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Argyll and Bute Council · 4 June 2025
Back to Mid Argyll, Kintyre & the Islands Area Committee — 4 June 2025 and its agenda
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Argyll and Bute Council Comhairle Earra-Ghàidheal Agus Bhòid Executive Director: Douglas Hendry Kilmory, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RT Tel: 01546 605522 DX 599700 LOCHGILPHEAD 28 May 2025 NOTICE OF MEETING A meeting of the MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE & THE ISLANDS AREA COMMITTEE will be held ON A HYBRID BASIS IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, IONAD CHALUIM CHILLE ILE (ISLAY GAELIC CENTRE), ISLAY AND BY MICROSOFT TEAMS on WEDNESDAY, 4 JUNE 2025 at 10:30 AM, which you are requested to attend. Douglas Hendry Executive Director BUSINESS 1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 3. MINUTE OF THE MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND THE ISLANDS AREA COMMITTEE HELD ON 5 MARCH 2025 (Pages 5 - 10) 4. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME 5. ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL SECONDARY SCHOOL ATTAINMENT REPORTS (a) Lochgilphead High School (Pages 11 - 36) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Education (b) Tarbert Academy (Pages 37 - 54) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Education (c) Campbeltown Grammar School (Pages 55 - 80) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Education (d) Islay High School (Pages 81 - 100) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Education Public Document Pack
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6. ARGYLL AND BUTE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP PERFORMANCE REPORT - FQ3 2024/25 (Pages 101 - 116) Report by Interim Head of Strategic Planning, Performance and Technology, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership 7. ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES UPDATE (Pages 117 - 120) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services 8. AREA PERFORMANCE REPORT - FQ4 2024/25 (Pages 121 - 152) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Services 9. AREA COMMITTEE MEETINGS - 2025-2026 (Pages 153 - 154) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support 10. CHARITABLE TRUSTS, BEQUESTS AND TRUST FUNDS - DISTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS - MACALISTER MORTIFICATION & FISHER BEQUEST (Pages 155 - 172) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support 11. DRAFT MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND THE ISLANDS AREA COMMITTEE WORKPLAN (Pages 173 - 176) For noting and updating 12. NOTICE OF MOTION UNDER STANDING ORDER 13 Naming of Tarbert Playpark Late 2024 saw the successful conclusion of a very positive partnership project involving Argyll and Bute Council and the community of Tarbert, when a £100,000 upgrade of the village’s playpark was completed. The Council worked with local people and groups, who co-designed the playpark, to ensure that children and young people in Tarbert have a wonderful outdoor facility which contributes to mental and physical health and wellbeing – as well as being simply a great place to play outside. Many people have been involved in bringing this vision to life, but one of those who campaigned so passionately for a playpark in Tarbert is sadly no longer with us to see the enjoyment it brings to the community. The late Councillor John McAlpine played a key role in ensuring that this project was able to secure the funding it needed to make it a reality and was tireless in his determination to ensure that the village he loved so much could benefit from a new playpark. Sadly, John passed away in July 2022 and did not see the results of his hard work and dedication. Following discussions with his family and the local community, and given his service to the community over many years, a very fitting tribute to John would be for the new playpark to bear his name. Therefore, the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee recommends to the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee that they: 1. Acknowledge the efforts made by John McAlpine in ensuring that Tarbert’s playpark was upgraded and improved for the benefit of local young people, alongside the contributions made by the community as a whole to this much-
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appreciated local amenity. 2. Agree that the Tarbert Playpark should be formally named ‘The John McAlpine Playpark’. 3. Ask officers to make the necessary arrangements to formally record the playpark name as required and for the installation of appropriate signage. Proposer: Cllr John Armour Seconder: Cllr Anne Horn EXEMPT REPORT E1 13. LOCHGILPHEAD CARS - RECOMMENDATION OF GRANT AWARD (Pages 177 - 184) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth The Committee will be asked to pass a resolution in terms of Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 to exclude the public for items of business with an “E” on the grounds that it is likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in the appropriate paragraph of Part I of Schedule 7a to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. The appropriate paragraph is:- E1 Paragraph 8 The amount of any expenditure proposed to be incurred by the authority under any particular contract or acquisition of property or the supply of goods or services. Mid Argyll, Kintyre & the Islands Area Committee Councillor John Armour (Chair) Councillor Jan Brown Councillor Garret Corner Councillor Anne Horn Councillor Jennifer Kean Councillor Tommy MacPherson Councillor Dougie McFadzean (Vice-Chair) Councillor Dougie Philand Councillor Alastair Redman Contact: Julieann Small, Democratic Services Assistant - 01546 604043
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING of MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE & THE ISLANDS AREA COMMITTEE held ON A HYBRID BASIS IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, KILMORY, LOCHGILPHEAD AND BY MICROSOFT TEAMS ON WEDNESDAY, 5 MARCH 2025 Present: Councillor John Armour (Chair) Councillor Jan Brown Councillor Garret Corner Councillor Anne Horn Councillor Jennifer Kean Councillor Tommy MacPherson Councillor Dougie McFadzean Attending: Shona Barton, Governance Manager Douglas Whyte, Team Lead – Housing Strategy Colin Young, Strategic Transportation Delivery Officer Douglas Grierson, Sustainable Transport Coordinator Mark Calder, Project Manager Rosie MacKay, Education Manager Karen Lupton Garcia, Head Teacher, Kilmartin Primary School Andrew Welch, Head Teacher, Keills and Small Isles Primary Schools Michelle Mundie, Chief Executive, Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) Iona MacPhail, Chief Executive, Fyne Homes Laura Boyce, Communications and Engagement Team Lead, Scottish Water Ian Woodcock, Area Manager, Transport Scotland 1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. Apologies for absence were intimated on behalf of Councillor Dougie Philand. 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest intimated. 3. MINUTE OF THE MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND THE ISLANDS AREA COMMITTEE HELD ON 4 DECEMBER 2024 The Minute of the meeting of the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee, held on 4 December 2024, was approved as a correct record. 4. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME The Governance Manager advised that there had been no public questions submitted in advance of the meeting. Having noted that there were members of the public in attendance, the Chair invited them to submit any questions they may have. David Moncrieff Mr Moncrieff asked how many contractors were asked to tender for the Mull Campus project. The Chair advised that the contract had not gone out for tender but he would ask the relevant Officers to provide a full response to the question following the meeting. Page 5 Agenda Item 3
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It was noted that Mr Moncrieff had further questions, however these related to individual employees of the Council, and as such the Chair advised that it would not be appropriate for the questions to be shared in this forum. 5. ARGYLL COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION (ACHA) UPDATE Consideration was given to a presentation by the Chief Executive of ACHA. The presentation included information on the storm damage to properties by Storm Eowyn and the emergency plan put in place to deal with the repairs; achievements since 2024; 2023/24 performance benchmarking; current and future projects within Argyll; work undertaken with communities and ACHA’s new structure and plans. Decision The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee: 1. noted the information provided in the presentation; and 2. agreed that the Chair write to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) on behalf of the Area Committee to ask them to give further consideration to identifying Port Ellen as a Potentially Vulnerable Area (PVA) in terms of flood risk. (Reference: Presentation by Chief Executive, Argyll Community Housing Association, dated 5 March 2025, submitted) 6. FYNE HOMES UPDATE Consideration was given to a presentation by the Chief Executive of Fyne Homes, which provided an update on a number of areas including property upgrades; welfare advice provided to tenants; the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library which Fyne Homes is a partner of; current and future projects within Argyll and Bute; Auchadaduie Wind Farm and the gift aid recipients supported through profits of the wind turbines; the Tenants Information Service National Excellence Awards which they made the final in two categories and the Scottish Housing Awards 2024 which they were shortlisted in. Decision The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee noted the information provided in the presentation. (Reference: Presentation by Chief Executive, Fyne Homes, dated 5 March 2025, submitted) 7. SCOTTISH WATER UPDATE The Committee gave consideration to a verbal update from the Senior Communications and Engagement Consultant, Scottish Water, in relation to Scottish Water’s current workstreams in the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area. The update provided information on projects completed in 2024 including the installation of replacement treatment monitors in Inveraray, Campbeltown and Torra and planned and ongoing investment such as the Port Ellen Investment project, Port Ellen Ferry Terminal Water Main Upgrade, an investigation carried out in the reservoir in Mill Loch on Gigha, the Port Charlotte treatment process upgrades project and the Port Ellen, Cnoc Na Faire Sewer Repairs. Page 6
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The update also highlighted future investment proposals such as the Jura Woodside septic tank replacement outfall project which is in very early development stages and the new top up tap in Lochgilphead which was unveiled in August 2024. Decision The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee noted the information provided. (Reference: Verbal update from Senior Communications and Engagement Consultant, Scottish Water) 8. TRANSPORT SCOTLAND UPDATE The Committee gave consideration to a verbal update from the Area Manager, Transport Scotland. Mr Woodcock provided information on the Rest and Be Thankful, specifically relating to the landslide which happened in September 2024, the effect of Storm Eowyn which resulted in the closure of the Rest and Be Thankful on 24 January 2025 and the progress on the debris fencing and long term solution. It was advised that throughout 2024, the Rest and Be Thankful was closed for 34 days and 31 nights and both the Old Military Road and A83 was closed for 1 day and 1 night resulting in travellers having to use the longer diversion. Mr Woodcock highlighted that they have carried our numerous works and spent around £9.2 million across the A83 and highlighted future works due to be undertaken; the active travel scheme in Campbeltown and near the Lochfyne Oyster bar; the new footway link in Kilchenzie; drainage issues at Lochgair; bridge works and the implementation of 20mph limit zones. Decision The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee noted the information provided. (Reference: Verbal update from Area Manager, Transport Scotland) Councillor Tommy McPherson left the meeting during consideration of the next item. 9. PRIMARY AREA ATTAINMENT REPORT: MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND THE ISLANDS The Committee gave consideration to a report and a presentation which provided a range of key information about primary school provision in the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands area during the school session June 2024 to January 2025 and reported the national collection of attainment and achievement data from June 2024. Decision The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee noted the information provided within the report and presentation. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Education, dated March 2025, submitted) Page 7
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10. HOUSING SERVICES ACTIVITY UPDATE - STRATEGIC HOUSING INVESTMENT PLAN (SHIP) - ANNUAL UPDATE Consideration was given to a report which provided an update on Housing Services activity and the delivery of the Local Housing Strategy within the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands area. Decision The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee noted the contents of the report. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, dated January 2025, submitted) 11. 2024/25 ACTIVE TRAVEL PROGRESS REPORT The Committee gave consideration to a report which provided an update on the progress made in 2024/25 in relation to active travel projects in the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands area, and sought continued support for the projects from Members. Decision The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee: 1. welcomed the progress made to date across a significant number of active travel projects by the small Active Travel Team; 2. supported the continuation of the projects and the submission of future funding applications to external challenge funds to continue to develop design and construction stages in order to deliver these projects; 3. supported the allocation of the Tier 1 active travel funding element in the Council’s 25/26 block grant to the development and delivery of appropriate active travel projects, including those already underway in MAKI; and 4. instructed Officers to continue to identify and develop new active travel projects to benefit local residents, businesses and communities. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, dated 3 February 2025, submitted) 12. LOCHGILPHEAD TOWN CENTRE TO JOINT CAMPUS ACTIVE TRAVEL ROUTE: DEVELOPED DESIGN AND FUTURE EXTERNAL FUNDING Consideration was given to a report which updated Members on the progress made to date on the Lochgilphead Town Centre to Joint Campus Active Travel Route, and sought Members support for the continuation of the project. Decision The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee: Page 8
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1. welcomed the progress made to date; and 2. supported the continuation of the project and the submission of the 2025/26 Active Travel Infrastructure Fund funding application for the construction of the section of the route between the Joint Campus and Manse Brae. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, dated 3 February 2025, submitted) 13. ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES UPDATE The Committee gave consideration to a report which provided links to the recent activities of Roads and Infrastructure Services. Decision The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee noted the contents of the report. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services, dated February 2025, submitted) 14. AREA PERFORMANCE REPORT - FQ3 2024/25 The Committee gave consideration to the Area Performance Report for financial quarter 3 of 2024/25 (October to December 2024) which illustrated the agreed performance measures for this period. Decision The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee noted the performance and supporting commentary as presented. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Services, dated 11 February 2025, submitted) 15. DRAFT MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND THE ISLANDS AREA COMMITTEE WORKPLAN The Committee gave consideration to the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee workplan for future meetings. Decision The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee noted the contents of the workplan. (Reference: Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee Workplan, dated 5 March 2025, submitted) 16. CAMPBELL AND MCNEIL BEQUEST AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS The Committee gave consideration to a report regarding an application that had been received for support from the Campbell and McNeil Bequests. Page 9
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Decision The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee agreed to award £100 to the family applicant who met the criteria of the Campbell and McNeil Bequests. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support, dated February 2025, submitted) Page 10
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1 ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL SECONDARY SCHOOL ATTAINMENT REPORT AREA COMMITTEE SCHOOL BADGE Lochgilphead High School Page 11 Agenda Item 5a
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2 4th June 2025 School information/school context – include SIMD etc. Lochgilphead Joint Campus is a 3 - 18 school situated in Lochgilphead overlooking Loch Fyne. There are currently 410 secondary age pupils, 194 primary and 28 within Early Learning and Childcare. The school has Learning Centre provision for both primary and secondary age pupils. The current building was opened in October 2007. The school serves several communities in Mid Argyll, from Cairndow in the East, Achahoish in the South and Ardfern in the North and takes secondary school aged pupils from nine local primary schools. The vast majority of pupils enter high school from either Lochgilphead or Ardrishaig Primary Schools. Fewer than 10% of our pupils reside in Quintile 1 or Quintile 5 in the Social Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD), around 40% of pupils reside in SIMD Quintile 3, 20% in Quintile 2 and 30% in Quintile 4. We know, however that these are data that need a local level of understanding as two people can reside in the same SIMD area and have vastly different levels of deprivation. The overall attendance rate for the high school was 87.7 and there was a total of 7 incidents of exclusion. The school was inspected in April 2024 and several key areas for improvement were identified. The main areas for improvement in this year’s School Improvement Plan are: - To improve leadership at all levels - To improve the quality and consistency of teaching and learning - To improve attainment - To improve well-being outcomes and relationships Education Scotland will undertake a return inspection in May 2025 and will report on the school’s progress in six areas for improvement. Page 12
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3 Section 1 S3 ACEL Attainment in Literacy and Numeracy School Level % Achieved Reading Writing L&T Literacy Numeracy Lochgilphead High School Third Level or better 77.8 76.4 83.3 70.8 88.9 Argyll & Bute Third Level or better 91.9 87.5 89.8 86.3 92.1 Lochgilphead High School Fourth Level 52.8 52.8 66.7 51.4 51.4 Argyll & Bute Fourth Level 67.2 65.6 69.6 64.1 64.4 Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength in BGE Attainment: Though still lower than Argyll and Bute data, there has been a significant improvement in the percentage of pupils achieving fourth level in all aspects of literacy (20% more pupils achieved fourth level compared to the previous year. This is, in part due to curriculum changes made in S2 and 3, literacy interventions from S1-3 over the previous two years and improved approaches to moderation. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development in BGE Attainment: This data was available to us in June 2024 and informed key improvement actions in literacy and numeracy in the BGE phase. The drop in attainment of literacy at third level and numeracy at fourth level and the continuing gap between LHS and Argyll and Bute data points toward either lower pupil attainment, a lack of teacher understanding of the standards for third and fourth level, a problem with evidence gathering and teacher assessment, or a mix of all these factors. It is also important to compare the previous year’s (2023) ACEL data for S3 with the same cohort’s subsequent performance in S4 national qualifications in 2024. For example, S3 literacy performance in 2023 suggested that 31% of pupils achieved CfE fourth level – a figure that was 15% lower than Argyll and Bute and almost 20% lower than national data. The same cohort of pupils, one year later showed 93% achieving SCQF level 4 literacy with 80% achieving level 5. 50% of the cohort achieved either an A or a B grade at National 5 English. All of these data are above VC or national average. This Page 13
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4 pointed towards a discrepancy in teacher judgements at CfE third and fourth level and so work was undertaken this session to improve teacher judgements using CfE benchmarks. Whole school tracking and interventions now also include the BGE and teachers are identifying pupils who are at risk of falling behind track earlier. A whole campus learner ‘flight path’ is supporting teachers to understand the trajectory of achievement in literacy and numeracy from nursery through to the end of S3 and into senior phase. This will have some impact on next year’s literacy and numeracy achieve in S3, but will also have a continuing positive impact over the coming years as pupils who are improving this year in primary school continue to move through S1-3. As a result of this, achievement of third and fourth level in both numeracy and literacy for S3 cohort in 2025 is set to show a significant improvement. We are predicting an increase in third level literacy of 14%, fourth level literacy of 6%, and fourth level numeracy of 6%. Third level numeracy is predicted to remain the same (89%) Page 14
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5 Section 2 National Qualifications 2024 – Percentage of Awards – A-C and A-D Page 15
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6 Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength Since 2023, there has been a significant shift in the number and percentage of pupils being presented for exams. A previous evaluative focus on pass rates had led to pass rates that were in line with Argyll and Bute and / or national data, but pupils at risk of not achieving the qualification were not given the chance. In 2023 and 2024 significant increases in presentation rates at National 5 and Higher have seen a slight year on year increase in the overall number of qualifications. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development The school now needs to ensure a number of improvements are made. We need to turn D grades into C grades. For the current school year, we have introduced a target setting system for National 5 and Higher that build on prior attainment in the subject. For example, all pupils who achieve fourth level of CfE in 3rd year now have a target grade at National 5 of A or B. Those who achieve 3rd level have a target grade of C. The pupils are then tracked and if their working grade (the grade they are most likely to actually achieve) falls below their target grade, teachers and PTs discuss this and decide upon an intervention to support the pupil to improve their working grade. We also need to focus challenge and support on those subjects which, year on year, have a smaller percentage of the base cohort achieving A-C than the national average. This year, over half the courses offered at National 5 saw attainment (as a percentage of base cohort) being higher than the national base cohort. Of the remaining courses, 1/3 were broadly in line with national data. This is a four year high for the school. For Higher courses, two thirds of courses offered saw performance in line or ahead of national base cohort. This has been the case for each of the previous four years. We now also need to review our senior phase curriculum and explore ways of expanding our curriculum offer to create more opportunities for young people to achieve national qualifications in courses that are more consistently suited to their interests and aspirations. Page 16
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7 Section 3 Insight Data What is Insight Scotland? Insight is a professional tool, aimed at teachers and other staff. It is used to help secondary schools and local authorities identify areas of success and where improvements can be made for pupils in the senior phase. The dashboard has four measures: • Improving Attainment in Literacy and Numeracy (presented below as separate Literacy and Numeracy graphs) • Increasing Post-School Participation • Improving Attainment for All • Attainment Versus Deprivation The school’s data below is compared to what is termed The Virtual Comparator. The virtual comparator consists of a sample group of school leavers from schools in other local authorities who have similar characteristics to the school leavers from the school in question. This allows the most accurate and meaningful comparison of attainment data. Page 17
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9 Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength Though there was a slight drop in literacy at level four and five, the five year trend shows an overall improving pattern. At SCQF level 6, literacy attainment for school leavers is at a five year high. Literacy levels for school leavers who left after sixth year were at a five year high for level five and six. Interventions over the previous two years have supported an overall increase in level 4 and 5 literacy for the 2024 S4 cohort (i.e. interventions and improvements in their second Page 19
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10 and third year at school led to improved outcomes in S4). This indicates that leaver data for the next two years will show an increase also. Though performance against the VC is lower, when using the BGE Benchmarking tool, we can compare LHS performance against schools that have more similar characteristics (including rurality which is not currently factored in to Insight). This comparison puts us consistently third out of five comparator schools for attainment in both literacy and numeracy in the senior phase. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development Though the trend is toward the positive, there is work needing to be done to improve literacy and numeracy at all levels to bring up in line with VC (which remains our target). A focus on the BGE (especially third year) this year has included use of teacher time during senor phase exam leave to ensure that at least 40% of third years are in track to achieve fourth level and 90% to achieve third level by the end of S3. Along with improved approaches to moderation in the BGE and cross curricular numeracy and literacy development, we are providing a more solid grounding in skills as pupils enter fourth year. Next session, those pupils in S3 who are at risk of disengagement will be supported to evidence achievement of SCQF level 4 skills in literacy and numeracy to ensure that no pupils in the mainstream leave school without at least level 4 qualification in numeracy and literacy.- The introduction this year of applications for maths and dual presentation at level 4 and 5 numeracy will see an increase in attainment in 2025. Page 20
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11 3b Increased post-school participation Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength For the previous three years, we have seen a very high percentage of pupils enter positive destinations after leaving school. While there is a dip in 2024, almost all school leavers still enter positive destinations, however this figure dropped below national, local and VC levels. The school works with CLD and Page 21
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12 other partners who continue to support school leavers toward positive destinations and we have a clear record of where these former pupils are, as well as the work that was, and is undertaken to support them. Last year there was an increase in those entering employment straight from school, many of whom were supported into employment through the school’s DYW work, flexible work placements (Flexible Learning Plans), and foundation apprenticeships. 52% of school leavers in 2024 went into employment. This figure is higher than national and Argyll and Bute levels and reflects the local context. The local workforce is supported and developed by school leavers and our partnerships with employers. Last session, 33% of school leavers went into higher education. There has been a fairly steady level of university entrants year on year for the past five years. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development While the schools work on developing the work force is a positive, we need to ensure that our curriculum, from BGE onwards, is ensuring that all school leavers have as many choices open to them as possible. Increasing academic performance for our middle 60% and lowest 20% of attainers is a key priority for this (see above). The school needs to further develop links with Institutes of Higher Education, including UHI, to model potential pathways to higher education and support more pupils into these routes. Page 22
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15 Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength Attainment by the middle 60%, while still lower than VC, has seen a year on year closing of the Gap over four years with the gap becoming smaller every year. For the first time in five years, the middle 60% of pupils at LHS attain broadly in line with Argyll and Bute, Northern Alliance and the National Establishment. Attainment for the highest 20% is at a four year high after year on year incremental improvement. Attainment for these pupils is higher than the VC, Argyll and Bute and National establishment for the first time in at least five years. Total tariff points remain broadly in line with Northern Alliance, Argyll and Bute and National establishment and the gap between LHS and VC has narrowed year on year for the past four years. While overall attainment and attainment for the middle 60% has been in line with national data, and the gap to VC has narrowed, there is still work to do to catch up to VC. The gains made over the past two to three years can be attributed to a number of factors. Presentation rates for pupils at National 5 and higher remain above Argyll and Bute average. This higher than average presentation rate is in line with our school value of ambition and while it means that pass rates (A-C) are lower than A&B and National Cohorts, it also means that the total number of passes, and tariff points are increasing. In the previous two sessions we have increased the number of national courses available to pupils. This has increased choice and means that more pupils are undertaking qualifications that align to interests and aspirations. A mentoring programme for pupils in S4 and S5, increased study support, performance coaching and lessons on study skills, have all been introduced over the past two years to support increased attainment. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development The gap to VC for our middle 60% and overall still needs to be closed. When achieved, this would also take us above national and Argyll and Bute cohorts also. Attainment for our lowest 20% is an area of priority to improve. While we have made significant gains for the middle 60% and highest 20%, we have not been able to show an increase in 2024 for the lowest 20% (following two years of improvement). To support this necessary improvement, we have introduced a whole school tracking system (which runs from primary through to the point at which pupils leave high school). This data tracking is now used by senior and middle leaders as well as class teachers to identify pupils who are at risk of falling behind their target grades. With three formal tracking periods per year, this means that pupils will receive timely interventions if they fall behind. This Page 25
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16 tracking data also enables teachers to identify pupils with barriers to learning associated with poverty (SIMD, FSM) or other barriers (e.g. CEYP, EAL, ASN etc.). This enables support to be targeted at pupils who need it most. We have now also started to identify pupils in S3 who are at risk of disengaging from school or leaving with few or no qualifications. These pupils are supported to evidence achievement at national four level in literacy and numeracy early and then level 5 by the end of S4. Next session we need to build on this further to ensure that all pupils achieve at least level 4 literacy and numeracy before leaving. Next session, we will be undertaking a curriculum review to make sure that all pupils, but especially those in the lowest 20% have the very best opportunities to achieve national qualifications that are best suited to their interests and aspirations. Local Benchmarking data for the S4 cohort (2024 – including leavers and those who remain at school) shows that the lowest 20% of pupils achieved higher than the VC, national, Argyll and Bute cohorts. As these pupils will be leaving school this year and next, it projects a significant improvement in next year’s leaver data. Middle 60% and highest 20% for S4 were broadly in line with VC, Argyll and National. S4 only data (local benchmarking) Page 26
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19 Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength Pupils in SIMD deciles 6 and 7 performed better than, or equivalent to those in the VC and national cohorts. Those in decile 4 achieved broadly in line with VC cohort and those in decile three, broadly in line with national and VC. The line of best fit (overall attainment) closed on VC and national compared to the previous year. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development There is an ongoing significant gap between those pupils in deciles 3-5 and those in deciles 6-7. Over the past three years, a focus for pupils who face potential barriers to achievement (including those related to SIMD 3-5) has been on well-being and readiness to learn. While we have seen improvements to well-being outcomes, this has not yet impacted on attainment. Last session was the first time that the school specifically identified pupils in SIMD 3 and 4 in tracking data and targeted in class support to these pupils in National 4, National 5 and Higher courses. The local benchmark for S4 pupils (which includes those still at school as well as leavers) shows that for this cohort, the attainment gap between SIMD 3 and SIMD 7 is much reduced and that attainment for pupils in all SIMD deciles is broadly in line with VC, and in the case of SIMD 3, ahead of national cohort data. Page 29
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21 Section 4 Wider Achievement Qualifications National Certificates; Higher National Certificates; Scottish Vocational Qualifications; National Progression Awards; Skills for Work qualifications; Foundation Apprenticeships; Scottish Baccalaureate Course Number achieving SCQF Level 4 Number achieving SCQF Level 5 Number achieving NPA Number achieving Other award Sports and Recreation 83% (5 of 6) Sports Development Higher – 75 % (3 of 4) Engineering 75 % (6 of 8) 64% (9 of 14) Construction 80 % (8 of 10) Practical Craft Experiences Nat 3 – 75 % (12 of 16) Health 75 % (4 of 6) Digital Media (level 6 ) 100% (1) FA – 1 100 % Criminology ( Level 6 ) 50% (4 of 8) Figures in red show the total number of qualifications compared to number of enrolments. This figure is expressed as a percentage in black. From the 70 pupils who were enrolled in college courses, 70 % achieved qualifications. 11 % of pupils in S3/4 did not achieve the qualifications begun – this was largely down to attendance for these pupils. In S5/6 the percentage who did not achieve was 19 % and again, attendance was the major factor in this. To help keep closer monitoring of the SFW class Argyll College link and PT Enterprise now has a monthly tracking system in place on the College secure site which PT Enterprise can access and therefore feedback to guidance teachers any information on pupils who are at risk so that interventions can be put in place. Page 31
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22 Beauty skills have been introduced for S4, however a tutor could not be provided by the college for parts of the course. All pupils achieved two units but could not achieve the full award. Our partnership with Argyll College has developed well in previous years, but resources from the college have been reduced. Overall evaluative comment/narrative on Wider Achievement Qualifications in your school: Currently our wider achievement offerings include • FA offer has increased over the last few years. • FA Social Services, Children and Young People run through the Council and is popular. • Level 4/5 Work Placement • Level 4 Employability • Duke of Edinburgh run in the S3 curriculum • YPI delivered through PSE in S3 • Young Enterprise Money Matters resources and Tenner Challenge delivered through S1/2 Enterprise course • Yass courses • Foundation Academy – University West of Scotland ( 10 week course) This year we have achieved the following Duke Of Edinburgh – Bronze award – 18 Dynamic Youth award – 6 Rite To Work Award – 8 Rite to work is an Employment program ran through the school with MAYDS and Working Rite to help pupils in S4/5 who will be leaving at end of the session gain a position destination in Employment or move into the fulltime Working Rite Scheme. All pupils gained SCQF Level 4 Work Readiness. Moving forward Depute in-charge of Curriculum / PT Enterprise and PT Guidance have formed working group to look at Wider Achievement offering and look at Leadership opportunities /Saltire Awards etc. DYW Argyll has purchased a Barista machine for LHS and PT Enterprise and Teacher of Inclusion to be trained and start work on planning and devising the course ahead of offering SCQF Level 5 Barista Skills unit. Page 32
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23 Section 5 Equity and Attainment – Evaluation of Key Factors Factor in attainment Attendance School Ave. Att. 23-24: 87.7% (87.3% in Argyll and Bute) Persistent Absence: 43% (45% in Argyll and Bute) Exclusion No. of Exclusion Incidents 23-24: 7 No. of Exclusion Openings 23-24: 34 Rate per 1000 pupils: 17.2 (18.5 in Argyll and Bute) Additional Support Needs Census 2023: 44% (40% in Argyll and Bute) SIMD Census 2023: 11% of all pupils from Deciles 1-3 (18% in Argyll and Bute) Free School Meal Entitlement Census 2023: 11% (14% in Argyll and Bute) Care Experienced (and previously Care Experienced) Census 2023: 1% (4 pupils) English as Additional Language Census 2023: 2.2% Other (give details) Page 33
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24 Pupil Equity Funding The rural nature of Lochgilphead Joint Campus means that SIMD alone is not a useful tool for describing the poverty related attainment gap in our context. While it is true that young people in deciles 3 and 4 (our lowest SIMD deciles), the pupils in these categories who perform below their peers also have other specific barriers to learning (e.g. mental health concerns, bereavement, English as an additional language, problems with self-regulation, access to breakfast, are Care Experienced etc.). In short, not every pupil in SIMD deciles 3 and 4 have one or more of these barriers to learning, but most pupils who do experience barriers, are in our lowest SIMD deciles. Therefore, PEF funding at the campus is targeted at interventions that support pupils experiencing these barriers to learning. We employ two Family Liaison Wellbeing Officers who, based predominantly in the Den (our wellbeing hub), deliver targeted interventions such as bereavement support, Care Experienced supports, Self-Regulation and Nurture Groups, Breakfast Club, Mindfulness and wellbeing sessions, a quiet space for learning and study, and a space for topping up on healthy snacks during the day. This is helping pupils who experience barriers to learning to overcome these and to be more ‘ready to learn’. In the past year, many of the pupils who were regularly using the Den, have successfully re-integrated into mainstream classes and most of the pupils who access Den interventions, spend most of their school time in mainstream classes. All pupils who use the Den access mainstream education as well. Section 6 Other information Life at Lochgilphead has been busy and fulfilling with many trips, events, celebrations. Big Day Out Every year, pupils who demonstrate the school’s values have a chance to take part in a celebratory ‘Big Day Out’. Our last one was to Glasgow where pupils had a fabulous day at Flip Out. Pupils who went reported that it was great fun and all pupils in the school are working hard to earn a place at the next Big Day Out. Friday Live Page 34
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26 Rights Respecting School We are officially a Rights Respecting School after being awarded the Bronze (Rights Committed) Award from UNICEF UK. Every month across the campus, we raise awareness of a different article from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Assemblies and classroom activities help pupils understand their rights and the rights of children all around the world. School Trips and Sports We have taken pupils on trips to various parts of the country this year to see plays in theatres, art exhibits, museums and universities. Pupils in our Learning Centre enjoyed a trip to Renewable Parts LTD where they learned about renewable energy and recycling. Our football, shinty, volleyball and softball teams have also competed against other school with fantastic success. A notable achievement was in the MAKI Football Tournament in November when our Girls’ Junior Team came Runner up and our Girls’ Senior Team and both Boys teams were all champions of their categories. One common theme of all of these trips is that members of the public always approach staff, or email the school to say how fabulous our young people are – a real credit to Lochgilphead and Mid Argyll. National Poetry Winner One of our S1 pupils won a national poetry competition with her poem, ‘The Children of the Compass’. This beautiful poem used humour, alliteration and rhyme to describe the differences between people and will now be published in an anthology of poetry. Outward Bound This year, we have had two separate groups visit the Outward Bound Centre at Loch Eil. The S6 leadership team and a group of S3 pupils all benefitted from a week of outdoor activity, teambuilding and camping. The trips helped the young people develop resilience and leadership skills. Planet Youth Lochgilphead Joint Campus is a proud partner of Planet Youth Mid Argyll. This is a collaboration of stakeholders that is determined to work together to improve the lives of young people in our area. The biggest event of the year took place at the campus in February where volunteers from 20 local organisations were celebrated for changing the lives of teenagers and children. This event also raised awareness of all the great opportunities there are in our local area for young people. We have also celebrated the annual events that mark a year in the campus, World Book Day, Show Racism the Red Card, Autism Awareness week, Remembrance Day, Down’s Syndrome week, World Maths Week, European Day of Languages and many more events were celebrated, often with pupils leading assemblies for the rest of the school. Page 36
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Tarbert Academy is a 2-18 school located in the village of Tarbert. We are a friendly, happy and vibrant school which enjoys the support and friendship of the communities we serve. Our pupils are Tarbert Academy’s greatest asset – courteous and personable young people of whom we are justly proud. There are three stages of schooling in Tarbert Academy. • The Pre-5 unit serves the village and near environs of Tarbert. • The Primary serves the village and the surrounding community. • The Secondary serves the communities of South Knapdale and North Kintyre. In additions to its own Primary, the school’s associated Primary is Clachan Primary School. Pupils in Gigha Primary School and Rhunahaorine Primary School choose between Campbeltown Grammar School and Tarbert Academy for secondary education. Tarbert Academy’s combined role is 209 pupils. We recognise and celebrate the three stages of schooling in Tarbert Academy yet have softened the interface between them – often working together across sectors and as a whole school community 6.7% of young people were registered for free school meals. In September 2023, 0.8% of young people live in 20% most deprived data zones in Scotland and 40% of young people have a additional support need. A joint headship is currently in place. An acting Headteacher will take up post in August 2025. Page 38
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Section 1 S3 ACEL Attainment in Literacy and Numeracy School Level % Achieved Reading Writing L&T Literacy Numeracy Tarbert Academy Third Level or better 88.0 84.0 92.0 84.0 80.0 Argyll & Bute Third Level or better 91.9 87.5 89.8 86.3 92.1 Tarbert Academy Fourth Level 56.0 52.0 52.0 48.0 52.0 Argyll & Bute Fourth Level 67.2 65.6 69.6 64.1 64.4 Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength in BGE Attainment: • The percentage of young people achieving Third level reading is very closely in line with Argyll and Bute • The percentage of young people achieving Third level writing is very closely in line with Argyll and Bute • The percentage of young people achieving Third level Listening and Talking is above Argyll and Bute • The percentage of young people achieving Third level Literacy is very closely in line with Argyll and Bute Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development in BGE Attainment: • The percentage of young people achieving fourth level Literacy and Numeracy requires to be improved. • A numeracy action plan has been developed to improve the data. • Increased working with Primary school staff has been planned to ensure there is a clear understanding of the required standard. • Further whole school moderation sessions. • Revised whole school planning procedures. • Revised whole school tracking. Page 39
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Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development • Higher A-C passes are slightly below the National establishment • Advanced Higher A-C passes and A-D passes are below the National Establishment • Higher A-D passes are slightly below Argyll and Bute council and the National Establishment • Changes have been made to the curriculum to address the areas of development. • Improved tracking procedures implemented. • Continue to implement more effective coursing procedures. Section 3 Insight Data What is Insight Scotland? Insight is a professional tool, aimed at teachers and other staff. It is used to help secondary schools and local authorities identify areas of success and where improvements can be made for pupils in the senior phase. The dashboard has four measures: • Improving Attainment in Literacy and Numeracy (presented below as separate Literacy and Numeracy graphs) • Increasing Post-School Participation • Improving Attainment for All • Attainment Versus Deprivation The school’s data below is compared to what is termed The Virtual Comparator. The virtual comparator consists of a sample group of school leavers from schools in other local authorities who have similar characteristics to the school leavers from the school in question. This allows the most accurate and meaningful comparison of attainment data. Page 41
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Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength • For the last four years 100% of young people have achieved level 4 literacy. For the last 4 years this has been above the Virtual comparator. • For the last 5 years 100% of young people have achieved level 4 numeracy. Is all cases this is above the Virtual Comparator Page 43
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Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development • There was a drop in the percentage of young people achieving a level 5 literacy compared to 2023 • There was a drop in the percentage of young people achieving level 5 numeracy. This is lowest percentage from the last 5 years. • Revised Numeracy Strategy in place. • Whole school moderation sessions to continue. • Improved tracking procedures implemented. • Further use of standardised assessments to identify students requiring additional support. • Extra time allocated on timetable to support literacy and numeracy skills development. Page 44
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Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development • There was a drop in the percentage of leavers in a positive destination from 2022-23. As a school we are aware of the reasoning for this. This situation has been monitored and the pupil is now in a destination. • Continue to work with DYW Argyll to focus on appropriate pathways for our young people • Further develop local community partnerships that will support young people to progress into the world of work • Introduce a new unit of work with our associated primary schools. This will support the aspirations of pupils before joining Tarbert Academy. • Refreshed approach to work experience. • Increased wider achievement offer. Page 46
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Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development • In 2024 our total tariff points was below our Virtual Comparator, Argyll and Bute, The Northern Alliance and The National Establishment • Our highest 20% of learner in 2024, were below our Virtual Comparator, Argyll and Bute, The Northern Alliance and The National Establishment • In 2024 our middle 60% of learners below our Virtual Comparator, Argyll and Bute, The Northern Alliance and The National Establishment • We have introduced a new senior phase tracking and monitoring package which will identify learners who are not achieving their potential early. An intervention package has also been introduced. • We will be introducing new wider achievement opportunities in the senior phase. This will support an increase in our total tariff points. • Increased curriculum requirement in S6. • New courses introduced. Page 49
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Section 4 Wider Achievement Qualifications National Certificates; Higher National Certificates; Scottish Vocational Qualifications; National Progression Awards; Skills for Work qualifications; Foundation Apprenticeships; Scottish Baccalaureate Overall evaluative comment/narrative on Wider Achievement Qualifications in your school: FA Creative Digital Media FA Social Services and Young People Higher Psychology H Sociology NPA Level 5 Engineering NPA Level 6 Criminology Bikeability Step Up to University: Foundation Academy Module Duke of Edinburgh Awards Dynamic Youth Awards Saltire Awards Hi-5 Awards Enterprise and Employability Units Leadership Award Page 52
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Section 5 Equity and Attainment – Evaluation of Key Factors Factor in attainment Attendance School Ave. Att. 23-24: 89.3% (87.3% in Argyll and Bute) Persistent Absence: 46% (45% in Argyll and Bute) Exclusion No. of Exclusion Incidents 23-24: 0 No. of Exclusion Openings 23-24: 0 Rate per 1000 pupils: 0 (18.2 in Argyll and Bute) Additional Support Needs Census 2023: 40% (40% in Argyll and Bute) SIMD Census 2023: 2.5% in Deciles 1-3 (18% in Argyll and Bute) Free School Meal Entitlement Census 2023: 7% (14% in Argyll and Bute) Care Experienced (and previously Care Experienced) Census 2023: 4.2% (5 pupils) English as Additional Language Census 2023: 0% Other (give details) Page 53
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Pupil Equity Funding • Funding used to support a Family Liaison Officer (FLO). Supports targeted young people and their families in school and at home. • FLO interventions has directly impacted attendance improvements and wellbeing scores. Section 6 Other information Add good news etc. • S3 class have continued to support local charities through their participation in the Youth Philanthropy Initiative. • Geobus visit for S1&2. • Austrian Exchange. • S1/2 participation in Rugby sessions with Mid Argyll RFC. • S1 Kilmartin Museum and Dunadd project. • Annual Scottish Parliament visit. • Loch Eil: S6 Leadership and S3 Resilience courses. • S4 accepted to NYOS. • Students in Youth Fire Service. Page 54
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School information/school context – include SIMD etc. Campbeltown Grammar School was founded in 1686. The new school opened in February 2018. Our facilities include an all-weather sports pitch, a piping pavilion, climbing wall, three computer suits and a Learning Centre. Our classrooms are all equipped with digital learning walls and laptop computers, chrome books and desk top computers are available for all learners. Campbeltown Grammar School is a non-denominational secondary school located within the remote small town of Campbeltown on the Kintyre peninsula with a population of less than 10,000. At Campbeltown Grammar school, we embrace our unique heritage and culture whilst working to deliver equity for all of our learners. We strive to deliver a broad curriculum which we continue to develop with our local and national partners to meet the needs of our young people. The school’s catchment area spans across the South Kintyre area and our associated primary schools include Castlehill, Dalintober, Drumlemble, Carradale, Glenbarr, Rhunahaorine and Gigha primaries. Our roll for the 2023-2024 session was 387. 16.7% of young people receive free school meal entitlement. As of January 2024 our staffing was 33.31 FTE. The social/economic demographic of the communities which we serve is mixed and the table below indicates the range of Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) deciles of our young people: SIMD Range Percentage of Pupils Deciles 2 - 4 35.5 Deciles 5 –7 64.49 Senior staff and school captains have been working together to raise the profile of our vision and values with the aim that these permeate every aspect of our school life. Our vision and values have been redesigned and shared at assemblies and feature on all of our communications with pupils, parents and partners. School captains and S6 pupils developed our new school moto: Committed to Success. Aim High. This moto encapsulates our schools ambition and determination to deliver the highest quality educational experience to all of our learners. Page 56
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Section 1 S3 ACEL Attainment in Literacy and Numeracy School Level % Achieved Reading Writing Listening and Talking Literacy Numeracy Campbeltown Grammar School Third Level or better 91.9(+3) 89.2(+2) 90.5(+1) 87.8(+1.5) 82.4(-10) Argyll & Bute Third Level or better 89.2 87.5 89.8 86.3 92.1 Campbeltown Grammar School Fourth Level 59.5(-8) 58.1(-7.5) 68.9(-1) 58.1(-6) 67.6(+3) Argyll & Bute Fourth Level 67.2 65.6 69.6 64.1 64.4 (Indication of performance in relation to Argyll & Bute % Achievement) S3 ACEL – Gaelic (if applicable) School Level % Achieved Gaelic Reading Gaelic Writing Gaelic L&T Campbeltown Grammar School Third Level or better N/A N/A N/A Campbeltown Grammar School Fourth Level N/A N/A N/A Page 57
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Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength in BGE Attainment: In comparison to 22-23 achievement for BGE Literacy and Numeracy, all areas have shown improvement at school level. For third level or better- Reading (9.8% increase), Writing (6.8% increase), L&T (6.1% increase) and Numeracy (5.6% increase) For fourth level- Reading (15.2% increase), Writing (15.5% increase), L&T (34.8% increase) and Numeracy (25.5% increase). For session 23-24 some areas show that Campbeltown Grammar School achievement is higher than that for Argyll &Bute. Third level or better- Reading (3% higher), Writing (2% higher) and L&T (1% higher). Overall Literacy at third level or better is 1.5% higher than the A&B average. Numeracy at fourth level is 4% higher than the A&B average. In terms of 4th level, we are ahead at all curricular levels compared to the last pre pandemic year. This indicates that progress is recovering from the disruption of the pandemic. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development in BGE Attainment: In order to build on the improvements, all teachers will engage in moderation as evidenced by Faculty Meeting minutes and attendance at whole school moderation events. By engaging with these professional development opportunities, all teachers will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of curricular levels. Quality Assurance and Moderation Support Officers will deliver professional learning to staff by presenting training opportunities at in-service and by working with departments at Faculty meetings. Feedback from the moderation project will be delivered to all staff at planned moderation twilight sessions. All staff will be expected to contribute to Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence Levels (ACEL) data to ensure that all possible evidence is captured to support judgements for Literacy and Numeracy achievement of a level. This will also support pupils as they transition to the senior phase and undertake N4 or N5 qualifications. The Faculty Head of English and the Faculty Head of Maths will analyse and report on the data. This will support our plans towards future improvements. Page 58
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Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength For S4, the N5 pass rate has increased by 4% from 73% in 2022 to 78% in 2024. CGS achieved 100% N4 pass rate which is in line with A&B and 13% higher than the National Average (87%) Compared with pre-pandemic attainment, there has been an overall 7% increase in A passes at N5 since 2019. Per year group, there has been an increase in A passes at N5 since 2019. For S4 learners there has been a 6.7% increase, for S5 learners there has been a 1.7% increase and for S6 learners there has been a 1% increase. This indicates that progress is being made to improve attainment at the higher levels. Based on the A-C pass rate for AH in 2023, there was a 5.3% increase in the pass rate. The A-D pass rate for AH in 2024 was higher than both the Argyll and Bute and National average. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development We are all very aware of the need to improve attainment for all young people and at all levels across the school. This is an ongoing focus for all, and, in particular for Faculties in relation to improving the quality of passes at National 5 and Higher. Senior leaders, principal teachers and faculty heads are working closely with teaching staff to analyse the information they gather about young people’s progress in learning through regular planned meetings. All teaching staff have an increased focus on how best to improve young people’s attainment and support all young people to achieve their maximum potential. A range of interventions have been identified in order to support young people in the senior phase. Classroom teachers are further developing their understanding of appropriate interventions which are bespoke to the needs of individual young people. Page 60
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Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength The percentage of leavers attaining level 4 Numeracy is 6.1% better than last year. Comparing 2020 and 2024 cohorts The S4 leavers’ rate increased 2024. In 2024 there were 61 leavers, 9 of whom were S4. 15% of leavers were in S4 which is higher than the Argyll & Bute average. In 2020 there were 50 leavers none of whom were in S4. S4 leavers have less time to achieve level 4 than 5 years ago. Leavers’ who experience the full three years of the senior phase are much more likely to achieve level 4 Numeracy and Literacy. For Literacy and Numeracy at Level 4 and Numeracy at Level 5, the data indicates that with the increased numbers of leavers in S4, the overall performance matched the performance in 2020. Three Year trend When we look at S6 leavers who have experienced the full three years of senior phase, there is an improvement in literacy and numeracy at every level Year Number of S6 leavers Level 4 Literacy Level 5 Literacy Level 6 Literacy Level 4 Numeracy Level 5 Numeracy Level 6 Numeracy 2022 48 93.75 91.67 68.75 85.42 66.67 18.75 2023 42 97.62 95.24 78.57 95.24 85.71 33.33 2024 29 96.55 93.1 82.76 100 86.21 34.48 Three Year Change 2.8 1.43 14.01 14.58 19.54 15.73 Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development We will continue to explore the potential to develop the senior phase offer in response to data, young people’s views and labour market information to ensure we are meeting the needs of all learners whilst still providing challenge to those who require it. An evolving senior phase offer should encourage S4 learners to remain engaged in learning and support them to attain at the highest level of Literacy and Numeracy possible. We will develop a strategy to capture Numeracy and Literacy evidence as early as possible to ensure that all S4 leavers have the highest level of Numeracy and Literacy possible. We will review our timelines to increase pace in S1-S3 which will support an increase in tracking data and therefore an increased understanding of standards. We will aim to use a broader range of evidence from across the whole school, and in some cases extending into National level content in S3. There will be an expectation that young people will overcome L4 outcomes sooner and therefore be introduced to National course content earlier. Page 64
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Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength The percentage of leaver’s positive destinations are largely in line with the percentage of positive destinations over the past five years. The percentage of leavers initially in a positive destination is the 2nd best in the last 5 years. In 2023 and 2024, 100% of leavers who remained in school for the full three years of the senior phase went to a positive destination. This data is above the VC, A&B, Northern Alliance and National for two years in a row For S6 leavers who have experienced the full three years of the senior phase, there has been a 7.79% increase in pupils going into employment over the past 5 years from 37.04 to 44.83% Again, this trend is seen with a 5% increase in leavers going on to Higher Education or Further Education from 50% to 55%. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development We will continue to develop partnerships to support the delivery of work experience. The Principal Teacher of DYW will work with the central Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Team to increase the offer available to learners. The Principal Teacher DYW will produce a data base of short term and long term work experience placements for learners including anticipated skills development. The Pupil Pathway Policy will be introduced to inform the experiences, opportunities and curriculum made available to learners. All pupils will meet with Guidance staff to produce a planned pathway through the Senior Phase leading to a positive destination. Exploration of MCR Pathways Mentoring is underway with MCR Pathways with a view to extending to Campbeltown Grammar School in order to support more vulnerable young people. Page 66
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Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength The average number of tariff points for the middle 60% in 2024 is in line with data from 2023. For the middle 60% the gap between CGS and VC in 2024 was the second lowest since 2020. For the highest 20% the average number of tariff points is slightly higher than the data from 2023. For the highest 20% the gap between CGS and the VC in 2024 was the second lowest since 2020. The gap between the average total tariff points for CGS and VC in 2024 has closed slightly in comparison to 2023. Page 69
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Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development The proportion of S4 leavers has increased over the past 5 years. The opportunities for S4 leavers to have achieved the maximum number of tariff points has been lower due to our lower numbers of presentations. For N5, our presentation rate at S4 indicates that we were presenting 1 subject at N5 fewer than the Argyll and Bute average. Our more robust presentation policy and increased number of S4 subjects offered indicates that this year our presentation rate is 4.5. We will continue to embed the updated presentation policy to ensure more scrutiny around dropout rate, pupil’s moving level and early interventions. We will continue to review and refine our policies and systems based on the data and impact of interventions. We have introduced a 33 period week. This has allowed us to increase the curricular offer in S4. The restructuring of the school day reduces the number of transitions throughout and maximises time for learning. The 33 period week also delivers more effective, efficient timetabling of staff. We will continue to refine and improve tracking systems and pupil profiles to support the early identification and delivery of Flexible Learning Plans for S4-S6 cohort. The Learning Support department will widen their curricular offer and aligned it with subjects offered out with the LS department. There will be a greater focus on SQA attainment and aspirational presentations for learners who access additional support. Page 72
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Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength Comparing 2023 and 2024 attainment versus deprivation there have been some improvements. SIMD 3- Total Tariff points higher than 2023 SIMD 4- Total Tariff points are in line with the VC and overall higher than 2023 SIMD 6- Total Tariff points higher than 2023 SIMD 7- Total Tariff points higher than 2023 and closer to the VC. For 2023/24, the complimentary tariff points indicate that in all 6 deciles, attainment is closer to the VC. Page 74
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Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development Whilst there are some improvements in attainment for 4 of the 6 deciles within our catchment, attainment is lower than the VC in all of the deciles. Tracking systems will be adapted to monitor attainment versus deprivation to support young people accessing interventions and direct how we support learners to attain. We are continuing to explore the offer for our learners to encourage more engagement and attainment. This year the additional subjects offered include: - N5 Practical Cookery - N5 German - NPA Barista - Cycle Maintenance - Higher Modern Studies - BGE Drama - BGE Horticulture - N3 Italian - BGE Creative Industries - Sociology - NPA Creative Digital Media - Cyber Security - Photography Page 75
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Section 4 Wider Achievement Qualifications National Certificates; Higher National Certificates; Scottish Vocational Qualifications; National Progression Awards; Skills for Work qualifications; Foundation Apprenticeships; Scottish Baccalaureate Overall evaluative comment/narrative on Wider Achievement Qualifications in your school: The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were fully reintroduced this year. 24 young people took part and 4 of our pupils achieved bronze awards. The remaining 20 young people are being supported to complete the award and have all successfully completed the expedition. We have introduced the Dynamic Youth Award- Almost all of our S1 & S2 pupils achieved the first level of the award this year. The award is quality assured by the SQA and credit rated. The S1 & S2 pupils who participated have all gained a minimum of 1 SCQF point. Food Hygiene certificate- Almost all of our S3 Practical Cookery pupils achieved this certificate this year. Sports Leader- Some S6 pupils achieved Sports Leader certification through participating in whole school events alongside timetabled sessions with the PE department. Sailing certification- All BGE pupils were given the opportunity to take part in taster sessions with the local sailing club. Many of those who opted to continue to attend the sailing club’s evening sessions achieved certification. To date, 121 pupils have taken part in taster sessions, 62 S2 pupils have taken part in the week long courses, 56 pupils have achieved Level 1 Certification, 30 pupils have achieved Level 2 Certification, 4 pupils have achieved the Assistant Instructors Certificate, 7 pupils have achieved the Power Boat 2 Certificate and 7 pupils have achieved the Seamanship Skills Certificate. Qualifications delivered by Argyll College National 5 Cake craft Higher Childcare and Development NPA Spots Development Rural Skills SFW NPA Criminology Health Sector SFW Sport and Recreation SFW Engineering N5 SFW Engineering N4 SFW Construction Craft and Technician NPA Practical Cookery level 3 Make-Up Skills N5 NPA Early Education & Childcare N4 SFW Page 76
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Section 5 Equity and Attainment – Evaluation of Key Factors Factor in attainment Attendance School Ave. Att. 23-24: 85.7% (87.3% Argyll and Bute) Persistent Absence: 46% (45% Argyll and Bute) Exclusion No. of Exclusion Incidents 23-24: 15 No. of Exclusion Openings 23-24: 37 Rate per 1000 pupils 23-24: 39.5 (18.5 Argyll and Bute) Additional Support Needs Census 2023: 23% ASN SIMD Census 2023: 28% from Deciles 1-3 (18% in Argyll and Bute) Free School Meal Entitlement Census 2023: 16% (14% in Argyll and Bute) Care Experienced (and previously Care Experienced) Census 2023: 2.9% (11 pupils) English as Additional Language Census 2023: 1.8% Other (give details) Page 77
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Pupil Equity Funding Impact of PEF on closing the attainment gap Health and Wellbeing Officer The wellbeing room has been resourced and support is being provided for all learners. The Health and Wellbeing Officer has established nurturing relationships with identified young people. Study Bites Wellbeing support is provided by key staff for 4 evenings after school. Pupils are supported to establish a study routine. Homework support is provided. Soup and sandwiches are provided for all. Study Bites provides a warm, quiet space for pupils to eat and study after school. Support for Families All pupils have access to a warm breakfast before school. The Nurture Group are provided with tea and toast during their sessions. Study bites are provided with soup and toasted sandwiches for all. A school uniform store is available for all pupils to access if required. Swimming Project Small groups of pupils have been identified to take part in swim sessions over 4 week periods. Pupils build life skills through planning their swim bags, washing and organising towels and swimwear and toiletries. Pupils are provided with all the necessary kit to allow them to swim. Pupils build social skills by organising post swim snacks. Attendance of those involved was monitored and improved for most pupils. Reading Room and Literacy Support The English seminar room has been redeveloped as a reading room to encourage reading for enjoyment for all. Updated reading materials and furnishing have been provided to encourage a nurturing reading space to support developing literacy. Accelerated reader has been introduced to support improvement in attainment. Page 78
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Section 6 Other information Progress Review October 2024 ‘Since the initial inspection, significant progress has been made. The school has a clear vision, values and aims in place which underpin its strategic direction. The identified next steps, outlined above, will continue to inform the school’s work to ensure a sustained pace of change leading to further improvements for all young people at Campbeltown Grammar School. We are confident that the Headteacher will continue to provide strong, strategic leadership in order to secure further improvement. We have shared this progress report with Education Scotland who have confirmed that they are confident that Campbeltown Grammar School has the capacity to continue to improve.’ Staffing We have restructured the middle leadership team. Three of the four new Faculty Heads have been appointed in Maths and Science, English and Modern Languages and Heath & Wellbeing and Technologies. We have appointed new teachers in Home Economics, Physical Education, Art, RME/Social Subjects and Spanish. Vision, Values and Aims We have refreshed our Vision, Values and Aims and introduced our new school Moto. We have updated the school’s branding and launched our new website. We have introduced fortnightly parent updates and delivered parent information evenings on options and pupil pathways. Celebrating our Successes Congratulations to the UHI Argyll College Student of the Year, a Campbeltown Grammar School pupil, Mia MacLaren. Two of our pupils took part in Springboard’s Future Chef competition. Supported by the parent council, one of our chefs made it to the regional finals. Sports wins S1&S2 Girls SPAR football winners of their qualifying group. Scottish Schools swimming championships area trials- 23 Gold, 11 silver and 11 bronze medal winners. Scottish Schools swimming finals- 2 silver and 1 gold in the 100m backstroke Scottish Schools Champion. CGS were the overall winners of both the MAKI badminton and volleyball competitions. CGS pupils competed in the Scottish School’s Pipe band Championships and came a fantastic 7th place in the Novice B section. At the Scottish Brass Band Association Festival students from CGS achieved a gold award in the Intermediate band competition and the development band won the gold award and 1st place regaining the Scottish development section trophy. CGS pupils took part in the Scottish young musicians brass ensemble competition and were crowned the Scottish Young Musicians Brass Ensemble of the year. Many of our CGS pupils competed in the Mid Argyll Music festival with 13 youngsters winning their section. Charity Breast Cancer coffee morning £196.74, MacMillan Cancer bake sale £272.57, Children in Need £268.12,Campbeltown Cat rescue £93.87, Red Nose Day £186.47 Trips History and Modern Studies students took part in a trip to London which was supported by the Parent Council and Campbeltown common good. Young people in S3 and S6 participated in trips to the outward bound centre At Loch Eil. Page 79
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School information/school context – include SIMD etc. Islay High School is a non-denominational fully comprehensive secondary school with a roll of 176 and part of a cluster that includes five primary schools; four on Islay (Bowmore, Port Ellen, Port Charlotte and Keills) and one on Jura (Small Isles). The catchment area covers both islands of Islay (population about 3,000) and Jura (population about 200) and is rural, remote and isolated. The students from Jura commute to the school on a daily basis. The school’s curriculum model has S1 and S2 timetabled in the Broad General Education (BGE), and S3 to S6 are all integrated in the Senior Phase. In the Senior Phase, pupils select 5 courses per year every year from the same option choice menu. This allows for much greater efficiency of staffing giving pupils much great personalisation and choice over 4 years, rather than 3. Due to the remoteness of the islands, the school is completely inclusive and by necessity caters for all students however complex and severe their needs are. The school has recently been allocated Learning Centre status and pupils are currently taking part in transition activities to prepare them for High School and the Learning Centre next session. There is no Gaelic Unit in the school but Gaelic / Gàidhlig is taught for learner and native speakers to Higher level and Advanced Higher level if requested. SIMD data shows that the catchment population fits into bands 4 and 6 but this does not accurately reflect a much wider range in poverty and affluence. SIMD is primarily based on postcodes and, on the islands, these are a very poor indicator of poverty. 8% of the pupils receive free school meals but we believe there are significantly more families eligible to apply for this but don’t do so. The school was awarded £9,800 in Pupil Equity Funding in session 2023/24. This money was used to employ a teacher for 0.2 FTE to work with vulnerable children to help them access the curriculum, to develop their self-esteem and confidence, and to support school attendance. The school has a high percentage of pupils with a diagnosed ASN (48% of the school roll) and this includes two autistic pupils with severe and complex needs, whose behaviour regularly results in harm to staff and damage to property. Page 82
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Section 1 S3 ACEL Attainment in Literacy and Numeracy School Level % Achieved Reading Writing L&T Literacy Numeracy Islay High School Third Level or better 97.0 97.0 97.0 97.0 93.9 Argyll & Bute Third Level or better 91.9 87.5 89.8 86.3 92.1 Islay High School Fourth Level 87.9 87.9 87.9 87.9 81.8 Argyll & Bute Fourth Level 67.2 65.6 69.6 64.1 64.4 S3 ACEL – Gaelic (if applicable) School Level % Achieved Gaelic Reading Gaelic Writing Gaelic L&T Islay High School Third Level or better 100 100 100 Islay High School Fourth Level 100 100 100 Page 83
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Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength in BGE Attainment: At S3, both the literacy and numeracy values at third level or better are higher than the Argyll and Bute average. Of particular merit are the level 4 results, which reflects the success of S3 being incorporated into our Senior phase. The Gaelic literacy levels at third level or better are excellent but this is based on a small cohort. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development in BGE Attainment: We have completed S3 SNSA assessments again this year and aim to do this earlier in the session for 2025-26. Continue to engage with authority and cluster moderation. Continue to work on Learning, Teaching and Assessment and BGE moderation at key transition stages. Engage staff in CLPL opportunities and run our in-house twilight sessions on Teaching & Learning. Provide staff training so that all staff are data literate. Continue to use S3 SCQF levels as evidence for ACEL attainment data. Page 84
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Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength The percentage values for both A-C and A-D values for both National 5 and Higher are significantly above both the authority and national averages. There are strong results across almost all subjects and our early intervention letters and support that staff provide for pupils reflects our commitment to ‘Getting it Right for Every Child’. Not reflected are the vocational courses, which we also provide, to a high level of success. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development We encourage a positive presentation policy, especially for S6 pupils. This has had an impact on our Advanced Higher percentages this session. Our numbers are smaller therefore each pupil represents a larger percentage of our attainment statistics. Pupils receiving unconditional offers can explain the drop in percentage for Advanced Highers, which then influences motivation. We are only able to timetable 2 periods to Advanced Higher courses and pupils need to take greater responsibility for independent learning and revision. It is an unfair comparison then to other schools. We will continue to develop alternative courses for S5/6 pupils sitting courses at Level 5, such as Environment Science and Languages for Life and Work. Section 3 Insight Data What is Insight Scotland? Insight is a professional tool, aimed at teachers and other staff. It is used to help secondary schools and local authorities identify areas of success and where improvements can be made for pupils in the senior phase. The dashboard has four measures: • Improving Attainment in Literacy and Numeracy (presented below as separate Literacy and Numeracy graphs) • Increasing Post-School Participation • Improving Attainment for All • Attainment Versus Deprivation The school’s data below is compared to what is termed The Virtual Comparator. The virtual comparator consists of a sample group of school leavers from schools in other local authorities who have similar characteristics to the school leavers from the school in question. This allows the most accurate and meaningful comparison of attainment data. Unfortunately, Insight does not include SQA results achieved in S3. In Islay High, the senior phase starts in S3 and all S3 pupils will study 5 one-year SQA courses and these results are not included in the Insight data. Page 86
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3a Improving Attainment in Literacy and Numeracy *Literacy and Numeracy attainment achieved in S3 is not included in Insight. In some instances, pupils achieve Level 5 literacy and/or numeracy and do not progress to Level 6 in S4-S6, meaning their achievement is excluded from leavers data as presented below. Page 87
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Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength Without the S3 data the graphs do not show Islay High School favourably in comparison to the virtual comparator. The figures for the S6 year group that left at the end of session 2022-23 are: 100% achieved Level 4 Literacy and 81% achieved Level 5 Literacy Page 88
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97% achieved Level 4 Numeracy and 66% achieved Level 5 Numeracy This shows percentages above our virtual comparator in Level 4 Literacy and Numeracy and Level 5 Literacy. This does not include leavers at the end of S4 or S5. 100% of all leavers achieve Level 4 Literacy and 99% achieved Level 4 Numeracy. The numbers achieving Level 5 Literacy or Numeracy reduce the earlier the pupil leaves school. Our S4 and S5 leaver numbers are quite high. At the end of 2022-23, 13 S4 pupils left school and 25 S5 pupils left school. This reflects the high number of positive destinations available. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development We can only make valid conclusions by looking carefully at each year in turn. Due to the small cohorts and differences in ability from one year to the next, it is more difficult to analyse the data for patterns. However, the school will continue to ensure that each pupil leaves school with the best possible qualifications. We have adapted our option choices to include Applications of Maths in more than one column. This will hopefully improve our numbers that achieve Level 5 Numeracy. Page 89
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3b Increased post-school participation Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength The high percentage of Islay High school pupils leaving to positive destinations measures favourably against the virtual comparator and particularly against the authority and national percentages in recent years. This reflects the work carried out by staff to organise work experience, work placements and flexible learning plans. We work closely with partners and placements continue to lead to employment for leavers. Page 90
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Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development We will continue to work closely with SDS, our DYW coordinator, and all the businesses and organisations on the islands to ensure the pupils get the best possible start to post-school careers. We will also continue to work closely with UHI to ensure that the delivery of vocational, skills based courses continue to provide pupils will a high standard of tutor led courses. Page 91
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3c Improving attainment for all *As in the literacy and numeracy data above, readers should note that S3 attainment does not account in Insight. This has a significant impact on the average total tariff point scores of Islay High School cohorts. Page 92
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Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength The overall tariff points for Islay High school do not always measure favourably with the virtual comparator, the authority or the national averages, as they do not include the S3 data. They did look more positive however in 2022 and increased again in 2024. This highlights the differences in cohorts from one year to the next and that smaller year groups can be skewed by one or two individuals. Page 93
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The school does provide a wide ranging curriculum and offers a mix of vocational courses together with the academic courses to meet the needs of all the pupils in the school. These tariff points also do not take into account wider achievement, such as MVP or Leadership or vocational courses. Also not reflected is the work that our Learning Support Department undertakes to ensure that all pupils experience success by including National 1 – 3 courses as part of our pupil timetables. All three measures would significantly increase with our S3 data included. Last session in Maths and English alone of the 30 candidates: Maths English National 3 1 (3%) National 4 15 (50%) 15 (50%) National 5 14 (47%) 15 (50%) Across the curriculum, S3 achieved success in a range of subjects, accessing all areas of Science, Social Subjects, Languages, Practical courses and Performance based courses. Only when they reach S4 can a pupils opt for a vocational, skills based course in addition to their academic achievements. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development Continue to work with pupils on an individual basis to ensure that their options are best suited to their needs and ability, in order to achieve success across the curriculum. We will continue to support our lowest 20% by providing a range of courses on an individual basis, such as National 1 communication, Personal Development, Music, Number skills and Creative Arts. Page 94
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3d Attainment versus Deprivation *As in previous sections, S3 attainment is excluded from Insight meaning that the comparison below is limited. Evaluative Comment It is not possible to make any judgement on this measure. The SIMD data on Islay and Jura does not reflect the true levels of poverty and affluence in the area. Page 95
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Section 4 Wider Achievement Qualifications National Certificates; Higher National Certificates; Scottish Vocational Qualifications; National Progression Awards; Skills for Work qualifications; Foundation Apprenticeships; Scottish Baccalaureate Overall evaluative comment/narrative on Wider Achievement Qualifications in your school: We continue to work closely with UHI to provide a range of courses : Page 96
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Unfortunately, the number of tutors reduced this year, which has had an impact on the number of courses we were able to offer. We have addressed this by employing our own Rural Skills tutor and presenting pupils for alternative courses including a Leadership qualification, MVP training, First Aid and NPAs in Journalism and Business. Pupils also take part in Scotland Reads, our Eco-group (who achieved their Eco flag this year) and the Rights Respecting Group (who achieved the Bronze award this session). Within each year group we design activities that are inclusive and positively impact well-being: S1 – Learning Adventure S2 – Arran Trip S3 – Loch Eil (focus on resilience) S4 – Work experience/Scotland reads S5 – Work experience/Scotland reads/college and university visits/MVP training S6 – Student Leaders/Loch Eil (focus on Leadership)/UMVP Our wider achievement qualifications continue to add to the experience and qualifications gained in Islay High School. Section 5 Equity and Attainment – Evaluation of Key Factors Factor in attainment Evaluation Attendance School Ave. Att. 23-24: 88.8% (87.3% Argyll and Bute) Persistent Absence: 43% (45% Argyll and Bute) Staff have taken part in ANA training within the authority and our attendance remains at a consistent percentage. Our stretch aim is 91% We have embedded the use of training materials and our A & E group meet weekly to discuss attendance data and to put individual measures in place. Two members of the team also took part in National training this session, and will carry out an attendance project to address issues for a specific group e.g. those in S2 – 3 with a pattern of below 90% attendance. The Support staff work very closely with partner agencies. Page 97
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Exclusion No. of Exclusion Incidents 23- 24: 0 No. of Exclusion Openings 23- 24: 0 We continue to foster positive relations with all stakeholders and work creatively to re-engage any dis-engaged pupils, such as with a flexible learning plan with built in Literacy and Numeracy targets. Additional Support Needs Census 2023: 48% (40% Argyll and Bute) This figure is high and rising. We have opened our Learning Centre, and created a space designed with resources that meet the needs of the individuals. Our ASN staff provide resources which are engaging and which pupils enjoy using. We have created a range of spaces around the school which support and nurture pupils with support needs. SIMD Census 2023: 0% in Deciles 1- 3 (18% in Argyll and Bute) The SIMD data does not accurately reflect our community. Free School Meal Entitlement Census 2023: 8% (14% Argyll and Bute) We work closely with the canteen staff to run a breakfast club, which is well attended. We promote free school meals entitlement and offer support to complete applications. This percentage does not reflect the number of families that go ahead with their claim. This then negatively impacts our PEF allocation. Care Experienced (and previously Care Experienced) Census 2023: 3.1% (6 pupils) We continue to closely monitor the progress of our Care Experienced pupils through the Attendance and Engagement group, the risk-matrix, reports and one-to-one meetings with support staff. English as Additional Language Census 2023: 2.6% Online EAL sessions have been working well and Support Staff continue to provide individual support. Our pupils are achieving well and have really integrated into the school community. Other (give details) Page 98
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Pupil Equity Funding Impact of PEF on closing the attainment gap Our PEF funding employs a member of staff one day a week to analyse attendance data, develop strategies for learner and family engagement and to support individual students. The impact of this funding has resulted in the ability to put key interventions in place for individuals and groups of students in order to close the attainment gap. In order to improve attendance overall, and hence address any wider attainment gap issues, our PEF funding is further used to regularly communicate information to pupils and parents (in line with recent Authority guidance) and to liaise with relevant staff and Faculties, as well as external agencies. Through our data analysis, we can very clearly identify positive patterns and any areas for improvement, which are then shared with all stakeholders. From this, we plan for whole school and year group activities which promote positive attendance both within the BGE and Senior Phase, as well as at key transition stages. All staff in the Attendance and Engagement Team take part in ANA training and actively use the resources that this provides. Section 6 Other information Across the school we have strong positive relationships between staff, pupils and the wider community. The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular events at lunchtimes and after school as well as a large number of residential trips. The trips are so important for our island pupils. The school benefits enormously from the strong partnerships with estates, employers, organisations and the community in general. This has positive impacts on pupil achievement but also results in achieving a very positive reputation within the community. The overall impact for learners is that our SQA results are good. With our pupils we evaluated our school vision statement and collaborated to write a new version of our vision statement which is much more fitting for our context and school community. This was shared in our weekly newsletter. We have worked very hard to embed our mobile phone policy this session and will be introducing our Positive Relationships policy before the summer (linking this to the authority ‘Our Children Their Future’ working document). Page 99
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As a school we have achieved Green Flag status through our Eco-group and our Bronze Award as a Rights Respecting School. We continue to run inter-generational Gaelic events throughout the year and a range of community engagement activities. All of these events are well attended. It is always our ambition to ensure that all our pupils are not disadvantages by location and to ensure that we provide as many wider achievement opportunities and experiences as we can. This also means that our pupils have been very enterprising with regard to fundraising and we will see this developed further next session by starting a Youth Philanthropic Initiative with S2. Page 100
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1 Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee Date of Meeting: 4 June 2025 Title of Report: Health & Social Care Partnership - Performance Report – FQ3 2024/25 (October – December) Presented by: Charlotte Craig – Interim Head of Strategic Planning, Performance & Technology The Board is asked to: • Acknowledge performance for FQ3 2024/25 (October - December) • Acknowledge performance update on the National Health & Wellbeing Outcomes and Ministerial Steering Group Integration Indicators (Appendix 1) • Note Delayed Discharge Sitrep as of 06 January 2025 (Appendix 2) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report details performance for the Financial Quarter (FQ) 3 2024/25 (October - December), the performance outputs are taken from the Integrated Performance Management Framework (IPMF) Reporting Dashboard with the focus on twelve key service areas. Overall performance for FQ3 notes 42 of 84 measures reporting as on target (50%). The report details performance against each of the service areas and the 84 supporting Key Performance Indicators. National Health & Wellbeing Indicators performance is included alongside latest performance from the National Delayed Discharge Sitrep. The use of the new performance Dashboard within SharePoint is designed to offer a more focused approach to the access and analysis of data, offering scope for self-service. In consideration of the report the committee is reminded of the role of the Clinical and Care Governance Committee in providing more in depth scrutiny of performance. To ensure timely consideration for the IJB a high level report has been presented to the IJB ahead of this with update to follow in the next minute. 2. RECOMENDATIONS The committee are asked to acknowledge current FQ3 24/25 performance. 3. DETAIL OF REPORT The report details the HSCP (Health and Social Care Partnership) performance for FQ 3 2024/25 (October - December) highlighting key performance trends across the 84 KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). The latest performance against the National Health and Wellbeing Outcomes Indicators is reported (Appendix 1). Also included is the latest national update on Delayed Discharges Page 101 Agenda Item 6
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2 (Appendix 2). 4. RELEVANT DATA & INDICATORS 4.1 FQ3 2024/25 (October - December) Performance Summary Overall performance for FQ3 notes that 84 KPI’s are scoring against target, with 42 (50%) reporting as on-track. This is a decrease of 8% from FQ2 position, where 49 KPI were on track (58%). The KPI’s report performance against the target and include the target, actual and variance and is a mix of both quantitative and qualitative indicators. The use of the green, amber and red graphics within the Dashboard is used to give an overview of the HSCP’s total performance for each of the twelve services and 84 KPI’s. The use of only green and red for the KPI’s is used to focus delivery with regards to sustaining performance on or above target. 4.2 Analysis of Key Performance This analysis identifies performance across the 12 service reporting categories within the Integrated Performance Management Framework (IPMF). 4.2.1 Children & Families Performance across 7 KPIs, Children & Families and Justice notes 4 (57%) on track, with 4 (43%) off track, against the targets set for Q3 24/25. This is consistent with 57% noted as on track in FQ2. Performance on or above target: • The percentage of Child Protection Register (CPR) cases that have an allocated Social Worker remains on target at 100% for FQ3, with no change noted from FQ2 position. Page 102
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3 • The number of teams that have delivered 75% or more of the Universal Health Visiting Pathway (UHVP) reports 87% for FQ3, up from 78% FQ2. • FQ3 Number of Public Sector staff who have received at least basic training in how to identify and respond to women and children affected by Violence Against Women & Girls reports cumulative 250 against cumulative target of 90. • Percentage of Criminal Justice social work reports submitted 2 days before court reports is noted at 91% in FQ3, against 90% target and an increase from 82% reported in FQ2 Performance below target & areas for improvement: • The percentage of Child Protection Planning Meetings (CPPM's) held within 28 days of the initial referral reports 33% in FQ3 against 90% target and increase from 17% noted in FQ2. • Mental Health Services (CAMHS) children and young people seen within 18 weeks of referral reports 39% FQ3 against 85% target and a decrease from 73% reported in FQ2. • The number of statutory individual Health Assessments commenced within four weeks of coming into care in FQ3 reports 75% down from 100% for FQ2 4.2.2 Telecare and Digital Performance across 13 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Strategic Planning, Performance & Technology Services shows 4 KPIs (31%) on track, with 9 KPIs (69%) reported as off track against the targets set for FQ3 24/25. Performance on track reports a decrease of 7% from the reported FQ2 24/25 position (38%) It should be acknowledged that nationally waiting time breaches are measured against a zero target. Local targets have been set to monitor progress and improvements to reduce the number of patients on waiting lists across varied health specialties. Performance on or above target: • The implementation of Just Checking activity monitoring equipment was successfully completed in 8 homes, down slightly from 9 in FQ2 but remains above the target (7) for FQ3. • Digital blood pressure monitoring in Primary Care continues to be rolled out, with 79 unique patients using the service by FQ3 against a target of 42, consistent with FQ2 levels. • Currently, 45% of telecare clients have enhanced packages, which are on target and an increase from 42% noted in FQ2. Further work is needed to accurately track this metric. • The e-health department resolved 100% of IT support requests during Q3, up from 99% in FQ2. Performance below target & areas for improvement: • FQ3 reported 169 new clients to Telecare, a 23% decrease compared to the previous quarter (219) and below the target of 200. • Progress in the digitalisation of telecare equipment has increased by 11% to 65% for FQ3, however this is below the 70% target set for the end of the period. • Consultations delivered via Near Me have continued to decline, from 999 in FQ2 to 888 in FQ3, against the quarterly target of 1025, showing no growth. • The number of telecare clients overdue for their annual review has decreased to 51%, below the 50% target. Work is continuing to improve data quality around this measure. Page 103
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4 • There were zero Silvercloud referrals reported in FQ3, a fall from 57 in FQ2 against the quarterly target of 60. • 96% of FOI requests were completed within the statutory timescale, against 100% and down from 100% noted in FQ2. • Waiting times for cancer appointments at 31 and 62 days reported 15 cases, an increase from 12 in FQ2 against a target of zero. • New outpatient waiting times breaches over 12 weeks were noted at 49%, compared to the 46% target, no change from FQ2. • Outpatient long waiting times (over 52 weeks) were noted at 4.8%, an increase from 3.3% in FQ2 and above the target of 2.8%. 4.2.3 Primary Care Performance across 10 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Primary Care shows 6 KPIs (60%) on track, with 4 KPIs (40%) reported as off track against the targets set for FQ3 24/25. This is a reported decrease of 10% from 70% on track in FQ2 24/25. Performance on or above target: • 81% of children who received Fluoride Varnish treatment did not require further dental treatment, consistent with FQ2 levels. • 54% of eligible residents have so far received their Winter Covid 19 booster. This is 7% higher than the national average and up from 4% noted at FQ2 end. • Across the HSCP GP practices operated the duration of FQ3 without resorting to contingency measures. Decease from 55 instances noted in FQ2. • GP practices remained at level zero during FQ3 resulting in no reduction in services provided. • 4.5% of consultations by GPs and other HSCW within the primary care setting were done digitally, meeting the target set (4.5%) • Primary Care Out-of-Hours Services covered 50% of all recorded out of hour consultations during FQ3, an increase from 46% in FQ 2 and exceeding their 45% target. Performance below target & areas for improvement: • 2 GP practices were returned to HSCP Control during FQ3, above a zero target and an increase from FQ2 (0). • 93% of children at 12 months of age received their 6 in 1 vaccination missing the 95% national target, down from 96% reported at FQ2. (data for this indicator is 1 quarter behind due to availability of statistics) • The Oral Health Improvement Team only managed to deliver 94% of their planned activity, down from 95% in FQ2 and against a target of 100%. • HSCP Dental services utilised 61% of clinic appointments, missing their 90% target. This is an improved position from 48% noted in FQ2. 4.2.4 Public Health Performance across 5 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Public Health shows 4 KPIs (80%) on track against the targets set for FQ3 24/25. Performance on track reports a decrease of 20% from the reported FQ2 24/25 position (100%). Performance on or above target: Page 104
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5 • Increase the monthly number of quit dates set, supported by NHS smoking cessation advisors or jointly through shared care with pharmacy, by people in the most deprived 40% areas in Argyll. Performance this quarter has significantly exceeded the target, with 28 quit dates achieved against a target of 10. Whilst significantly above target it shows a 3% decrease compared to FQ2. • Increase the number of engagement activities delivered in communities and supported through Living Well Networks. Performance continues to be above target, with an actual of 29 against a target of 20. This represents a 12% increase compared to FQ2. • Increase the number of referrals to community link workers supported by “We Are with You”. Performance this quarter achieved approximately 44% above the target, with an actual performance of 145 against a target of 101. The actual number of referrals is above target but 32% less than FQ2. • Number of instances working with Scottish Government or National Agencies on National Strategy and Policy Development. This is a new measure for 24/25 with a target initially set as 1. FQ3 noted 13 instances of working with Scottish Government or National Agencies on National Strategy and Policy development. Performance below target & areas for improvement: • Increase the number of people in Argyll and Bute attending training in the following areas, Money Counts, Behaviour Change, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. The rolling target from 23/24 continues into 24/25, with the expectation of 17 additional clients each quarter. In FQ3 we fell 4% short of our target with 114 attendances, against a target of 119. 4.2.5 Finance Performance across 6 KPIs for Financial services notes 1 (17%) on track, with 5 (83%) off track against the targets set for Q3 24/25. This is a reported decrease of 66% from FQ2, where 5 (83%) of KPIs were on track. Performance on or above target: • Older People External Residential actual spend reports 95%, this is 5% below projected target in FQ3, with variance of 23% from the FQ2 position. Performance below target & areas for improvement: • Costs for Hospital Delayed Discharges in FQ3 report £453,500 (43%) over the target of £317,000 and an increase from £306,500 in FQ2. • GP prescribing expenditure notes actual spend being £126,000 (0.6%) over the projected spending target in FQ3. This is an improved position from FQ2, where performance was noted as 2% over the target. • Agency and Locum staffing expenditure reports a reduction of 1%, failing to meet the target reduction of 10%. However, this is an improvement on the FQ2 position, where a 6% increase was recorded. • Older People Internal Residential actual spend notes being over projected target by 8% for FQ3. This has increased from FQ2 position where 83% actual was noted. • FQ3 Older People Homecare actual spend reports being 4% above the projected target. This is an increase from the FQ2 position, where actual was below projected 92% Page 105
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6 4.2.6 Carers Performance across 4 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Carers shows 3 KPIs (75%) on track, with 1 KPI (25%) reported as off track against the targets set for FQ3 24/25. Performance on track is consistent with the reported FQ2 24/25 position. Performance on or above target: • The number of Unpaid Carers Supported across A&B’s Carers Centres continues to be over the target of 3000 per quarter, with a slight increase to 3483 (4%) noted from previous FQ2. • The ACSP reviews, which now include welfare contacts, are well above target of 700 per quarter with 1739 achieved in FQ3 compared to 1396 in FQ2. • Young Carer Statements completed in FQ3 notes 53, is up from 35 recorded in FQ2 and remains above the target of 4 Performance below target & areas for improvement: • The number of Adult Carer Support Plans completed saw a significant increase this quarter (+11%), rising from 114 to 127 - just below the target of 133. 4.2.7 Allied Health Professionals Performance across 7 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Allied Health Professionals shows 4 KPIs (57%) on track, with 3 KPIs (43%) reported as off track against the targets set for FQ3 24/25. Performance on track reports a decrease of 14% from the reported FQ2 24/25 position (71%). It should be acknowledged that nationally waiting time breaches are measured against a zero target. Local targets have been set to monitor progress and improvements to reduce the number of patients on waiting lists across varied health specialties. Performance on or above target: • MSK Outpatient Referral waits breaching >4 weeks are slightly up in FQ3 to 1029 (+6%) and meeting target of 1120. • Outpatients waiting over 12 weeks for AHP services continue their trend downwards in FQ3 – with a reported total of 467 against the target of 500. • Community Patient Discharges saw a slight decline in FQ3, dropping from 2,034 to 2,027, while still exceeding the target of 1,632. • The percentage of New versus Return Outpatient Physio AHP Referrals remains above the 30% target, with 31% noted in FQ3. Performance below target & areas for improvement: • AHP Priority 1&2 referrals breaching > 4 weeks in FQ2 reported 55 against a target of 48. • Priority 3 and 4 Community Patient Referrals breaching over 12 weeks have increased quarter on quarter, with FQ3 reporting 770 against a target of 400, up 35% from 558 noted in FQ2. Page 106
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7 • AHP Outpatient Completed Waits decreased by 10% in FQ3, with 929 reported, just missing the target of 945. However, this remains part of an overall upward trend over the past year. 4.2.8 Delayed Discharges Performance across 6 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Delayed Discharges shows 2 KPI (33%) on track, with 4 KPIs (67%) reported as off track against the targets set for FQ3 24/25. Performance on track reports a decrease of 50% from the reported FQ2 24/25 position (83%) For FY 2024/25 Delayed Discharges KPIs, we use a count at the end of quarter census point instead of full month data, as this aligns better with national reporting. It should be acknowledged nationally Delayed Discharges are measured against a zero target. Local targets have been set to monitor progress and improvements to reduce the number of patients showing as a Delayed Discharge. Performance on or above target: • Reduce the Number of people delayed in hospital with AWI code at Monthly Census Point. Performance was above target having achieved actual of 4 against a maximum target of 6. In this quarter, the number of people delayed with AWI code recorded remained at 3 in October and November and increased to 4 in December. • At the end of Q3, the number of people delayed in hospital awaiting assessment (Codes 11A and 11B) was 5, which is 14% of census clients, against a target of 10. The target was based on the average for the previous four quarters of 23/24, which ranged from 9 to 11. This is a noted reduction of 29% from FQ2 position which reported 7. Performance below target & areas for improvement: • The overall number of people delayed in hospital at Monthly Census Point as at the end of Q3 was 35, against the target of 31. This reflects an increase of 13% compared to FQ2 position (31). The target was set based on the average over the last four quarters of 23/24, where client numbers ranged between 29 and 34. • At the end of Q3 census point, the overall length of stay in a hospital (Delayed Discharge Bed Days) at Monthly Census Point was 907 against the target of 634. This represents an increase of 48% with 613 recorded in FQ2. The target was set based on the average bed days over the past four quarters of 23/24, which ranged from 598 to 695. • The number of people delayed awaiting a Care Home Placement was 10, compared to a target of 4, 150% over the target. The actual number of people waiting has increased by 900% (1 to 10) from FQ2 to FQ3. The target was set based on the average from the previous four quarters of 23/24, which ranged from 0-5. • At the end of FQ3, the number of people delayed in hospital awaiting care at home availability was 15, representing 43% of census clients, compared to a target of 12. The target was based on the average of the last four quarters of 23/24, which ranged from 8 to 14. This has decreased by 25% compared to FQ2 position (20). Page 107
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8 4.2.9 Adult Social Care Performance across 4 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Adult Social Care shows 3 KPIs (75%) on track, with 1 KPI (25%) reported as off track against the targets set for FQ3 24/25. Performance on track reports an increase of 25% from the reported FQ2 24/25 position (50%). Performance on or above target: • Reduce the number of Unplanned Admissions to A&B hospitals directly from a care home has remained steady at 16 in both FQ2 and FQ3, which is below the target of 36. • Increasing the occupancy rates across A&B Care Homes has remained steady at 96% across FQ1, FQ2 and FQ3 and 2024/25. This KPI is now measured against available places (previously all empty beds). • The FQ3 performance was looking to reduce the value of assessed unmet need for care at home. FQ3 actual was £14,718.26, which is £1,960.78 (12%) below the target. Target is set at previous quarter’s value. Performance below target & areas for improvement: • Increasing the % of Older People who had their homecare monitoring review completed within 6 months was noted at 40% for FQ3, against a target of 49%, which is 18% below target. Compared to FQ2, where the actual was 37%, this represents a 3% increase (40%). 4.2.10 Community Hospitals Performance across 5 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Community Hospitals shows 4 KPIs (80%) on track, with 1 KPI (20%) reported as off track against the targets set for FQ3 24/25. Performance on track has remained consistent, with an 80% track record across both FQ2 and FQ3. Performance on or above target: • The average length of stay for inpatients in A&B Community Hospitals was reduced to 7.4 days across the quarter, against the target of 7.8 days. This represents a 4% improvement compared to FQ2, where the average length of stay was 7.7 days. • A&E attendances meeting the 4 hrs wait target reached 95.1%, exceeding the 95% target by 0.1%. This is a slight reduction of 2% from FQ2, where performance was noted as 97.1%. • Maintain A&B Community Hospitals Bed occupancy rates below 80% target. Bed occupancy rates remained well below target at 70.6% for FQ3, marking a slight increase of 1.3% from 69.3% in FQ2. • Reduce the number of falls being reported in a Community Hospital setting in A&B. In FQ2, we reported 38 falls, well below the target of 54. This showed an increase of 1 fall from FQ2 (3%). Performance below target & areas for improvement: • Reduce the rate of unplanned admissions to Community Hospitals for 65+ population. This KPI reported 490 admissions, 8% above the target of 452 for FQ3. This represents approximately 1% increase compared to FQ2. Page 108
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9 4.2.11 Adults with Long Term Conditions / Adult Support & Protection / Alcohol Drugs Partnership Performance across 8 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Adults with Long Term Conditions Services shows 3 KPIs (38%) on track, with 5 KPIs (62%) reported as off track against the targets set for FQ3 24/25. There is no change from FQ2 24/25. It should be acknowledged that nationally waiting time breaches for New Mental Health Outpatients (12 weeks) and Psychological Therapy (18 Weeks) are measured against a zero target. Local targets have been set to monitor progress and improvements to reduce the number of patients on waiting lists across varied health specialties Performance on or above target: • 10 Adults are on the dynamic support register with a category red or amber status, in line with Q3 target of 10, and down from 12 reported in FQ2. • FQ3 noted 30 Adults waiting for a psychological therapy service against the target of 175 or fewer, and a reduction from 40 in the previous quarter. • 90.8% of individuals referred to Alcohol and Drug treatment services were seen within the target waiting period, above the 90% target and an increase from 89.6% at FQ2. Performance below target & areas for improvement: • 12% of Adults with a Learning Disability were reported as overdue their annual review, up from 7% in FQ2 and above the 3% target. • 502 Adults were waiting for a Mental Health outpatient service, missing the target of 390 or less. And in increase of 13% from FQ2 position (446). • FQ3 noted 30% of Adult Support and Protection 'duty to inquire' procedures were completed within the 5 working day target, below 70% target and no change from FQ2. • Only 30% of Adult Support and Protection inquiries requiring investigative powers were completed within the 15 working day target (70%), down from 55% reported in FQ2. • 79% of Case Conferences began within 20 days of referral or within 12 weeks of the initial conference for review, an improvement on previous FQ2 (53%), but below the 100% target. 4.2.12 Rural General Hospitals (Lorn & Island Hospital) Performance across 9 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Rural General Hospitals (LIH) shows 4 KPIs (44%) on track, with 5 KPIs (56%) reported as off track against the targets set for FQ3 24/25. Performance on track reports an 11% increase from the reported FQ2 position. Performance on or above target: • Reduce the rate of unplanned admissions to LIH 65+ population. FQ3 performance noted the actual number of unplanned admissions was 322, down 16% from 383 in FQ2, meeting the target set of 345. • Reduce the number of LIH A&E Attendances that result in an unplanned admission. The FQ3 performance for reducing unplanned admission from A&E attendances was on target with both actual and target 19.2%. This is a decrease of approx. 1% from FQ2, where the rate was 19.8% and off target. Page 109
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10 • Reduce the number of falls being reported in a hospital setting in LIH. FQ3 performance noted the actual number of falls was 26 against a target of 26. This reflects a 21% reduction in falls from FQ2, where 33 Falls were reported. • Reduce the number of instances of tissue viability in Lorn & Islands Hospital. The target was to reduce the number of tissue viability instances to no more than 4. FQ3 performance on actual instances was 2, a reduction of 4 (67%) reported in FQ2. Performance below target & areas for improvement: • Reduce the total number of unplanned bed days in LIH. The actual number of unplanned bed days reported was 3327, 4 above the target of 3323, based on the 23/24 average. This represents a 12% increase from FQ2 of 2969. • Reduce the Average Length of Stay for inpatients in LIH. FQ3 Performance noted we achieved an actual rate of 5.3, against the target of 4.8. This is up 26% from 4.2 noted in FQ2. • Maintain LIH Bed Occupancy Rates below 90% target. FQ3 performance noted an actual rate of 92.4%, approx. 7% increase from 85.8% noted at FQ2. • Reduce the number of medication errors in LIH. The quarterly indicative target was set at no more than 6 per reporting period, 6 based on 2023/24 average. In FQ3 we noted an actual of 12, an increase of 3 (33%) from FQ2. 4.2.13 National Health & Wellbeing Outcome Indicators & Ministerial Steering Group Integration Indicators The National Health and Wellbeing Outcomes provide a strategic framework for the planning and delivery of health and social care services. This suite of outcomes serves to focus on improving the experiences and quality of services for people using those services, carers, and their families. These indicators form the basis of the annual reporting requirement for Health and Social Care Partnerships across Scotland. The national indicators will be updated and reported within A&B HSCP’s Integrated Performance Management Framework to provide the national performance position alongside the local service Key Performance Indicators suite. The latest data in relation to 26 HWBOI and MSG Indicators reports 50% on track, with 13 on track and 13 off track. An overview of A&B HSCP’s latest performance against the 26 measures is reported in Appendix 1. It should be noted that reporting periods vary across the suite of national indicator measures, with some measures reported quarterly affected by national reporting data lag. Page 110
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11 5. CONTRIBUTION TO STRATEGIC PRIORITIES The monitoring and reporting against Key Performance Indicators using the Integrated Performance Management Framework and Dashboard ensures the HSCP can deliver against key strategic priorities. This in-turn is aligned with the Strategic Plan and key objectives. 6. GOVERNANCE IMPLICATIONS 6.1 Financial Impact Financial performance is evidenced within the IPMF Dashboard ensuring best value as well as evidencing the impact and performance against organisational budget savings. 6.2 Staff Governance Key performance indicators within the IPMF ensure that staff governance requirements continue to be progressed and developed include health and safety, wellbeing and new service redesign and working practices. 6.3 Care and Clinical Governance Clinical Governance and patient safety remain at the core of prioritised service delivery against the new IPMF Dashboard and National Health & Wellbeing Outcomes Indicators. The new governance structure supporting the IPMF ensures that the Clinical & Care Governance Committee remain central to performance improvement. The development of the IPMF is focussed on moving away from previous traditional styles of reporting to a fully collaborative approach with Head of Service and Service Lead commentary. 7. PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY Data used within the performance dashboard is fully accessible in SharePoint with data trends and forecasting are identified to give wider strategic context. This provides the HSCP professional advisors with self –service performance information to inform their role in maintaining professional standards and outcomes. 8. EQUALITY & DIVERSITY IMPLICATIONS The Integrated Performance Management Framework captures relevant indicators used to inform the HSCP E&D work. 8.1 PROTECTED CHARACTERISTICS Performance detailed within this report acknowledges the rights of the Child (UNCRC), Islands. Fairer Scotland, Socio-economic Duty, Equalities - protected characteristics. 9. GENERAL DATA PROTECTION PRINCIPLES COMPLIANCE Data use and sharing within this report and IPMF performance dashboard is covered within the Argyll and Bute Council & NHS Highland Data Sharing Agreement 10. RISK ASSESSMENT Risks and mitigations associated with performance data sources and reporting are managed and identified within the monthly Performance & Improvement Team- Work Plan. Page 111
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12 10.1 STRATEGIC, OPERATIONAL OR CLIMATE RISK Performance reports are used by operational management to identify service delivery risk and to inform mitigation action accordingly. 11. PUBLIC & USER INVOLVEMENT & ENGAGEMENT Performance reporting is available for the public via Argyll and Bute Council and NHS Highland websites. The IPMF dashboard utilises SharePoint to support manager and staff access across the HSCP. 12. CONCLUSION The committee is asked to consider and acknowledge FQ3 2024/25 (July - September) performance as detailed in the IPMF Dashboard. The committee should also note that the 2025-26 review of KPI’s has commenced. 13. DIRECTIONS Directions required to Council, NHS Board or both. Directions to: tick No Directions required x Argyll & Bute Council NHS Highland Health Board Argyll & Bute Council and NHS Highland Health Board 14. PREVIOUS REVIEW OF THE REPORT Meeting Title of report Date Output (if relevant) Integration Joint Board Health & Social Care Partnership - Performance Report – FQ3 2024/25 (October – December) 26/03/2025 Clinical and Care Governance Committee Health & Social Care Partnership - Performance Report – FQ3 2024/25 (October – December) 1/05/2025 REPORT AUTHOR AND CONTACT Author Name: Douglas Hunter- Senior Manager Performance & Improvement Email: douglas.hunter@argyll-bute.gov.uk Page 112
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13 Appendix 1 – HWBOI & MSG Integration Indicators. Core Suite of Integration Indicators Data notes 67% (6 of 9) HWBOI Outcomes measures reporting as above the national Scotland Rate. It is worth noting that performance will be influenced and vary in line with the total number of respondents participating in this voluntary survey. As such, caution should be noted with regards to previous comparison and trends Page 113
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14 HWBOI - Performance Data notes 55.5% (5 of 9) HWBOI Performance measures reporting as above the national Scotland Rate. *Indicators 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18 Calendar year 2023 is used here as a proxy for 2023/24 due to the national data for 2023/24 being incomplete. This is in line with guidance issued by Public Health Scotland which was communicated to all Health and Social Care Partnerships. Using more complete calendar year data for 2023 should improve the consistency of reporting between Health and Social Care Partnerships. Page 114
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15 Ministerial Steering Group Integration Indicators Data notes 25% (2of 8) MSG Indicators reporting as above the national Scotland rate. MSG Indicators data notes that all MSG measures have increased in the last reporting year. Activity around Emergency Admissions, Unplanned Bed Days, A&E attendances and Delayed Discharge Bed Days all noted performance exceeding pre –Covid levels. This highlights the necessity to consider approaches to alleviate systems pressures around Urgent and Unscheduled Care and expedite hospital flow. Page 115
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL MAKI AREA COMMITTEE ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE JUNE 2025 SERVICES ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES UPDATE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 A Roads and Infrastructure standing report was a fixture on Area Committee agendas throughout the life of the last Council. In the first two rounds of Area Committee meetings in the new Council feedback was sought on the value of these updates, and their format and frequency. Generally Members felt having a standard item was beneficial and it was acknowledged that the Roads and Infrastructure weekly briefings issued to all members each Friday afternoon provide for the main sources of live information on current activities. On top of these briefings there is a bank of resources on the new Member Zone system which include the weekly briefings, subject specific briefings, ad hoc short briefings on issues, relevant previous committee reports, operational service procedures, legislation and Council policies. 1.2 In the last Council the purpose of these reports was to provide an update on service activities but since weekly briefings these have largely superseded the original stated purpose of these reports. 1.3 On the basis of the above this new format has been agreed through the December 2022 round of area committees for this standing item. This format removes duplication for Officers and rather links to existing published information, with additional updates only in the body of the reports if these are specifically requested/noted from previous meetings. The report remains as a standing item and continues to provide the opportunity for Officer engagement at the committee meetings. 2.0 RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that the Area Committee: 2.1 Note and consider the contents of this report. 3.0 DETAIL 3.1 Roads and Infrastructure Services provides Members with weekly briefings on topical service activities which are all available here. Page 117 Agenda Item 7
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3.2 As part of the resources on the new Member Zone system there are various key documents available in an online library here. 3.3 There are also additional online resources covering the streetlighting, footway, surface dressing and roads reconstruction programmes available on the website here. 4.0 CONCLUSION 4.1 This report provides links to existing published information on service activities and provides for the opportunity for officer attendance and engagement at committee meetings. 5.0 IMPLICATIONS 5.1 Policy – Roads and Infrastructure work to a number of policies across the range of service areas. 5.2 Financial – revenue and capital budgets are in place to deliver projects and cyclic work. 5.3 Legal – Roads and Infrastructure Services work to a number of different pieces of legislation such as the Roads Scotland Act 194 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990. 5.4 HR – none known. 5.5 Fairer Scotland Duty: 5.5.1 Equalities - protected characteristics – where appropriate EqSEIAs will be carried out to identify any implications. 5.5.2 Socio-economic Duty – where appropriate EqSEIAs will be carried out to identify any implications. 5.5.3 Islands – where appropriate Island impacts assessments will be carried out to identify any implications. 5.6. Climate Change – due regard will be given to climate change with a view to minimising any climate change impact and these will be considered as and when they arise. 5.7 Risk – risk managed through toolbox talks, safety briefings and where appropriate risk registers – all of the above are monitored through the RIS leadership and management teams. 5.8 Customer Service – none known. Page 118
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5.9 The Rights of the Child (UNCRC) – none known. Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services, Kirsty Flanagan Policy Lead for Roads, Transport and Amenity Services, Councillor John Armour May 2025 For further information contact: Stephen Hall, Interim Head of Roads and Infrastructure Services Stephen.hall@argyll-bute.gov.uk Mark Calder, Project Manager mark.calder@argyll-bute.gov.uk Page 119
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1 ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL MID-ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND THE ISLANDS AREA COMMITTEE CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES 4 JUNE 2025 AREA PERFORMANCE REPORT – FQ4 2024/25 1.0 BACKGROUND 1.1 This paper presents the Area Performance Report for Financial Quarter 4 2024/25 (January – March 2025) and illustrates the agreed performance measures. 1.2 The features of the Performance Report are as follows:- Indicators are grouped by Corporate Outcome. The data table for each indicator is coded to identify the level of reporting. o Area level measures are blue o Council level measures are grey o COI measures are white Each indicator details the o Target, Actual and Performance status (Green / Red / No Target) for the current and four previous financial quarters. o Commentary for the current financial quarter only. o Narrative explaining the performance trend e.g. This indicator is above Target and performance has improved since the last reporting period. o Where appropriate a Performance Trend Line has been added. o The name of the Responsible Officer. o Where possible performance is presented at both Area and Council level. 1.3 The commentary for each indicator helps ‘Tell Our Story’ and enables Elected Members to put the performance data into perspective and understand if an issue is local in nature or should be escalated up to a Strategic Committee. 1.4 As part of our improvements to performance reporting and making best use of the digital technology available to us, the information contained in this report is also available in your online scorecard. If support is required to navigate the online scorecard please contact lorna.gillies@argyll-bute.gov.uk 1.5 To improve the response to performance queries, it is requested that should there be any queries that either the Responsible Person or Kay Owen are contacted. This should enable some queries being resolved or clarified prior to the Area Committee meeting, and therefore being carried forward as Actions at a subsequent meeting. Page 121 Agenda Item 8
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2 2.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 It is recommended that the Area Committee – a) Notes and considers the performance and supporting commentary as presented. 3.0 IMPLICATIONS 3.1 Policy All of the indicators in this report are based on agreed Council policy. 3.2 Financial All indicators with financial implications are actively managed through agreed budget monitoring processes. 3.3 Legal All appropriate legal implications are complied with. 3.4 HR All HR implications are actively managed through agreed Wellbeing and Management monitoring processes. 3.5 Fairer Scotland Duty See below. 3.5.1 Equalities All activities comply with Equal Opportunities/Fairer Scotland Duty policies and obligations. 3.5.2 Socio-economic Duty All activities comply with the council’s socio- economic duty. 3.5.3 Islands Duty All activities comply with the council’s islands duty. 3.6 Climate Change The Council is committed to working towards net zero. 3.7 Risk Without this information Elected Members are less informed of activities within their area. 3.8 Customer Service All activities with customer feedback or insight are rigorously monitored for improvement. 3.9 The Rights of the Child This report highlights examples of how the Council is (UNCRC) committed to, and working towards reducing child poverty and improving outcomes for every child. Kirsty Flanagan, Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Services Jane Fowler Head of Customer Support Services 8 May 2025 For further information, please contact: Kay Owen Team Lead - Organisation Development Project Office - Customer Support Services 01546 604073 Appendix 1: FQ4 2024/25 MAKI Performance Report Page 122
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# Indicator Responsible Person Reported Page COI - Maximise distribution of Scottish Welfare Fund Fergus Walker A&B only 3 COI - Percentage of clients satisfied that they are better able to deal with their financial problems following our support and intervention Lee Roberts A&B only 4 Number of parking penalty notices issued Hugh O'Neill Area 5 Car parking income to date (cumulative) Hugh O'Neill Area 6 - 7 Number of dog fouling complaints Tom Murphy Area 8 COI - Increase the percentage of our care experienced young people that have the recommended additional tracking and monitoring plans in place Louise Chisholm A&B only 9 COI - Provide quality meals within cost margins to all pupils Christine Boyle A&B only 10 Maximise the percentage of 16-19 year olds participating in education, training or employment Jennifer Crocket Area 11 2024/25 FQ4 Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay Performance Report The information presented is a summary of the agreed measures. Unless stated otherwise, performance is presented at both Area and Council-wide levels. The measure shows the performance against target for the current previous three reporting periods with an explanation of performance trend. Where appropriate a trend line has been added to illustrate movement in 'Actual' over the reporting period. Corporate Outcome: People live active, healthier and happier lives Corporate Outcome: People live in safer and stronger communities Corporate Outcome: Children and young people have the best possible start Corporate Outcome: Education, skills and training maximises opportunities for all Page 123
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# Indicator Responsible Person Reported Page Number of affordable social sector new builds completed per annum Kelly Ferns Area 12 Percentage of pre-planning application enquiries processed within 20 working days Peter Bain Area 13 - 14 Average number of weeks to determine householder planning applications Peter Bain Area 15 - 16 COI - Number of new homeless applicants who required temporary accommodation this period Morven Macintyre A&B only 17 COI - Maintain the percentage of local suppliers that benefit from the award of contracts via the procurement portal Anne MacColl-Smith A&B only 18 COI - Increase the number of community benefits that are delivered through contracts we award locally Anne MacColl-Smith A&B only 19 Percentage of street lighting faults repaired within 10 days Tom Murphy Area 20 Number of waste collection complaints Tom Murphy Area 21 COI (part) - Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered John Blake Area 22 - 23 COI - Number of tonnes of waste sent to landfill John Blake A&B only 24 COI - LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) Tom Murphy Area 25 - 26 COI - Teacher sickness absence Jennifer Crocket (B&C and MAKI) Wendy Brownlie (H&L and OLI) Area 27 COI - LGE staff (including non-Teacher) sickness absence Carolyn Cairns Area 28 COI - Increase the percentage of all self-service automated contacts Robert Miller A&B only 29 Corporate Outcome: We have an infrastructure that supports sustainable growth Corporate Outcome: Making it happen Corporate Outcome: Our economy is diverse and thriving Page 124
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 A&B 95.3% 78.0% -17.3% Red - Actual below Target As at 31 March 2025, our expenditure for the year stands at £549,136. This represents an underspend of £159,148 of our budgeted profiled amount. Comparing 2024/25 to 2023/24 we received 357 less applications for support and spend was £113,014 less. This decline is part of a broader trend observed across Scotland. Recent statistics up to September 2024 indicate a general decrease in both applications and spending on SWF, encompassing both Crisis Grants and Community Care Grants. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 128.6% 2024/25 FQ1 94.0% 2024/25 FQ2 72.9% 2024/25 FQ3 79.7% 2024/25 FQ4 78.0% Corporate Outcome - People live active, healthier and happier lives COI - Maximise distribution of Scottish Welfare Fund Responsible Person: Fergus Walker This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. This indicator for FQ4 is lower than the target and performance has decreased since the last reporting period. Actual trend line As at 31 December 2024 , our expenditure stands at £423,302. This represents an underspend of £107,914 of our budgeted profiled amount. To date the number of applications is down by 10% compared to the same period last year, however the average award amount has increased by almost £50. As in previous years we expect an increase in both applications and awards in the final quarter of this year. 3 Page 125
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 A&B 100% 100% 0% Green - Actual meets Target This is a voluntary survey with no obligation for clients to respond either in full or in part. It is also common for incomplete returns to be received. In FQ4 2024/25, 11 survey forms were distributed to clients. 10 were returned. Of these 10 returns, 7 responded to the question relating to being better able to deal with their financial problems. Of these 7 respondents, 7 responded positively, whilst 0 responded negatively. Accordingly, 100% of clients that responded were positive about their experience i.e. no negative comments or responses were reported. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 100% 2024/25 FQ1 100% 2024/25 FQ2 100% 2024/25 FQ3 100% 2024/25 FQ4 100% Actual trend line This is a voluntary survey with no obligation for clients to respond either in full or in part. It is also common for incomplete returns to be received. In FQ3 2024/25, 17 survey forms were distributed to clients. 9 were returned. Of these 9 returns, 8 responded to the question relating to being better able to deal with their financial problems. Of these 8 respondents, 8 responded positively, whilst 0 responded negatively. Accordingly, 100% of clients that responded were positive about their experience i.e. no negative comments or responses were reported. Corporate Outcome - People live active, healthier and happier lives COI - Percentage of clients satisfied that they are better able to deal with their financial problems following our support and intervention Responsible Person: Lee Roberts This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. This indicator for FQ4 meets the target with no change in performance since the last reporting period. 4 Page 126
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 MAKI No Target 49 N/A N/A Recruitment of locally based Amenity Warden and training began mid-way through quarter. Transport (Scotland) Act prohibitions (pavement parking, dropped kerb & double parking) enforcement began on March 3rd. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 21 2024/25 FQ1 89 2024/25 FQ2 78 2024/25 FQ3 25 2024/25 FQ4 49 2024/25 FQ4 A&B No Target 1,253 N/A N/A Recruitment and training of two new Amenity Wardens has resulted in them beginning enforcement through the quarter in MAKI & H&L, tempered by loss of Warden in H&L area. Transport (Scotland) Act prohibitions (pavement parking, dropped kerb & double parking) enforcement began on March 3rd. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 1,196 2024/25 FQ1 1,763 2024/25 FQ2 2,302 2024/25 FQ3 968 2024/25 FQ4 1,253 This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of parking penalty notices has increased since the last reporting period. Actual trend line Decrease on previous FQ3 but within general range. This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of parking penalty notices has increased since the last reporting period. Actual trend line Down from previous FQ3. Due in part to the seasonal effect of the Inveraray TRO but also as is the area is serviced from outside (normally covered from Oban). A new MAKI warden has been appointed and is due to commence employment on 17 Februray 2025. Corporate Outcome - People live in safer and stronger communities Number of parking penalty notices issued Responsible Person: Hugh O'Neill This indicator is reported quarterly. The performance presented is at area level and Council-wide. 5 Page 127
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 MAKI £71,942 £71,637 -£305 Red - Actual below Target Under-recovery, no obvious reason for this although the seasonality of the Inveraray Car Parks may have had an impact. Period Target Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 £67,493 £66,252 2024/25 FQ1 £14,562 £17,072 2024/25 FQ2 £56,242 £49,027 2024/25 FQ3 £71,792 £72,739 2024/25 FQ4 £71,942 £71,637 -£276 -£207 -£620 £1 £0 -£1,102 Income Collected During FQ4 Fisher Row, Inveraray The Avenue, Inveraray Front Street and Toilets, Inveraray Lorne Street, Lochgilphead MAKI Total This indicator for FQ4 shows the cumulative amount of income is lower than the cumulative target. Actual trend line There is no trend as this data is cumulative as of FQ1 each financial year. An increase in income but this is likely due to a roll-over from the previous quarter (the delay in payment at machine to the income being recorded in the ledger). Corporate Outcome - People live in safer and stronger communities Car parking income to date (cumulative) Responsible Person: Hugh O'Neill This indicator is reported quarterly. The performance presented is at area level and Council-wide. 6 Page 128
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 A&B £963,049 £1,011,360 £48,311 Green - Actual exceeds Target Income has exceeded forecast. This may be due to focussed enforcement within the areas by the wardens, including the two new wardens, in combination of the new machines allowing multiple payment modes. Period Target Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 £968,262 £937,090 2024/25 FQ1 £289,219 £247,216 2024/25 FQ2 £373,922 £391,990 2024/25 FQ3 £237,910 £248,502 2024/25 FQ4 £963,049 £1,011,360 This indicator for FQ4 shows the cumulative amount of income has exceeded the cumulative target. Actual trend line There is no trend as this data is cumulative as of FQ1 each financial year. An increase in income but generally on track with targets. Car parking income to date (cumulative) Corporate Outcome - People live in safer and stronger communities This indicator is reported quarterly. The performance presented is at area level and Council-wide. Responsible Person: Hugh O'Neill 7 Page 129
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Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 MAKI No Target 31 N/A N/A A total of 31 dog fouling complaints were received over the months of January, February and March for the MAKI area. Kintyre received 11, Mid Argyll received 15 and Islay received 5 Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 28 2024/25 FQ1 27 2024/25 FQ2 12 2024/25 FQ3 26 2024/25 FQ4 31 2024/25 FQ4 A&B No Target 75 N/A N/A Unfortunately the number of dog fouling complaints has risen this quarter with 75 received in total. It is hoped that over the next quarter this number will fall. The Warden service will, when time allows. continue to monitor. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 65 2024/25 FQ1 57 2024/25 FQ2 33 2024/25 FQ3 65 2024/25 FQ4 75 This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of dog fouling complaints has increased since the last reporting period. Actual trend line A total of 65 dog fouling complaints were received for the whole of Argyll and Bute this quarter. This may seem high, however it has been found that dog fouling can be seasonal with spikes in dark nights and dark mornings with a lot of dog walkers refraining from walking their dogs off the beaten tracks in the winter months. The warden service will continue to monitor as and when time allows. This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of dog fouling complaints has increased since the last reporting period. Actual trend line There were a total of 26 dog fouling complaints received this quarter for the MAKI area, this is broken down to 4 Islay, 12 Kintyre and 10 Mid Argyll Corporate Outcome - People live in safer and stronger communities Number of dog fouling complaints Responsible Person: Tom Murphy This indicator is reported quarterly. The performance presented is at area level and Council-wide. 8 Page 130
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 A&B 100% 100% 0% Green - Actual meets Target Each care experienced child and young person (CECYP) enrolled in an authority school has tracking and monitoring in place via our education management system, known as Seemis. Data collected includes attendance, exclusions, progress and attainment and wellbeing information. We work alongside schools and partner agencies to ensure care experienced status is accurate, ensuring our CECYP have additional supports in place via the Virtual School and wider agencies as appropriate. Our bespoke care experience application which will further enhance our monitoring for our CECYP is currently in the final stage before testing phase begins. We continue to work with partner agencies and other local authorities to support CECYP hosted out with Argyll and Bute. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 100% 2024/25 FQ1 100% 2024/25 FQ2 100% 2024/25 FQ3 100% 2024/25 FQ4 100% Actual trend line Each care experienced child and young person (CECYP) enrolled in an authority school has tracking and monitoring plans in place via our education management information system known as Seemis. Data collated includes attendance, exclusion, progress and attainment and wellbeing information. We are continouosly working alongside schools and partner agencies to ensure the CE status is accurately reflected. Enhanced reporting and scrutinising of data, alongside greater awarness of our CECYP, has led to earlier and positive intervention. This is evidenced through our attainment data which shows a reduced learning gap between CE and non-CE learners since 2021 -22 (with both cohorts showing increased attainment). We continue to work with partner agencies to support cross authority tracking and monitoring to support CECYP hosted out with Argyll and Bute. Corporate Outcome - Children and young people have the best possible start COI - Increase the percentage of our care experienced young people that have the recommended additional tracking and monitoring plans in place Responsible Person: Louise Lawson This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. This indicator for FQ4 meets the target with no change in performance since the last reporting period. 9 Page 131
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 A&B +/-5.00% -2% -3% Green - Actual exceeds Target We will continue to monitor schools that are not achieving the +/- 5% target. B&C 3.93%, H&L -4.48%, MAKI -7.51%, OLI 1.09%) Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 -3.44% 2024/25 FQ1 0.48% 2024/25 FQ2 -1.37% 2024/25 FQ3 0.14% 2024/25 FQ2 -2.25% COI - Provide quality meals within cost margins to all pupils Responsible Person: Christine Boyle This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. This indicator for FQ4 within the +/-5.00% variance however performance has decreased since the last reporting period. Actual trend line We continue to monitor schools that are not achieving the +/- 5% target. B&C 6.21, H&L -3.88%, MAKI -4.58%, OLI 1.68% Corporate Outcome - Children and young people have the best possible start 10 Page 132
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 MAKI 94.00% 94.60% 0.60% Green - Actual exceeds Target As of 11th April 2025 the participation figure (16–19-year-olds in employment, training or education) in Mid-Argyll, Kintyre and Islay was 830 young people, which equates to 94.60%. This is 0.6% above the target and 0.3% above the annual Argyll and Bute participation figure of 94.3% which was released by Skills Development Scotland at the end of August 2024. The participation figure of 94.60% for FQ4 of 2024/25 is a decrease of 0.6% on the participation figure for FQ3 of 2024/25. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 96.32% 2024/25 FQ1 96.64% 2024/25 FQ2 96.63% 2024/25 FQ3 95.20% 2024/25 FQ4 94.60% 2024/25 FQ4 A&B 94.00% 93.50% -0.50% Red - Actual below Target As of 11th April 2025 the participation figure (16–19-year-olds in employment, training or education) across the whole of Argyll and Bute was 3408 young people, which equates to 93.50%. This is 0.5% below the target and 0.8% below the annual Argyll and Bute participation figure of 94.3% which was released by Skills Development Scotland at the end of August 2024. The participation figure of 93.50% for FQ4 of 2024/25 is a decrease of 0.69% on the participation figure for FQ3 of 2024/25. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 93.59% 2024/25 FQ1 94.99% 2024/25 FQ2 95.80% 2024/25 FQ3 94.19% 2024/25 FQ4 93.50% Actual trend line As of 3rd February 2025 the participation figure (16–19-year-olds in employment, training or education) across the whole of Argyll and Bute was 3921 young people, which equates to 94.19%. This is 0.19% above the target and 0.11% below the annual Argyll and Bute participation figure of 94.3% which was released by Skills Development Scotland at the end of August 2024. The participation figure of 94.19% for FQ3 of 2024/25 is a decrease of 1.61% on the participation figure for FQ2 of 2024/25. This indicator for FQ4 is lower than the target and performance has decreased since the last reporting period. Actual trend line As of 3rd February 2025 the participation figure (16–19-year-olds in employment, training or education) in Mid-Argyll, Kintyre and Islay was 953 young people, which equates to 95.20%. This is 1.20% above the target and 0.90% above the annual Argyll and Bute participation figure of 94.3% which was released by Skills Development Scotland at the end of August 2024. The participation figure of 95.20% for FQ3 of 2024/25 is a decrease of 1.43% on the participation figure for FQ2 of 2024/25. This indicator for FQ4 exceeds the target however performance has decreased since the last reporting period. Corporate Outcome - Our economy is diverse and thriving Maximise the percentage of 16-19 year olds participating in education, training or employment Responsible Person: Jennifer Crocket This indicator is reported quarterly. The performance presented is at area level and Council-wide. 11 Page 133
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 MAKI 0 0 0 Green - Actual meets Target There were no completions in MAKI in FQ4. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 0 2024/25 FQ1 0 2024/25 FQ2 20 2024/25 FQ3 6 2024/25 FQ4 0 2024/25 FQ4 A&B 1 1 0 Green - Actual meets Target There was no Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) completions in FQ4, however West Highland Housing Association (WHHA) concluded on new supply open market purchase in Kilmelford which increases supply of affordable housing. There has been delays to West Highland Housing Association developments at Port Charlotte (phase 1) and Imerval (Phase 5) on Islay due to issues with bringing hot tar to the Island to complete roads, bad weather, ferry disruption and issues with Scottish Southern Energy Networks. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 0 2024/25 FQ1 12 2024/25 FQ2 26 2024/25 FQ3 6 2024/25 FQ4 1 This indicator for FQ4 meets the target however performance has decreased since the last reporting period. Actual trend line Fyne Homes completed 6 x 3 bed general needs properties at Baddens, Lochgilphead in FQ3 This indicator for FQ4 meets the target however performance has decreased since the last reporting period. Actual trend line Fyne Homes completed 6 x 3 bed general needs properties at Baddens, Lochgilphead. Number of affordable social sector new builds completed per annum Responsible Person: Kelly Ferns This indicator is reported quarterly. The performance presented is at area level and Council-wide. Corporate Outcome - Our economy is diverse and thriving 12 Page 134
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 MAKI 75.0% 55.2% -19.8% Red - Actual below Target Performance across the Development Management Service is still being recovered and impacted upon by the management of a significant backlog of casework. Overall output and performance across the service is improving as staff resource issues have been resolved. However, timeliness measures continue to be adversely impacted through the prioritisation of older statutory 'legacy' casework for determination. The target for the handling of pre-application enquiries has been set to 30 days although this change has not yet been reflected in the format of corporate reporting. During FQ4 29 pre-applications were responded to within Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands. 16 responses (55.2%) were issued within 20 days; 16 responses (55.2%) were issued within the revised target of 30 days. It is acknowledged that performance is still significantly below target on this measure but is expected to improve as casework pressure on available staff resource from 'legacy' items decreases over time. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 29.3% 2024/25 FQ1 19.5% 2024/25 FQ2 35.9% 2024/25 FQ3 48.7% 2024/25 FQ4 55.2% Actual trend line Performance across the Development Management Service is still being recovered and impacted upon by the management of a significant backlog of casework. Overall output and performance across the Service is improving as staff resource issues have been resolved, however timeliness measures continue to be adversely impacted through the prioritisation of older statutory 'legacy' casework for determination. In order to assist with managing customer expectations the target response period has been temporarily extended to 6 weeks. During FQ3 33 pre-apps were closed in MAKI, 54.5% were issued within the 6 week target and is an improvement on the previous period. During FQ3 the MAKI team's preapp turnover was an impressive 114%. This indicator for FQ4 is lower than the target however performance has increased since the last reporting period. Corporate Outcome - Our economy is diverse and thriving Percentage of pre-planning application enquiries processed within 20 working days Responsible Person: Peter Bain This indicator is reported quarterly. The performance presented is at area level and Council-wide. 13 Page 135
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 A&B 75.0% 58.5% -16.5% Red - Actual below Target Performance across the Development Management Service is still being recovered and impacted upon by the management of a significant backlog of casework. Overall output and performance across the service is improving as staff resource issues have been resolved. However, timeliness measures continue to be adversely impacted through the prioritisation of older statutory 'legacy' casework for determination. The target for the handling of pre-application enquiries has been set to 30 days although this change has not yet been reflected in the format of corporate reporting. During FQ4 118 pre-applications were responded to across Argyll and Bute. 69 responses (58.5%) were issued within 20 days; 75 responses (64.1%) were issued within the revised target of 30 days. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 55.0% 2024/25 FQ1 49.5% 2024/25 FQ2 49.2% 2024/25 FQ3 48.3% 2024/25 FQ4 58.5% Actual trend line Performance across the Development Management Service is still being recovered and impacted upon by the management of a significant backlog of casework. Overall output and performance across the Service is improving as staff resource issues have been resolved, however timeliness measures continue to be adversely impacted through the prioritisation of older statutory 'legacy' casework for determination. In order to assist with managing customer expectations the target response period has been temporarily extended to 6 weeks. There continues to be a backlog of pre-application enquiries within the BCHL team which is impacting upon overall Service performance although many of the open enquiries are in fact progressing with ongoing dialogue. During FQ3 123 pre-apps were closed aross ABC. Please find links below for supplementary information on performance in this area: PPSL Committee - Development Management Performance Update: https://www.argyll- bute.gov.uk/moderngov/documents/s215679/DM%20Performance%20Update%202024-25%20FQ3%20PB%2010.01.2025.pdf Appendix 1: https://www.argyll- bute.gov.uk/moderngov/documents/s215680/Appendix%201%20DM%20Performance%20Update%20FQ3%202425.pdf This indicator for FQ4 is lower than the target however performance has increased since the last reporting period. Corporate Outcome - Our economy is diverse and thriving Percentage of pre-planning application enquiries processed within 20 working days Responsible Person: Peter Bain This indicator is reported quarterly. The performance presented is at area level and Council-wide. 14 Page 136
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 MAKI 8.0 27.3 19.3 Red - Actual exceeds Target Performance across the Development Management Service has been impacted by a significant backlog of casework. Whilst issues relating to staff resource availability have been resolved and output has significantly improved it is highlighted that KPI's measuring average time taken remain adversely affected by the resolution of increasing volumes of 'legacy' casework. The Council's target for 'householder' applications has been revised to 10 weeks although this is not yet reflected in the format of corporate reports. During FQ4 only a handful of 'householder' 'legacy' items remained, this has resulted in a general improvement across this particular performance measure. During FQ4 13 'householder' applications were determined in Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands including 3 'legacy' items and is reflected in the significant improvement in performance reported for this period. Excluding 'legacy' items, the remaining 10 applications were determined in an average time of 15.5 weeks. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 26.0 2024/25 FQ1 22.8 2024/25 FQ2 21.6 2024/25 FQ3 27.0 2024/25 FQ4 27.3 This indicator for FQ4 exceeds the target and performance has decreased since the last reporting period. Actual trend line Performance across the Development Management Service has been impacted by a significant backlog of casework. Whilst issues relating to staff resource availability have been resolved and output has significantly improved it is highlighted that KPI's measuring average time taken are adversely affected by the resolution of increasing volumes of 'legacy' casework which significantly skew reporting, particularly at area level where this relates to a small number of applications. During FQ3 16 'householder' applications were determined in MAKI; these included 4 'legacy' items. Excluding the 'legacy' items the average time taken to determine the other 13 applications was 11.2 weeks. Corporate Outcome - Our economy is diverse and thriving Average number of weeks to determine householder planning applications Responsible Person: Peter Bain This indicator is reported quarterly. The performance presented is at area level and Council-wide. 15 Page 137
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status 0 2024/25 FQ4 A&B 8.0 14.2 6.2 Red - Actual exceeds Target Performance across the Development Management Service has been impacted by a significant backlog of casework. Whilst issues relating to staff resource availability have been resolved and output has significantly improved it is highlighted that KPI's measuring average time taken remain adversely affected by the resolution of increasing volumes of 'legacy' casework. The Council's target for 'householder' applications has been revised to 10 weeks although this is not yet reflected in the format of corporate reports. During FQ4 only a handful of 'householder' 'legacy' items remained, this has resulted in a general improvement across this particular performance measure. During FQ4 68 'householder' applications were determined across Argyll and Bute including 8 'legacy' items and is reflected in the significant improvement in performance reported for this period. Excluding 'legacy' items, the remaining 60 applications were determined within an average time of 9.9 weeks. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 20.0 2024/25 FQ1 16.1 2024/25 FQ2 26.1 2024/25 FQ3 15.9 2024/25 FQ4 14.2 Corporate Outcome - Our economy is diverse and thriving Average number of weeks to determine householder planning applications Responsible Person: Peter Bain This indicator is reported quarterly. The performance presented is at area level and Council-wide. This indicator for FQ4 exceeds the target however performance has increased since the last reporting period. Actual trend line Performance across the Development Management Service has been impacted by a significant backlog of casework. Whilst issues relating to staff resource availability have been resolved and output has significantly improved it is highlighted that KPI's measuring average time taken are adversely affected by the resolution of increasing volumes of 'legacy' casework which significantly skew reporting, particularly at area level where this relates to a small number of applications. During FQ3 60 'householder' applications were determined across all of ABC; these included 7 'legacy' items. Excluding the'legacy' items the average time taken to determine the other 53 applications was 10.2 weeks. Please find links below for supplementary information on performance in this area: PPSL Committee - Development Management Performance Update: https://www.argyll- bute.gov.uk/moderngov/documents/s215679/DM%20Performance%20Update%202024-25%20FQ3%20PB%2010.01.2025.pdf Appendix 1: https://www.argyll- bute.gov.uk/moderngov/documents/s215680/Appendix%201%20DM%20Performance%20Update%20FQ3%202425.pdf 16 Page 138
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 A&B No Target 30 N/A N/A During FQ4, the housing service took 108 homeless applications and provided temporary accommodation for 30 new homeless households. B&C: Out of 28 Homeless Applications, 10 new households went in to temporary accommodation (4 x Serviced Accommodation, 4 x Bed & Breakfast, 2 Private Sector Lease). H&L: Out of 30 Applications, 8 new households went in to temporary accommodation (1 x Serviced Accommodation, 7 x Bed & Breakfast). MAKI: Out of 31 Homeless Applications, 4 new households went in to temporary accommodation (4 x Private Sector Lease). OLI: Out of 19 Homeless Applications, 8 new households went in to temporary accommodation (3 x Supported Accommodation, 1 x Private Sector Lease, 1 x Registered Social Landlord, 3 x Bed & Breakfast). Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 30 2024/25 FQ1 26 2024/25 FQ2 40 2024/25 FQ3 27 2024/25 FQ4 30 Actual trend line During FQ3, the housing service took 90 homeless applications and provided temporary accommodation for 27 new homeless households. B&C: Out of 25 Homeless Applications, 8 new households went in to temporary accommodation (4 x Serviced Accommodation, 4 x Bed & Breakfast). H&L: Out of 22 Homeless Applications, 8 new households went in to temporary accommodation (4 x Serviced Accommodation, 2 x Bed & Breakfast, 1 x Private Sector Lease, 1 x Council Retained). MAKI: Out of 23 Homeless Applications, 7 new household went in to temporary accommodation (3 x Private Sector Lease, 4 x Bed & Breakfast). OLI: Out of 20 Homeless Applications, 4 new households went in to temporary accommodation (3 x Supported Accommodation, 1 x Serviced Accommodation). Please note: • The Registered Social Landlord and Private Rented Sector properties are leased by the Council and sub-let to homeless households as temporary accommodation. • Serviced Accommodation is available in Cowal and Helensburgh and is for single people providing an en-suite bedroom and shared kitchen facilities. • Supported accommodation is provided in Lorn by Blue Triangle Housing Association. • Emergency accommodation may on occasion be provided out with the location of the original presentation due to the pressure on the availability of temporary accommodation 0 Corporate Outcome - Our economy is diverse and thriving COI - Number of new homeless applicants who required temporary accommodation this period Responsible Person: Morven Macintyre This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of applicants has increased since the last reporting period. 17 Page 139
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 A&B 20.0% 15.2% -4.8% Red - Actual below Target FQ4 - 15.2%. There were 66 tender/quick quote contract awards during FQ4. 10 were awarded to local suppliers, with a total estimated value of £78k. From the 66 awards, only 15 received local bids. The nature of the types of contracts awarded can impact on submission of local bidders. The % of tenders won by a local supplier, where a local supplier placed a bid during FQ4 was 66.7%. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 14.3% 2024/25 FQ1 36.0% 2024/25 FQ2 10.5% 2024/25 FQ3 23.6% 2024/25 FQ4 15.2% COI - Maintain the percentage of local suppliers that benefit from the award of contracts via the procurement portal Responsible Person: Anne MacColl-Smith This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. This indicator for FQ4 is lower than the target and performance has decreased since the last reporting period. Actual trend line From the 44 tender/quick quote contract awards during FQ3, 55 suppliers were successful, 13 of which were local suppliers. However, only 18 received local bids. The nature of the types of contracts awarded can impact on submission of local bidders. Of the 18 contracts, 13 were awarded to local suppliers (72.2%) with an estimated total contract value of £9.6m. The Procurement, Commercial and Contract Management Team will continue to support local suppliers by providing useful information on the Council's website. Corporate Outcome - Our economy is diverse and thriving 18 Page 140
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 A&B No Target TBA N/A N/A The number of achieved community benefits during FQ3 and FQ4 is currently being gathered and data should be available at the end of April 2025. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 37 2024/25 FQ1 - 2024/25 FQ2 31 2024/25 FQ3 - 2024/25 FQ4 TBA Actual trend line The next report covering FQ3 & FQ4 2024/25 will be available in April 2025. Corporate Outcome - Our economy is diverse and thriving COI - Increase the number of community benefits that are delivered through contracts we award locally Responsible Person: Anne MacColl-Smith This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported in FQ2 and FQ4. The performance presented is Council-wide only. This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of community benefits has increased since the last reporting period. 19 Page 141
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 MAKI 75% 92% 17% Green - Actual exceeds Target Performance is good and exceeding the target. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 50% 2024/25 FQ1 87% 2024/25 FQ2 94% 2024/25 FQ3 95% 2024/25 FQ4 92% 2024/25 FQ4 A&B 75% 92% 17% Green - Actual exceeds Target Performance has improved in 3 of the 4 geographical settings . A number of cable faults and works requiring contractor or power company assistance in Lomond is reflected in this quarters figures . These works take time to program and deliver. All Areas appear to benefiting from the street lighting Capital Program Works which are improving reliability of lighting in areas that were previously experiencing a higher number of faults. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 49% 2024/25 FQ1 93% 2024/25 FQ2 97% 2024/25 FQ3 92% 2024/25 FQ4 92% This indicator for FQ4 exceeds the target and performance has increased since the last reporting period. Actual trend line Continued Progress with the new tablets and software has seen a marked improvement across the service area. 341 faults reported in total this quarter - a high number but in general we deal with more faults in FQ3 and FQ4 each year. This has been a busy quarter for the Service and at a time when staff do take annual leave. Capital Improvement Schemes will have helped deal with lighting that was that was previously unrealiable. This indicator for FQ4 exceeds the target however performance has decreased since the last reporting period. Actual trend line Continued Progress with the new tablets and software has seen a marked improvement across the service area. 127 faults reported in total this quarter - a high number. At what is generally a busy period for the Service and at a time when staff do take annual leave. Some assistance was provided from other areas to help with the high number of faults reported in the MAKI Area. Corporate Outcome - We have an infrastructure that supports sustainable growth Percentage of street lighting faults repaired within 10 days Responsible Person: Tom Murphy This indicator is reported quarterly. The performance presented is at area level and Council-wide. 20 Page 142
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 MAKI No Target 1 N/A N/A 1 waste collection complaint was received this quarter and this was on the Isle of Islay. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 3 2024/25 FQ1 4 2024/25 FQ2 4 2024/25 FQ3 0 2024/25 FQ4 1 2024/25 FQ4 A&B No Target 31 N/A N/A In total 31 waste collection complaints were received for the whole of Argyll and Bute. Again the majority of the complaints were received in Helensburgh, due to vehicle breakdowns and resources. The waste team continue to deliver a very high level of service across the whole area. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 7 2024/25 FQ1 38 2024/25 FQ2 26 2024/25 FQ3 36 2024/25 FQ4 31 This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of waste collection complaints has decreased since the last reporting period. Actual trend line In total there were 36 waste collection complaints received for the whole Argyll and Bute Council area for the months of October, November and December. The majority of which were received in the Helensburgh and Lomond area due to vehicle breakdowns and resourcing. The teams are still delivering a very high level of service to the many properties throughout the areas ensuring the domestic, recycling, glass and food waste is uplifted. Actual trend line There were no waste collection complaints received this quarter for Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay, given the number of properties serviced this is excellent. This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of waste collection complaints has increased since the last reporting period. Corporate Outcome - We have an infrastructure that supports sustainable growth Number of waste collection complaints Responsible Person: Tom Murphy This indicator is reported quarterly. The performance presented is at area level and Council-wide. 21 Page 143
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 A&B 45.0% 63.2% 18.2% Green - Actual exceeds Target 63.2% recycling, composting and recovery (35.9% recycling/composting plus 27.3% recovery). Recovery percentage high mainly due to Helensburgh and Lomond residual waste going for refuse derived fuel/energy from waste. Recycling/composting slightly lower as reduced garden waste tonnages sent for composting during winter months. 2024/25 financial year overall figures are 67.2% recycling,composting and recovery (40.3% recycling/composting plus 26.9% recovery) which is an improvement on previous f/year which was 58.2% . Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 74.0% 2024/25 FQ1 68.4% 2024/25 FQ2 70.5% 2024/25 FQ3 65.4% 2024/25 FQ4 63.2% 2024/25 FQ4 Renewi No Target 46.8% N/A N/A 46.8% recycling, composting and recovery (31.5% recycling/composting plus 15.3% recovery). Recycling/composting slightly lower as reduced garden waste tonnages sent for composting during winter months. 2024/25 financial year overall figures are 54.9% recycling,composting and recovery (38.5% recycling/composting plus 16.4% recovery). Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 66.5% 2024/25 FQ1 56.2% 2024/25 FQ2 61.3% 2024/25 FQ3 52.4% 2024/25 FQ4 46.8% Actual trend line 52.4% recycling, composting and recovery (35.3% recycling/composting plus 17.1% recovery) . Less garden waste composted during this quarter than FQ2 which is expected as green waste composting is higher during spring/summer periods. Recycling and composting rate of 35.3% is marginally higher than same quarter in previous year (which was 33.9%). Actual trend line 65.4% recycling, composting and recovery (37.2% recycling/composting plus 28.2% recovery) . Target exceeded mainly due to high recovery levels for Helensburgh and Lomond's residual waste which now goes for refuse derived fuel (RDF) instead of landfill. Less garden waste composted during this quarter than FQ2 which is expected as green waste composting is higher during spring/summer periods. Recycling and composting rate of 37.2% is marginally higher than same quarter in previous year (which was 36.1%). This indicator for FQ4 shows the percentage of waste recycled has decreased since the last reporting period. Corporate Outcome - We have an infrastructure that supports sustainable growth COI - Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered Responsible Person: John Blake This indicator is reported quarterly. The performance presented is by Council-wide service provision. This indicator for FQ4 exceeds the target however performance has decreased since the last reporting period. 22 Page 144
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 Islands No Target 49.2% N/A N/A 49.2% recycling, composting and recovery (38.7% recycling/composting plus 10.5% recovery). 2024/25 financial year overall figures are 48.1% recycling,composting and recovery (37.3% recycling/composting plus 10.8% recovery). Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 41.5% 2024/25 FQ1 45.8% 2024/25 FQ2 51.8%% 2024/25 FQ3 51.8% 2024/25 FQ4 49.2% 2024/25 FQ4 H&L No Target 100.0% N/A N/A 100% recycling, composting and recovery (43.7% recycling/composting plus 56.3% recovery). Recovery percentage high mainly due to Helensburgh and Lomond residual waste going for refuse derived fuel/energy from waste. Recycling/composting slightly lower than in spring/summer as reduced garden waste tonnages sent for composting during winter months.24/25 financial year overall figures are 100% recycling,composting and recovery (45.1% recycling/composting plus 54.9% recovery). Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 100.0% 2024/25 FQ1 100.0% 2024/25 FQ2 100.0% 2024/25 FQ3 100.0% 2024/25 FQ4 100.0% Actual trend line 100% recycling, composting and recovery (43.1% recycling/composting plus 56.9% recovery) . High recovery levels for Helensburgh and Lomond's residual waste which now goes for refuse derived fuel (RDF) instead of landfill. Less garden waste composted during this quarter than FQ2 which is expected as green waste composting is higher during spring/summer periods. Recycling and composting rate of 43.1% is marginally higher than same quarter in previous year (which was 40.8%). Actual trend line 44.2% recycling, composting and recovery (31.9% recycling/composting plus 12.3% recovery) . Less garden waste composted during this quarter than FQ2 which is expected as green waste composting is higher during spring/summer periods. Recovery rate of 12.3% in quarter is higher than same quarter in previous year (which was 0%) as residual waste from Coll and Tiree now goes for refuse derived fuel (RDF) instead of landfill. This indicator for FQ4 shows the percentage of waste recycled has remained the same since the last reporting period. This indicator for FQ4 shows the percentage of waste recycled has decreased since the last reporting period. Corporate Outcome - We have an infrastructure that supports sustainable growth COI - Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered Responsible Person: John Blake This indicator is reported quarterly. The performance presented is by Council-wide service provision. 23 Page 145
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 A&B 5,000 3,103 -1,897 Green - Actual below Target Well within landfill limit target mainly due to Helensburgh and Lomond residual waste going for refuse derived fuel/energy from waste. Period Target Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 5,000 2,567 2024/25 FQ1 5,850 3,200 2024/25 FQ2 5,550 3,225 2024/25 FQ3 5,100 2,846 2024/25 FQ4 5,000 3,103 Corporate Outcome - We have an infrastructure that supports sustainable growth COI - Number of tonnes of waste sent to landfill Responsible Person: John Blake This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. This indicator for FQ4 is lower than the target (lowest is best). Actual trend line Well within biodegradable municpal waste target for the quarter mainly due to the residual waste from Helensburgh and Lomond area now all going for refuse derived fuel (RDF)/ energy from waste (EFW) whereas this was previously sent to landfill in same quarter in 2023. 24 Page 146
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 Mid Argyll 73 77 4 Green - Actual exceeds Target The teams in Mid Argyll have shown again this quarter the area is well maintained with a LEAMS figure of 77 overall. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 78 2024/25 FQ1 81 2024/25 FQ2 84 2024/25 FQ3 82 2024/25 FQ4 77 2024/25 FQ4 Kintyre 73 80 7 Green - Actual exceeds Target With a street cleanliness figure of 80, Kintyre's street cleanliness remains high. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 79 2024/25 FQ1 83 2024/25 FQ2 79 2024/25 FQ3 85 2024/25 FQ4 80 Actual trend line Kintyre is showing a high street cleanliness figure again this quarter meaning the areas scored will be free from litter, detritus, leaves etc Actual trend line Again Mid Argyll's street cleanliness figure is high, meaning the area is being well maintained by the amenity teams. This indicator for FQ4 exceeds the target however performance has decreased since the last reporting period. This indicator for FQ4 exceeds the target however performance has decreased since the last reporting period. Corporate Outcome - We have an infrastructure that supports sustainable growth COI - LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) Responsible Person: Tom Murphy This indicator is reported quarterly. The performance presented is at area level and Council-wide. 25 Page 147
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 Islay 73 81 8 Green - Actual exceeds Target The Isle of Islay's street cleanliness score remains high this quarter, showing 81 meaning there may only be small amounts of litter visible but not detracting from the look of the area. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 81 2024/25 FQ1 82 2024/25 FQ2 88 2024/25 FQ3 79 2024/25 FQ4 81 2024/25 FQ4 A&B 73 83 10 Green - Actual exceeds Target January, February and March figures show that again this quarter the street cleanliness across the whole of Argyll and Bute remains high. These figures show very little or no litter visible in the streets and or open spaces checked. This high score reflects well on the teams on the islands and mainland who are providing a good service by ensuring they work efficiently and effectively to keep the areas clean. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 83 2024/25 FQ1 84 2024/25 FQ2 85 2024/25 FQ3 84 2024/25 FQ4 83 This indicator is reported quarterly. The performance presented is at area level and Council-wide. Actual trend line The street cleanliness figure for the months of October, November and December for the whole of the Argyll and Bute Council area remains high. This means the areas scored show no or a very small amount of litter visible but not detracting from the look of the area. The teams on both the mainland and islands are providing a good service by ensuring weeds, detritus, litter, fly posting, grafitti etc are being dealt with timeously. This indicator for FQ4 exceeds the target however performance has decreased since the last reporting period. Corporate Outcome - We have an infrastructure that supports sustainable growth COI - LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) Responsible Person: Tom Murphy Actual trend line The street cleanliness on the Isle of Islay remains high again this quarter meaning it is well maintained by our teams on the Island This indicator for FQ4 exceeds the target and performance has increased since the last reporting period. 26 Page 148
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 MAKI No Target 2.91 N/A N/A Work days lost has increased by 0.66 of a day on the same quarter last year and has increased by 0.99 of a day from the previous quarter. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 2.25 2024/25 FQ1 1.84 2024/25 FQ2 1.46 2024/25 FQ3 1.92 2024/25 FQ4 2.91 2024/25 FQ4 A&B No Target 3.23 N/A N/A Work days lost has increased by 0.41 of a day on the same quarter last year and has increased by 0.34 of a day from the previous quarter. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 2.82 2024/25 FQ1 2.14 2024/25 FQ2 1.77 2024/25 FQ3 2.89 2024/25 FQ4 3.23 This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of sickness absence days has increased since the last reporting period. Actual trend line Work days lost has increased by 0.07 of a day on the same quarter last year and has increased by 1.12 of a day from the previous quarter. This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of sickness absence days has increased since the last reporting period. Actual trend line Work days lost has decreased by 1.34 of a day on the same quarter last year and has decreased by 0.46 of a day from the previous quarter. Corporate Outcome - Making it happen COI - Teacher sickness absence Responsible Person: Jennifer Crocket (B&C and MAKI) / Wendy Brownlie (H&L and OLI) This indicator is reported quarterly. The performance presented is at area level and Council-wide. 27 Page 149
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 MAKI No Target 4.28 N/A N/A Work days lost has increased by 0.55 of a day on the same quarter last year and has increased by 0.03 of a day from the previous quarter. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 3.73 2024/25 FQ1 3.57 2024/25 FQ2 3.34 2024/25 FQ3 4.25 2024/25 FQ4 4.28 2024/25 FQ4 A&B No Target 4.66 N/A N/A Work days lost has increased by 0.54 of a day on the same quarter last year and has increased by 0.26 of a day from the previous quarter. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 4.12 2024/25 FQ1 3.85 2024/25 FQ2 3.43 2024/25 FQ3 4.40 2024/25 FQ4 4.66 Actual trend line Work days lost has increased by 0.67 of a day on the same quarter last year and has increased by 0.97 of a day from the previous quarter. This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of sickness absence days has increased since the last reporting period. Actual trend line Work days lost has increased by 1.16 of a day on the same quarter last year and has increased by 0.91 of a day from the previous quarter. This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of sickness absence days has increased since the last reporting period. Corporate Outcome - Making it happen COI - LGE staff (including non-Teacher) sickness absence Responsible Person: Carolyn Cairns This indicator is reported quarterly. The performance presented is at area level and Council-wide. 28 Page 150
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# Period Area Target Actual Variance Status FQ4 Commentary 2024/25 FQ4 A&B 70.0% 74.8% 4.8% Green - Actual exceeds Target In FQ4 there were 39,517 customer transactions dealt with by Customer Service Agents (25.2%) and 117,568 were automated or self-service transactions (74.8%) so the 70.0% target was substantially bettered. Period Actual FQ3 Commentary 2023/24 FQ4 70.1% 2024/25 FQ1 71.6% 2024/25 FQ2 72.7% 2024/25 FQ3 82.7% 2024/25 FQ4 74.8% Corporate Outcome - Making it happen COI - Increase the percentage of all self-service automated contacts Responsible Person: Robert Miller This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. This indicator for FQ4 exceeds the target however performance has decreased since the last reporting period. Actual trend line In FQ3 there were 33,666 customer transactions dealt with by Customer Service Agents (17.3%) and 160,491 were automated or self-service transactions (82.7%) so the 70.0% target was substantially bettered. This was largely due to the significant increase in customers using the improved Bin Day Uplift online resources. 29 Page 151
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee Legal and Regulatory Support 4 June 2025 Area Committee Meetings – 2025-2026 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 The dates for meetings of the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee have been agreed up until June 2026. 1.2 As in previous years, the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee have asked officers to look at the possibility of holding the meetings across the MAKI Area and this report outlines the options for taking this forward. 2.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 The Area Committee is asked to agree that the meetings until June 2026 will be held as follows:- 3 September 2025 – Southend 3 December 2025 – Lochgilphead 4 March 2026 – Campbeltown 3 June 2026 – Gigha 3.0 DETAIL 3.1 The dates for the Area Committee meetings until the end of June 2026 have now been agreed. 3.2 The meetings in 2024/2025 were held across the area including Campbeltown, Islay and Lochgilphead. The Governance Team have equipment which will enable the Area Committee to meet on a Hybrid basis at venues across the area, subject to a reliable and robust Wi-Fi connection. The option to provide Hybrid will continue to ensure that all Members can attend and will also provide the opportunity for appropriate officers to attend via Teams. 3.3 Officers have looked at options for the 4 meetings until June 2026 and would suggest the following:- 3 September 2025 – Southend 3 December 2025 – Lochgilphead Page 153 Agenda Item 9
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4 March 2026 – Campbeltown 3 June 2026 – Gigha Details on venues will be provided in due course. 4.0 CONCLUSION 4.1 Members are asked to give consideration to the options for holding the MAKI Area Committee meetings at venues across the area. 5.0 IMPLICATIONS 5.1 Policy – none 5.2 Financial - there will be costs incurred in terms of Members attending these meetings. 5.3 Legal - none 5.4 HR – none 5.5 Fairer Scotland Duty – none 5.5.1 Equalities – protect characteristics – none 5.5.2 Socio-economic Duty – none 5.5.3 Islands – none 5.6 Climate Change - none 5.7 Risk – none 5.8 Customer Service – none 5.9 The Rights of the Child (UNCRC) - some appointments to bodies and committees may have direct involvement with this. Douglas Hendry Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support 17th April 2025 Councillor Mark Irvine – Policy Lead for Community Planning and Corporate Services For further information contact: Shona Barton, Governance Manager (01436) 65760 Page 154
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CHARITABLE TRUSTS, BEQUESTS AND TRUST FUNDS – DISTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS – MACALISTER MORTIFICATION & FISHER BEQUEST 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee are Trustees for a number of Charitable Trusts, Bequests and Trust Funds. Officers continually seek to simplify and update processes where possible to ensure ongoing compliance with the original terms of the bequests and to reduce the administrative burden of the management and distribution and ensure maximum community benefit. 1.2 There remains a number of challenges, with a number of the funds being established many years ago, and as a consequence of changes in society over time the intended beneficiaries of the bequests are no longer easily identified. 1.3 This paper invites the Trustees to make awards from the Macalister Mortification and the Fisher Bequest. 2.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee are asked to: 1. agree to award £3850 from the Macalister Mortification to A'Chleit Hall and thereafter place a moratorium on this fund; and 2. agree to award £348 from the Fisher Bequest to Westlochfyneside Foodshare and thereafter place a moratorium on this fund. ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND THE ISLANDS AREA COMMITTEE LEGAL & REGULATORY SUPPORT 4 JUNE 2025 Page 155 Agenda Item 10
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CHARITABLE TRUSTS, BEQUESTS AND TRUST FUNDS – DISTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS – MACALISTER MORTIFICATION & FISHER BEQUEST 3.0 INTRODUCTION 3.1 The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee are Trustees of 19 Charitable Trusts, Bequests and Trust Funds with an estimated unrestricted balance of around £139K. This report invites Trustees to consider distribution proposals for 2 of these funds, specifically the Macalister Mortification and the Fisher Bequest. 4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 4.1 The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee are asked to: 1. agree to award £3850 from the Macalister Mortification to A'Chleit Hall and thereafter place a moratorium on this fund; and 2. agree to award £348 from the Fisher Bequest to Westlochfyneside Foodshare and thereafter place a moratorium on this fund. 5.0 BACKGROUND 5.1 Due to the restrictive nature of certain funds there have been difficulties in identifying suitable beneficiaries. Consequently, Officers from Legal and Regulatory Support had been in dialogue with both The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) and Lord Advocates Office in an attempt to establish appropriate methods of distributing these funds, specifically using provisions within the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions)(Scotland) Act 1990 and The Public Trusts (Reorganisation) (Scotland) (No.2) Regulations to transfer the resources to charities and trusts that are better placed to meet the terms of each of the funds. 5.2 Largely as a consequence of the lack of associated documentation of the funds, despite making all reasonable enquiries, it has been extremely problematic to make any progress in this regard. Consequently, officers believe that progress can only now be made by preparing bespoke distribution models for both the Macalister Mortification and the Fisher Bequest. ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND THE ISLANDS AREA COMMITTEE LEGAL & REGULATORY SUPPORT 4 June 2024 Page 156
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The Macalister Mortification 5.3 The Macalister Mortification was bequeathed in around 1897 and was to be invested in heritable security for the poor of the parish of Killean and Kilchenzie. As of 01/04/2025 the balance of the Macalister Mortification stands at £4958.25 which comprises of £1100 restricted funds and £3858.25 non-restricted. 5.4 Having taken cognisance of the limited amount of resource available within this fund and the confined geographical location that the funds must be used within, Officers explored organisations that could benefit from this fund. A'Chleit Hall was identified as one such recipient and were invited to submit a proposal for a project that would meet the terms of the fund, specifically that it be invested in heritable security for the poor of the parish of Killean and Kilchenzie 5.5 The scope of the project and those that could benefit from it would be limited to the boundaries of the Parish of Killean and Kilchenzie of which the northern and larger portion is traversed by the valleys of Glenshira and Glenaray, which converge towards the south. 5.6 It is accepted that the project, outlined within the attached application form (please see appendix 1) meets the terms of the trust and that the funds can competently be awarded to A'Chleit Hall to ensure maximum community benefit. 5.7 The application form is for a total amount of £3854, this having been the amount of unrestricted funds that was reported to the Area Committee in December 2024. Since this time the 2024/25 accounts have been submitted and the total unrestricted funds currently available amount is £3858.25. 5.8 Should the Area Committee be minded to award the amount requested the balance of this fund would be £4.25. Consequently, it is recommended that, to lessen the administrative burden and allow interest to be accumulated to ensure maximum community benefit at a later date, that a moratorium be placed on this fund. The Fisher Bequest 5.9 The Fisher Bequest was bequeathed in 1949 and was to be used to support the poor of the parish of Inveraray. As of 01/04/2025 the balance of the Bequest stands at £418.59 which comprises of £50 restricted funds and £368.59. 5.10 In March 2024 the Area Committee agreed that an application be invited from a suitable organisation for a one off project that would meet the terms of the Fisher Bequest and that on submission this proposal be subject to consideration by the Area Committee. 5.11 Following this instruction Officers invited Westlochfyneside Foodshare to consider applying to the Bequest for support. The Foodshare have now submitted an application and are seeking support to secure fuel vouchers for those clients living within the Parish of Inveraray. It is accepted that the project, outlined within the attached application form (please see appendix 2) meets the terms of the trust Page 157
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and that a total of £348 can competently be awarded to Westlochfyneside Foodshare. 5.12 Should the Area Committee be minded to award the full amount requested by Westlochfyneside Foodshare, it is thereafter recommended that a moratorium be placed on this fund, leaving a balance of £20. This approach will serve to lessen the administrative burden and allow interest to be accumulated to ensure maximum community benefit at a later date. 6.0 CONCLUSION 6.1 This report has outlined the current position of the Macalister Mortification and Fisher Bequest and requests for support from each of these funds. On approving the recommendations Trustees will provide a clear community benefit while meeting their obligation of ensuring transparent and effective governance. 7.0 IMPLICATIONS 7.1 Policy - Consideration of the questions raised will ensure that the intentions of the original bequests are honoured. 7.2 Financial - None, the Council acts as trustee for the Funds, it does not represent assets of the Council. However, there is a risk that the Council would have to repay each fund if an objection was raised as to the award/use of the funds. 7.3 Legal - Area Committees, as Trustees, must ensure that the distribution arrangements comply with the terms of each fund, failure to do so would result in the Council being liable. 7.4 HR - To proceed with reorganisation, in terms of section 10 or 11 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 would require the allocation of Officer time. 7.5 Fairer Scotland Duty - None 7.5.1 Equalities – protected characteristics – None 7.5.2 Socio-Economic Duty – None 7.5.3 Islands – None 7.6 Climate Change – None 7.7 Risk – If there was an objection raised as to the use of the funds in a particular way, there is a risk that the Council could have to pay the costs themselves and repay the Trust the costs. The level of risk is considered to be acceptable. 7.8 Customer Service – None 7.9 The Rights of the Child (UNCRC) – None Page 158
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Douglas Hendry Executive Director with responsibility for Legal & Regulatory Support April 2025 Policy Lead - Councillor Mark Irvine For further information contact: Stuart McLean, Committee Manager, 01436 658717, stuart.mclean@argyll-bute.gov.uk Appendices Appendix 1 – Application form – Macalister Mortification Appendix 2 – Application form – Fisher Bequest Page 159
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MMaaccaalliisstteerr MMoorrttiiffiiccaattiioonn APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THIS FORM SHOULD BE RETURNED TO: stuart.mclean@argyll-bute.gov.uk MACALISTER MORTIFICATION The following criteria apply to all applications for financial assistance from the Macalister Mortification:- 1. The Macalister Mortification was bequested ‘To be invested in heritable security for the poor of the parish’. 2. The scope of the project and those that could benefit from it would be limited to the boundaries of the Parish of Killean & Kilchenzie. 3. Subject to 1 and 2 above, applications will be considered from properly constituted voluntary or charitable organisations for funding. Applications for routine operational costs / core funding will not be considered. 4. Successful applicants will be required to complete an End Of Project Monitoring Form to ensure that any monies awarded are used appropriately, in accordance with the Fund criteria and giving a level of information which enables trustees to be satisfied that this has happened. The submitted information must outline the amount of funding, project details and outcomes, including the number and breakdown of people who benefitted from the award. 5. We would expect those who benefit from Macalister Mortification to acknowledge this support in any publicity material or event. Page 161
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1. YOU/YOUR ORGANISATION Section 1 (a) Name: Anne Littleson Address: A'Chleit Hall, Killean and Kilchenzie, Tarbert Post Code: PA29 6XD Email: Telephone Number: Section 1 (b) Background Information Please give a summary of the history of your organisation, including when it was formed, links to any parent body etc… A’Chleit Church lies within the former parish of Killean and Kilchenzie on the west coast of the Kintyre peninsula. The Church Hall which is used by a number of community groups, including those that support individuals within the Parish that are facing financial difficulties. To better support those within our communities that have been struggling with ever rising energy costs the Church Hall has recenlty registered as a ‘warm space’ as part of the National Warm Spaces project. One of the groups which meets in the Hall is C3 (A’Chleit Christian Community) which was formerly Killean and Kilchenzie Guild. This group meets monthly and provides a (reasonably) warm and welcome space for people across the Parish and beyond. Attendees enjoy a chat, a hot drink and something to eat. We also have a speaker at these gatherings and recent talks have included representatives from Shopper Aid, Kintyre Food Bank and SHIK (Supporting Homeless in Kintyre). Those attending are able to get advice and assistance around energy conservation and food poverty. Section 1 (c) Aims and Objective of your Organisation Page 162
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What are the aims and objectives of your organisation, including its current role in the Community, types of services provided and target client groups? Section 1 (e) Registered Charity Number – please give registration number Section 1 (f) Membership and Users How many people in the Parish regularly use the services/facilities offered by your organisation? Please indicate how many are Male: Female: Disabled: Do you make a charge to your users? Yes: No: If ‘Yes’ please give details: Do you have a membership scheme? Yes: No: How many members belong to your organisation? Please indicate how many members are Male: Female: Disabled: Please give details of your membership fees: Section 1 (g) Does your organisation have a constitution? Yes: No: If ‘Yes’ please include a copy with your application. Page 163
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2. FUNDING REQUEST Section 2 (a) How much grant are you requesting from the Macallister Mortification ? £3850 Section 2 (b) Please explain how the funding will be used: The most recent Quinquennial Inspection on the property recommended repairs to the windows and doors to help retain heat within the Hall (see photos below) and, if successful, we would plan to use the Macalister Mortification funds to carry out these essential repairs. We hope that these further improvements to this facility would encourage more people to attend our events and support those in the local community that are facing financial difficulty. Page 164
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3. APPLICATIONS FOR ‘ONE OFF’ PROJECT GRANTS Section 3 (a) Please detail the total cost of your proposals: ITEM OF EXPENDITURE COST Signed _________________________________ Date _______________ Print name Anne Littleson Office held Property Convener 4. DECLARATION I can confirm that, to the best of my knowledge, all the answers given above are true and accurate. I understand that details contained in this form will be processed by the Trustess of the Macalister Mortification. I am aware that by submitting this application I am agreeing to the publication as of the details contained in this application in any form deemed appropriate by the Trustees of the Fund. I am also aware that the amount and conditions of any award granted will be made public. Page 165
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FISHER BEQUEST APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THIS FORM SHOULD BE RETURNED TO: stuart.mclean@argyll-bute.gov.uk FISHER BEQUEST CRITERIA The following criteria apply to all applications for financial assistance from the Fisher Bequest:- 1. The Fisher Bequest was established to support the poor of Inveraray. 2. The scope of the project and those that could benefit from it would be limited to the boundaries of the Parish of Inveraray of which the northern and larger portion is traversed by the valleys of Glenshira and Glenaray, which converge towards the south. 3. Subject to 1 and 2 above, applications will be considered from properly constituted voluntary or charitable organisations for funding. Applications for routine operational costs / core funding will not be considered. 4. Successful applicants will be required to complete an End Of Project Monitoring Form to ensure that any monies awarded are used appropriately, in accordance with the Fund criteria and giving a level of information which enables trustees to be satisfied that this has happened. The submitted information must outline the amount of funding, project details and outcomes, including the number and breakdown of people who benefitted from the award. 5. We would expect those who benefit from the Fisher Bequest to acknowledge this support in any publicity material or event. Page 167
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1. YOU/YOUR ORGANISATION Section 1 (a) Name:Rev. Dorothy Wallace Address: The Manse, Upper Riochan, Inveraray Post Code: PA32 8UR Email: Telephone Number: Section 1 (b) Background Information Please give a summary of the history of your organisation, including when it was formed, links to any parent body etc… Westlochfyneside Parish Church was formed in November 2019. It is the union of the legacy parishes of Lochgair, Minard and Cumlodden Parish Church and Glenaray and Inveraray Parish Church. We are part of Clèir Eilean Ì- Church of Scotland in the Highlands and Hebrides ( translated from Gaelic, the Presbytery of Iona), which spans 45% of the Scottish land mass, covering from Campletown to Thurso and across to Nairn. It also takes in all the Western Isles, except Lewis. We are part of the Church of Scotland. The money we are applying for is solely for the use within our Foodshare, operated from Inveraray Church Hall, by our church Mission Committee. Page 168
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Section 1 (c) Aims and Objective of your Organisation What are the aims and objectives of your organisation, including its current role in the Community, types of services provided and target client groups? The aims and objective of Westlochfyneside Parish Church, is to spread the good news of Jesus in words and action. Our Mission Committee aim to be the action of this objective and we are called to serve in our local community in any way we can, helping to alleviate loneliness, poverty and help, when possible with promoting social justice. Westlochfyneside Foodshare aims to ensure no one in our community goes hungry. We have a small range of essential foods, from pasta and sauces, tinned meats/fish and puddings, cleaning products and toiletries and when we can, fresh fruit and vegetables. Section 1 (e) Registered Charity Number – please give registration number Church Charity number SCO 16665SCO16665SCO16665 Section 1 (f) Membership and Users How many people in Inverary regularly use the services/facilities offered by your organisation? This number varies particularly seasonally. We have more users in winter due to additional heating costs but also, as many people are out of work in the off season. Please indicate how many are Male:20 Female:15 Disabled:2 Do you make a charge to your users? Yes: No: If ‘Yes’ please give details: Page 169
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Do you have a membership scheme? Yes: No: not for Foodshare How many members belong to your organisation? Please indicate how many members are Male: Female: Disabled: Please give details of your membership fees: Section 1 (g) Does your organisation have a constitution? Yes: No: If ‘Yes’ please include a copy with your application. Page 170
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2. FUNDING REQUEST Section 2 (a) How much grant are you requesting from the Fisher Bequest ? £348 Section 2 (b) Please explain how the funding will be used: This money will be used for fuel vouchers for those who use our Foodshare or are directed to us via the Social Work department or local schools. Page 171
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3. APPLICATIONS FOR ‘ONE OFF’ PROJECT GRANTS Section 3 (a) Please detail the total cost of your proposals: ITEM OF EXPENDITURE COST £348 Fuel Token (top up cards) Signed _________________________________ Date 24/3/25_______________ Print name- Dorothy Wallace ___________________________________________________ Office held- Parish Minister ___________________________________________________ 4. DECLARATION I can confirm that, to the best of my knowledge, all the answers given above are true and accurate. I understand that details contained in this form will be processed by the Trustess of the Fisger Bequest. I am aware that by submitting this application I am agreeing to the publication as of the details contained in this application in any form deemed appropriate by the Trustees of the Fund. I am also aware that the amount and conditions of any award granted will be made public. Page 172
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Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Workplan 2025 – 26 Committee Date Report Description Lead Service and contact officer Regularity of occurrence/consideration Date for Reports to Committee Services Additional Comment June 2025 June 2025 Islay High School Report Education – Head Teacher Annual Report June 2025 Tarbert Academy Report Education – Head Teacher Annual Report June 2025 Campbeltown Grammar School Report Education – Head Teacher Annual Report June 2025 Lochgilphead High School Report Education – Head Teacher Annual Report June 2025 Roads and Infrastructure Services Update Roads and Infrastructure Services – Mark Calder Quarterly Report June 2025 Area Performance Report FQ4 2024/25 Customer Support Services – Kay Owen/Claire McAllister Quarterly Report June 2025 Argyll and Bute Health and Social Car Partnership Performance Report - FQ3 2024/25 Charlotte Craig Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership Bi-Annual Report June 2025 Area Committee Meetings – 2025- 2026 Legal and Regulatory Support – Shona Barton Annual Report June 2025 Charitable Trusts, Bequests and Legal and Regulatory Support – Stuart McLean As Required Page 173 Agenda Item 11
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Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Workplan 2025 – 26 Committee Date Report Description Lead Service and contact officer Regularity of occurrence/consideration Date for Reports to Committee Services Additional Comment Trust Funds Distribution Arrangements – Macalister Mortification & Fisher Bequest June 2025 Lochgilphead CARS – Recommendation of Grant Award Development and Economic Growth – James Lafferty As Required September 2025 September 2025 Supporting Communities Fund 2023/24 End of Project Monitoring Reports Chief Executive’s Unit – Antonia Baird Annual Report September 2025 Recycling and Recovery Performance Roads and Infrastructure Services – John Blake Annual Report September 2025 Roads and Infrastructure Services Update Roads and Infrastructure Services – Mark Calder Quarterly Report September 2025 Area Performance Report FQ1 2025/26 Customer Support Services – Kay Owen/Claire McAllister Quarterly Report September 2025 Skills Development Skills Development Scotland – Susan MacRae Annual Report Page 174
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Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Workplan 2025 – 26 Committee Date Report Description Lead Service and contact officer Regularity of occurrence/consideration Date for Reports to Committee Services Additional Comment Scotland September 2025 Campbell and McNeil Bequest Award Recommendations Legal and Regulatory Support – Stuart McLean Quarterly Report September 2025 Supporting Communities Fund Applications 2025/26 Chief Executive’s Unit – Suzanne Mason Annual Report December 2025 December 2025 Area Performance Report FQ2 2025/26 Customer Support Services – Kay Owen/Claire McAllister Quarterly Report December 2025 HSCP Bi-Annual Update Report Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership – Charlotte Craig Bi-Annual Report December 2025 Charities and Trust Funds Legal and Regulatory Support – Stuart McLean Annual Report December 2025 Roads and Infrastructure Services Update Roads and Infrastructure Services – Mark Calder Quarterly Report December 2025 Campbell and McNeil Bequest Award Legal and Regulatory Support – Stuart McLean Quarterly Report Page 175
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Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Workplan 2025 – 26 Committee Date Report Description Lead Service and contact officer Regularity of occurrence/consideration Date for Reports to Committee Services Additional Comment Recommendations Future Items Patient Transport Policy Health and Social Care Partnership One off Report Update on new policy following completion of review. Flooding issues in MAKI Roads and Infrastructure Services Ongoing MAKI Accessibility and Footway Survey TBC TBC Kilkerran Cemetery Hugh O’Neill Ongoing Further update will be provided when progress can be reported. March 2026 Supporting Communities Fund 2024/25 End of Project Monitoring Suzanne Mason Chief Executive’s Unit Regular Report Page 176
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Document is Restricted Page 177 Agenda Item 13NOT FOR PUBLICATION by virtue of paragraph(s) 8 of Schedule 7A of the Local Government(Scotland) Act 1973
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