes Overall levels SIMD Q1 SIMD Q4 SIMD Q5 Gap (Q1 v Q5)(pp) 2020-21 20% 22% 15% 14% -8% 2021-22 30% 26% 48% 44% 18% 2022-23 32% 27% 41% 37% 10% 2023-24 31-35% 27-31% - 37-41% 10-14% 2023-24 Actual 34% 31% 37% 27% -4.0% 2024-25 32-36% 29-33% - 41-45% 12-16% 2025-26 Stretch Aim 36% 33% 49% 46% 13% Progress Update 2023-2024 According to the WDC analysis for numeracy, in June 2024 West Dunbartonshire has achieved the Stretch aim in their pre-school year for all children and for children in our most deprived quintile (Q1). Page 55
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ACEL levels – secondary – 3rd Level+ ACEL Secondary Literacy - S3 - 3rd level+ Overall levels SIMD Q1 SIMD Q4 SIMD Q5 Gap (Q1 v Q5)(pp) Published 2018-19 83% 79% 93% 81% 2% Published 2021-22 82% 77% 92% 92% 15% Published 2022-23 87% 82% 92% 100% 18% 2023-24 90-94% 89-93% - 93-97% 14-18% WDC analysis 2023-24 * 92% 93% 93% 93% 0% 2024-25 86-90% 84-88% - 96-100% 12-16% 2025-26 Stretch Aim 88% 83% - 94% 11% *Local analysis only. Data not been ratified by Scottish Government Progress Update 2023-2024 According to the WDC analysis for literacy 3rd level+, in June 2024 West Dunbartonshire has achieved the Stretch aim for S3 for all young people and for young people in our most deprived quintile (Q1). ACEL Secondary Numeracy - S3 - 3rd level+ Overall levels SIMD Q1 SIMD Q4 SIMD Q5 Gap (Q1 v Q5)(pp) Published 2018-19 90% 85% 98% 87% 2% Published 2021-22 88% 86% 91% 97% 11% Published 2022-23 88% 83% 97% 100% 17% 2023-24 85-89% 84-88% - 93-97% 9-13% WDC analysis 2023-24 * 85% 83% 92% 93% 10% 2024-25 88-92% 86-90% - 96-100% 10-14% 2025-26 Stretch Aim 90% 88% - 97% 9% *Local analysis only. Data not been ratified by Scottish Government Progress Update 2023-2024 According to the WDC analysis for numeracy 3rd level+, in June 2024 West Dunbartonshire has achieved the Stretch aim for S3 for all young people, but not achieved the stretch aim for young people in our most deprived quintile (Q1). Page 56
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ACEL levels – secondary – 4th Level ACEL Secondary Literacy - S3 - 4th level Overall levels SIMD Q1 SIMD Q4 SIMD Q5 Gap (Q1 v Q5)(pp) Published 2018-19 40% 33% 47% 42% 9% Published 2021-22 44% 38% 52% 54% 16% Published 2022-23 55% 50% 54% 78% 28% 2023-24 57-61% 51-55% - 83-87% 32-36% WDC analysis 2023-24 * 61% 60% 65% 71% 11% 2024-25 53-57% 46-50% - 71-75% 25-29% 2025-26 Stretch Aim 52% 49% - 70% 21% *Local analysis only. Data not been ratified by Scottish Government Progress Update 2023-2024 According to the WDC analysis for literacy 4th level, in June 2024 West Dunbartonshire has achieved the Stretch aim for S3 for all young people and exceeded the stretch aim for young people in our most deprived quintile (Q1). ACEL Secondary Numeracy - S3 - 4th level Overall levels SIMD Q1 SIMD Q4 SIMD Q5 Gap (Q1 v Q5)(pp) Published 2018-19 61% 49% 78% 77% 28% Published 2021-22 50% 45% 59% 49% 4% Published 2022-23 58% 46% 77% 80% 34% 2023-24 56-60% 50-54% - 80-84% 30-34% WDC analysis 2023-24 * 58% 58% 66% 74% 16% 2024-25 64-68% 57-61% - 82-86% 25-29% 2025-26 Stretch Aim 62% 59% - 81% 22% *Local analysis only. Data not been ratified by Scottish Government Progress Update 2023-2024 According to the WDC analysis for numeracy 4th level, in June 2024 West Dunbartonshire has achieved the Stretch aim for S3 for all young people and exceeded the stretch aim for young people in our most deprived quintile (Q1). Page 57
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Cost of the School Day – Family Hub Referrals and Families Engaged in Family Hubs # Referred # Engaged % Engaged Current level (20-21) 234 183 78 Current level (21-22) 163 128 79 Current level (22-23) - - 80 2023-24 - - 81 2024-25 - - 82 2025-26 Stretch Aim - - 83 Progress Update 2023-2024 Achieved West Dunbartonshire Council Page 58
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Improvement Plan 2024/2025 ACEL levels – Non rounded values Literacy ACEL levels – Non rounded values Numeracy Improvement Actions 2024/25 Review Quality of Literacy Curriculum: Review quality of literacy curriculum in specified schools ELC Monitor the quality of learning experiences (reading, writing, phonics) Area of Focused Attention Visits: Conduct focused visits in target schools / ELC, specific classes, or stages. Observe teaching practices, focus on cohesive a progressive literacy experiences. Moderation of Writing Levels: Engage in moderation processes in Local Learning Communities. Collaborate with teachers / early years staff / to ensure consistent assessment practices. Strengthen the professional knowledge related to writing assessment and progression at transition early years to primary Curriculum Balance Audit: Evaluate the balance of curriculum components in schools / ELC where Quintle1 performance is plateauing or declining. Identify areas that need adjustment or enhancement. Enhanced Improvement Programme: Implement an enhanced improvement programme in targeted schools/ELC. Continuously assess progress and adjust strategies as needed. Professional Learning Opportunities: Implement “Come Read with Me at WDC”: Promote effective reading strategies. “Word Aware” and “Rhyme Aware”: Enhance vocabulary and phonological awareness. Refreshed Early Level Literacy Programme: Implement new early level the literacy programme. Evaluate with schools/ ELC provision for literacy culture. Evaluate impact of Word Aware, Rhyme Aware Improvement Actions 2024/25 Quality of Provision: Monitor the quality of learning experiences, ensuring a balance between concrete, pictorial, and abstract approaches. Emphasize hands-on activities, visual representations, and conceptual understanding. Family Learning Sessions: Deliver family numeracy sessions based on the revised programme. Share resources and strategies through workshops or online platforms. Communication Strategy: Use social media platforms to share information about the revised numeracy program. Include links to family learning materials available on Campus@WDC. Staff Skill and Knowledge: Provide professional development for staff with a focus on planning and delivering effective learning experiences: o Develop number sense. o Explore the structure of numbers. o Apply mental number strategies. o Regularly assess numeracy gaps to inform planning. Allocating Time: Allocate protected collegiate time for maths and numeracy professional development across all schools and early learning centres. Create a shared quality assurance calendar to monitor progress. Targeted Approaches: Conduct Area of Focused Attention Visits in specific schools, classes, or stages. Implement an Enhanced Improvement Programme in targeted schools * Secondary BGE / SCQF Level 5/6 SQA Nationals Participation Number Page 59
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Improvement Actions 2024/25 Implement Strengthened Attainment Review Programme ( Secondaries) Conduct robust data analysis and action planning (local authority performance / school performance / subject performance) key areas of focus : attainment performance over time average total tarfiff attainment versus deprivation attainment performance compared to national levels high and medium risk areas: performance A-C passes presentation numbers numbers of initial entries / numbers of withdrawals Implement scrutiny programme to evaluate quality: course progression BGE / Senior Phase; leadership capacity: departmental in the areas of curriculum; learning, teaching , assessment; support and challenge for staff assessment strategy and management local authority regular monitoring report submitted to Education Excellence and Equity Board Produce WDC Policy Expectations re data use, management and action planning for improvement ( BGE / Senior Phase) Implement Year 2 of Collective Leadership Programme Curriculum Leaders - produce change plans for leadership and pedagogy. Implement learning imperative survey toolkit . Implement use of REFRESH characteristics to support coaching and mentoring within teams. Develop the use of KANBAN and or similar tools to manage workflow. Implement an enhanced improvement programme in selected schools. Implement learning programme cohort 1 : Outstanding Teaching Intervention (OTI). Conduct targeted visits using the collaborative school improvement partnership approach. Improvement Actions 2024/25 Conduct robust analysis of Senior Phase participation measures. Monitoring and evaluating progress against our stretch aims; Establish Project Search (DFN) within the Authority to support young people with ASN gain employment; Further strengthen the Career information, advice and guidance offered by SDS in school; Implement Workit (Gateway shared service) work placement for Senior Phase pupils to enhance work experience offer; Engage with local employers to enhance work experience offer; Continue to support the most vulnerable in achieving a positive sustained destination through enhanced support and training through Inspire programme; Address barriers to participation and support young people access advice and guidance at college to reduce dropout rates; Create a school alumni programme for each secondary school to improve advice and support to young people as they prepare to leave school; Further enhance professional learning for pastoral care staff to support young people as they plan for their post school destination; Continue to expand our school - college offer to enhance opportunities for young people to be prepared for employment and post school training; Increase awareness of career opportunities through our DYW officers. Page 60
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Health and Wellbeing - Attendance Cost of the School Day – Family Hub Improvement Actions 2024/25 Implement consistent and thorough attendance monitoring across all schools Produce regular monitoring reports submitted to the Chief Education Officer and Senior Leadership Team Conduct SWOT Analysis for all schools Review numbers of children and young people on part-time timetables Evaluate and update part-time timetable guidance and monitoring procedures Revise the authority’s action plan based on recent performance trends. Collaborate with school leaders to assess progress toward improvement targets Monitor quality of individual establishment management of improvement; and plans to support children and families Support individual schools procedures for action planning based on SWOT analysis findings.” Update Service Attendance Monitoring and Support Systems: Quality Assure School-Level Planning and Use of Pupil Equity Fund to Support Improvement: Improvement Actions 2024/25 Monitor impact of provision on attainment, attendance and wellbeing Review options for sustainability of programme from 2026. Reduce number of staff supporting outreach work with young people ( secondary); and review how workstreams delivered to support families can be sustained once funding ends. Page 61
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Education Officer Education Services Committee: Wednesday 18th September 2024 _______________________________________________________________ Subject: Early Years Sport and Physical Activity Programme 1. Purpose 1.1 This report has been written at the request of council, from their meeting held on Wednesday 19th June 2024, to consider how an appropriate sport and physical activity programme can be delivered within Early Years. 2. Recommendations It is recommended that Committee notes: 2.1 Our Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) staff are skilled in delivering appropriate sport and physical activities in line with early level national guidance, specifically, the Curriculum for Excellence, Early Level, Health and Wellbeing (Physical). 3. Background 3.1 Over a number of years, across all Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) settings West Dunbartonshire Leisure delivered a Sport and Physical Activity Programme. 4. Main Issues 4.1 This session, there is no longer funding available to continue this programme. 4.2 Within the national curriculum, Curriculum for Excellence, it is the expectation, at the early level, that children develop their skills in relation to Health and Wellbeing (Physical Education), in the areas of physical competencies, cognitive skills, personal qualities and physical fitness. In WDC our own skilled staff work with this national curriculum and are competent in providing a wide range of appropriate activities and experiences to support our children work towards achieving the early level. 4.3 Through recent consultation with a range of staff we are confident that they have the necessary skills and competencies to provide relevant and appropriate sports and physical activities for the children within our ELC settings. While staff are disappointed that the leisure trust programme will no longer run they are confident in delivering sports and physical activity experiences to children. Staff believe that they understand very well that gross physical motor skills take a long time, and a lot of practice, to develop. They are aware of the ITEM 11 Page 63
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vestibular system, which gives us our sense of balance and spatial awareness, and that the best way to help babies and young children develop this vestibular system is through providing daily opportunities for physical play, especially outdoors. Within our settings staff provide a wide range of physical experiences for children, such as, balancing, throwing and catching, crawling, core developments, ball skills, running, jumping, climbing, dancing, skipping, coordination, obstacle courses, sports’ day events and learning about different sports. Some also provided the children with swimming, cycling and yoga. All settings provide access to the outdoors on a daily basis. ELC staff also are skilled in observing, planning, monitoring, tracking and identifying next steps for learning in this area of the curriculum. 4.4 When discussed with staff, some views were: ‘I feel the staff team have a good understanding of child physical development and how to tailor different experiences to individual children's physical needs and abilities whilst providing challenge, and, encouraging risk assessing.’ ‘We need resources which will challenge older children, our climbing equipment is too small for the majority of our children.’ ‘Staff are all experienced in supporting children's health and wellbeing and gross physical motor skills.’ ‘Children have daily opportunities which is tracked through weekly planning, it is also captured in children's individual learning journeys, milestones, HWB cross cutting skills trackers and personal plans.’ ‘We provide a range of experiences for children to develop physical skills. ‘We will no longer have sports development input therefore we plan to access the gym hall/ sports hub to continue weekly sports input.’ 5. People Implications 5.1 We will continue to monitor and evaluate staff skills. Where any settings identify that specific training is required for some staff in relation to providing physical activity experiences this could be sourced, initially from within their Local Learning Community. 6. Financial and Procurement Implications 6.1 Over time sports and physical resources will require to be upgraded or replaced. Settings should prioritise the funding of these resources from their own budget if required and grant funding could be explored for larger purchases. 7. Risk Analysis 7.1 The Key Risks: Page 64
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Ensuring that all settings regularly monitor and self evaluate children’s physical experiences to maintain high quality and enable children to continue to make good progress in this area of the curriculum. 8. Equalities Impact Assessment 8.1 There was no requirement to undertake an Equalities Impact Assessment for the purposes of this report as it is providing an update for Committee. 9. Consultation 9.1 Consultation with Early Learning and Childcare staff and children has taken place, and, will continue on a regular basis, in this area through a range of ways, such as, gathering views, questionnaires, setting observations, internal and external scrutiny. 9.2 Legal Services, Finance and the Section 95 Officer have been consulted in relation to the content of this report. 10. Strategic Assessment 10.1 This report reflects the Council’s aspiration to have resilient and thriving communities, where health and wellbeing remains a priority and residents are supported to increase life and learning skills. Additionally, it provides a strong and flourishing economy which is adaptable and focused on delivering best value. These are some of the strategic priorities for 2022-2027. Laura Mason Chief Education Officer Person to Contact: Alison Bowers, Senior Education Officer, Education, Learning and Attainment Telephone No: 07813 534420 Email: alison.bowers@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Background Papers: none Wards Affected: All Page 65
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Education Officer Educational Services Committee: 18 September 2024 Subject: Summer Holiday 2024 Programme Evaluation 1. Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this report is to: a) Update members on plans to reduce holiday hunger and family activities across West Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) during Summer 2024. 2. Recommendations 2.1 The Educational Services Committee is recommended to note: (a) Progress and impact of authority wide plans by partners to reduce holiday hunger and provide summer activities and; (b) Ways in which the fund has been administered and governed. 3. Background 3.1 In 2023 Council agreed to continue supporting the Holiday Hunger Fund to ensure the provision of free meals and social activities for school children over holiday periods, throughout West Dunbartonshire. £100,000 per annum was committed to enable community partners to work together to address the challenges of holiday hunger and associated increased costs for families. This has proved successful, and uptake and partnership working has been effective in meeting the needs of our children and families. 3.2 In line with the guidance, which was the same as that in 2023, Officers undertook liaison and planning with families and established Holiday Hunger partners who all delivered support. (Appendix 1) 4. Main Issues 4.1 It is recognised that holiday periods add to the stress of the financial challenges faced by families and can result in less access to food and social activity for them, than their peers. Resultantly, every summer session planned offered free access to activities and lunch or snacks as an integral feature. , 4.2 A two-pronged approach to planning was undertaken the first being our mainstream programme. This year saw a significant increase in the number ITEM 12 Page 67
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of applications from community partners (29 up from 21 in 2023). This summer approximately 13,000 places were available for children and young people across the authority, accessing a range of activities delivered by 29 local not-for-profit partners. An additional 300 participants attended Fun in the Park activities. 4.3 Our SHINE partners represented communities from across West Dunbartonshire and included: YSort-It, Digital Bellsmyre, West Dunbartonshire Youth Council, Dynamite Gymnastics, Vale of Leven Football Academy, Faifley Upcycling, Golden Friendships, Friends of Levengrove, Haldane Youth Services, Awestruck Academy and Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels. Attendees included families identified in partnership with schools. 4.4 The second strand was the Additional Support Needs (ASN) programme which ensured all of the children in our Specialist settings were able to access holiday fun with transport provided over a four-week holiday period. This programme is supported by a range of partners including Active Schools, Independence and WDC Libraries as well as specialist setting staff (familiar to the pupils), delivering a wide range of fun, engaging and inclusive activities. The camp was staffed by familiar staff who were trained in providing the additional support and personal care required for almost all of our pupils. This summer we supported 107 individual children from across WDC specialist settings over a 4 week period. On average pupils enjoyed 3 days of activities with 456 day placements offered across the holiday period. 4.5 To ensure appropriateness of spend and scrutiny of projects, Officers visit projects and maintain regular contact with groups over the holiday period. They monitor the value for spend procedures in place, numbers attending and speak with staff, recording feedback from children, young people and families. At time of writing, evaluations from partners are being collected and analysed. These will inform next steps. 4.5 This Summer Programme offered over 350 free and inclusive activity sessions open to local children and families. Over 16,000 lunches and snacks were provided. Feedback informs us these were particularly welcomed during the ongoing cost of living crisis. Attendees included vulnerable families identified by schools. Notable examples of support and highlights of the programme are: 240 young people took part in Digital Bellsmyre’s virtual reality and gaming sessions across 3 local venues. 65 local boys and girls attended a week-long football camp offered by Vale of Leven Football Academy. The Cutty Sark Centre held activities for over 600 participants. Haldane Youth Services offered 48 local events including; breakfast clubs, family lunch clubs, BBQ’s and fun activity sessions attracting well over 1,000 participants. Rock Community Church’s Olympic themed family sessions at Page 68
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the Phoenix Centre engaged with 600 local children and their families. Strathclyde Autistic Society provided activities and trips for 600 children, young people and families affected by autism West Dunbarton Foodshare supported 700 children of families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, through the provision of brunch bags that will cover breakfast and lunch for a week. Flourishing Faifley provided 14 nature and craft sessions for families, attracting over 1,700 attendees. Activities included mask and puppet making, and educational sessions focused on wildlife. 4.7 Feedback has been very positive from parents, carers, children and young people. At time of writing, the evaluation period is still open, however, feedback received from partners, children and families so far includes: P loved the football camp and making new friends. Thank you for the brunch bags, this has been a great help to us, we’ve got more money left to entertain the kids now. Thank you for having W and T at Knowetop. Both boys have really enjoyed the experience. Thomas has told me all about the tree person he made today and that his favourite thing yesterday was making the bracelets. Thanks so much. My daughter D had the best time. I enjoyed everything at the club and it was the first time ever tried archery and table tennis . I made new friends and was able to play with them after the club. Me and my little sister made puppets and suncatchers and gave them to our gran. The targeted place for our child supported us in caring for our terminally ill family member and ensured our child still had fun summer experiences to look forward to and remember. Thank you so much. We really appreciate being selected as we know it was tight this year with numbers and funds. The funding we were awarded allowed us to run a hugely successful summer club with a huge attendance from kids and families from the Faifley community and surrounding areas. We are looking forward to working with you again in the future and if you can keep us in mind for any potential opportunities that would be greatly appreciated. 4.8 Next steps include using evaluations to work with a range of wider council services to ensure a comprehensive whole family offer for next summer. As all funding was used supporting the summer sessions, there will be no support provided to partners for October or Christmas holiday periods this year. 5. People Implications Page 69
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5.1 There are no people implications as a result of this report, however, these outcome focused plans aim to improve the life chances of children and young people 6. Financial and Procurement Implications 6.1 All activities related to the implementation of this policy are contained within the WDC Holiday Hunger Fund. 6.2 Final costs are still being clarified. It is anticipated the Summer SHINE costs will be approximately £100,000. Final figures will be clearer when the summer invoicing is completed. 6.3 There has been no funding this year from Scottish Government to support holiday programmes. 7 Risk Analysis 7.1 If the Council is unable to ensure positive outcomes for children, we will not be meeting their needs (Children and Young People Act 2014) (Equalities Act 2010) 7.2 If the Council is unable to ensure positive outcomes for all children and young people, it could result in reputational damage. 8 Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) 8.1 This fund and governance enhance the quality of the service provided to all children and young people and therefore can be seen to have a positive impact in terms of the equalities. 9 Environmental Sustainability 9.1 There are no environmental implications as a result of this report. 10 Consultation 10.1 Legal Services and the Section 95 Officer have been consulted in relation to the content of this report. 11. Strategic Assessment 11.1 This report reflects the Council’s aspiration to reduce inequalities for the people of West Dunbartonshire. Laura Mason Chief Education Officer Page 70
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Person to Contact: Claire Cusick– Senior Education Officer 16 Church Street, Dumbarton, G82 claire.cusick@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Tel 01389 737304 Appendices: Appendix 1 – Summer Holiday Programme 3rd Sector Partners Background papers: Holiday Hunger Report Education Committee 5th June 2019 Wards Affected: All wards Page 71
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SUMMER SHINE PROGRAMME 2024 ORGANISATION LOCATION ACTIVITIES PROGRAMMED DATES / TIMES Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Community Drug Service Dalmuir Community Cafe Overtoun Court Dalmuir Children & families affected by a loved one’s substance use. Whole Family Fun, 6 interactive art & craft sessions for children parents/guardians. 6 weeks every Friday 10.30am until 12.30pm starting 05.06.2024 Awestruck Academy Awestruck Academy 36 Sylvania Way South Clydebank Art workshops: learning different art skills from painting, crafts, drawing skills. Music Workshops: learning instruments and singing and performing on stage. Age group: 8-14yrs Music Group - (11am – 3pm) Tuesdays 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July Art Group - (11am – 3pm) Wednesdays 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July Bellsmyre Development Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 58 Howatshaws Road Bellsmyre Bellsmyre Summer Shine offers a variety of popular activity sessions including Arts & Crafts Activities, Cinema Screenings, Magic Shows, Balloon Modelling, and Gaming Age group: 5-11yrs Bellsmyre Summer Shine Mondays 1,15, 22 & 29 July (12.30pm & 3pm) Tuesdays 2, 16, 23 & 30 July (9.30am & 12 noon) Wednesdays 3, 17, 24 & 31 July (9.30am & 12 noon) Thursdays 4, 18, 25 July & 1 August (9.30am & 12 noon) Fridays 5, 19, 26 July & 2 August (12.30pm & 3pm) Appendix 1. Page 73
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Ben View Resource Centre Ben View Resource Centre Strathleven Place Dumbarton G82 1BA Rise ‘n’ Shine activity sessions for children and for families including, arts & crafts, cooking & baking, health & well-being activities and outdoor games. Age Group: 8-12yrs and family groups Children only sessions - (14:30 – 16:30) Tuesdays 9, 30 July & 6 Aug Family sessions - (14:30 – 16:30) Thursdays 11, 18 July & 1 Aug Centre81 Steering Group Centre81, Braes Avenue, Clydebank G81 1DP Family trip to Clyde Valley Family Park Farm Park involving 25-30 low income / vulnerable families. Friday 26th August 10-5. Clifftop Projects The Phoenix, Castlehill, Dumbarton Fun arts activities including paint, clay and drama. Age Group: Sessions are targeted at transition pupils starting Primary 1 and S1 this August. Age groups: P1 & S1 Clifftop’s Art Summer Camp Primary 1 sessions - (9.30am - 11am) 29, 30, 31, July, and 1, 2 Aug S1 sessions - (11am-12.30pm) 29, 30, 31, July, and 1, 2 Aug Dalmuir Barclay Church Dalmuir Barclay Church Durban Ave Clydebank Weekly family nature walks & crafts. Age group: Families 3yrs+ Family Nature Walks & Crafts - (11am- 1pm) Thursdays 18, 25 July & 1, 8 Aug Daniel's Wish Summer Fun Ben View Resource Centre Dumbarton Inclusive activities & trips for ASN children with complex needs and their families. Age group: Families Mondays 8th & 29 July - Family Picnics 15, 16, 22 & 23 July - Graham Ramage ASN Football Camp Fridays 19 July & 2nd August - Loch Lomond Rugby Club ASN Summer Camp Page 74
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Digital Bellsmyre Concord Centre, St. Mary’s Way, Dumbarton Community Point, 7b Merkins Avenue, Bellsmyre Unit 14, Leven Valley Enterprise Centre, Castlehill Shine 24 Summer Tech Camps offering a series of high-end gaming and Virtual Reality experiences and innovative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, creative arts & maths) workshops. Age group: 8-16yrs Concord Centre, Dumbarton - (10am – 2pm) Mondays 1, 8, 15, 22 July Tuesdays 2, 9, 16, 23 July Community Point, Bellsmyre - (10am – 2pm) Wednesdays 3, 10, 17, 24 July Thursday 4, 11, 18, 25 July Leven Valley Enterprise Centre - (10am – 2pm) Fridays 5, 12, 19, 26 July Dynamite Gymnastics Dynamite Gymnastics 12 North Avenue Clydebank Innovative Run Stay and Play gymnastic sessions for pre-school pupils. Age Group: 5yrs and under. Run & Play Sessions - (2pm-3pm) Saturdays 6, 13, 20, 27 July & 3 Aug Empowering Women Dumbarton West Unit 17 Leven Valley Enterprise Centre Fun family activities including day trips, self -defence class and camping. Age group: Families Self-defence workshop Dalreoch Church 1 July (10am – 3pm) Trips - (10am-4.00pm) Wednesdays 5, 12, 19 and 26 July– Balloch Park, Baltic Playground, Largs and Ayr Camping Trip to Carbeth Fri 4 Aug (1pm) until Sun 6 Aug (1pm) Faifley Upcycling Faifley and Duntocher Parish Church Hall 164 Faifley Road Faifley Tues & Thu Lunch club for families with activities, games and films. Age Group: 4-11yrs & families Lunch Clubs - (12-2pm) Tuesdays 9, 16, 23, 30 Jul & 6 Aug Thursdays 11, 18, 25 July & 1, 8 Aug Flourishing Faifley Secret garden Middleward Street Faifley Community Summer Lunch Clubs for families including: outdoor sports playground games arts and crafts bug hunting and cake decorating. Age Group: Families Family Lunch Clubs - (11am - 1pm) Mondays 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July Wednesdays 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July Fridays 5, 12, 19, 26 July & 2 Aug Page 75
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Friends of Levengrove Levengrove Park Dumbarton Family days with activities at Levengrove Park Dumbarton. Age group: families Levengrove Family Funday – (12 - 4pm) Wednesdays 10 July & 7 Aug Golden Friendships Golden Friendships Hall 18 Nairn Place Dalmuir Mornings of fun activities and entertainment with fun and fitness games, dancing, party games, arts and crafts and mini discos. Includes breakfast and packed lunch. Age group: Families GF Summer Morning Club 24 - (9.45-11.45am) Tuesdays 9, 16, 23, 30 July Wednesdays 10, 17, 24, 31 July Thursdays 11, 18, 25, July & 1 Aug Haldane Youth Services HYS Annexe Main Street Jamestown Summer Horizons Breakfast and Lunch activity clubs plus Family events days. Age 5-16yrs Sunny Start Breakfast Club (Pr 1-3) - (10am – 11.30am) Mondays 1, 8,15, 22, 29 July & 5 Aug Tuesdays 2, 9,16, 23, 30 July & 6 Aug Wednesdays 3,10,17*, 24, 31 July & 7* Aug * Family Breakfasts Summer Horizons Lunch Club (Pr 4+) – 12.30 – 3pm) Mondays 1, 8,15,22,29 July & 5 Aug Tuesdays 2, 9,16, 23, 30 July & 6 Aug Wednesdays 3,10,1, 274, 31 July & 7 Aug Thursdays 4,11,18, 25 July & 1, 8 August Fridays 5, 12, 19, 26 July & 2, 9* August * Family Fun Day Isaro Community Initiative Centre81, Braes Avenue, Clydebank & Clydebank Sports Hub Aspire Summer Programme offers a wide range of inclusive activities including badminton, basketball and football, expressive arts activities, woodland activities and trips to places of interest. Age group: 5-18yrs Outdoor Activities Tuesdays 2, 9,16, 23, 30 July - (10am – 5pm) Indoor Activities: Thursdays 4,11,18,25 July & 1 Aug - (11am - 1pm) Fridays 5,12,19,26 July 2 Aug - (4pm - 6pm) Page 76
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Knowetop Project Knowetop Project Castlehill Dumbarton. Knowetop Wild Summer Sessions - nature- based outdoor fun sessions including; den building, outdoor cooking, nature inspired arts and crafts, Gardening, food growing and harvesting. 22, 23, 24 July (10am – 3pm) Age group 5-16yrs Wild Summer Sessions - (10am – 3pm) 22, 23 & 24 July Milton Village Community Group Milton Community Hall Milton Brae Milton Alpacas and Goats Trek and Village Fun Day. Age group: families Alpacas and Goats Trek 11 July Village Fun Day 10 Aug Nurturing Nature Forest School The Saltings Old Kilpatrick Outdoor session for families connecting with nature including; bug hunt, den building, and food around the campfire. Age group: families up to 12yrs Families Forest School Funday - (10am- 3pm) Thursday 25 July Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels Napier Hall 312 Dumbarton Road Old Kilpatrick Activities and workshops for children and parents/guardians including arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, ceramic painting, baking and jewellery design. Age group: families Summer Family Fun – (2pm-4pm) Wk1 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 July Wk2 - 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 July Wk3 - 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 July Wk4 - 22,23,24,25,26 July Wk5 - 29,30,31 July & 1,2 Aug Wk6 - 5,6,7,8, 9 Aug The Phoenix/ Rock Community Church Phoenix Centre 17A Quarry Knowe Dumbarton Phoenix Summer Camps involve Olympic themed family activities Tue Wed Thu during the summer with lunch included. Age group: families Phoenix Summer Camps Tuesdays 2, 9, 16, 23 July - (10.30am-12pm) & (1pm-2.30pm) Wednesdays 3, 10, 17, 24 July – (11am -1pm) Thursdays 4, 11, 18, 25 July - (10.30am-12pm) & (1pm-2.30pm) Page 77
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Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs Loch Lomond, Mugdock Country Park, Clydebank, Greenock. Activities aimed at 12-18yr olds who have been affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use. Pedal boating Loch Lomond, Omniplex Cinema Clydebank, Mugdock Country Park, Go-karting and ice skating. Various dates June 27th – August 15th Strathclyde Autistic Society Centre81, 2-16 Braes Avenue Clydebank Activities for children, young people and families affected by autism. Age group: 5-18yrs & their families SAS Summer days - (10am – 2pm) Fridays 5,19, 26, July & 2, & 9 Aug Tullochan 9-11 Poplar Road Broadmeadows Industrial Estate Dumbarton Tullochan Breakfast & Lunch Holiday Club. action-packed programme including arts and crafts, outdoor sports and group activities, movies, gaming, S.T.E.M activities and more. Age group: 7-12yrs Tullochan Breakfast & Lunch Holiday Club Mondays 8 & 15 July - (9am-12pm) & (1pm - 4pm) Wednesdays 10 & 17 July - (9am-12pm) Vale of Leven Football Academy Milburn, Leven St, Alexandria Vale Of Leven Football Summer Camp Five days of fun football training and games for boys and girls. Age group: 6-14yrs Vale Of Leven Football Summer Camp – (10am – 12) 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 July West Dunbarton Foodshare Various locations Support for 600 children through the provision of brunch bags that will cover breakfast and lunch for a week. Aimed at kids who normally attend the breakfast clubs or free school meals and families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. 1st July – 9th August 2024 Page 78
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West Dunbartonshire Youth Council Various locations Summer Sessions Trips 2024 A series of trips to Mugdock Country Park providing an opportunity to take part in fun, outdoor, festival themed activities. Activities include: inflatable games, face painting, outdoor lawn games & sports. Age group: 11-17yrs Summer Session Trips – (10am – 4pm) 1,8,15, 22, 29 July Y SORT IT Y Sort it Hub, 5 West Thomson Street, Clydebank Bonhill Community Centre, Bonhill, Alexandria YSortIt is offering a wide range of local activities and trips this summer including trips to Ayr Beach, Kelburn Country Centre, and Treezone. Activities include: cycling, kayaking, mountain biking and hiking. Activities are open to everyone in particular young carers, and care experienced young people. Age group: 8-18yrs 1st July – 9th August 2024 Page 79
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by the Chief Officer – Resources Educational Services Committee 18 September 2024 ___________________________________________________________________ Subject: Educational Services Capital Budgetary Control Report 2024/25 to Period 3 (30 June 2024) 1. Purpose 1.1 This report provides an update on the capital financial performance to 30 June 2024 of those services under the auspices of the Educational Services Committee. 2. Recommendations 2.1 Committee is asked to: i) Note the current position of the 2024/25 Educational Services capital budget. ii) Approve the revised completion dates detailed in appendix 2. iii) Note an in-year variance of £0.206m due to reprofiling of projects. 3. Background 3.1 On 6 March 2024 the Council approved the updated General Services Capital Plan for 2024/2025 to 2032/33. The three years from 2024/25 to 2026/27 were approved in detail with the remaining years being indicative. The budget agreed under the auspice of Educational Services Committee was £19.617m for 2024/25 and £59.633m for the project life budget. 3.2 Since then budget adjustments have taken place which result in a revised Education capital budget as set out in Exhibit 1. Exhibit 1: Revised Capital Budget 2024/25 (£m) Project Life (£m) Capital Budget Agreed 6 March 2024 19.617 59.633 Capital Project Removed (Para 4.4) 0.073 Revised Capital Budget as at Period 3 19.544 59.633 4. Main Issues 4.1 Progress against the 2024/25 capital plan is detailed in: Appendix 1 – Project Life Summary by Chief Officer ITEM 13 Page 81
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Appendix 2 – Off Track Projects Appendix 3 – Changes to Capital Plan for Noting Appendix 4 – All Approved Projects 4.2 Appendix 2 highlights one project currently showing as off-track due to revised completion dates. This is: Digital Inclusion . Appendix 3 highlights two projects where the project expenditure requires to be reprofiled but there is no need for additional budget. 4.3 Appendix 4 shows all projects with approved in year and project life budgets as well as anticipated expenditure. It highlights that the 2024/25 budget is £19.544m with current forecast spend of £19.338m, a variance of £0.206m, (1.054%) relating to projects which require reprofiling. The spend as at period 3 is £4.199m (21.66%) of the current forecast spend of £19.388m. 4.4 Early Years Early Learning and Childcare Funding project has been removed. It was anticipated that there would be a carry forward of budget into 2024/25 from 2023/24. However, projects were completed by 31 March 2024 and therefore no carry forward was required. 5. Option Appraisal 5.1 No option appraisal was required for this report. 6. People Implications 6.1 There are no people implications. 7. Financial and Procurement Implications 7.1 The report notes the projected in-year financial position for capital budgets. 8. Risk Analysis 8.1 The main risks are as follows: (a) The reported variances should be viewed in the knowledge that there are a number of variable factors which could arise between now and 31 March which could affect the year end results for capital budgets. (b) As a consequence of current market conditions, inflation is at an all-time high and interest rates continue to be volatile. To forecast for the full year costs budget assumptions have been required. These assumptions continue to change regularly and therefore it is likely the projected year end budgetary position will change from that reported. 9. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) 9.1 No equalities impact assessment was required in relation to this report. Page 82
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10. Environmental Sustainability 10.1 No assessment of environmental sustainability was required in relation to this report. 11. Consultation 11.1 All services involved in delivering the capital budgets have been consulted in the compilation of this report. 12. Strategic Assessment 12.1 Proper budgetary control and sound financial practice are cornerstones of good governance and support Council and officers to pursue the strategic priorities of the Council’s current Strategic Plan. This report forms part of the financial governance of the Council. ________________ Laurence Slavin Chief Officer – Resources Date: 6 August 2024 Person to Contact: Joe Reilly Council Offices, Church Street, Dumbarton E-mail: joe.reilly@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: Appendix 1 - Project Life Summary Appendix 2- Off Track Projects Appendix 3 - Reprofiling and Acceleration of Projects Appendix 4 - Details of all Projects. Background Papers: General Services Capital Plan Update - Council 6 March 2024. Wards Affected All Wards Page 83
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Projects that are Off Track as at Period 3 - 30 June 2024 Appendix 2 Service Project Approved Project Life Cost Revised Project Life Cost Project Life Variance Initial Completion Date Revised Completion Date £'000 £'000 £'000 1 Educ2 Digital Inclusion 356 356 0 31/03/2023 31/03/2025 Project Name: Digital Equipment Chief Officer Education Initial End Date: 31/3/23 Revised End Date: 31/03/2025 How was this project initially funded: Please Detail any additional funding N/A Why is the project classified as off track and what has caused the issues identified? What action will be taken to rectify the position? Additional Funding Requested: £0 N/A New Completion Date: 31/3/25 What are the implications on the actions proposed? Revenue Implications N/A Virement Implications N/A Source of Funding N/A Delay in sourcing a suitable location for the programme. The chromebook repair school projects in in second phase and will be implemented in academic year 2024/25 Page 86
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Changes to Capital Plan and Implications Appendix 3 EDUCATION 2023/24 Reprofiling Current Year 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 Future Years Total Capital Plan AV Equipment - Education - Original 9 100 100 100 100 167 576 AV Equipment - Education - Revised 60 100 100 100 216 576 2023/24 Reprofiling Current Year 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 Future Years Total Capital Plan Schools Estate Improvement Plan - Original (177) 4,242 0 - 4,065 Schools Estate Improvement Plan - Revised 4,065 - - 4,065 Delay in spend in year 1-2 due to covid, limited access to school and external suppliers. The project has been approached as a roll out programme over a 10 year period. The current estate consists of ~650 AV Screens (30 Early years, 400 Primary and 220 Secondary) of the 650, 100 were faulty and have now been replaced. 105 screens were of the same age as the failing 100 and have since been replaced. The life expectancy of a board is 7 years. The remaining screens were bought on an ad hoc basis and as such are being replaced on an ad hoc basis as and when required, either due to failure or incompatibility with modern peripherals/devices regardless of age. It is impossible to determine when a board will fail hence the non-linear spend. Replacement programme is essential to ensuring a fit for purpose digital learning environment in all classrooms and early learning centres. Explanation Explanation Acceleration of projects to deliver the service requirements within a shorter timeframe. Page 87
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All Approved Projects at Period 3 - 30 June 2024 Appendix 4 Service Project Initial End Date Revised End Date Project Life Budget Spend to 31 /3/24 Spend to Date Projected Future Spend Total Projected Spend Project Variance Approved Budget 2024/25 Actual to date 2024/25 Revised Forecast 2024/25 In Year Variance £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 1 Educ 1 AV Equipment - Education 31/03/2030 859 292 312 547 859 - 100 20 60 (40) 2 Educ 2 Digital Inclusion 31/03/2023 31/03/2025 356 324 324 32 356 - 21 - 32 11 3 Educ 3 Schools Estate Improvement Plan - next Phase Faifley 31/03/2027 35,619 2,450 6,626 28,993 35,619 - 15,181 4,176 15,181 0 4 Educ 4 Schools Estate Improvement Plan 31/03/2025 22,799 18,734 18,737 4,062 22,799 - 4,242 3 4,065 (177) Total Education 59,633 21,800 25,999 33,634 59,633 - 19,544 4,199 19,338 (206) Full Project Life In Year Page 88
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by the Chief Officer (Resources) Educational Services Committee: 18 September 2024 ___________________________________________________________________ Subject: Educational Services Revenue Budgetary Control Report to 30 June 2024 (Period 3). 1. Purpose 1.1 The purpose of the report is to provide Committee with an update on the financial performance of Educational Services to 30 June 2024 (Period 3). 2. Recommendations 2.1 Committee is asked to: (a) note that the revenue account currently shows a projected annual adverse revenue variance of £0.423m, falling to £0.365m after use of an earmarked reserve for summer programme activities. 3. Background Revenue 3.1 At the meeting of West Dunbartonshire Council on 6 March 2024, Members agreed the revenue estimates for 2024/2025, including a total net Educational Services Committee budget of £123.901m. Since then the following budget adjustments have taken place revising the budget to £122.030m. Budget Agreed by Council 6 March 2024 £123.901m Early Years revenue support grant Reduction in APT&C pension contribution £0.413m (£2.284m) Revised Budget £122.030m The budget has been reduced to reflect the decrease in Strathclyde pension fund contributions in the year. This budget has been vired to a central reserve to be used to balance the budget over the next four years as agreed at the Council meeting on 6 March 2024. 3.2 A list of agreed management adjustments totalling £1.745m is shown within Appendix 4. There are no current indications to show this will not be achieved. ITEM 14 Page 89
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4. Main Issues Revenue Budget 4.1 The current departmental budgetary position is summarised in Appendix 1, with detailed analysis by service in Appendix 2. 4.2 The overall projected full year variance is £0.365m adverse. Information and all individual variances of over £50,000 are detailed in Appendix 3. 5. People Implications 5.1 There are no direct people implications. 6. Financial and Procurement Implications 6.1 Other than the financial position noted above and within the appendices, there are no financial or procurement implications of the budgetary control report. 7. Risk Analysis 7.1 The main financial risks to the ongoing financial position relate to unforeseen costs and/or reduced income streams being identified between now and the end of the financial year. Finance staff are in regular discussion with budget holders to ensure potential issues are identified as early as possible in order to mitigate this risk. 8. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) 8.1 The report is for noting and therefore, no Equalities Impact Assessment was completed for this report. 9. Consultation 9.1 The views of Education, Finance and Legal services were requested in the preparation of this report and they have advised there are neither any additional issues nor concerns with the proposal. As the report is for noting no further consultation is envisaged. 10. Strategic Assessment 10.1 Proper budgetary control and sound financial practice are cornerstones of good governance and support Council and officers to pursue the 5 strategic priorities of the Council’s Strategic Plan. This report forms part of the financial governance of the Council. Page 90
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Laurence Slavin Chief Officer - Resources Date: 9 August 2024 Person to Contact: Joe Reilly - Business Unit Finance Partner (Education), Church St, Dumbarton, G82 1QL, telephone: 01389 737707, e-mail joe.reilly@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: Appendix 1 - Revenue Budgetary Control 2024/25 - Summary Report Appendix 2 - Revenue Budgetary Control 2024/25 - Service Reports - Appendix 3 - Analysis of Revenue Variances over £50,000 Appendix 4 – Analysis of Revenue Efficiencies Background Papers: Ledger output – period 3 General Services Revenue Estimates 2024/25 Wards Affected: ,All Page 91
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Appendix 1 EDUCATION SUMMARY MONTH END DATE 30 June 2024 PERIOD P3 Actual Outturn 2023/24 Total Budget 2024/25 Year to date 2024/25 % Spend to Date of Total Budget Forecast Spend 2024/25 RAG Status Net Variance attributable to earmarked reserves spend Underlying Variance excluding earmarked reserves spend £000 £000 £000 % £000 £000 % £000 £000 33,207 Primary Schools 33,428 7,828 23% 33,155 (273) -1% 0 (273) 33,301 Secondary Schools 34,632 8,925 26% 34,475 (157) 0% 0 (157) 20,771 Special Schools 21,142 4,053 19% 21,653 511 2% 0 511 585 Psychological Services 699 203 29% 687 (12) -2% 0 (12) 551 Sport Development/Active Schools 627 (165) -26% 627 0 0% 0 0 9,601 Pre 5s 9,094 3,566 39% 9,237 142 2% 0 142 633 Cultural Services 676 144 21% 707 31 5% 0 31 17,556 PPP 18,082 3,403 19% 18,075 (6) 0% 0 (6) 97 # 78 18 23% 78 0 0% 0 0 1,202 Central Admin 864 634 73% 1,000 135 16% 58 78 328 Workforce CPD 310 106 34% 313 3 1% 0 3 454 Performance & Improvement 421 110 26% 429 9 2% 0 9 2,133 Education Development 1,977 383 19% 2,017 40 2% 0 40 555 Raising Attainment - Primary 0 (0) 0% (0) (0) 0% 0 (0) (560) Raising Attainment - Secondary 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 0 (12) Pupil Equity Fund - (PEF) 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 0 120,403 122,030 29,211 24% 122,453 423 0.35% 58 365 Special Schools Performance & Improvement Education Development Total Net Expenditure Workforce CPD PPP Forecast Variance 2024/25 Departmental Summary Primary Schools Departmental / Subjective Summary Secondary Schools Central Admin Curriculum for Excellence Psychological Services Sport Development/Active Schools Pre 5s Page 93
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 2 REVENUE BUDGETARY CONTROL 2024/25 EDUCATION DETAIL MONTH END DATE 30 June 2024 PERIOD P3 Actual Outturn 2023/24 Total Budget 2024/25 Year to date 2024/25 % Spend to Date of Total Budget Forecast Spend 2024/25 RAG Status £000 £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 97,690 Employee 94,068 23,574 25% 94,280 977 1% 9,509 Property 9,808 851 9% 9,914 107 1% 2,625 Transport and Plant 2,561 1,011 39% 2,619 60 2% 2,733 Supplies, Services and Admin 2,048 428 21% 2,098 308 15% 25,728 Payments to Other Bodies 25,823 5,168 20% 26,188 410 2% 1,551 Other 1,606 479 30% 1,685 79 5% 139,836 Gross Expenditure 135,913 31,511 23% 136,784 1,941 1% (19,433) Income (13,883) (2,300) 17% (14,331) (1,518) 11% 120,403 Net Expenditure 122,030 29,211 24% 122,453 424 0% £000 £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 29,176 Employee 29,339 7,285 25% 29,095 (243) -1% 3,283 Property 3,522 219 6% 3,495 (28) -1% 353 Transport and Plant 345 299 87% 345 0 0% 342 Supplies, Services and Admin 252 63 25% 252 0 0% (0) Payments to Other Bodies 14 0 0% 14 0 0% 359 Other 373 4 1% 373 0 0% 33,513 Gross Expenditure 33,844 7,871 23% 33,573 (271) -1% (306) Income (416) (43) 10% (418) (3) 1% 33,207 Net Expenditure 33,428 7,828 23% 33,155 (273) -1% £000 £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 30,912 Employee 32,131 8,010 25% 31,946 (185) -1% 1,447 Property 1,339 99 7% 1,450 111 8% 569 Transport and Plant 654 524 80% 636 (18) -3% 264 Supplies, Services and Admin 297 (74) -25% 267 (30) -10% 478 Payments to Other Bodies 472 437 93% 472 0 0% 564 Other 722 69 9% 722 0 0% 34,234 Gross Expenditure 35,614 9,065 25% 35,493 (121) 0% (933) Income (982) (139) 14% (1,019) (36) 4% 33,301 Net Expenditure 34,632 8,925 26% 34,475 (157) 0% Forecast Variance 2024/25 Primary Schools All Services Secondary Schools Service Summary Page 95
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 2 REVENUE BUDGETARY CONTROL 2024/25 EDUCATION DETAIL MONTH END DATE 30 June 2024 PERIOD P3 Actual Outturn 2023/24 Total Budget 2024/25 Year to date 2024/25 % Spend to Date of Total Budget Forecast Spend 2024/25 RAG Status Forecast Variance 2024/25Service Summary £000 £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 13,340 Employee 13,255 3,197 24% 13,359 104 1% 172 Property 179 31 17% 224 45 25% 1,482 Transport and Plant 1,438 171 12% 1,511 73 5% 116 Supplies, Services and Admin 111 18 16% 114 3 2% 5,960 Payments to Other Bodies 6,463 782 12% 6,799 336 5% 23 Other 25 0 0% 25 0 0% 21,093 Gross Expenditure 21,472 4,199 20% 22,033 561 3% (322) Income (329) (146) 44% (380) (50) 15% 20,771 Net Expenditure 21,142 4,053 19% 21,653 511 2% £000 £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 652 Employee 765 202 26% 753 (12) -2% 0 Property 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 2 Transport and Plant 1 1 88% 2 1 91% 3 Supplies, Services and Admin 5 0 4% 5 (0) -7% 0 Payments to Other Bodies 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 Other 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 658 Gross Expenditure 771 203 26% 760 (12) -2% (73) Income (73) 0 0% (73) 0 0% 585 Net Expenditure 699 203 29% 687 (12) -2% £000 £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 0 Employee 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 Property 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 Transport and Plant 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 Supplies, Services and Admin 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 810 Payments to Other Bodies 627 (6) -1% 786 159 25% 0 Other 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 810 Gross Expenditure 627 (6) -1% 786 159 25% (259) Income 0 (159) 0% (159) (159) 0% 551 Net Expenditure 627 (165) -26% 627 0 0% Special Schools Psychological Services Miscellaneous Page 96
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 2 REVENUE BUDGETARY CONTROL 2024/25 EDUCATION DETAIL MONTH END DATE 30 June 2024 PERIOD P3 Actual Outturn 2023/24 Total Budget 2024/25 Year to date 2024/25 % Spend to Date of Total Budget Forecast Spend 2024/25 RAG Status Forecast Variance 2024/25Service Summary £000 £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 15,226 Employee 14,990 3,154 21% 14,999 9 0% 522 Property 488 23 5% 468 (20) -4% 6 Transport and Plant 5 1 14% 5 0 0% 910 Supplies, Services and Admin 936 96 10% 937 2 0% 3,518 Payments to Other Bodies 3,083 711 23% 3,391 308 10% 0 Other 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 20,181 Gross Expenditure 19,502 3,984 20% 19,800 298 2% (10,580) Income (10,407) (417) 4% (10,563) (156) 1% 9,601 Net Expenditure 9,094 3,566 39% 9,237 142 2% £000 £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 0 Employee 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 4,041 Property 4,256 472 11% 4,254 (2) 0% 0 Transport and Plant 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 Supplies, Services and Admin 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 13,515 Payments to Other Bodies 13,825 2,931 21% 13,821 (4) 0% 0 Other 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 17,556 Gross Expenditure 18,082 3,403 19% 18,075 (6) 0% 0 Income 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 17,556 Net Expenditure 18,082 3,403 19% 18,075 (6) 0% £000 £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 0 Employee 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 1 Property 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 Transport and Plant 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 83 Supplies, Services and Admin 78 18 23% 78 0 0% 13 Payments to Other Bodies 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 Other 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 97 Gross Expenditure 78 18 23% 78 0 0% 0 Income 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 97 Net Expenditure 78 18 23% 78 0 0% Early Years PPP Curriculum for Excellence Page 97
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 2 REVENUE BUDGETARY CONTROL 2024/25 EDUCATION DETAIL MONTH END DATE 30 June 2024 PERIOD P3 Actual Outturn 2023/24 Total Budget 2024/25 Year to date 2024/25 % Spend to Date of Total Budget Forecast Spend 2024/25 RAG Status Forecast Variance 2024/25Service Summary £000 £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 237 Employee 126 31 24% 125 (1) -1% 40 Property 22 8 34% 22 0 0% 2 Transport and Plant 0 0 42% 0 0 0% 36 Supplies, Services and Admin 50 15 29% 50 (0) 0% 342 Payments to Other Bodies 238 188 79% 296 58 24% 605 Other 486 406 84% 565 79 16% 1,262 Gross Expenditure 923 648 70% 1,058 135 15% (59) Income (59) (14) 23% (59) 0 0% 1,202 Net Expenditure 864 634 73% 1,000 135 16% £000 £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 374 Employee 277 103 37% 280 3 1% 0 Property 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 Transport and Plant 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 17 Supplies, Services and Admin 20 3 17% 20 0 0% 14 Payments to Other Bodies 13 0 0% 13 0 0% 0 Other 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 405 Gross Expenditure 310 106 34% 313 3 1% (78) Income 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 328 Net Expenditure 310 106 34% 313 3 1% £000 £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 486 Employee 470 118 25% 479 9 2% 0 Property 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 Transport and Plant 1 0 7% 1 0 0% 2 Supplies, Services and Admin 0 0 17% 0 0 0% 0 Payments to Other Bodies 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 Other 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 488 Gross Expenditure 471 118 25% 480 9 2% (34) Income (51) (9) 17% (51) 0 0% 454 Net Expenditure 421 110 26% 429 9 2% Central Admin Workforce CPD Performance & Improvement Page 98
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 2 REVENUE BUDGETARY CONTROL 2024/25 EDUCATION DETAIL MONTH END DATE 30 June 2024 PERIOD P3 Actual Outturn 2023/24 Total Budget 2024/25 Year to date 2024/25 % Spend to Date of Total Budget Forecast Spend 2024/25 RAG Status Forecast Variance 2024/25Service Summary £000 £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 1,683 Employee 976 362 37% 1,499 524 54% 0 Property 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 120 Transport and Plant 113 12 11% 115 2 1% 117 Supplies, Services and Admin 20 31 155% 96 76 384% 432 Payments to Other Bodies 1,043 71 7% 527 (516) -49% 0 Other 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 2,352 Gross Expenditure 2,151 476 22% 2,237 86 4% (219) Income (175) (93) 53% (220) (46) 26% 2,133 Net Expenditure 1,977 383 19% 2,017 40 2% £000 £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 525 Employee 191 191 100% 191 (0) 0% - Property - - 0% - 0 0% 0 Transport and Plant - - 0% - 0 0% 22 Supplies, Services and Admin 0 0 100% 0 0 0% 7 Payments to Other Bodies - - 0% - 0 0% - Other - - 0% - 0 0% 555 Gross Expenditure 191 191 100% 191 (0) 0% - Income (191) 191- 100% (191) 0 0% 555 Net Expenditure - 0- 0% 0- (0) 0% £000 £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 773 Employee 84 84 100% 84 84 100% 0 Property 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 2 Transport and Plant 0 0 100% 0 0 100% 2 Supplies, Services and Admin 0 0 100% 0 0 100% 111 Payments to Other Bodies 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 Other 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 888 Gross Expenditure 84 84 100% 84 84 100% (1,448) Income (84) (84) 100% (84) (84) 100% (560) Net Expenditure 0 0 0% 0 0 0% Education Development Raising Attainment - Primary Raising Attainment - Secondary Page 99
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 2 REVENUE BUDGETARY CONTROL 2024/25 EDUCATION DETAIL MONTH END DATE 30 June 2024 PERIOD P3 Actual Outturn 2023/24 Total Budget 2024/25 Year to date 2024/25 % Spend to Date of Total Budget Forecast Spend 2024/25 RAG Status Forecast Variance 2024/25Service Summary £000 £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 3,602 Employee 681 681 100% 681 681 100% 3 Property 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 87 Transport and Plant 2 2 100% 2 2 100% 806 Supplies, Services and Admin 258 258 100% 258 258 100% 483 Payments to Other Bodies 45 45 100% 45 45 100% 0 Other 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 4,980 Gross Expenditure 986 986 100% 986 986 100% (4,992) Income (986) (986) 100% (986) (986) 100% (12) Net Expenditure 0 0 0% 0 0 0% £000 £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 705 Employee 783 156 20% 789 5 1% 0 Property 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 1 Transport and Plant 2 0 19% 2 0 11% 12 Supplies, Services and Admin 22 0 0% 21 (0) -2% 46 Payments to Other Bodies 0 8 0% 24 24 0% 0 Other 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 765 Gross Expenditure 807 164 20% 837 29 4% (131) Income (131) (20) 15% (130) 1 -1% 633 Net Expenditure 676 144 21% 707 31 5% Pupil Equity Fund - (PEF) Cultural Services Page 100
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 3 ANALYSIS FOR VARIANCES OVER £50,000 MONTH END DATE PERIOD Total Budget Forecast Spend RAG Status Primary Schools (Laura Mason) 33,428 33,155 (273) -1% Service Description Main Issues / Reason for Variance Mitigating Action Anticipated Outcome Secondary Schools (Laura Mason) 34,632 34,475 (157) 0% Service Description Main Issues / Reason for Variance Mitigating Action Anticipated Outcome The favourable variance is attributable to the average unpromoted salary being slightly less than predicted when the budget was set none The favourable variance is attributable to the average unpromoted salary being slightly less than predicted when the budget was set. This has offset the adverse variance which has arisen due to the increase in electricity costs being higher than anticipated when the budget was set and accidental/malicious damage costs being higher than expected. favourable variance favourable variance Budget Details Variance Analysis P3 Forecast Variance Education This service area includes all Primary Schools. none This service area includes all Secondary Schools. 30 June 2024 Page 101
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 3 ANALYSIS FOR VARIANCES OVER £50,000 MONTH END DATE PERIOD Total Budget Forecast Spend RAG Status Budget Details Variance Analysis P3 Forecast Variance 30 June 2024 Additional Support Needs (Claire Cusick) 21,142 21,653 511 2% Service Description Main Issues / Reason for Variance Mitigating Action Anticipated Outcome Pre 5s ( Laura Mason) 9,094 9,237 142 2% Service Description Main Issues / Reason for Variance Mitigating Action Anticipated Outcome Net cross-boundary transactions are a net cost of £102k. In addition, the budget assumed a £31k recharge to capital which will no longer proceed. overspend anticipated adverse variance Employee costs are adverse following the Council decision after the budget was set to accommodate additional ASN cases in mainstream schools as part of the enhanced support within local learning communities. In addition electricity costs and taxis have been higher than anticipated when the budget was set. The final budget pressure is increased costs for placements within other local authorities. This service area covers all ASN Services. This service area includes all Early Years establishments within West Dunbartonshire. none possible at present none possible at present Page 102
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 3 ANALYSIS FOR VARIANCES OVER £50,000 MONTH END DATE PERIOD Total Budget Forecast Spend RAG Status Budget Details Variance Analysis P3 Forecast Variance 30 June 2024 Central Admin (Laura Mason ) 864 1,000 135 16% Service Description Main Issues / Reason for Variance Mitigating Action Anticipated Outcome none possible overspend anticipated This service area covers Education Directorate Summer Programme activities (£59k) are covered by an earmaked balance. The remaining adverse variance is attributable to school meal holiday payments being in excess of the sum allocated by the Scottish Government - our eligible caseload is now about 24% higher than the caseload implicit in our actual allocation. Page 103
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL MONITORING OF EFFICIENCIES AND MANAGEMENT ADJUSTMENTS 2024/25 APPENDIX 4 Efficiency reference Efficiency Detail budgeted Amount £ Projection of Total Saved £ Projection of Total Not Saved £ Comment EDU08 Reduce Additional Management Time in Primary Schools 304,000- 304,000- - EDU11 Reduce DMR Budgets by up to 10% 80,000- 80,000- EDU02 Increased use of Pupil Equity Funding to pay for associated support service costs 70,000- 70,000- EDU05 Introduce Early Start Clubs at schools with associated fees (£2) for pupils not entitled to a free school meal 187,000- 187,000- can be assessed after start in August EDU09 Increase fees for Out of School Care Service at St Eunan’s Primary School and Linnvale Primary School by £3 from April 2024 14,000- 14,000- EDU13 Remove 1 of 2 Education Officer posts responsible for quality assuring and monitoring the performance of West Dunbartonshire schools 75,000- 75,000- EDU14 Reduce the number of ELC Early Stage Teachers from 16.4 FTE to 11.4 FTE across the entire ELC learning estate 219,000- 219,000- EDU15 Reduce the number of Early Learning Childcare Posts from 223 FTE to 217 FTE across the entire ELC learning estate 134,000- 134,000- EDU16 Remove ELC Lead Officer in Bellsmyre and Dalmonach ELC with remaining management team required to take over aspects of their remit 62,000- 62,000- EDU17 Reduce the Collaborative Support Service by 3.6 FTE 190,000- 190,000- EDU18 Reduce use of SMS text messages with schools communicating with parents using Groupcall. 10,000- 10,000- EDU20 Review the current flexibility in primary school classification and allocate class structures based on numerical information which aligns with statutory obligations 400,000- 400,000- - 1,745,000 - 1,745,000 - Page 105