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Argyll and Bute Council · 7 June 2023
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Argyll and Bute Council Comhairle Earra-Ghàidheal Agus Bhòid Executive Director: Douglas Hendry Kilmory, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RT Tel: 01546 602127 Fax: 01546 604435 DX 599700 LOCHGILPHEAD 31 May 2023 NOTICE OF MEETING A meeting of the MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE & THE ISLANDS AREA COMMITTEE will be held ON A HYBRID BASIS BY MICROSOFT TEAMS AND IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, KILMORY, LOCHGILPHEAD on WEDNESDAY, 7 JUNE 2023 at 10:00 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 1 MARCH 2023 (Pages 3 - 8) 4. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME 5. CAMPBELTOWN GRAMMAR SCHOOL ATTAINMENT REPORT (Pages 9 - 24) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Education 6. ISLAY HIGH SCHOOL ATTAINMENT REPORT (Pages 25 - 40) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Education 7. LOCHGILPHEAD HIGH SCHOOL ATTAINMENT REPORT (Pages 41 - 58) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Education 8. TARBERT ACADEMY ATTAINMENT REPORT (Pages 59 - 72) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Education 9. PRIMARY AREA ATTAINMENT REPORT: MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND THE ISLANDS (MAKI) (Pages 73 - 90) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Education 10. AREA PERFORMANCE REPORT - FQ4 2022/23 (Pages 91 - 124) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Services Public Document Pack
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11. CEMETERY PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE (Pages 125 - 128) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services 12. ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES UPDATE (Pages 129 - 132) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services 13. SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES FUND 2023/24 (Pages 133 - 152) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Community Development 14. HSCP ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2022-2023 (Pages 153 - 194) Report by Chief Officer, Argyll and Bute HSCP 15. TARBERT AND LOCHGILPHEAD REGENERATION FUND - PROJECTS UPDATE (Pages 195 - 204) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Economic Growth 16. MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND THE ISLANDS AREA COMMITTEE WORKPLAN (Pages 205 - 210) REPORT FOR NOTING 17. WHITE HART HOTEL: DANGEROUS BUILDING (Pages 211 - 214) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Mid Argyll, Kintyre & the Islands Area Committee Councillor John Armour Councillor Jan Brown Councillor Garret Corner (Chair) Councillor Robin Currie (Vice-Chair) Councillor Donald Kelly Councillor Tommy MacPherson Councillor Dougie McFadzean Councillor Dougie Philand Councillor Alastair Redman Shona Barton, Governance Manager Contact: Lynsey Innis, Senior Committee Assistant - 01546 604338
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MINUTES of MEETING of MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE & THE ISLANDS AREA COMMITTEE held ON A HYBRID BASIS BY MICROSOFT TEAMS AND IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, KILMORY, LOCHGILPHEAD on WEDNESDAY, 1 MARCH 2023 Present: Councillor Garret Corner (Chair) Councillor John Armour Councillor Jan Brown Councillor Robin Currie (Teams) Councillor Donald Kelly Councillor Dougie McFadzean Councillor Douglas Philand Councillor Alastair Redman Attending: Jim Smith, Head of Roads and Infrastructure Services Shona Barton, Governance Manager Tom Murphy, Operations Manager Simon Easton, Education Manager Sonya Thomas, Performance and Improvement Officer Douglas Whyte, Team Leader Neil MacFarlane, North West Area Manager, Transport Scotland Georgie Reid, Regional Communities Manager, Scottish Water Neil McKnight, Head Teacher, Tarbert Academy Milo Ingram, Tarbert Academy David Mitchell, Head Teacher, Campbeltown Grammar School Ciara Wallace, Campbeltown Grammar School Aimee MacPhail, Campbeltown Grammar School 1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. There were no apologies for absence intimated. 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 7 DECEMBER 2022 The Minute of the meeting of the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee, held on 7 December 2022, was approved as a correct record. 4. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME There were no public questions submitted. 5. PUPIL VOICE The Committee gave consideration to a verbal update from pupils at Campbeltown Grammar School and Tarbert Academy who outlined aspects of their learning journeys over the years. Page 3 Agenda Item 3
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Ciara Wallace, an S3 pupil from Campbeltown Grammar School spoke of her experience on a recent residential trip to Loch Eil in Fort William where the aim was to develop leadership and resilience skills. Aimee MacPhail, an S5 pupil at Campbeltown Grammar School spoke of her experience and learning journey that has led to her chosen career path. Milo Ingram, the S6 school captain from Tarbert Academy outlined the vision and values of the Academy and spoke of his experience as a pupil and of how it has given him the confidence to continue into further education, having successfully obtained a place on a course at Stirling University. Discussion was had on the challenges faced by pupils during the Covid-19 pandemic, with the pupils outlining measures put in place to assist their studies, such as Google Classroom. Members noted that some measures are still utilised to enhance the learning experience of pupils, such as online learning and independent study with resources provided by the school, particularly in situations where it is not possible to offer a teacher- led classroom for certain subjects. On behalf of the Committee, the Chair took the opportunity to thank the pupils for taking time out of their day to attend and wished them well in their future endeavours. Decision The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee agreed to note the information provided. Councillor Currie left the meeting during discussion of agenda item 5 (Pupil Voice). . 6. TRANSPORT SCOTLAND - ANNUAL UPDATE Consideration was given to a short update from the North West Area Manager on the current workstreams of Transport Scotland within the MAKI area. Mr MacFarlane advised of a number of recently completed works which included a number of resurfacing projects; the replacement of street lighting in Inveraray and extensive sea defence surveys at Loch Gilp, Loch Shira and the West Loch in Tarbert. Mr MacFarlane also outlined a number of upcoming projects including resurfacing works South of Stronachullin; the installation of a new footway from Minard to Crarae Gardens; the pedestrian crossing and cycleway project for Kinloch Road in Campbeltown and the resolution of the footway issue on Hall Street, Campbeltown. Decision The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee agreed to note the information provided. 7. SCOTTISH WATER ANNUAL UPDATE Consideration was given to a short update from the Regional Communities Manager on the current workstreams of Scottish Water within the MAKI area. Ms Reid advised of ongoing investment in Tayvallich, Bowmore and Clachan; the sea wall repairs in Page 4
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Campbeltown and the Tighnabruaich Lead Replacement Project. Ms Reid also provided detail in respect of completed works in Tarbert, Furnace, Inveraray and Port Charlotte and of the planned investments at a number of locations across the MAKI area. Ms Reid outlined the value of future investments identified and spoke of the ongoing engagement with the developer of the new distillery application on Islay. Decision The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee agreed to note the information provided. 8. AREA PERFORMANCE REPORT - FQ3 2022/23 The Committee gave consideration to the Area Performance Report for financial quarter 3 of 2022/23 (October to December 2022) which illustrated the agreed performance measures for this period. Decision The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee:- 1. noted and considered the performance and supporting commentary as presented; 2. agreed that upon receipt of the Quarterly Performance Report, the Area Committee contact either the Responsible Named Officer or Sonya Thomas with any queries; and 3. noted that work was ongoing and to respond to Sonya Thomas with requests or comments regarding the layout and format of the Performance Report. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Services, dated 1 March 2023, submitted) Councillor Currie re-joined the meeting during discussion of agenda item 8 (Area Performance Report – FQ3 2022/23). . 9. ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES UPDATE The Committee gave consideration to a report which provided an update on the recent activities of Roads and Infrastructure Services and highlighted works being undertaken which were relevant to the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands area. Decision The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee considered and noted the contents of the report. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services, dated 1 March 2023, submitted) 10. CEMETERY PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE Page 5
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Having noted that it was agreed by the Policy and Resources Committee in October 2022, to allocate £300,000 towards a Cemetery Maintenance and Roads Access Improvement Fund, being £75,000 for each administrative area, the Committee gave consideration to a report which provided options for approval that had been informed by a meeting with the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Members. Members expressed concern that the information provided in the report was not what had been requested at previous meetings. The Chair advised that he would ensure that a report providing the information initially requested at the Area Committee meeting on 7 September 2022 be presented to the next Area Committee meeting, scheduled to take place on 7 June 2023. Motion The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee:- 1. agree to Package B as outlined in paragraph 3.3 of the report, subject to the replacement of option 13 from the schedule of proposed works with option 7; 2. agree that any underspend within an area is used for further levelling up of lairs; and 3. note that regular updates will be provided via the Roads and Infrastructure weekly briefing. Moved by Councillor John Armour, seconded by Councillor Jan Brown. Amendment The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee:- 1. agree to Package B as outlined in paragraph 3.3 of the report; 2. agree that any underspend within an area is used for further levelling up of lairs; and 3. note that regular updates will be provided via the Roads and Infrastructure weekly briefing. Moved by Councillor Robin Currie, seconded by Councillor Alastair Redman. As the meeting was being held on a hybrid basis, the vote required to be taken by calling the Roll and Members voted as follows:- Motion Amendment Councillor John Armour Councillor Garret Corner Councillor Jan Brown Councillor Robin Currie Councillor Dougie McFadzean Councillor Alastair Redman Councillor Dougie Philand Page 6
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Decision The Motion was carried by 4 votes to 3 and the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee resolved accordingly. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services, dated 1 March 2023, submitted) Councillor Donald Kelly left the meeting during discussion of agenda item 10 (Cemetery Provision and Maintenance). . 11. 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 considered and noted the content of the report. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, dated 1 March 2023, submitted) 12. AREA COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT TO ISLAY AND JURA COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES LTD The Committee gave consideration to a report which sought the appointment of one Councillor from Ward 2 to sit on the Board of the Islay and Jura Community Enterprise Ltd. Decision The Area Committee agreed that Councillor Dougie McFadzean be the Council representative on the Board of Islay and Jura Community Enterprise Ltd. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support, dated 1 March 2023, submitted) 13. MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND THE ISLANDS AREA COMMITTEE WORKPLAN The Committee gave consideration to the Area Committee workplan for future meetings. Decision The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee considered and noted the contents of the workplan. (Reference: Area Committee Workplan, dated 1 March 2023, submitted) Page 7
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL SECONDARY SCHOOL ATTAINMENT REPORT AREA COMMITTEE CAMPBELTOWN GRAMMAR SCHOOL JUNE 2023 Page 9 Agenda Item 5
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Campbeltown Grammar School was founded in 1686. It serves the town of Campbeltown, the south Kintyre area and the island of Gigha and has a roll of 360. The new school opened in February 2018 and is very much built for education in the 21st Century. State of the art classrooms all have Promethean Boards that teachers are using effectively to help make their lessons engaging and motivating. The sports facilities are excellent and comprise of a large games hall, 1 smaller gymnasium with a climbing wall and an all-weather pitch, serviced by floodlights. Campbeltown Grammar is very much a community school, acting as a focus for many of the area’s cultural, social and sporting activities and providing logistical and material support for many community activities. A wide range of extra-curricular activities is offered, including drama, art, choir, cookery and homework clubs. A wide range of sports is available, including football, volleyball, badminton, cricket and shinty. Positive relationships between staff, pupils and parents and a supportive Parent Council are particular features of the school. Page 10
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S3 ACEL Attainment in Literacy and Numeracy School Level % Achieved Reading Writing L&T Literacy Numeracy Campbeltown Grammar School Third Level or better 85.0 85.0 88.3 85.0 80.0 Argyll & Bute Third Level or better 88.3 87.0 88.2 83.9 87.8 Campbeltown Grammar School Fourth Level 36.7 38.3 36.7 31.7 55.0 Argyll & Bute Fourth Level 49.8 47.6 51.5 45.9 57.6 S3 ACEL – Gaelic (if relevant) School Level % Achieved Gaelic Reading Gaelic Writing Gaelic L&T Third Level or better na na Na Fourth Level na na na Page 11
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Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength in BGE Attainment: In listening and talking we are above of the Argyll and Bute average at level 3 and working on improving this at fourth level. Young people achieving level 3 literacy is higher than Argyll and Bute average Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development in BGE Attainment: We have introduced more fourth level experiences into our BGE courses to raise the percentage achieving at fourth level by the end of S3. We are working closely with both the PT English and PT Maths to address this issue. Links with Cluster primary schools have been developed further We have appointed a teacher of BGE Literacy, Numeracy and BGE transition to help support improvement. Page 12
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National Qualifications – Pass rates NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 2021-22 A-C Number of Presentations Number Attaining A-C % Attaining A- C Argyll and Bute % Attaining A-C National % Attaining A-C Advanced Higher 26 20 76.92% 85.50% 82.60% Higher 185 135 72.97% 80.90% 80.30% National 5 323 229 70.90% 79.70% 81.60% Level/Stage 2022 A B C D No Award Grade A-B Grade A-C Grade A-D National 5 (Nat. 41.20% A&B 35.40%) (Nat. 23.00% A&B 25.57%) (Nat. 17.43% A&B 18.69%) (Nat. 10.79% A&B 12.73%) (Nat. 7.60% A&B 7.60%) (Nat. 64.20% A&B 61%) (Nat. 81.60% A&B 79.70%) (Nat. 92.4% A&B 92.4%) S4 26.98% 23.72% 20.93% 16.28% 12.09% 50.70% 71.63% 87.91% S5 25.71% 24.29% 22.86% 17.14% 10.00% 50.00% 72.86% 90.00% S6 21.05% 18.42% 23.68% 21.05% 15.79% 39.47% 63.16% 84.21% Higher (Nat. 36.50% A&B 35.60%) (Nat. 24.32% A&B 24.56%) (Nat. 19.49% A&B 20.8%) (Nat. 11.74% A&B 12.61%) (Nat. 7.90% A&B 6.50%) (Nat.60.90% (A&B 60.00%) (Nat. 80.3% A&B 80.90%) (Nat 92.10% A&B 93.50%) S4 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% S5 22.40% 24.00% 30.40% 16.80% 6.40% 46.40% 76.80% 93.60% S6 13.56% 28.81% 22.03% 15.25% 20.34% 42.37% 64.41% 79.66% Page 13
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Advanced Higher (Nat 35.00% A&B 30.80%) (Nat. 26.28% A&B 26.09%) (Nat. 21.35% A&B 28.99%) (Nat. 11.27% A&B 11.59%) (Nat. 6.20% A&B 3.20%) (Nat 61.2% A&B 56.7%) Nat. 82.60% A&B 85.50%) (Nat. 93.80% A&B 96.8%) S5 0.00% 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% S6 20.00% 20.00% 36.00% 20.00% 4.00% 40.00% 76.00% 96.00% Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength Our staff have worked hard to develop a package of interventions to support our young people An attainment package has been introduced in the school to support staff, parents and young people. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development Our S4 National 5 A-C pass rate is below Argyll and Bute and the National establishment Our S5 Higher A-C pass rate is below Argyll and Bute and the National Establishment Our S6 Advanced Higher A-C pass rate is below Argyll and Bute and the National Establishment The school must continue to further develop the attainment package introduced during session 2022-23. Page 14
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Insight Dashboard 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 4 measures. Page 15
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Improving attainment in literacy and numeracy Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength Work has started to improve attainment in Literacy and Numeracy. We have appointed a Teacher of Literacy, Numeracy and BGE Transition to support this improvement Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development Further work is required to improve attainment in Literacy and Numeracy at both Level 3 and Level 4. Page 16
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Increased post-school participation Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength Skills are being taught in classes to help develop our young people We have introduced more inputs on pathways when leaving school We held a partners meetings to discuss apprenticeships and other employment routes We have increased aspirations of our young people Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development Further work is required to improve our leavers’ destination. Our current data is below our Virtual comparator, Argyll and Bute, The Northern Alliance and the National Establishment. Page 17
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Improving attainment for all Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength Our attainment programme introduced during session 2022-23 should improve our attainment data New tracking and monitoring system has been introduced to allow staff to track young people’s attainment and progress. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development We have further development in all three measures. We are below our virtual comparator, Argyll and Bute, The Northern Alliance and National Establishment. Further development of the attainment package that have been introduced Departmental reviews will be introduced during session 2023-23. This will ensure the Senior Leadership Team are aware on any subject specific issues. Page 18
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Attainment versus Deprivation Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength Young people in SIMD 2 have performed equally well as the National establishment. Young people in SIMD 7 have performed better than the National establishment Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development Young people in SIMD 3, 5 and 6 performed lower than the National Establishment Continued work is required to improve attainment in these areas. Page 19
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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: Wider achievement opportunities in our school have a large uptake College A total of 80 pupils selected an additional course. 67 of those young people gained a qualification. 4 young people failed and 9 young people withdrew from their course. Some of the withdrawals came from young people who left school and others were from young people who were not engaging in education. SCHOOL/COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 2021-22 A-C (including Passes) Number of Presentations Number Attaining A-C % Attaining A-C % of those commencing college course completing course Higher 2 0 0% 89% National 5 36 31 86% National 4 47 41 87% SCHOOL/COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 2021-22 A-D (including Passes) Number of Presentations Number Attaining A-D % Attaining A-D % of those commencing course completing course Higher 2 0 0 89% National 5 36 33 91 National 4 47 41 87 Page 20
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UNGRADED COURSES Numbers Achieving SCQF 4 SCQF 5 NPA Other Awards (please detail) ARAAS4EE1L - Early Education & Childcare (SfW) National 4 1 Yr (Argyll) 9 ARAAS5EECL - Early Education & Childcare (SfW) National 5 1 Yr (Argyll) 9 ARAMS4BSKL - Beauty Skills NPA Level 4 (Argyll) 6 ARAMS5MUSL - Make-Up Skills NPA Level 5 (Argyll) 4 ARCFS5ES1L - Engineering Skills (SfW) National 5 1 Yr (Argyll) 11 ARCSS5SR1L - Sport and Recreation (SfW) National 5 1yr (Argyll) 7 ARDIS4RU1L - Rural Skills (SfW) National 4 1 Yr (Argyll) 7 ARDOS4PCOL - National 4 Hospitality: Practical Cookery (Argyll) 8 ARBLS6CGDL - Computer Games Development NPA at SCQF Level 6 (Argyll) 0 ARBOS6SS2L - FA Social Services & Healthcare 2 Year (Argyll) 1 The college partnership is a positive one. Page 21
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Other wider achievement opportunities 12x An introduction to Leadership 12x Leadership in Practice Health and Social Care Yass course x3 Future Learn course in Forensic Science, Beginners German and Sociology Sports Leaders Award x 30 2 Holocaust Ambassadors 6 Springbank internship Personal safety delivered to S5 Asdan and John Muir delivered to S3 Equity and Attainment – Evaluation of Key Factors Factor in attainment Attendance School Ave. Att. 21-22: 87.41% Exclusion No. of Exclusion Incidents 21-22: 8 No. of Exclusion Openings 21-22: 19 Additional Support Needs New Principal Teacher of Learning and Behaviour support appointed. Increased access to mainstream classes with provision of National 1 and 2 courses in some subjects. SIMD Staff made aware of SIMD profile and how to support young people Free School Meal Entitlement Breakfast club is available to all young people Pupils can attend a soft start with HWB officer where breakfast club is also provided. Care Experienced (and previously Care Experienced) English as Additional Language Page 22
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Other (give details Pupil Equity Funding We have used our Pupil Equity Funding to appoint a wellbeing officer to support our young people. We have introduced a wellbeing room for our young people. This is used as a “soft start” for our young people and to support their learning. Additional inputs are now delivered in the wellbeing room for targeted young people. Other information Campbeltown Grammar School has made positive strides forward during session 2022-23. The ethos in the school is positive and our young people are motivated. We have introduced a number of new initiatives to support our young people. Our attainment package and mentoring programme has improved motivation in our senior pupils. The Campbeltown Brass Band continues to perform well. Many of our young people play with the band. They were named as the Scottish and British champions. Our young people have performed well in swimming, A number of young people made the national finals and just missed out on winning a medal. Our Art and Design department came third in a National Global Canvas Challenge. They create a giant collage around the theme of biodiversity. The produced a collage of a Blue Whale. We have further developed our YPI programme and two of our young people will attend the National YPI conference in Perth Page 23
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL SECONDARY SCHOOL ATTAINMENT REPORT AREA COMMITTEE NAME OF SCHOOL Islay High School DATE OF REPORT May 2023 Page 25 Agenda Item 6
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School information/school context Islay High School is a non-denominational fully comprehensive secondary school with a roll of 200 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. Agriculture, distilleries and tourism are the main industries on the islands. The school’s curriculum model has S1 and S2 separately timetabled in the Broad General Education (BGE). S3 to S6 are all integrated in the Senior Phase, where 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. 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. There is no Gaelic Unit in the school but Gaelic / Gaidhlig is taught for learner and native speakers to Higher level and even 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 post codes and, on the islands, these are a very poor indicator of poverty. 10% of the pupils received 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 2022/23. 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 43 pupils (23%) of the school roll have child plans. Finally the school was inspected in January of this year with the following outcome: Quality Indicator 1.3 (Leadership of change): Satisfactory Quality indicator 2.3 (Learning, teaching and assessment): Satisfactory Quality Indicator 3.1 (Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion): Good Quality indicator 3.2 (Raising attainment and achievement): Good The full report can be accessed here . Page 26
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S3 ACEL Attainment in Literacy and Numeracy School/Authority Level % Achieved Reading Writing L&T Literacy Numeracy Islay High School Third Level or better 97 100 97 89 Argyll & Bute Third Level or better 88.3 87.0 88.2 83.9 87.8 Islay High School Fourth Level 43 49 43 51 Argyll & Bute Fourth Level 49.8 47.6 51.5 45.9 57.6 Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength in BGE Attainment: For third level and better, Islay High School’s results are significantly and consistently above the Argyll and Bute average. For fourth level, the results are based on what pupils are achieving in National 4 and 5 courses in S3. This is different to other schools, where their S3 pupils are still in the BGE. We do not automatically assign pupils a level 4, if they have achieved National 4 - doing so would improve the results significantly. Only pupils, who have passed the National 4 with confidence, are assigned a Level 4. This practice is subjective and makes it very difficult to then make comparisons with the Argyll and Bute data. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development in BGE Attainment: Continue to use PEF funding to address attainment gap, with particular focus on Literacy and Numeracy. Continue to work on improving attendance as this has a direct correlation to attainment. Islay High School, like all schools, has seen a noticeable decline in attendance following the Covid pandemic. Page 27
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National Qualifications – Pass rates NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 2021-22 A-C Number of Presentations Number Attaining A-C % Attaining A-C Argyll and Bute % Attaining A-C National % Attaining A-C Advanced Higher 19 18 95% 85.50% 82.60% Higher 95 81 85% 80.90% 80.30% National 5 184 160 86% 79.70% 81.60% Level/Stage 2022 A B C D No Award Grade A-B Grade A-C Grade A-D National 5 (Nat. 41.20% A&B 35.40%) (Nat. 23.00% A&B 25.57%) (Nat. 17.43% A&B 18.69%) (Nat. 10.79% A&B 12.73%) (Nat. 7.60% A&B 7.60%) (Nat. 64.20% A&B 61%) (Nat. 81.60% A&B 79.70%) (Nat. 92.4% A&B 92.4%) S3 55.7% 15.7% 17.1% 11.4% 0.0% 71.4% 88.6% 100.0% S4 40.7% 22.1% 24.4% 8.1% 4.7% 62.8% 87.2% 95.3% S5 13.0% 30.4% 39.1% 17.4% 0.0% 43.5% 82.6% 100.0% S6 60.0% 20.0% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 80.0% 80.0% 100.0% All (S3-S6) 43.5% 20.7% 22.8% 10.9% 2.2% 64.1% 87.0% 97.8% Higher (Nat. 36.50% A&B 35.60%) (Nat. 24.32% A&B 24.56%) (Nat. 19.49% A&B 20.8%) (Nat. 11.74% A&B 12.61%) (Nat. 7.90% A&B 6.50%) (Nat.60.90% (A&B 60.00%) (Nat. 80.3% A&B 80.90%) (Nat 92.10% A&B 93.50%) S4 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% 66.7% 100.0% 100.0% S5 29.2% 45.8% 10.4% 14.6% 0.0% 75.0% 85.4% 100.0% S6 37.1% 17.1% 25.7% 11.4% 8.6% 54.3% 80.0% 91.4% All (S4-S6) 32.6% 33.7% 18.9% 11.6% 3.2% 66.3% 85.3% 96.8% Advanced Higher (Nat 35.00% A&B 30.80%) (Nat. 26.28% A&B 26.09%) (Nat. 21.35% A&B 28.99%) (Nat. 11.27% A&B 11.59%) (Nat. 6.20% A&B 3.20%) (Nat 61.2% A&B 56.7%) Nat. 82.60% A&B 85.50%) (Nat. 93.80% A&B 96.8%) S5 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% S6 55.6% 11.1% 27.8% 0.0% 5.6% 66.7% 94.4% 94.4% All (S5 & S6) 52.6% 15.8% 26.3% 0.0% 5.3% 68.4% 94.7% 94.7% Page 28
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Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength The pass rates at N5, Higher and Advanced Higher are all significantly above the Argyll and Bute and National averages. Advanced Higher results are particularly pleasing given that only two periods per week are allocated to AH courses (tutorials rather than typical lessons) with a high expectation of independent learning. A and B grades - % pass rates at all levels of A and B grades is high (64% at N5, 66% at Higher and 68% at AH). Performance of S3 pupils at N5 - 100% pass rate at A-D grades with high number of A and B grades (71%) with only a small number of D awards (11.4% - 8) and zero no awards. Performance of S4 pupils at Higher - 100% pass rate at A-C grades (no D or no awards) and also a high percentage of A and B grades (67%). Presentation policy - personalisation and choice is an important and key principle with our curriculum structure and that follows on to our presentation policy. At the same time, if a pupil is clearly failing in a course we will recommend that they take a lower ability qualification. The low number of D and no awards would suggest that the balance is about right. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development Continue our work with all teachers on ensuring teaching and learning is of the highest standards. Page 29
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Insight Dashboard 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 4 measures. Page 30
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Improving attainment in literacy and numeracy Attainment by S3 pupils is not present in Insight. Since the vast majority of our S3 pupils achieve N4 or N5 in English and Maths, as well as numeracy units, the data in Insight regarding attainment in Literacy and Numeracy is very misleading and shows attainment in these fields to be far worse than it actually is. This implies that our leavers have significantly lower attainment in Literacy and Numeracy than our virtual comparator both at SCQF 4 and 5. It also implies that the attainment is actually getting worse over the three years. In actual fact, when S3 data is included, the school matches up well with the virtual comparator and often exceeds it. It is also worth noting that the better pupils do in S3, the worse the Insight data looks. So, if anything the above graph is indicating that our S3 pupils are achieving more in terms of Literacy and Numeracy over the last 3 years. The table below shows the difference in the data, taken from 2021, when S3 data is included and when it is not. Page 31
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The graphs below illustrate the difference, showing the impact that the S3 data has on comparisons with the virtual comparator. Once the S3 data is included, the Islay High School results are above the Virtual Comparator, A&B and National data in all but S5 at level 5. Page 32
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In 2022, it is worth noting that the S3 year group had already achieved the following before starting in S4: S3 2022 Nos of N3 Nos of N4 Nos of N5 Total in cohort SCQF 4 (%) SCQF 5 (%) Numeracy 7 14 15 36 80.6% 41.7% Literacy 0 20 16 36 100% 44.4% Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength Once the S3 data are included it is clear that the literacy and numeracy levels are high at both National 4 and national 5 levels for all year groups and leavers Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development We need to continue to look at Literacy and Numeracy across the curriculum. Monitor and track in more detail where learning outcomes are being covered in different subjects and potentially from that, where more could be done. Increased post-school participation - post school positive destinations Page 33
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Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength The percentage of school leavers in a positive destination compares favourably with the virtual comparator and other averages. We work closely with Skills Development Scotland (officer works in Islay High School) to ensure that every pupil has the opportunity to go into a positive destination. For the past 4 years we have used the Pupil Equity Funding to improve attendance and engagement of pupils who are struggling, or have struggled, for whatever reason with engagement with school. This is helping the life chances of our pupils. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development We need to continue to develop the provision of vocational education in the school. At the moment the number of vocational courses on offer by Argyll College is very small. This year we have worked hard with the college to increase the number and this effort needs to continue if we are going to achieve any sort of equality for the pupils on our islands compared to those on the mainland. Improving attainment for all Page 34
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Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength 80% of our highest achievers (top middle 60 % and highest 20%) are significantly above all the other averages and the lowest 20% is in line with the other averages, in terms of tariff points achieved. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development We need to continue to look at ways pupils are able to gain accreditation, particularly with extra-curricular events. For example, this year we are able to offer: John Muir award to our S1 pupils who will be participating in the 3-day S1 Learning Adventure programme, S2 pupils on the Arran outdoor adventure course will also get the opportunity to achieve a development or leadership award, S5 and S6 pupils who will be mentors in the violence prevention (MVP) programme will be able to achieve a leadership award. Attainment versus Deprivation Page 35
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Evaluative Comment According to the SG, the pupils on Islay and Jura only come under SIMD deciles 4 and 6. This is not an accurate reflection of the actual levels of poverty on the islands due to the use of postcodes. As such, it is not possible to make any viable interpretation of the above graph. However, we do know our pupils extremely well and we endeavour to meet the needs of all our pupils. We also know that those pupils who are struggling to attend school and engage in their learning are more likely to come from poorer backgrounds. This is why we have assigned all our Pupil Equity funding to improve attendance and engagement. Wider Achievement Qualifications Page 36
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National Certificates; Higher National Certificates; Scottish Vocational Qualifications; National Progression Awards; Skills for Work qualifications; Foundation Apprenticeships; Scottish Baccalaureate Only one course completed last year (Higher Early Education and Child Care) - no issues with pupils dropping out - a very successful course. Last year, there were no pupils who did any of the above courses, with the exception of the 6 pupils who did the Higher Childcare course in conjunction with Argyll College (mentioned above). In general, there are not the opportunities available to our pupils to do Foundation Apprenticeships, HNCs and SVQs etc.. We do offer NPA’s in Business at Higher and N5 but only if pupils are struggle with SQA courses and last year there were no pupils who needed to do that. We also offer Scottish Baccalaureates, and have had 2 pupils in the past do this but none last year. We are not able to provide nearly enough vocational courses through our partnership with Argyll College. We have purpose built venues in school for Construction, Hairdressing, Hospitality, Cosmetology and Rural Skills but the college are not able to provide tutors for these courses. This year, we delivered three courses in Child Care (Higher, N5 and Intro to Childcare) because we have an excellent tutor in that subject. We are also delivering Rural Skills this year and developing a tree nursery but this has all been set up by the school. Overall evaluative comment/narrative on Wider Achievement Qualifications in your school: Although it is disappointing that we are not able to offer more wider achievement qualifications at this stage, we do ensure that we offer a wide rage of extra curricular experiences. We normally run the John Muir Award but last year there were no presentations for this. We did, however, deliver the following: - a two week expedition to Arctic Sweden, trekking over 100 km through the mountainous region close to the Norwegian and Finland borders. 14 S5 and S6 pupils went on this. - 5-day residential experience for 18 S3 pupils at the Outward Bound Loch Eil Centre - 3-day residential experience for S2 pupils at the Lochranza Outdoor Centre, travelling by bicycle to and from Arran - 2-day multi-activity adventure days for all S1 and S2 pupils. Senior pupils regularly take on leadership roles, for example, representing the school at parents’ evenings and other events, leading and chairing the Student Council, delivering Gaelic aspects of Assemblies, leading activities in vertical tutor groups, organising regular fund-raising initiatives, supporting the learning of younger pupils. Within PE, they take on the role of Sports Leaders, progressing to the National Youth Sports Ambassador programme. Page 37
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Young people also contribute to the life of the local community, for example through tree planting as part of the Rural Skills Programme, the local and National Mòd, Fèis events, Islay Energy Trust initiatives, Islay Arts Association and visits to the local residential care home to provide companionship to the residents. Young people engage with Film G to produce a Gaelic film for a national competition, and work with the local community in its production. Engagement with Spòrs Gàidhlig allows young people to develop skills, their health and wellbeing and provides opportunities to develop Gaelic language skills outwith the classroom. All year groups have pupil representatives on the Student Council, providing opportunities to develop leadership and communication skills, and offering opportunities to take responsibility and contribute to school life. Trips and expeditions offer young people the opportunity to broaden horizons and develop skills, confidence, resilience, leadership and teamwork. Examples include: the S1 Learning Adventure; S2 Arran trip; S3 and S6 Loch Eil Outward Bound trips; visits to further and higher education establishments; the Design and Music trip to Edinburgh, the Highland Show trip; biannual expeditions abroad; other sporting and academic events. Assemblies offer the opportunity for regular recognition of young people’s achievements, in addition to the end-of-year Celebration of Achievement, which will include Gaelic within the delivery. Equity and Attainment – Evaluation of Key Factors Factor in attainment based on 2021 - 22 data Page 38
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Attendance School average attendance: 88.69% Exclusion No. of Exclusion Incidents: 1 No. of Exclusion Openings: 2 Additional Support Needs 51% SIMD According to Scottish Government statistics, IHS pupils only fit into decile 4 and 6 and no others Free School Meal Entitlement 8.4% Care Experienced (and previously Care Experienced) 2.6% English as Additional Language 3.1% Pupil Equity Funding In 2021-22, Islay high School was allocated £8600 Pupil Equity Funding. This was all used to pay a teacher, one day a week to record and monitor attendance and late comings but also actively work with pupils and families to improve pupils’ attendance, punctuality and engagement. It was very difficult to see what impact this was having, as there was a significant decline in attendance. This year although, attendance and engagement has again been a major issue we have seen noticeable improvements in individuals’ attendance and late- comings, which in turn has improved their engagement. Again this has been through interventions employed through PEF. Page 39
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2 9th May 2023 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 88.35% last session and there were 4 exclusions totalling 15 days. Like all schools, Lochgilphead Joint Campus continues to recover from the impact of COVID-19. The current head teacher of campus took up post in August 2022. After careful analysis of data from 2021/2022, a three year improvement strategy has been developed that focusses on key areas: - Well-being and engagement - Relationships and positive behaviour - Quality of teaching and learning - Assessment and moderation - Tracking and intervention based on robust data intelligence Page 42
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3 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 79.2 77.8 69.4 72.2 Argyll & Bute Third Level or better 88.3 87.0 88.2 83.9 87.8 Lochgilphead High School Fourth Level 29.2 20.8 40.3 20.8 47.2 Argyll & Bute Fourth Level 49.8 47.6 51.5 45.9 57.6 Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength in BGE Attainment: Most students achieve third level in either reading, writing and listening and talking by the end of the BGE. The majority achieve third level in all aspects of literacy and in numeracy. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development in BGE Attainment: There are inconsistencies identified through tracking numeracy that demonstrate moderation work needs to be undertaken to improve accuracy and consistency of teacher judgements in the BGE phase. This is, and will remain an aspect of school and departmental improvement focus in the coming years. Page 43
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4 The school has just developed a tracking policy from primary through to senior phase which will enable earlier intervention for pupils with literacy and numeracy difficulties. The school has now implemented an early (S1) literacy intervention for pupils identified in primary schools as having difficulties with reading. This Fresh start programme will take two more years before the impact is seen at the end of BGE. We have also introduced tutorials in numeracy and literacy for pupils who have difficulty in these areas. More pupils in S3 now have access to flexible learning pathways that include a focus on literacy and numeracy – this builds on the work previously undertaken with S4-6 pupils by the Principal Teacher for enterprise and DYW. Page 44
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5 National Qualifications – Pass rates NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 2021-22 A-C Number of Presentations Number Attaining A-C % Attaining A- C Argyll and Bute % Attaining A-C National % Attaining A-C Advanced Higher 29 22 75.9 85.50% 82.60% Higher 197 162 82.2 80.90% 80.30% National 5 440 331 76.2 79.70% 81.60% Level/Stage 2022 A B C D No Award Grade A-B Grade A-C Grade A-D National 5 (Nat. 41.20% A&B 35.40% LHS 34.1%) (Nat. 23.00% A&B 25.57% LHS 24.1%) (Nat. 17.43% A&B 18.69% LHS 17.0%) (Nat. 10.79% A&B 12.73% LHS 13.6%) (Nat. 7.60% A&B 7.60% LHS 10.0%) (Nat. 64.20% A&B 61% LHS 58.2%) (Nat. 81.60% A&B 79.70% LHS 75.2%) (Nat. 92.4% A&B 92.4% LHS 88.9%) S4 40.1 25 14.8 10.7 9.3 65.1 79.9 90.7 S5 3.3 23.3 31.7 31.7 8.3 26.7 58.3 90.0 S6 0 7.1 14.3 14.3 35.7 7.1 21.4 35.7 Higher (Nat. 36.50% A&B 35.60% LHS 40.6%) (Nat. 24.32% A&B 24.56% LHS 21.3%) (Nat. 19.49% A&B 20.8% LHS 20.3%) (Nat. 11.74% A&B 12.61% LHS 12.2%) (Nat. 7.90% A&B 6.50% LHS 5.6%) (Nat.60.90% (A&B 60.00% LHS 61.9%) (Nat. 80.3% A&B 80.90% LHS 82.2%) (Nat 92.10% A&B 93.50% LHS 94.4) S4 100.0 0.0 0. 0 0.0 0.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 S5 44.5 23.3 18.5 9.6 4.1 67.8 86.3 95.9 S6 25.0 16.7 27.1 20.8 10.4 41.7 68.8 89.6 Page 45
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6 Advanced Higher (Nat 35.00% A&B 30.80% LHS 24.1%) (Nat. 26.28% A&B 26.09% LHS 24.1%) (Nat. 21.35% A&B 28.99% LHS 27.6%) (Nat. 11.27% A&B 11.59% LHS 13.8%) (Nat. 6.20% A&B 3.20% LHS 10.3%) (Nat 61.2% A&B 56.7% LHS 48.3%) Nat. 82.60% A&B 85.50% LHS 75.9%) (Nat. 93.80% A&B 96.8% LHS (89.75) S5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 S6 24.1 24.1 27.6 13.8 10.3 48.3 75.9 89.7 Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength Pass rates at Higher (measured by % of A grades and A-C grades) were above A&B and national data. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development The percentage of passes and high quality passes at Advanced Higher is below A&B and National data. The gap between LHS data and both A&B and national data at National 5 presents the biggest area of priority improvement. The data for S4 (when the majority of National 5 Qualifications are attempted) is comparable to overall national and Argyll data but performance of National 5 is lower. This will be the case in most schools, and in order to improve, we must focus on National 5 improvement for pupils in all parts of the senior phase, and not just in S5 and 6. Given the school’s relatively small cohort size (compared to national), each pupil represents a relatively high percentage of the population. This means that, as well as universal improvements (e.g. improved teaching and learning, more effective tracking and moderation and more accurate predictions), interventions targeted at individual pupils should have a noticeable impact on overall data. Last session, there was a shift towards a more ambitious presentation policy (students who previously would have not been entered for National 5 qualifications were entered to give them a chance. While in many subjects this led to an increased total number of passes, it also increased the number of no awards. This year, we have introduced a mentoring programme for all pupils in S4 which specifically focusses on N4 and N5 attainment. Every pupil has a teacher mentor who regularly meets with them to discuss targets and next steps as well as advice for studying and revision. This programme will be extended to include S5 and S6 pupils by 2024. We have re-drafted and shared study support advice for pupils and parents to support exam preparations and added to the site of additional study support classes (live and online). Page 46
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8 Improving attainment in literacy and numeracy Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength The percentage attaining SCQF level 4 literacy increased to pre-COVID levels with 89.9% of pupils in S4, 92% in S5 and 96.4% in S6 attaining at least level 4 literacy). This shows a steady improvement year on year for level 4 literacy attainment. At SCQF level 5 literacy the percentage of S4 pupils attaining literacy increased to higher than pre-Covid levels and was up to 73.42%. For pupils in S5 and 6 levels remained similar to previous years. Students in S6 performed as well or better than virtual comparator data for attainment at both level 4 and level 5 literacy. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development Though there was improvement in literacy across SCQF levels 4 and 5 based on previous years, it remained lower than Virtual Comparator (VC) data. There was not a significant dip in numeracy performance in S4 and 5 based on previous attainment at LHS, though it remained significantly lower than VC data for S4 and S5. We have made significant changes to the maths and numeracy coursing this session and introduced level 5 numeracy qualifications in S4 to run Add image Page 48
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9 alongside level 5 maths. We have also now started a policy of dual entry for N4 and N5 maths for pupils who are at risk of not attaining level 5 maths. This is alongside the wider focus on teaching and learning, tracking and moderation in the School Improvement Plan. Increased post-school participation Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength The gains made in session 2020/21 for positive destinations were maintained in session 21/22. This is due to the continuing work the school does to develop and strengthen partnerships with Argyll College, universities and local employers. Pupils who do not intend to follow a route into higher education are very well supported in finding routes into college, employment and more increasingly a mixture of both (e.g. through Foundation Apprenticeships). This usually begins in S4 when pupils begin a much more tailored learning pathway that can involve vocational and skills based courses and opportunities alongside academic and core subjects. The development of FLPs of youngster at risk of dis-engaging is highly effective in securing positive destinations for almost all pupils (98.9%). Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development Page 49
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10 This is an area of real strength for the school and we aim to build upon this. Our target every year now is 100% of pupils who leave school going into a positive and sustainable destination. We also aim to further develop more bespoke learning plans for earlier than S4 for those who require it, incorporating core literacy and numeracy into these. Improving attainment for all Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength Page 50
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11 Breaking the data down to year groups shows that S4 pupils in the top 20% at LHS gained more points than VC, A&B and national data. For the middle 60% in S4 performance was in line with national and A&B data and slightly above VC. In S5, the highest 20% of pupils performed similarly to those in VC, A&B and national data (this is based on ‘complementary tariff points’ a measure that takes the best 5 of each pupils’ performances into account and is determined to remove variances of curriculum structures between schools). Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development In S4, the lowest 20% performed poorer than VC data. By S5 the lowest and middle performing students at LHS perform lower than VC, national and A&B data. By S6 pupils in each of the three categories performed lower than VC, national and A&B data When looking at total tariff points (as per the graph above) students in each category perform lower than all comparators. In session 22/23 we have introduced additional opportunities for pupils to gain qualifications (tariff points) in a number of different awards (numeracy, modern studies, IT and admin and National Progress Awards) and we now have plans to further adds to this in the coming years (Outdoor Learning, Health and Beauty, RMPS Media Studies, Applications of Maths are all to be added before 2024). This session, the school has introduced the mentor programme for all pupils in S4 and this will be extended next year to include S5 and S6 pupils with each pupil retaining the same mentor year on year wherever possible. Improved approaches to tracking and monitoring across the BGE and senior phases are now in place and this will help to ensure that estimates and presentations for qualifications are more accurate as well as identifying pupils require additional support and intervention earlier. Moderation and assessment processes in departments and subject areas are now in place and are beginning to improve the consistency and accuracy of teacher judgement. Page 51
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12 Attainment versus Deprivation Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength Due to the relatively small numbers of pupils in each SIMD centile, and the rural nature of the areas we serve, SIMD data is less reliable as a predictor of success and a tool to guide improvement actions as it is for most schools in Scotland. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development The data, however is congruent with the information in the tables above – that there is a general need to improve attainment for pupils in each year group and from each of the different demographic types that we serve. This is particularly true for children who are identified through the PEF processes (those who live with financial poverty, are isolated due to rurality, who are care experienced, who have suffered trauma, who have mental health difficulties, who have a carer responsibility etc.) these are pupils who form part of the current and future PEF planning process. Page 52
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13 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 Foundation Apprenticeships (FA) offer has increased over past two years. FA engineering led pupils to graduate apprenticeships. FA social services, children and young people run through council has been established and take up has been promising. The school and local employers have established (or re-established) level 4/5 work placement and level 4 employability programmes as well as the young enterprise company programme (SCQF lvl 6) Flexible Learning Plans (FLPs) - Over the session we had 15 FLPs running. We also have two that have carried over to this session and two more about to start. This is a rolling programme based on pupil need. From FLPs alone, 4 pupils were offered and accepted apprenticeships in 2021/22. Overall through FLPs, work placements and employer requests, 11 pupils secured apprenticeships in session 2021/22 and at least one full time job some of these employment opportunities have come for pupils who had previously disengaged and then re-engaged in school. This has had a significant impact on the very positive rate of pupils who enter positive post-school destinations. We also facilitated extended work placement with Two S6 boys who have both been given Graduate Apprenticeships with Renewable Parts ltd. Renewable parts also took an S6 pupil for a week placement and a summer job has resulted from this. FA engineering ran this year for first time and was successful and 2/3 pupils achieved engineering apprenticeships through our help and support. We have begun a partnership with YPI (Youth Philanthropy Initiative) and now plan to run this programme for S3 pupils in the summer term of session 22/23. We have worked closely with partners from Argyll College and Live Argyll to develop girls’ and boys’ football teams and this session, our senior girls’ team reached a national final. We now have staff qualified to deliver Duke of Edinburgh awards and this programme was launched in session 2022/23 with plans to extend the offer in subsequent years. Page 53
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14 Equity and Attainment – Evaluation of Key Factors Factor in attainment Attendance School Ave. Att. 21-22: 88.35% Exclusion No. of Exclusion Incidents 21-22: 4 No. of Exclusion Openings 21-22: 15 The relationships and behaviour policy gave been reviewed, as has the Argyll and Bute exclusion procedure and this has led to a significant drop in exclusions since August 2022. Additional Support Needs All pupils with ASN have a child’s plan, many of which include targets for literacy and numeracy. We have introduced tutorials for pupils with significant additional needs in literacy and numeracy as well as an S1 literacy intervention programme for those who joined S1 with a reading age below 9.0 SIMD This is not an accurate predictor for us. Many people in the same SIMD bracket have vastly different life experiences. We focus on engagement and barriers to engagement as the main factors (these might be caused by health issues, anxiety, rural isolation, young carer responsibilities, care experienced etc.) Free School Meal Entitlement We have a relatively low FSM entitlement and it isn’t always the most accurate indicator of need. We know we have some parents who chose not to apply, even though they may be entitled. Care Experienced (and previously Care Experienced) We have a small number of care experienced young people who are supported through the GIRFEC and child’s planning process. This includes regular reviews, 1:1 mentoring and supported interventions. Some care experienced pupils have flexible learning plans. English as Additional Language We have three pupils who have arrived from Ukraine and have English as a second language. All three receive support in class (1:1 for some of the time, differentiated learning and access to translation devices as well as other differentiation strategies) Pupil Engagement For a variety of reasons, including COVID-19, 2021/22 saw an increase in the number of pupils who disengage from learning. This ranges from pupils who are school refusers, through to those who find specific elements of school too difficult to engage with. This formed the key part of our PEF plan for session 2022/23 and we are starting to see the impact of the new ‘Well-Being Den’ and the Family Liaison Well-Being Officers. Page 54
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15 Pupil Equity Funding Impact of PEF on closing the attainment gap There were three main areas of investment of PEF in session 21/22 1. Literacy and numeracy targeted interventions Development of tutorial programmes for groups and individuals has improved the literacy and numeracy attainment of PEF identified young people (evidenced through progress in reading, writing and talking and listening based on teacher judgements and assessments). 2. Raising attainment PT raising attainment collated and shared specific progress data with each department. This has led to a more consistent understanding of standards across the whole school (both BGE and senior phase). This led to a more ambitious presentation policy (the number of N5 and higher pupils entered for qualifications significantly increased on the previous year) which in turn led to an increased number of qualifications in specific subjects. 3. Digital Learning PT established 1:1 device access for pupils in BGE so that all S1-3 pupils have home and school access to a Chromebook. All pupils in S1-2 now have ICT and enterprise education as part of core timetable and this is beginning to lead to better skill development. This session, PEF has been specifically targeted at increasing engagement and attendance of specific pupils (those identified by need or characteristic e.g. Care experienced, economically deprived, those suffering with poor physical or mental health, young carers, trauma experienced etc.). Though the implementation is ongoing, there are already signs of improvement for pupils and the full impact will form part of the annual Standards and Quality Report due in June 2023. Page 55
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16 Other information Session 2021/22 was one of recovery where COVID-19 infection levels rose and fell meaning that attendance levels of staff and pupils was impacted. Staff worked diligently to ensure that hybrid approaches to learning remained available so that pupils who were absent form school, but still able to engage in work were able to do so remotely. The School enterprise project was a huge success with pupils in the BGE phase learning and using entrepreneurial skills alongside school staff and local businesses. We were able to hold a scaled down version of the Christmas craft Fayre and look forward to extending this next session. School sports teams were re-established and there were thriving football, cricket, rugby, netball, badminton, basketball and squash clubs run in the school. Teams represented the school in local tournaments in rugby and football (boys and girls teams). The school film club was also re- established. A new initiative to increase reading and enjoyment of literature was introduced called ‘Regi-Reading’. This meant that once every four weeks registration periods were extended to give more time for pupils to read texts of their own choosing for pleasure. It has helped more pupils to see reading as a fun pastime and also helped some improve their literacy skills. In the summer term, we were able to welcome visitors in and re-establish our awards ceremony and Leavers’ Formal. The school filled long-standing teacher vacancies in RME and Business and IT and are now looking forward to being able to offer more courses at National 5 and Higher in these subjects. The Modern Foreign Language department established a Pen-Pal scheme with pupils from schools in Europe and this has increased the interest, engagement and achievement of pupils in different languages (the school now offers German as well as Spanish and French). Page 56
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17 The school worked alongside Live Argyll and established a Sports Mentor and a Well-Being Mentor programme where senior pupils were given leadership training and then helped to promote sports participation as well as advocate for well-being across the campus. A well-being club was established by the mentors and supported pupils during the post-COVID return to school. The school remembered a much loved and missed member of staff when we unveiled the Isobel Hamilton memorial bench and inaugurated the Isobel Hamilton Award for Citizenship. The first winner of this award was head-boy, Archie McColl-Smith for his support of fellow pupils and all round outstanding contribution to school life. Pupils and staff created a variety of celebration, days to raise awareness and money for local and national charities. In total, over £15,000 was raised by members of the school community in session 2021/22. The annual careers fair was re-established and was very well attended by pupils from across various year groups. This was hosted at the school and involved local and national business and academic partners and helped many pupils to choose subject options that lead toward their chosen post-school destination. Session 2021/22 saw a focus on whole campus activities and opportunities to build on the inter-connectedness of the ELC, primary, secondary and learning centres within the joint campus. All departments now share a common set of values: Ambition, Attainment, Equity and Respect and we had a number of successful campus wide events such as the Scottish Salmon skills for work day where pupils in all parts of the campus learned from visitors about the role of aquaculture in the local economy, the skills required for success in work, learning and life and the employment opportunities locally. Page 57
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL SECONDARY SCHOOL ATTAINMENT REPORT AREA COMMITTEE SCHOOL BADGE Tarbert Academy June 2023 Page 59 Agenda Item 8
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Tarbert Academy is a 2-18 school located in the village of Tarbert comprising three stages of schooling. The Pre-5 unit serves the village and near environs of Tarbert. The Primary serves the village and the surrounding community; and the Secondary serves the communities of South Knapdale and North Kintyre. In addition to its own Primary, the school's associated Primary is Clachan Primary School. Pupils in Rhunahaorine Primary School and Gigha Primary School can decide between Tarbert Academy and Campbeltown Grammar School - as both are funded for transport - with almost all choosing Tarbert Academy for secondary education. The school roll in May 2023 was 250 pupils with 29 in Pre-5, 111 in Primary and 110 in Secondary. 22% of the Secondary roll and 15% of Primary are placing requests. SIMD distribution is between decile 3 and 7 with no clear attainment gap (Lower SIMD pupils often outperform higher SIMD pupils). £15490 PEF has been allocated each year until 2025/2026. Our staffing comprises 25 teachers with 7 in Primary and 18 in Secondary, some of whom work part time. In addition, learning and teaching is supported by Pre-5 staff, technicians and classroom assistants. The school also has an allocation of Additional Support Needs staff from the Authority (16 ASN assistants and 2 Pupil Support teachers – some of whom work part time). Promoted posts consist of Head Teacher, Depute Head Primary, Depute Head Secondary, PT Support for Learning 2-18, 1 Primary PT, 4 Secondary Faculty PTs, PT Guidance, PT Enterprise. In our school office we are currently staffed by a senior clerical assistant and three clerical assistants The original school building was constructed in 1896 and is still used today. New accommodation was phased in during the mid-1990s and is used to house the Primary, Assembly Hall, Office and School Kitchen. In the year 2000, the school also became home to our Pre-5 unit and in 2014 an Early Level classroom with its own toilet block, kitchen and outdoor play area was built in the Primary Department. Further developments were made to the Pre 5 unit in 2019 to allow 1140h entitlement for 3 and 4 year olds to be met. From August 2021 we have been able to accommodate 2 year olds. Following consulatation with staff, pupils, parents and agencies our current Vision, Values and Aims was launched in August 2019: Our vision is for Tarbert Academy to be part of a learning community that actively promotes and supports the school values and provides the opportunity for every learner to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes they need to become a successful learner, confident individual, responsible citizen and effective contributor to society. We value: Respect for ourselves and others Unity, with every member of the 2-18 learning community working together to turn our vision into reality Achievement, with every learner having the opportunity to reach their full potential Nurture, ensuring every learner has the best start in life and a safe place to grow up Kindness, with every member of the learning community looking out for each other We aim to ensure that every learner develops the skills they need to allow them to live a fulfilled, active and adventurous life and to deal with adversity when it occurs Page 60
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S3 ACEL Attainment in Literacy and Numeracy School Level % Achieved Reading Writing L&T Literacy Numeracy Tarbert Academy Third Level or better 94.7 89.5 94.7 89.5 89.5 Argyll & Bute Third Level or better 88.3 87.0 88.2 83.9 87.8 Tarbert Academy Fourth Level 57.9 57.9 57.9 57.9 63.2 Argyll & Bute Fourth Level 49.8 47.6 51.5 45.9 57.6 Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength in BGE Attainment: Literacy has been an area of development for us recently and continues to be with significant investment in resources and training (Fresh Start). This data suggests that literacy attainment is good in the BGE in secondary. Numeracy data also looks good this year. All Literacy and Numeracy values are above A&B values – see green highlight. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development in BGE Attainment: Moderation is being further developed as part of our school improvement planning. Departments are being encouraged to work with other schools to ensure confidence in assessment data. Page 61
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National Qualifications – Pass rates NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 2021-22 A-C Number of Presentations Number Attaining A-C % Attaining A- C Argyll and Bute % Attaining A-C National % Attaining A-C Advanced Higher 7 7 100% 85.50% 82.60% Higher 68 43 64.71% 80.90% 80.30% National 5 113 75 66.37% 79.70% 81.60% Tarbert Academy 2022 Level / Stage A B C D No Award A-B A-C A-D National 5 18.58% Nat 41.2% A&B 35.4% 28.32% Nat 23% A&B 25.57% 19.47% Nat 17.43% A&B 18.69% 16.81% Nat 10.79% A&B 12.73% 16.81% Nat 7.6% A&B 7.6% 46.90% Nat 64.2% A&B 61% 66.37% Nat 81.6% A&B 79.7% 83.19% Nat 92.4% A&B 92.4% S4 19.77% 33.72% 19.77% 16.28% 10.47% 53.49% 73.26% 89.53% S5 14.81% 11.11% 18.52% 18.52% 37.04% 25.93% 44.44% 62.96% Higher 11.76% Nat 36.5% A&B 35.6% 27.94% Nat 24.32% A&B 24.56% 25.00% Nat 19.49% A&B 20.8% 22.06% Nat 11.74% A&B 12.61% 13.24% Nat 7.9% A&B 6.5% 39.71% Nat 60.9% A&B 60% 64.71% Nat 80.3% A&B 80.9% 86.76% Nat 92.1% A&B 93.5% S5 9.80% 31.37% 25.49% 19.61% 13.73% 41.18% 66.67% 86.27% S6 12.50% 18.75% 25.00% 31.25% 12.50% 31.25% 56.25% 87.50% Advanced Higher (S6) 28.57% Nat 35% A&B 30.8% 42.86% Nat 26.28% A&B 26.09% 28.57% Nat 21.35% A&B 28.99% 0.00% Nat 11.27% A&B 11.59% 0.00% Nat 6.2% A&B 3.2% 71.43% Nat 61.2% A&B 56.7% 100.00% Nat 82.6% A&B 85.5% 100.00% Nat 93.8% A&B 96.8% Page 62
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Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength Advanced Higher A-C pass rates are 100% Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development We had a high rate of no awards last year but due to Covid we were giving many pupils the benefit of doubt and presenting them for the exam when they were predicted to fail. The number of A passes was disappointingly low last year for Nat5, Higher and Advanced Higher and this is something that we are working on through our school improvement planning Page 63
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Insight Dashboard 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 4 measures: 1. Improving attainment in literacy and numeracy Page 64
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Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength For the last 2 years, all of our leavers have attained at least SCQF4 in both literacy and numeracy and for the last 5 years in numeracy. Although it dipped below the virtual comparator last year, SCQF5 data had been above the VC for the previous 4 years in numeracy while our literacy data has shown an improvement at this level over the last couple of years to match or better the VC. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development SCQF5 numeracy data is below the VC for last year. We will monitor SCQF 5 level numeracy carefully to ensure that our previously positive pattern of attainment is maintained and will continue to develop literacy resources and staff training. Page 66
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2. Increasing post-school participation Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength For 3 out of the last 5 years, all of our leavers have gone on to a positive destination. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development For the other 2 years we have monitored through DYW networks the small number of young people who didn’t go directly into a positive situation and offered advice and support – all are now in positive destinations Page 67
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3. Improving attainment for all Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength For the last 5 years, total tariff points have been higher than the VC for our lowest attaining 20% of our leavers For 4 out of the last 5 years, total tariff points have been higher than the VC (lower than VC in 2019) for our middle attaining 60% of our leavers Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development For 3 out of the last 5 years, total tariff points have been lower than the VC (higher than VC in 2018 and 2021) for our highest attaining 20% of leavers. We are aware of this worrying pattern and are looking at ways of improving the situation as part of our school improvement planning. Page 68
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4. Attainment versus Deprivation Evaluative Comment – Areas of Strength We do not have an obvious poverty related attainment gap in Tarbert – we have a very narrow range of SIMD values (usually between 4 and 7 with an occasional 3 due to placing requests) and none of our young people are in the poorest 2 deciles). The data for last year does show the attainment increasing along SIMD deciles from 5 to 7 but this is not a consistent pattern – the trend is often the other way round with lower decile pupils attaining more tariff points than higher decile pupils. Evaluative Comment – Areas for Development We have a strong and effective Pupil Support team at Tarbert Academy and we will continue to target support, using PEF funding if required, to those who need it. Page 69
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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 offer a wide range of wider curricular opportunities and we are able to be flexible enough to satisfy the curricular requirements of all of our young people using our own staff or online learning links with other schools or colleges. Last year we offered: 1 x FA Creative Digital Media 4 x NPA Data Security 5 x Enterprise and Employability Units 10 x Leadership Hi5 award 1 x NPA Computer Games Design 1 x SfW Health Sector Four S4 students gained John Muir Awards Five S3 students achieved a Dynamic Youth Award One student achieved a distinction in her YASS course Pre Covid we had a very strong DofE group with regular silver and gold awards – this year we have 6 pupils working on silver and 5 on bronze and we hope to get back to pre covid numbers again soon. Page 70
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Equity and Attainment – Evaluation of Key Factors Factor in attainment Attendance 2021-22 Tarbert Academy: 89.1% A&B: 87.38% Exclusion No. of Exclusion Incidents 21-22: 0 No. of Exclusion Openings 21-22: 0 Additional Support Needs 43% of secondary pupils SIMD 2.8% D3, 15.7% D5 58.3% D6 21.3% D7 Free School Meal Entitlement 12% Care Experienced (and previously Care Experienced) 4.5% English as Additional Language 0 Other (give details) Page 71
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Pupil Equity Funding Impact of PEF on closing the attainment gap £15490 PEF has been allocated each year until 2025/2026. We have used this funding over the years to target certain pupils for ASN Assistant support (prioritising Literacy and Numeracy) or Family Liaison Officer support as well as supporting families with the cost of school trips, uniform etc Although we have no SIMD 1 or 2 pupils and very few SIMD 3 or 4 pupils, we do know our families very well and have a good idea of who would benefit from financial support as well as targeted ASN support or support with attendance Other information Our S3 profiling class has been very successful over the last 2 years with their Youth Philanthropy Initiative projects which have raised £6000 for local charities so far. This year’s class will be presenting their projects to a judging panel, S1-3 pupils and some parents at the end of May. The winning group will get another £3000 to donate to a local charity (funding from the Wood Foundation). Page 72
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1 Argyll and Bute Council 2022 - 2023 OUR CHILDREN… THEIR FUTURE… Education Service Primary Area Attainment Report: Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands (MAKI) Page 73 Agenda Item 9
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2 Introduction Within the MAKI area there are 23 primary schools and two 3-18 schools offering primary provision. 7 of the Primary Schools are based on the islands of Coll, Gigha, Islay and Jura. There is secondary school provision in Islay High School, Campbeltown Grammar, Tarbert Academy and Lochgilphead Joint Campus. Nursery provision is provided within several of these schools (and Gaelic medium education is provided at Bowmore Primary). Our primary school rolls vary considerably ranging from 2 pupils at Furnace Primary to over 213 at Dalintober Primary. This report provides a range of key information about school provision during the school session August 2022 to June 2023 and reports the National collection of attainment and achievement data from June 2022. Additional and more detailed information about each school can be found in the schools’ Standards and Quality Reports. In addition each school’s Improvement Plan outlines their main priorities for improvement. Most schools have an active website where these documents can be accessed and further links or information can be obtained from the Head Teacher. Page 74
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3 Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands School Profiles 2018/19-2022/23 Cluster Primary Schools 18/19 19/20 20/21 21/22 22/23 % change in Roll over 5 years1 Achahoish Primary School 10 6 6 6 7 -30% Ardrishaig Primary School 96 91 94 102 92 -4% Arinagour Primary School 7 8 6 6 5 -29% Bowmore Primary School 65 57 51 55 56 -14% Bowmore Primary School Gaelic Unit 14 16 14 16 18 +29% Carradale Primary School 18 16 16 11 11 -39% Castlehill Primary School 210 205 203 194 189 -10% Clachan Primary School 8 6 6 4 9 +13% Craignish Primary School 23 24 19 23 24 +4% Dalintober Primary School 250 255 240 229 213 -15% Drumlemble Primary School 27 32 31 26 26 -4% Furnace Primary School 13 12 10 9 2 -85% Gigha Primary School 13 10 10 11 12 -8% Glassary Primary School 26 22 23 31 29 +12% Glenbarr Primary School 4 7 10 8 4 - Inveraray Primary School 64 65 69 62 66 +3% Keills Primary School 30 29 30 34 37 +23% Kilchattan Primary School 4 6 8 2 3 -25% Kilmartin Primary School 27 35 38 27 30 +11% Lochgilphead Primary School 227 226 207 212 204 -10% Port Charlotte Primary School 39 39 31 27 28 -28% Port Ellen Primary School 55 59 58 64 72 +31% Rhunahaorine Primary School 13 10 10 12 11 -15% Small Isles Primary School 19 16 19 20 20 +5% Tarbert Primary School 96 103 109 116 109 +14% Tayvallich Primary School 21 21 25 22 22 +5% Total 1379 1376 1343 1329 1299 -6% * Data for rolls provided at Census each year 1 Please note the % change in Roll over 5 years shows the percentage change in roll figures from 2018/19 to 2022/23 and is not an average. SIMD Profile SIMD is the Scottish Government's standard approach to identify areas of multiple deprivation in Scotland, with SIMD 1 indicating areas of highest deprivation and SIMD 10 indicating the least deprived. It can help improve understanding about the outcomes and circumstances of people living in the most deprived areas in Scotland. It can also allow effective targeting of policies and funding where the aim is to wholly or partly tackle or take account of area concentrations of multiple deprivation. Page 75
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4 Table shows number of pupils at each SIMD level in each area of Argyll and Bute. Area 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unkn own TOTAL Bute and Cowal 186 159 233 108 255 219 32 0 17 0 20 1229 HALCO 40 83 105 50 130 223 274 352 192 138 33 1620 MAKI 0 84 115 137 128 568 301 0 0 1 4 1338 OLI 18 0 5 166 389 236 408 107 0 0 92 1421 Total 244 326 458 461 902 1246 1015 459 209 139 149 5608 * SIMD data from March 2023 Footwear and Clothing Grant and Free School Meal Information for AREA Clothing and Footwear Grant (CFG) is not shown as a National Average as each authority set their own criteria and therefore cannot be compared accurately. Please note that 2022-20223 data for CFG and Free School Meals (FSM) is to date (end February 2023) and therefore may change as the year progresses. In January 2022, the Scottish Government launched the extension of free school meal universal eligibility to include all children in primary 1-5. The above figures only show those pupils in P6 and P7. In August 2021 the Scottish Government introduced a School clothing grant minimum for all authorities set at £120 for Primary pupils and £150 for Secondary pupils. During session 2020/21 the Scottish Government introduced ‘Bridging’ payments of £130 per Page 76
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5 pupil in receipt of FSM under the National criteria (this excludes anyone eligible who receive FSM in P1 to P6 who do not qualify financially). These payments are made 4 times per year (Easter, Summer, October and Christmas).Further information can be found at Scottish Child Payment Bridging Payments - mygov.scot. In addition to this anyone eligible for these payments have been paid a FSM payment during the school holiday period. Further information School meals - mygov.scot Exclusion and Attendance Information for AREA Authorised absence includes bereavement, short – term exceptional domestic situations, religious observance, weddings of immediate family. Unauthorised absence includes truancy, unexplained absence and most family holidays during term time. Attendance and absence is outlined in Management Circular 3.03. During 2020/21 there were additional attendance codes added for COVID. These codes can count as attendance, authorised absence or unauthorised absence depending on the circumstance. Please note that attendance data for 2022/23 is up to 28 February and not a complete year. It is therefore subject to change. Please note that exclusion data for 2022/23 is up to 28 February and not a complete year. It is therefore subject to change. Page 77
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6 Additional Support needs Table below indicates the numbers of pupils identified as having Additional Support needs across the MAKI area at each stage of primary schools. Care Experienced Children and Young People A virtual Head Teacher took up post in April 2023. The core purpose of the role of the Virtual Head Teacher is to be relentless in driving improvements in the educational progress and attainment/achievement of an identified group of young people, including Care Experienced, across Argyll and Bute. The core function of the Virtual Head Teacher in terms of planning is to ensure that all children have access to appropriate and timely support achieved by collaborating with relevant professionals to ensure plans are of a high quality, with impact and outcomes followed up. The table below shows the numbers of care experienced children in our primary schools across each area of the Council. Area Previously looked after Looked after at home Looked after away from home. Total HALCO 14 4 11 29 OLI 13 2 5 20 MAKI 21 8 5 34 B&C 21 12 23 56 Page 78
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7 Attainment of Curriculum for Excellence Levels over time Curriculum levels are national levels to describe different stages of learning and progress. For most children the expectation is: Throughout the Broad General Education, children and young people are assessed and decisions are made by teachers on when a child or young person has achieved learning at a particular level. This means that they have broadly covered the experiences and achieved the expected outcomes for that level. In making this decision, the teacher takes into account the evidence mentioned above, and considers the benchmarks produced by Education Scotland for each level as well as diagnostic feedback from the National Standardised Assessments (NSAs). Attainment of Curriculum for Excellence Levels (ACEL) data is collected annually each June by the Scottish Government. The data collection collects information on pupil performance in four areas, known as organisers. Organisers consist of Numeracy and the three literacy components; Reading, Writing and Listening and Talking. A combined literacy measure is also produced based on the three literacy organisers: reading, writing and listening and talking. The data is collected for pupils at the key stages of P1, P4,P7 and S3. Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence Levels across MAKI schools: June 2017-June 2022 Page 79
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8 NOTES: ER English reading, EW English writing, ELT English Listening and talking N Numeracy GR Gaelic reading, GW Gaelic writing, GLT Gaelic Listening and talking. There was no ACEL collection during session 2019/20 due to COVID In English medium by June 2022: In reading, 64.97% of P1 pupils in the MAKI area achieved early level, this is compared with 75% at authority level and 79% nationally In writing, 58.60%% of P1 pupils in the MAKI area achieved early level, this is compared with 68% at authority level and 77% nationally In talking and listening, 71.34% of P1 pupils in the MAKI area achieved early level, this is compared with 81% at authority level and 86% nationally. In numeracy, 71.34% of P1 pupils in the MAKI area achieved early level, this is compared with 78% at authority level and 84% nationally. In reading, 60% of P4 pupils in the MAKI area achieved early level, this is compared with 71% at authority level and 76% nationally In writing, 48.51% of P4 pupils in the MAKI area achieved early level, this is compared with 61% at authority level and 70% nationally In talking and listening, 66.34% of P4 pupils in the MAKI area achieved early level, this is compared with 78% at authority level and 85% nationally. In numeracy, 62% of P4 pupils in the MAKI area achieved early level, this is compared with 65% at authority level and 75% nationally. In reading, 70.33% of P7 pupils in the MAKI area achieved early level, this is compared with 74% at authority level and 79.33% nationally Page 80
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9 In writing, 61% of P7 pupils in the MAKI area achieved early level, this is compared with 67% at authority level and 73% nationally In talking and listening, 82% of P7 pupils in the MAKI area achieved early level, this is compared with 82% at authority level and 86% nationally. In numeracy, 66% of P7 pupils in the MAKI area achieved early level, this is compared with 65% at authority level and 76% nationally. In Gaelic medium by June 2022: In reading, 75% of P1 pupils in the MAKI area achieved early level, this is compared with 82% at authority level and 83% nationally In writing, 75% of P1 pupils in the MAKI area achieved early level, this is compared with 79% at authority level and 80% nationally In talking and listening, 75% of P1 pupils in the MAKI area achieved early level, this is compared with 82% at authority level and 84% nationally. In reading, 100% of P4 pupils in the MAKI area achieved first level, this is compared with 76% at authority level and 71% nationally In writing, 100% of P4 pupils in the MAKI area achieved first level, this is compared with 68% at authority level and 63% nationally In talking and listening, 100% of P4 pupils in the MAKI area achieved first level, this is compared with 68% at authority level and 63% nationally. In reading, 100% of P7 pupils in the MAKI area achieved second level, this is compared with 65% at authority level and 75% nationally In writing, 100% of P7 pupils in the MAKI area achieved second level, this is compared with 43% at authority level and 66% nationally In talking and listening, 100% of P7 pupils in the MAKI area achieved second level, this is compared with 68% at authority level and 80% nationally. Argyll and Bute Stretch Aims Session 2022-23 (Authority Level) The Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC) is about achieving equity in educational outcomes, with a particular focus on closing the poverty-related attainment gap. SAC funding is provided to all of Scotland’s local authorities to help tackle the attainment gap and support education recovery and improve outcomes for children and young people most impacted by poverty. The Scottish Attainment Challenge aims to raise the attainment of children and young people living in deprived areas, in order to close the equity gap. Attainment Advisors within Education Scotland’s regional improvement teams work with authorities to identify core attainment measures and specific aims (Stretch Aims) which, informed by local evidence and data, are identified as local priority areas for improvement. The stretch aims are intended to be both ambitious and achievable within local contexts and targets are specific to individual authorities. Progress towards achieving the current stretch aims will be reported on later in 2023. The Stretch Aims are intended to support recovery from the pandemic and accelerate progress in closing the attainment gap and include: Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence Levels (literacy P1/4/7 combined and numeracy P1/4/7 combined) The stretch aims for literacy and numeracy identify the percentage of young people who achieve their expected Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) level: An overall attainment target, which includes all young people Page 81
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10 An attainment target for young people who live in the most deprived areas (SIMD quintile 1) An attainment target for young people who live in the least deprived areas (SIMD quintile 5) A target to reduce the attainment gap between the most and least deprived young people The Argyll & Bute literacy and numeracy tables illustrate the progress from the 2021 ‘post pandemic’ ACEL collection, through the most recent ACEL collection in 2022 (published December 2022), to the Stretch Aim targets in place for 2023. The year-on-year trend in ACEL data has been positive; in the two-year period between 2021 and 2022 the overall proportions of primary school pupils achieving the expected levels in literacy had increased by 3 percentage points, while in numeracy there had been an increase of 4 percentage points. The percentage of Quintile 1 (most deprived) young people who achieved their expected CfE level has increased by 5% in literacy and 10% in numeracy between 2021 and 2022. Scottish Attainment Challenge - Stretch Aim 2023: Literacy In literacy, the attainment gap between young people from the most and least deprived areas of Argyll & Bute was 33 percentage points in 2021, and by 2022 this narrowed to 27 percentage points. Argyll & Bute’s target is to reduce the attainment gap to 21.5 percentage points by 2023. Literacy P1/4/7 combined Dec 22 update Overall SIMD Q1 SIMD Q5 GAP (Q1-Q5) ACEL 2021 59% 48% 81% 33pp 2022 ACEL (published Dec 22) 62% 53% 80% 27pp Stretch Aims 2022/23 68.4% 60% 81.5% 21.5pp Improvement Target (p.p. 2021-2023) 9.4pp 12pp 0.5pp 11.5pp Literacy P1/4/7 combined Overall SIMD Q1 SIMD Q5 Gap (Q1-Q5) ACEL June 2021 59% 48% 81% 33pp Provisional 2022 ACEL data 62.2% 54.8% 79.2% 24.4pp OCT 22 Projections 62.5% 63.7% 77.8% 14.1% Feb 23 Projections* 65.7% 68.6% 77.8% 9.2% Stretch Aim 2022/23 68.4% 60% 81.5% 21.5pp Improvement Target (p.p. 2021-2023) 9.4pp 12pp 0.5pp 11.5pp *RAG’d against 2023 Stretch Aim Page 82
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11 In literacy, the attainment gap between young people from the most and least deprived areas of Argyll & Bute was 33 percentage points in 2021, and by 2022 this narrowed to 27 percentage points. Argyll & Bute’s target is to reduce the attainment gap to 21.5 percentage points by 2023. Scottish Attainment Challenge - Stretch Aims 2023: Numeracy In numeracy, the attainment gap between young people from the most and least deprived areas of Argyll & Bute was 29 percentage points in 2021, and by 2022 this narrowed to 18 percentage points. Argyll & Bute’s target is to reduce the attainment gap to 13.5 percentage points by 2023. Numeracy P1/4/7 combined Dec 22 update Overall SIMD Q1 SIMD Q5 GAP (Q1-Q5) ACEL 2021 69% 58% 87% 29pp 2022 ACEL (published Dec 22) 73% 68% 86% 18pp Stretch Aims 2022/23 75% 74% 87.5% 13.5pp Improvement Target (p.p. 2021-2023) 6pp 16pp 0.5pp 15.5pp Numeracy P1/4/7 Overall SIMD Q1 SIMD Q5 GAP (Q1-Q5) Current Level (ACEL June 2021) 69% 58% 87% 29pp Provisional 2022 ACEL data 72% 69% 83.5% 14.4% OCT 22 Projections 69% 69.6% 84.2% 14.6% Feb 23 Projections* 71% 72% 83.9% 11.9% Stretch Aim 2022/23 75% 74% 87.5% 13.5pp Improvement Target (p.p. 2021-2023) 6pp 16pp 0.5pp 15.5pp *RAG’d against 2023 Stretch Aim Page 83
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12 The table below outlines the National expectations of when most children and young people may achieve each level: CfE Level Stage Early The final two years of early learning and childcare before a child goes to school and P1, or later for some. First To the end of P4, but earlier or later for some. Second To the end of P7, but earlier or later for some. Third and fourth S1-S3, but earlier or later for some. Further information: National Improvement Framework for Scottish Education – https://www.gov.scot/policies/schools/national-improvement-framework/ Page 84
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13 Initiatives to raise attainment and achievement In response to data and evidence gathered in the areas of literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing, a range of work has been undertaken in order to drive forward improvement and raise attainment and achievement across the authority. Literacy 8 schools have undertaken training in using a Quality Improvement approach to support writing attainment at 1st level. The training was originally offered by CYPIC and is now being delivered within the authority, supported by allied health professionals. Data shows that attainment at 1st level within the first set of schools to undertake the training has increased from an average of 56.2% in 2022 to an average of 72.8% based on Feb 23 predictions. 4 schools are undertaking training provided by Talk for Writing to support the development of sound pedagogical approaches to writing across their settings. The schools have set clear stretch aims for each class, against which attainment will be evaluated as implementation of the approach continues. Bespoke support has been offered to schools, covering aspects of literacy such as approaches to reading comprehension, writing pedagogy, emerging literacy and 1 to 1 reading interventions. Numeracy Schools within HALCO and Mull clusters have worked with Dr Lio Moscardini to develop cognitively guided instruction, an approach to problem solving within schools. As of March 2023, 73.3% of staff were confident that CGI was having or would have a positive effect on pupils, 13.3% were extremely confident. Evidence from Head Teachers and practitioners shows that this approach has had a particular impact on lower ability pupils: by giving pupils different opportunities to approach their work, practitioners report that it has levelled the playing field in classrooms. Authority-wide, numeracy based CLPL has been delivered to a total of 78 practitioners representing all cluster areas, focusing primarily on the development of SEAL (stages of early arithmetical learning) to support foundation skills in mathematical thinking. Support has also been offered to ASN departments in 2 secondary schools. Numeracy ACEL attainment data has risen from 69% across P1,4 & 7 in 2021 to a projected 70.95% as of Feb 23. Wellbeing , Rights and Relationships As part of COVID renewal plans, schools have had a continued focus on positive relationships focussing and the health and well-being of learners. The Exchange are now providing a counselling service for pupils aged 10+ within schools, again, this is helping to support the wellbeing needs of pupils. A focus on play pedagogy and outdoor learning alongside developments in the health and wellbeing curriculum have also been an important focus within school improvement plans to help support wellbeing. As it is anticipated that the United Nations Rights of the Child will become law later this year, a UNCRC Conference for Head Teachers was held in November 2022. The Rights Respecting Schools Award continues to support schools in developing awareness of children’s rights across our school communities as well as imbed a rights based approach within the school environment. In the past year, 16 schools have progressed their Rights Respecting Schools Journey. With 45 Primary schools on their accreditation journey to achieve with UNICEF, 31 have achieved Bronze, 10 Silver, 4 Gold and a further 11 have registered to date. A further 4 Silver accreditation visits are due to take place between now and the end of term. Support sessions for registered schools Page 85
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14 (not yet accredited) and information session for schools yet to register are also being delivered. Equality and diversity has been a key focus for professional learning for staff. The career long professional learning sway has provided a range of opportunities for staff to develop their professional knowledge and reflect on the practice within this area. As part of the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act 2021, schools have engaged in the My Tribe project which has made period products available to pupils and staff across all our schools. The launch of My Tribe has been supported by two launch events and online webinars. The webinar was recorded and shared with practitioners to ensure that information was accessible post this series of support events. Schools have enjoyed welcoming partners back into school to support the delivery of key aspects of the curriculum. The health and wellbeing drama productions that are delivered in partnership with our colleagues in NHS returned to face to face delivery. A total of 54 primary schools attended the Smoke Free Me production that was aimed at P6/P7 pupils. The performance was updated to include information and scenarios around vaping. Head Teachers have received information with regards to key messages that have been concluded from the March 2022 PIE Census. With the updated national data released in November, we were also able to draw comparisons against the national data. Developments in this area have been enhanced with professional learning from Connect who support the partnership between parents/carers, parent councils and schools. Schools and parent councils are responding to the needs of their community in how they are structuring events and meetings with many Parent Council meetings continuing to take place virtually, increasing accessibility and reducing travel requirements. The partnership working is also helping school communities respond to financial and environmental pressures with examples of good practice including Christmas jumper/dress swaps. Page 86
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15 School Contacts ESTABLISHMENT NAME NAME TITLE ADDRESS POST CODE TELEPHONE NO. Achahoish Primary School Lucy Blake Head Teacher Shared Headship Clachan Achahoish Primary School Achahoish, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8NZ 01880 770288 Ardrishaig Primary School Louise Paterson Head Teacher Ardrishaig Primary School Ardrishaig, Argyll PA30 8HF 01546 603695 Arinagour Primary School Sharon Burt Head Teacher Shared Headship KIlninver Arinagour Primary School Carnan Rd, Isle of Coll PA78 6TA 01879 230376 Bowmore Primary School Maureen MacDonald Head Teacher Shared Headship Port Ellen Bowmore Primary School Bowmore, Isle of Islay, Argyll PA43 7JX 01496 810522 Carradale Primary School Richard Long Head Teacher Shared Headship Drumlemble, Castlehill Carradale Primary School Carradale, Campbeltown, Argyll PA28 6SD 01583 431244 Castlehill Primary School Richard Long Head Teacher Shared Headship Carradale, Drumlemble Castlehill Primary School Campbeltown, Argyll PA28 6LE 01586 553446 Clachan Primary School Lucy Blake Head Teacher Shared Headship Achahoish Clachan Primary School Clachan, Tarbert, Argyll PA29 6XL 01880 740258 Craignish Primary School Donna Scholefield Head Teacher Craignish Primary School Ardfern, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QN 01852 500652 Page 87
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16 Dalintober Primary School Caroline Armour Head Teacher Dalintober Primary School Dalaruan Street, Dalintober, Campbeltown, PA28 6HG 01586 552053 Drumlemble Primary School Richard Long Head Teacher Shared Headship Carradale Castlehill Drumlemble Primary School Drumlemble, Campbeltown, Argyll PA28 6PN 01586 810240 Furnace Primary School Sandra Clarke Acting Head Teacher Shared Headship Inveraray (Temporary) Furnace Primary School Furnace, Inveraray, Argyll PA32 8XN 01499 500627 Gigha Primary School Lucy Blake Acting Head Teacher Shared Headship Achahoish/ Clachan (Temporary) Gigha Primary School Isle of Gigha, Argyll PA41 7AA 01583 505259 Glassary Primary School Lena Carter Head Teacher Shared Headship Tayvallich Glassary Primary School Glassary, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QA 01546 605219 Glenbarr Primary School Caroline Armour Head Teacher Shared Headship Dalintober Glenbarr Primary School Glenbarr, Argyll PA29 6UT 0158 3421292 Inveraray Primary School Sandra Clarke Head Teacher Shared Headship Furnace Primary Inveraray Primary School Inveraray, Argyll PA32 8YH 01499 302218 Keills Primary School Andrew Welch Head Teacher Shared Headship Small Isles Keills Primary School Port Askaig, Isle of Islay, Argyll PA46 7RF 01496 840657 Kilchattan Primary School Kim Bentley Head Teacher Isle of Colonsay, Argyll PA61 7YR 01951200340 Page 88
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17 Kilmartin Primary School Namaste Bevan Head Teacher Kilmartin Primary School Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QF 01546 510293 Port Charlotte Primary School Maggie MacLellan Head Teacher Port Charlotte Primary School Port Isle of Islay, PA48 7TW 01496 850327 Port Ellen Primary School Maureen MacDonald Head Teacher Shared Headship Bowmore Port Ellen Primary School Port Isle of Islay, PA42 7BW 01496 302141 Rhunahaorine Primary School Catriona Brown Head Teacher Rhunahaorine Primary School Tayinloan, Tarbert, Argyll PA29 6XG 01583 441269 Small Isles Primary School Andrew Welch Head Teacher Shared Headship Keills Small Isles Primary School Small Isle of Jura, PA60 7XG 01496 820244 Tayvallich Primary School Lena Carter Head Teacher Shared Headship Glassary Tayvallich Primary School Tayvallich, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8PW 01546 870220 JOINT CAMPUSES ESTABLISHMENT NAME NAME TITLE ADDRESS POSTCODE TELEPHONE NO. Lochgilphead Joint Campus Jay Helbert Head Teacher Lochgilphead Joint Campus Lochgilphead Joint Campus, Kilmory, Lochgilphead PA31 8AA 01546 602598 3 - 18 SCHOOLS ESTABLISHMENT NAME NAME TITLE ADDRESS POSTCODE TELEPHONE NO. Tarbert Academy Neil McKnight Head Teacher Tarbert Academy School Road, Tarbert, Argyll PA29 6TE 01880 820269 Tarbert Academy (Primary) Neil McKnight Head Teacher Tarbert Academy (Primary) School Road, Tarbert, Argyll PA29 6TE 01880 820269 Page 89
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1 ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL MID-ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND THE ISLANDS AREA COMMITTEE CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES 7 JUNE 2023 AREA PERFORMANCE REPORT – FQ4 2022/23 1 Background 1.1 This paper presents the Area Performance Report for Financial Quarter 4 2022/23 (January to March 2023) 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 three 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 To improve the response to performance queries, it is requested that either the Responsible Named Officer or Sonya Thomas are contacted once the Quarterly Performance Report is received with any queries. 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. 2 Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the Area Committee – a) Notes and considers the performance and supporting commentary as presented. Page 91 Agenda Item 10
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2 b) Upon receipt of the Quarterly Performance Report the Area Committee contact either the Responsible Named Officer or Sonya Thomas with any queries. c) Note that work is ongoing and to respond to Sonya Thomas with requests or comments regarding the layout and format of the Performance Report. 3.0 IMPLICATIONS 3.1 Policy: None 3.2 Financial: None 3.3 Legal: None 3.4 HR: None 3.5 Fairer Scotland Duty: No impact assessment required for this report. 3.5.1 Equalities: None. If requested the Area Committee Performance Report can be supplied in a different format. 3.5.2 Socio-economic Duty: None 3.5.3 Islands: None 3.6 Climate Change: None 3.7 Risk: None 3.8 Customer Service: None Kirsty Flanagan, Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Services Jane Fowler Head of Customer Support Services 4 May 2023 For further information, please contact: Sonya Thomas Organisation Development Officer - Performance and Improvement Customer Support Services 01546 604454 Appendix 1: FQ4 2022/23 MAKI Performance Report Page 92
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Appendix 1 Page 1 Performance Reporting Performance Reporting .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 All Areas .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Corporate Outcome No.1 – People live active, healthier and independent lives ............................................................................................................................ 5 COI – Maximise distribution of Scottish Welfare Fund ................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Corporate Outcome No.1 – People live active, healthier and independent lives ............................................................................................................................ 6 COI – Percentage of clients satisfied that they are better able to deal with their financial problems following our support and intervention ...................... 6 Corporate Outcome No.2 – People live in safer and stronger communities .................................................................................................................................... 7 Number of parking penalty notices issued – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay .................................................................................................................................. 7 Number of parking penalty notices issued – Argyll and Bute ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 Corporate Outcome No.2 – People live in safer and stronger communities .................................................................................................................................... 8 Car parking income to date – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay .......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Car parking income to date – Argyll and Bute ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Corporate Outcome No.2 – People live in safer and stronger communities .................................................................................................................................. 10 Dog fouling – total number of complaints – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay ................................................................................................................................. 10 Dog fouling – total number of complaints – Argyll and Bute ...................................................................................................................................................... 10 Corporate Outcome No.3 – Children and young people have the best possible start ................................................................................................................... 11 COI – Increase the percentage of our care experienced young people that have the recommended additional tracking and monitoring plans in place .... 11 Corporate Outcome No.3 – Children and young people have the best possible start ................................................................................................................... 12 COI – Provide quality meals with cost margins to all pupils ....................................................................................................................................................... 12 Corporate Outcome No.4 – Education, skills and training maximises opportunities for all .......................................................................................................... 13 Maximise the percentage of 16-19 years olds participating in education, training or employment – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay ...................................... 13 Maintain the percentage of 16-19 years olds in Argyll and Bute participating in education, training or employment services – Argyll and Bute ................ 13 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving .................................................................................................................................................. 14 Number of affordable social sector new builds completed per annum – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay ................................................................................... 14 Page 93
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Appendix 1 Page 2 Number of affordable social sector new builds completed per annum – Argyll and Bute ........................................................................................................ 14 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving .................................................................................................................................................. 15 Percentage of pre-planning application enquiries processed within 20 working days – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay ........................................................... 15 Percentage of pre-planning application enquiries processed within 20 working days – Argyll and Bute ................................................................................ 15 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving .................................................................................................................................................. 16 Householder planning applications – average number of weeks to determine – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay ...................................................................... 16 Householder planning applications – average number of weeks to determine – Argyll and Bute ........................................................................................... 16 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving .................................................................................................................................................. 18 COI – The number of new homeless applicants who required temporary accommodation this period .................................................................................. 18 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving .................................................................................................................................................. 19 COI – Maintain the percentage of local suppliers that benefit from the awards of contracts via the procurement portal .................................................... 19 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving .................................................................................................................................................. 20 COI – Increase the number of community benefits that are delivered through contracts we award locally ........................................................................... 20 Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth ............................................................................................................... 21 Street lighting – percentage of faults repaired within 10 days – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay ................................................................................................. 21 The percentage of street lighting faults are completed within 10 working days – Argyll and Bute .......................................................................................... 21 Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth ............................................................................................................... 22 Total number of complaints regarding waste collection – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay .......................................................................................................... 22 Total number of complaints regarding waste collection – Argyll and Bute ............................................................................................................................... 22 Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth ............................................................................................................... 23 COI – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered ................................................................................................................................................ 23 Renewi (formerly Shanks) – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered ........................................................................................................... 23 Islands – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered .......................................................................................................................................... 24 H&L – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered ............................................................................................................................................... 25 Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth ............................................................................................................... 26 Page 94
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Appendix 1 Page 3 COI – The number of tonnes of waste sent to landfill ................................................................................................................................................................. 26 Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth ............................................................................................................... 27 LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) – Mid Argyll................................................................................................................................ 27 LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) – Kintyre ..................................................................................................................................... 27 LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) – Islay ......................................................................................................................................... 28 LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) – Argyll and Bute ....................................................................................................................... 28 Making It Happen.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29 Teacher sickness absence – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay ........................................................................................................................................................... 29 Teacher sickness absence – Argyll and Bute ................................................................................................................................................................................ 29 Making It Happen.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30 LGE staff (non-teacher) sickness absence – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay .................................................................................................................................. 30 LGE staff (non-teacher) sickness absence – Argyll and Bute ....................................................................................................................................................... 30 Making It Happen.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 31 COI – Increase the percentage of all self-service automated contacts ....................................................................................................................................... 31 Page 95
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Appendix 1 Page 4 All Areas FQ4 2022/23 Overall Performance Summary The information presented is a summary of the agreed measures. Unless stated otherwise, performance is presented at both Area and Council-wide levels. The measures show the performance against target for the current and previous three reporting periods with an explanation of performance trend. The data table for each indicator is colour coded to identify the level of reporting: Area level measures are blue. Council level measures are grey. Corporate Outcome Indicators (COIs) are white. Where appropriate a Trend Line has been added to illustrate movement in ‘Actual’ over the reporting period. Page 96
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Appendix 1 Page 5 Corporate Outcome No.1 – People live active, healthier and independent lives COI – Maximise distribution of Scottish Welfare Fund This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. Reporting Period Target Actual Status FQ1 2022/23 95.3% 87.5% Red FQ2 2022/23 95.3% 115.1% Green FQ3 2022/23 95.3% 129.2% Green FQ4 2022/23 95.3% 144.0% Green Performance in FQ4 has exceeded target and actual has increased since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment At 31 March 2023 our total Scottish Welfare Fund (SWF) spend is £659,812. Our 2022/23 allocation was £458,338 so this represents an overspend of £201,474. However the Council has earmarked reserves from the previous years’ Covid related underspend to offset this. Responsible person: Fergus Walker Page 97
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Appendix 1 Page 6 Corporate Outcome No.1 – People live active, healthier and independent lives COI – Percentage of clients satisfied that they are better able to deal with their financial problems following our support and intervention This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. Reporting Period Target Actual Status FQ1 2022/23 100% 100% Green FQ2 2022/23 100% 100% Green FQ3 2022/23 100% 100% Green FQ4 2022/23 100% 95% Red This indicator for FQ4 is below the target and performance has decreased since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment There were no Debt Arrangement Schemes set up in this quarter. All of the clients provided with a Personal Debt Recovery Action Plan were satisfied. Out of 13 surveys issued 9 were returned showing 95% of clients satisfied. 2 of the 9 survey returns had comments showing their appreciation of the service and how it had helped them. Responsible person: Lee Roberts Page 98
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Appendix 1 Page 7 Corporate Outcome No.2 – People live in safer and stronger communities Number of parking penalty notices issued – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 No target 44 No target FQ2 2022/23 No target 64 No target FQ3 2022/23 No target 8 No target FQ4 2022/23 No target 36 No target The indicator for FQ4 shows the number of parking penalty notices has increased since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment Inveraray car parks free until April. Responsible person: Hugh O’Neill Number of parking penalty notices issued – Argyll and Bute Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 No target 2,043 No target FQ2 2022/23 No target 2,124 No target FQ3 2022/23 No target 1,343 No target FQ4 2022/23 No target 1,332 No target This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of parking penalty notices has decreased slightly since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment Seasonal car parks remain free, various signing and lining issues throughout region. Responsible person: Hugh O’Neill Page 99
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Appendix 1 Page 8 Corporate Outcome No.2 – People live in safer and stronger communities Car parking income to date – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay Performance is presented cumulatively for both Area and Council-wide levels. For individual car parks, the income is presented on a quarterly basis. Reporting Period Target (Cumulative) Actual (Cumulative) Status FQ1 2022/23 £16,057 £15,541 Red FQ2 2022/23 £40,065 £39,813 Red FQ3 2022/23 £52,075 £61,366 Green FQ4 2022/23 £63,673 £66,911 Green This indicator for FQ4 shows the cumulative amount of income collected has exceeded the cumulative target. There is no performance trend as this data is cumulative. FQ4 Comment The end of FQ4 show that the off-street parking income has generated an additional £3,238 over anticipated income. Officers are unable to provide a definitive reason for the income over the anticipated budget. The upgrade of the remaining cash only parking meters (across the whole Council area) is due to start in May/June 2023; this will provide multi-payment options and may deliver an increase in ticket income. Responsible person: Hugh O’Neill Actual quarterly income collected in Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay during FQ3 and FQ4. Car Park Location FQ3 Actual FQ4 Actual Fisher Row, Inveraray £3,597 £1,006 The Avenue, Inveraray £9,355 £2,637 Front Street and Toilets, Inveraray £8,601 £1,894 Lorne Street, Lochgilphead £0 £9 MAKI £0 £0 Page 100
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Appendix 1 Page 9 Car parking income to date – Argyll and Bute Performance is presented cumulatively for both Area and Council-wide levels. Reporting Period Target (Cumulative) Actual (Cumulative) Status FQ1 2022/23 £250,661 £165,678 Red FQ2 2022/23 £625,430 £491,453 Red FQ3 2022/23 £812,919 £709,585 Red FQ4 2022/23 £993,968 £817,788 Red This indicator for FQ4 shows the cumulative amount of income collected is significantly lower than the cumulative target. There is no performance trend as this data is cumulative. FQ4 Comment Improved income in both MAKI and OLI areas but overall there is an under-recovery in income of £176,180. It is difficult to ascertain the exact reasons for under- recovery in parking income however it can be affected by such things as events, weather and commuting. The upgrade of the remaining cash only parking meters (across the whole Council area) is due to start in May/June 2023; this will provide multi-payment options at all (RIS) on and off street parking facilities and may deliver an increase in ticket income. Responsible person: Hugh O’Neill Page 101
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Appendix 1 Page 10 Corporate Outcome No.2 – People live in safer and stronger communities Dog fouling – total number of complaints – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 No Target 26 No Target FQ2 2022/23 No Target 19 No Target FQ3 2022/23 No Target 15 No Target FQ4 2022/23 No Target 26 No Target This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of dog fouling complaints has increased since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment The number of dog fouling complaints has risen this quarter with 10 complaints received in Mid Argyll, 16 in Kintyre and nil in Islay. The Warden service will continue to patrol and liaise with partners in an effort to educate and resolve this issue. Responsible person: Tom Murphy Dog fouling – total number of complaints – Argyll and Bute Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 No Target 61 No Target FQ2 2022/23 No Target 45 No Target FQ3 2022/23 No Target 47 No Target FQ4 2022/23 No Target 77 No Target This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of dog fouling complaints has increased significantly since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment The number of dog fouling complaints received this quarter is high with a total of 77; B&C: 25, H&L: 8, MAKI: 26 and OLI: 18. The Warden service will continue to monitor and liaise with partners in a bid to educate and reduce the numbers. Responsible person: Tom Murphy Page 102
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Appendix 1 Page 11 Corporate Outcome No.3 – 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 This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. Reporting Period Target Actual Status FQ1 2022/23 100% 100% Green FQ2 2022/23 100% 100% Green FQ3 2022/23 100% 100% Green FQ4 2022/23 100% 100% Green This indicator for FQ4 is on track with no change in performance since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment There is individual tracking and monitoring in place on SEEMIS in schools for care experienced children and young people. In addition to this, the Principal Teacher for care experienced children and young people monitors the information in SEEMIS and has subsequent conversations with staff in schools to ensure care experienced children and young people are receiving all the support they need to achieve and that the staff in school have the right strategies in place to help the child remain engaged with their education attainment and achievement. Often the care experienced health and wellbeing officers are used to provide extra support for the child and the family. The new Virtual Head Teacher post started on 17th April 2023. Responsible person: Louise Lawson Page 103
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Appendix 1 Page 12 Corporate Outcome No.3 – Children and young people have the best possible start COI – Provide quality meals with cost margins to all pupils This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 +/-5.00% 3.77% Green FQ2 2022/23 +/-5.00% 0.98% Green FQ3 2022/23 +/-5.00% 6.09% Red FQ4 2022/23 +/-5.00% -2.56% Green This indicator for FQ4 is within the +/-5% target variance and performance has improved since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment Total percentage variance for Argyll and Bute -2.56%. We will continue to monitor any locations continuing to have food cost percentages over this target. B&C -6.15% H&L -2.00% MAKI -2.00% OLI -0.80% Responsible person: Jayne Jones Page 104
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Appendix 1 Page 13 Corporate Outcome No.4 – Education, skills and training maximises opportunities for all Maximise the percentage of 16-19 years olds participating in education, training or employment – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 94.00% 95.45% Green FQ2 2022/23 94.00% 96.72% Green FQ3 2022/23 94.00% 94.30% Green FQ4 2022/23 94.00% 94.70% Green This indicator for FQ4 is above target and performance has increased slightly since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment As of 20/03/2023, the participation figure for MAKI was 921 pupils which equates to 94.7%. This is 0.8% above the Argyll and Bute Participation figure for 2021/22 of 93.9%. Responsible person: Simon Easton Maintain the percentage of 16-19 years olds in Argyll and Bute participating in education, training or employment services – Argyll and Bute Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 94.00% 94.00% Green FQ2 2022/23 94.00% 93.90% Red FQ3 2022/23 94.00% 93.90% Red FQ4 2022/23 94.00% 93.62% Red This indicator for FQ4 is slightly below target and performance has decreased slightly since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment The Annual Participation Measure for 2021/22 was released on 31/08/2022 which showed 93.9% of young people aged 16-19 were participating (in work, training or education). This figure is 0.4% above the national average. 3.8% were not participating, which is 0.2% below the national average. 2.3% were unconfirmed, which is 1.3% below the national average. As at 20/03/2023, the Participation figure for Argyll and Bute stood at 3,640 pupils which equates to 93.62%. Responsible person: Simon Easton Page 105
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Appendix 1 Page 14 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving Number of affordable social sector new builds completed per annum – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay Reporting Period Target Actual Status FQ1 2022/23 18 18 Green FQ2 2022/23 10 10 Green FQ3 2022/23 1 1 Green FQ4 2022/23 4 4 Green This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of completions has met the target for the reporting period. FQ4 Comment Argyll Community Housing Association Development at Oakhill Tarbert; 4 General Needs (made up of 4 x 3 bed houses). All for social rent. Responsible person: Allan Brandie Number of affordable social sector new builds completed per annum – Argyll and Bute Reporting Period Target Actual Status FQ1 2022/23 36 36 Green FQ2 2022/23 48 48 Green FQ3 2022/23 37 37 Green FQ4 2022/23 67 67 Green This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of completions has met the target for the reporting period. FQ4 Comment B&C No units were scheduled for completion in FQ4. H&L Loretto Housing Association (Wheatley Group) Development at Sawmill Field; 32 General Needs and 4 Amenity (made up of 8 x 1 bed Flats, 12 x 2 bed Flats, 10 x 2 bed Houses, 6 x 3 bed Houses). All for social rent. MAKI Argyll Community Housing Association Development at Oakhill Tarbert; 4 General Needs (made up of 4 x 3 bed houses). All for social rent. OLI Link Group Development at Dunbeg Phase 3; 23 General Needs (made up of 7 x 2 bed Terraced Houses, 15 x 3 bed Semi Detached/Terraced Houses, 1 x 4 bed End Terrace House) and 4 wheelchair accessible (4 x 2 bed Wheelchair Bungalows). All for social rent. Responsible person: Alan Brandie Page 106
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Appendix 1 Page 15 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving Percentage of pre-planning application enquiries processed within 20 working days – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2021/22 75.0% 31.6% Red FQ2 2021/22 75.0% 35.0% Red FQ3 2022/23 75.0% 36.0% Red FQ4 2022/23 75.0% 30.6% Red This indicator for FQ4 is below target and performance has decreased since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment Performance across Development Management remains impacted by extended periods of operating with staff vacancies and a backlog of casework from the pandemic. The introduction of National Planning Framework 4 in February 2023 by The Scottish Government has further impacted on productivity as the Development Management staff interpret this new policy landscape and its implications for current applications and enquiries. Responsible person: Peter Bain Percentage of pre-planning application enquiries processed within 20 working days – Argyll and Bute Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 75.0% 60.5% Red FQ2 2022/23 75.0% 64.7% Red FQ3 2022/23 75.0% 52.5% Red FQ4 2022/23 75.0% 55.4% Red This indicator for FQ4 is below target however performance has increased since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment Performance across Development Management remains impacted by extended periods of operating with staff vacancies and a backlog of casework from the pandemic. The introduction of National Planning Framework 4 in February 2023 by The Scottish Government has further impacted on productivity as the Development Management staff interpret this new policy landscape and its implications for current applications and enquiries. Responsible person: Peter Bain Page 107
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Appendix 1 Page 16 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving Householder planning applications – average number of weeks to determine – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 8.0 weeks 15.3 weeks Red FQ2 2022/23 8.0 weeks 18.8 weeks Red FQ3 2022/23 8.0 weeks 15.3 weeks Red FQ4 2022/23 8.0 weeks 16.2 weeks Red This indicator for FQ4 has not met the target and performance has decreased since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment This measure only relates to planning applications received for alterations to existing premises. Performance across Development Management remains impacted by extended periods of operating with staff vacancies and a backlog of casework from the pandemic. The introduction of National Planning Framework 4 in February 2023 by The Scottish Government has further impacted on productivity as the Development Management staff interpret this new policy landscape and its implications for current applications and enquiries. Responsible person: Peter Bain Householder planning applications – average number of weeks to determine – Argyll and Bute Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 8.0 weeks 12.4 weeks Red FQ2 2022/23 8.0 weeks 13.1 weeks Red FQ3 2022/23 8.0 weeks 12.0 weeks Red FQ4 2022/23 8.0 weeks 17.3 weeks Red This indicator for FQ4 has not met the target and performance has decreased significantly since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment This measure only relates to planning applications received for alterations to existing premises. Page 108
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Appendix 1 Page 17 Performance across Development Management remains impacted by extended periods of operating with staff vacancies and a backlog of casework from the pandemic. The introduction of National Planning Framework 4 in February 2023 by The Scottish Government has further impacted on productivity as the Development Management staff interpret this new policy landscape and its implications for current applications and enquiries. Responsible person: Peter Bain Benchmarking The year-end statistics from The Scottish Government were published on 31st August. FY21/22 benchmarking figures have now been updated and FY22/23 have been forward projected in the usual way. Readers should note that our own Pyramid data in Development Management measures is "unadjusted", whereas that of the benchmarks (represented by the blue and green columns on the graph) is adjusted for "clock-stopping". Clock-stopping is where The Scottish Government allow for the removal of specific time periods for identified applications where delays were out with the control of the Local Planning Authority. Page 109
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Appendix 1 Page 18 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving COI – The number of new homeless applicants who required temporary accommodation this period This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 No Target 32 No Target FQ2 2022/23 No Target 28 No Target FQ3 2022/23 No Target 41 No Target FQ4 2022/23 No Target 30 No Target This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of applicants has decreased since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment During FQ4, the housing service provided temporary accommodation for 30 new homeless households. B&C 9 H&L 4 MAKI 1 OLI 16 Responsible Person: Morven Macintyre Page 110
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Appendix 1 Page 19 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving COI – Maintain the percentage of local suppliers that benefit from the awards of contracts via the procurement portal This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 20.0% 13.2% Red FQ2 2022/23 20.0% 22.2% Green FQ3 2022/23 20.0% 19.4% Red FQ4 2022/23 20.0% 22.5% Green This indicator for FQ4 is above target and performance has increased since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment Of the 9 bids made by local contractors, 9 were awarded the contract with a total value of over £883k. A summary of all contracts awarded in FQ4 is available. The Procurement, Commercial and Contract Management Team (PCCMT) continue to support local suppliers by providing useful information on the Council’s website i.e. pre-recorded webinars on how to bid for Council contracts, hints and tips for tendering as well as our contract plan, details of upcoming supplier development events and our category officer’s contact details all of which enable local suppliers to be able to bid for our contracts. Responsible person: Anne MacColl-Smith Page 111
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Appendix 1 Page 20 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving COI – Increase the number of community benefits that are delivered through contracts we award locally This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. Reporting Period Target Actual Status FQ1 2022/23 No Target - No Target FQ2 2022/23 No Target 30 No Target FQ3 2022/23 No Target - No Target FQ4 2022/23 No Target 43 No Target This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of community benefits has increased since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment This indicator is reported in FQ2 and FQ4. The Procurement, Commercial and Contract Management Team (PCCMT) has been working closely with their suppliers to deliver additional social, economic and environmental value and achieved 43 community benefits through Contract Management, Contract Awards and the Request List from 1st October 2022 to 31st March 2023. Further details are available. Responsible person: Anne MacColl-Smith Page 112
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Appendix 1 Page 21 Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth Street lighting – percentage of faults repaired within 10 days – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 75% 33% Red FQ2 2022/23 75% 47% Red FQ3 2022/23 75% 44% Red FQ4 2022/23 75% 28% Red This indicator for FQ4 is below target and performance has decreased significantly since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment A total of 78 jobs were completed and signed off in FQ4, including 16 on Islay. This is a drop in overall numbers from the 106 jobs in FQ3. This is partly due to the geographical coverage of the Lochgilphead based electrician, also covering Lorn and Mull. Of the 78 MAKI jobs completed, 22 were signed off within the 10 day indicator time frame, giving a performance of 28%, down from 44% in FQ3. Responsible person: Tom Murphy The percentage of street lighting faults are completed within 10 working days – Argyll and Bute Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 75% 29% Red FQ2 2022/23 75% 48% Red FQ3 2022/23 75% 30% Red FQ4 2022/23 75% 32% Red This indicator for FQ4 is below target however performance has increased slightly since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment The total number of Street Lighting jobs completed in FQ4 was 393, similar (up 10) to the throughput of instructions in FQ3. Of this total number of completed jobs, 125 were completed within the 10 day timescale for dark lamps, giving a performance of 32%, again a slight increase of 2% on the performance in FQ3. Similar to FQ3, more jobs were completed and closed off than new ones raised, 393 vs 280, which has resulted in a continued reduction in the repairs backlog. Responsible person: Tom Murphy Page 113
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Appendix 1 Page 22 Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth Total number of complaints regarding waste collection – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 No Target 3 No Target FQ2 2022/23 No Target 8 No Target FQ3 2022/23 No Target 2 No Target FQ4 2022/23 No Target 6 No Target This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of waste collection complaints has increased since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment There were only 6 waste collection complaints received for the fourth quarter for the Maki area, given the number of properties serviced this is a very good level of service. Responsible person: Tom Murphy Total number of complaints regarding waste collection – Argyll and Bute Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 No Target 58 No Target FQ2 2022/23 No Target 65 No Target FQ3 2022/23 No Target 35 No Target FQ4 2022/23 No Target 53 No Target This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of waste collection complaints has increased since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment There were a total of 53 waste collection complaints received this quarter, although this may seem high, given the number of properties serviced and the operational difficulties and staffing issues this is still a good level of service. Responsible person: Tom Murphy Page 114
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Appendix 1 Page 23 Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth COI – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered Performance is presented by Council-wide service provision. Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 45.0% 52.1% Green FQ2 2022/23 45.0% 50.5% Green FQ3 2022/23 45.0% 56.7% Green FQ4 2022/23 45.0% 52.0% Green This indicator for FQ4 is above target however performance has decreased since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment 52% recycling/composting and recovery (40.7% recycling/composting and 11.3% recovery) in Q4. Overall 22/23 f/year rates are 52.6% recycling/composting and recovery (39.2% recycling/composting plus 13.4% recovery). Recovery is higher than normal in PPP area due to a trial by Renewi (formerly Shanks), who have taken some residual general waste for disposal mainly from their Dalinlongart (by Dunoon) waste facility to an energy from waste (EFW) plant near Edinburgh. Recycling and composting in PPP area has also been higher mainly due to Renewi sending stockpiled wood waste for onward recycling and green garden waste for onward composting. These have both helped offset the reduction in recycling and recovery from the Helensburgh and Lomond area following on from The Scottish Government Landfill Tax Abatement Order (which commenced from 1st July 2022), whereby Barr Environmental no longer carry out any recycling or recovery from mixed residual general waste. Responsible person: John Blake Renewi (formerly Shanks) – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered Performance is presented by Council-wide service provision. Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 No Target 54.4% No Target FQ2 2022/23 No Target 58.1% No Target FQ3 2022/23 No Target 67.4% No Target FQ4 2022/23 No Target 61.9% No Target Page 115
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Appendix 1 Page 24 This indicator for FQ4 shows the percentage of waste recycled has decreased since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment 61.9% recycling/composting and recovery (44.2% recycling/composting and 17.7% recovery) in Q4. 22/23 f/year rates in PPP area are 60.4% recycling/composting and recovery (39.7% recycling/composting plus 20.7% recovery). Recovery is higher than normal in PPP area due to a trial by Renewi (formerly Shanks), who have taken some residual general waste for disposal mainly from their Dalinlongart (by Dunoon) waste facility to an energy from waste (EFW) plant near Edinburgh. Recycling and composting in PPP area has also been higher mainly due to Renewi sending stockpiled wood waste for onward recycling and green garden waste for onward composting. Responsible person: John Blake Islands – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered Performance is presented by Council-wide service provision. Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 No Target 33.3% No Target FQ2 2022/23 No Target 34.7% No Target FQ3 2022/23 No Target 43.5% No Target FQ4 2022/23 No Target 35.9% No Target This indicator for FQ4 shows the percentage of waste recycled has decreased since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment 35.9% recycling/composting and recovery (35.9% recycling/composting and 0% recovery). 22/23 f/year rates are 36.8% recycling/composting and recovery (36.5% recycling and recovery and 0.3% recovery) which is similar to previous year. Responsible person: John Blake Page 116
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Appendix 1 Page 25 H&L – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered Performance is presented by Council-wide service provision. Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 No Target 53.6% No Target FQ2 2022/23 No Target 41.0% No Target FQ3 2022/23 No Target 37.5% No Target FQ4 2022/23 No Target 34.5% No Target This indicator for FQ4 shows the percentage of waste recycled has decreased since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment 34.5% recycling/composting and recovery (34.3% recycling/composting and 0.2% recovery) in Q4. 22/23 f/year rates in Helensburgh and Lomond area are 41.3% recycling/composting and recovery (39.1% recycling/composting plus 2.2% recovery). There has been a reduction in recycling and recovery from the Helensburgh and Lomond area following on from The Scottish Government Landfill Tax Abatement Order (which commenced from 1st July 2022), whereby Barr Environmental no longer carry out any recycling or recovery from mixed residual general waste. Responsible person: John Blake Page 117
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Appendix 1 Page 26 Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth COI – The number of tonnes of waste sent to landfill This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 5,850 4,546 Green FQ2 2022/23 5,550 4,947 Green FQ3 2022/23 5,100 3,882 Green FQ4 2022/23 5,000 4,610 Green This indicator for FQ4 is below target (lowest is best) and performance has decreased since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment Landfill tonnages within limits in Q4 and f/year. Main reason for slight reduction in landfill during year is due to a trial by Renewi (formerly Shanks), who have taken some residual general waste for disposal mainly from their Dalinlongart (by Dunoon) waste facility to an energy from waste (EFW) plant near Edinburgh. This has helped offset the reduction in recycling and recovery from the Helensburgh and Lomond area following on from The Scottish Government Landfill Tax Abatement Order (which commenced from 1st July 2022), whereby Barr Environmental no longer carry out any recycling or recovery from mixed residual general waste. Responsible person: John Blake Page 118
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Appendix 1 Page 27 Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) – Mid Argyll (Monthly data combined to show quarterly average) Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 73 88 Green FQ2 2022/23 73 82 Green FQ3 2022/23 73 82 Green FQ4 2022/23 73 83 Green This indicator for FQ4 is above target however performance has increased slightly since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment The level of street cleanliness in the Mid Argyll area for the fourth quarter is very good with January 83, February 75 and March 91, all months exceeding the National Standard and Benchmark Figure. Responsible person: Tom Murphy LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) – Kintyre (Monthly data combined to show quarterly average) Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 73 82 Green FQ2 2022/23 73 81 Green FQ3 2022/23 73 81 Green FQ4 2022/23 73 81 Green This indicator for FQ4 is above target with no change in performance since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment Again this quarter the street cleanliness for the Kintyre area remains very good, January 78, February 84 and March 82. Responsible person: Tom Murphy Page 119
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Appendix 1 Page 28 LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) – Islay (Monthly data combined to show quarterly average) Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 73 84 Green FQ2 2022/23 73 84 Green FQ3 2022/23 73 84 Green FQ4 2022/23 73 81 Green This indicator for FQ4 is above target however performance has decreased slightly since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment The level of street cleanliness for the fourth quarter in Islay remains steady, exceeding both the National Standard and Benchmark Figures. Responsible person: Tom Murphy LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) – Argyll and Bute (Monthly data combined to show quarterly average) Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 73 85 Green FQ2 2022/23 73 82 Green FQ3 2022/23 73 83 Green FQ4 2022/23 73 83 Green This indicator for FQ4 is above target with no change in performance since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment Again this quarter the level of street cleanliness for the whole are remains very high. The role of the Amenity Warden has a key influence around littering to assist in maintaining the good level of performance. Responsible person: Tom Murphy Page 120
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Appendix 1 Page 29 Making It Happen Teacher sickness absence – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 No Target 1.62 days No Target FQ2 2022/23 No Target 1.26 days No Target FQ3 2022/23 No Target 1.80 days No Target FQ4 2022/23 No Target 2.23 days No Target This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of sickness absence days has increased since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment Teacher absence has increased by half a day on the same quarter last year and just under half a day based on the previous quarter. The biggest reason for absence is stress and that has seen almost a 50% increase on the previous quarter. Responsible person: Simon Easton Teacher sickness absence – Argyll and Bute Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 No Target 1.79 days No Target FQ2 2022/23 No Target 1.22 days No Target FQ3 2022/23 No Target 1.70 days No Target FQ4 2022/23 No Target 2.48 days No Target This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of sickness absence days has increased since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment Overall teacher absence has increased by almost 3/4 of a day on the same quarter last year and by 3/4 of a day on the previous quarter. The top reason for absence is infections, followed by stress and then medical treatment. Responsible person: Simon Easton Page 121
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Appendix 1 Page 30 Making It Happen LGE staff (non-teacher) sickness absence – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 No Target 2.87 days No Target FQ2 2022/23 No Target 3.16 days No Target FQ3 2022/23 No Target 3.08 days No Target FQ4 2022/23 No Target 3.58 days No Target This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of sickness absence days has increased since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment LGE absence has increased by 3/4 of a day on the same quarter last year and 1/2 a day on the previous quarter. The biggest reason for absence is stress and that has seen a 51% increase on the previous quarter. Responsible person: Carolyn Cairns LGE staff (non-teacher) sickness absence – Argyll and Bute Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 No Target 3.57 days No Target FQ2 2022/23 No Target 3.66 days No Target FQ3 2022/23 No Target 3.65 days No Target FQ4 2022/23 No Target 4.04 days No Target This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of sickness absence days has increased since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment Overall LGE absence has increased by just over half a day on the same quarter last year and just under half a day on the previous quarter. The top three reasons for absence are stress, infections and other musculoskeletal reasons. Responsible person: Carolyn Cairns Page 122
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Appendix 1 Page 31 Making It Happen COI – Increase the percentage of all self-service automated contacts This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2022/23 70.0% 79.4% Green FQ2 2022/23 70.0% 75.4% Green FQ3 2022/23 70.0% 72.5% Green FQ4 2022/23 70.0% 72.2% Green This indicator for FQ4 is above target however performance has decreased slightly since the last reporting period. FQ4 Comment In FQ4 there were 36,799 transactions dealt with by customer service agents (27.8%) and 95,336 automated or self-service transaction (72.2%) so the 70% target was exceeded. FQ4 2021/22 2022/23 Mediated 42,712 38,657 Automated 104,938 104,572. Responsible person: Robert Miller Page 123
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND THE ISLANDS AREA COMMITTEE ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES JUNE 2023 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE AND PROVISION 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 This is a follow up report to a Cemetery Asset report considered by the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee in March this year which can be viewed here (item 8): Agenda for Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday, 2 March 2023, 10:30 am - Argyll and Bute Council (argyll-bute.gov.uk) 1.2 This covering report highlights the relevant information for the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee. 2.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 It is recommended that the Area Committee endorse the content of this report. 3.0 DETAIL 3.1 The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee report provides comprehensive information regarding cemetery provision across the whole council area. The summary table below details lairs which are closed, active and those with less than 5 years capacity in the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands area. CEMETERY SITES - SALE OF LAIRS STATUS - February 2023 review District "Closed" ACTIVE Less than 5yrs No Lairs for sale Lairs available sales remaining Mid-Argyll 17 6 none Kintyre 7 7 none & Islands 9 8 none 33 21 "Closed" ACTIVE Page 125 Agenda Item 11
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3.2 There was previously issues with capacity at Kilkerran Cemetery reported in the 2019 EDI update paper. Due to revised counting, which is now based on the previous year’s lairs sold and the fact that we have introduced a stop on pre-sale of lairs at Kilkerran, we now have capacity of just over 7 years. However, work carried out to try and find a solution to expand or identify another area for a cemetery in Campbeltown has proven very challenging and time consuming due to the ground issues as well as identification of other suitable sites. Officers are still progressing with this. 3.3 At the March EDI Committee, it was agreed that where cemeteries are reaching capacity of available lairs that a restriction be placed on pre-sale of lairs in cemeteries based on the annual current sale rate where there is less than 10 years of available land remaining. 3.4 Annual monitoring of available lair numbers will be carried out with updates being provided to Members, detailing numbers of lairs and cemetery capacity, as noted at the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee in March 2023. 4.0 CONCLUSION 4.1 This report provides the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islands Area Committee with an update on cemetery provision. 5.0 IMPLICATIONS 5.1 Policy – Amended in line with Legislation and to allow proper management of lairs. 5.2 Financial – Capital funding will be required for the ongoing provision of additional lair capacity. 5.3 Legal – None known. 5.4 HR – None known. 5.5 Fairer Scotland Duty: 5.5.1 Equalities - protected characteristics – none known 5.5.2 Socio-economic Duty – none known 5.5.3 Islands – none known 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 Page 126
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5.7 Risk – burial ground capacity will be monitored on an annual basis to ensure adequate planning can be put in place for ongoing burial provision. 5.8 Customer Service – Development programme and asset management allows Argyll and Bute Council to provide a local and area wide burial service. Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure: Kirsty Flanagan Head of Roads and Infrastructure: Jim Smith Policy Lead for Roads and Infrastructure: Councillor Ross Moreland May 2023 For further information contact: Jim Smith, Head of Roads and Infrastructure Service Page 127
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND THE ISLANDS AREA COMMITTEE ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE JUNE 2023 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 were introduced around 18 months ago [at the time of writing this report we are on to briefing Edition 97] 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. Page 129 Agenda Item 12
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3.0 DETAIL 3.1 Roads and Infrastructure Services provides Members with weekly briefings on topical service activities which are all available here. 3.2 As part of the resources on the new Member Zone system there are various key documents available in an online library 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 – none known 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 130
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Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services, Kirsty Flanagan Policy Lead for Roads and Transport, Councillor Andrew Kain May 2023 For further information contact: Jim Smith, Head of Roads and Infrastructure Services; or Mark Calder, Project Manager Page 131
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND THE ISLANDS AREA COMMITTEE CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S UNIT 07 JUNE 2023 SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES FUND 2023/24 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 The purpose of this report is to decide on the allocation of the Council’s Supporting Communities Fund (SCF) for Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands. 1.2 The total Supporting Communities Fund budget made available by the Council for allocation in Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands for distribution in 2023/24 is £38,425. 1.3 It is recommended that 18 applicants are awarded funding. 1.4 Applicants awarded funds from the Council’s Supporting Communities Fund have 18 months in which to spend the funds. Page 133 Agenda Item 13
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND THE ISLANDS AREA COMMITTEE CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S UNIT 07 JUNE 2023 SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES FUND 2023/24 2.0 INTRODUCTION 2.1 The report details recommendations for the award of the Council’s Supporting Communities Fund (SCF). The Supporting Communities Fund budget made available by Council in Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands for 2023/24 is £22,500. 2.2 The total available for allocation is £38,425 due to additional funding from the Shared Prosperity Fund, funds to support resiliency in communities impacted by Covid-19 and from the return of unspent funds from previous applicants. 2.3 Organisations applying to the fund were able to request up to £2,500. The SCF is popular and this year has attracted 49 applications from the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands area, requesting a total of £111,313.83. 2.4 Applications have been scored by the Council’s Community Development Team against criteria set out in the guidance (https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/council- and-government/third-sector-grants) and a summary of all applications is appended to this report. 18 are recommended to be funded. 3.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 3.1 Members are asked to agree that the 18 applications, marked as ‘Award’ within Appendix 1 are awarded funding from the Supporting Communities Fund totalling £38,425. Detailed information about these projects is contained within Appendix 2. 4.0 DETAIL 4.1 The SCF is assessed through a robust process which involves financial checks and Community Development Team contact with the applicant to verify any information where required. All applicants need to provide satisfactory essential Page 134
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information on governance and finance to be eligible. Scoring is based on a set of criteria outlined in the guidance and made available on the council’s website: (Guidance for applicants). Applications to the fund must be for projects that come under one or more of these categories: Fairer Communities – tackling poverty by sharing opportunities. Resilient Communities – community capacity building/rebuilding and repairing from a pandemic Greener, Cleaner Communities – environmental action to support addressing climate change Creative Communities – creativity for health and wellbeing 4.2 Of the 49 applications received (requesting a total of £111,313.83), 5 were withdrawn or ineligible and of the 44 eligible applications, 38 are either new applicants to the fund or have not applied within the last two years. 4.3 Of the eligible applications to the SCF, 18 are recommended to be awarded funding, 4 of these are for island based projects. The applications recommended for funding are labelled as ‘Award’ in the recommendation column in Appendix 1. The detail of the projects is in Appendix 2. 4.4 The projects recommended will deliver a range of activities from swimming for children with additional support needs, to cycling development projects and community engagement consultations. 4.5 Unsuccessful applications are marked as ‘No award’ in Appendix 1. These applicants will be offered support from the Community Development Team and provided with information on alternative sources of funding. 4.6 This year the total of £38,425 available for allocation is comprised of: £22,500 from the Council’s Supporting Communities Fund. £7,500 from the Shared Prosperity Fund. This is specifically to support projects related to climate change. These funds are ring fenced to the highest scoring projects under the ‘Greener, Cleaner Communities’ criteria. £5,000 of funding specifically for projects that support resiliency in communities impacted by Covid-19. These funds are ring fenced to the highest scoring projects under the ‘Resilient Communities’ criteria. £3,425 of unspent funds were returned from projects for the financial periods 2020/21 and 2021/22 due to the constraints during the pandemic. 4.7 Successful projects have to complete a report at the end to evidence the impact of the spending of the money. The results of this are brought to Area Committee in March 2025, if not before depending on project duration. 5.0 CONCLUSION Page 135
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5.1 The Supporting Communities Fund application and assessment process has been completed as set out within its guidance (https://www.argyll- bute.gov.uk/council-and-government/third-sector-grants ). 5.2 The recommendations made fully allocate the funding available for financial year 2023/24. 5.3 The 18 projects being put forward for an award will help communities to deliver priority activities in their area in 2023/24. 5.4 All applicants to the fund are supported throughout the process and beyond by the Community Development Team. 6.0 IMPLICATIONS 6.1 Policy: n/a 6.2 Financial: Recommendations in the report are limited to the budget allocation available in 2023/24 for the Supporting Communities Fund in Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands. 6.3 Legal: Applications are initially assessed to ensure that groups are constituted with managed accounts. 6.4 HR: n/a 6.5 Fairer Scotland Duty: The Supporting Communities Fund supports community groups in tackling poverty, reducing inequality and building a fairer and more inclusive Scotland. 6.5.1 Equalities - protected characteristics: Applicants are given the options of receiving the application in large print and other languages. 6.5.2 Socio-economic Duty: None known 6.5.3 Islands: 9 of the applicant projects are island based. 4 of these are being recommended funding. 6.6 Climate Change: One of the four criteria within the process is specific to mitigating climate change. 6.7 Risk: risk to the public pound is managed through the assessment and scoring, and through end of project monitoring process. 6.8 Customer Service: None Page 136
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Pippa Milne Chief Executive Alastair Redman Policy Lead Councillor 12 May 2023 For further information contact: Kirsty McLuckie – Community Development Officer Telephone: 01631 572192 Email: kirsty.mcluckie@argyll-bute.gov.uk Kirsty Moyes – Community Development Team Leader Tel. 01436 657635 Email. kirsty.moyes@argyll-bute.gov.uk APPENDICES Appendix 1- Assessment Score and Recommendations Appendix 2 – Project Summary Sheet Page 137
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Appendix 1 – Assessment Score and Recommendations Ref Applicant Recommendation Assessment Score Value of Project Amount Requested Recommended Award 2023/24 Cumulative Total 1 *Bute Advice Centre - MAKI project Award 8.5 £3,500.00 £2,500.00 £2,500.00 £2,500.00 2 **Community Cycling Ardrishaig Award 8.3 £2,496.54 £2,496.54 £2,496.54 £4,996.54 3 South Kintyre Development Trust Award 8.1 £12,050.00 £2,500.00 £2,500.00 £7,496.54 4 Templar Arts & Leisure Centre Award 7.9 £3,600.00 £2,500.00 £2,500.00 £9,996.54 5 Kintyre Sea Sports Campbeltown Regatta Award 7.8 £724.00 £500.00 £500.00 £10,496.54 6 **Kintyre Recycling Limited - Bike Project Award 7.8 £2,000.00 £2,000.00 £2,000.00 £12,496.54 7 **Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust Award 7.7 £2,513.00 £1,973.00 £1,973.00 £14,469.54 8 Islay Community Council Award 7.7 £2,500.00 £2,500.00 £2,500.00 £16,969.54 9 *Islay & Jura Community Enterprise Award 7.4 £12,340.00 £2,500.00 £2,500.00 £19,469.54 10 KADAS (Kintyre Alcohol and Drugs Advisory Service Award 7.2 £2,500.00 £2,500.00 £2,500.00 £21,969.54 11 Mid Argyll Community Enterprise Ltd (MACPOOL) Award 7.1 £4,800.00 £2,400.00 £2,400.00 £24,369.54 12 Campbeltown and District Juvenile Football Association Award 6.9 £2,390.00 £2,390.00 £2,390.00 £26,759.54 13 Inspire Inveraray Award 6.9 £2,500.00 £2,500.00 £2,500.00 £29,259.54 14 Ardrishaig KGV Community Park Association Award 6.8 £2,500.00 £2,500.00 £2,500.00 £31,759.54 15 Campbeltown Brass Band Award 6.7 £3,225.00 £2,500.00 £2,500.00 £34,259.54 16 Achnamara Village Hall Committee Partial award 6.5 £4,620.00 £2,400.00 £1,388.49 £35,648.03 17 **Furnace Community SCIO Partial award 6.5 £2,470.50 £2,470.50 £1,388.49 £37,036.52 18 Lochgair Association Partial award 6.5 £1,522.00 £1,522.00 £1,388.48 £38,425.00 19 Craignish Village Hall (Arts Programme) No award 6.4 £2,911.00 £2,500.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 20 Ardrishaig Parent and Toddler group No award 6.4 £2,400.00 £2,400.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 21 Lochgilphead Free Church of Scotland No award 6.2 £4,000.00 £2,500.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 22 MacTaggart Youth & Families Outreach Service No award 6.1 £5,000.00 £2,500.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 23 Lochgilphead Community Council No award 5.9 £11,500.00 £2,500.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 24 Kilberry 1821 Charitable Trust No award 5.9 £2,786.01 £2,500.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 Page 138
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25 Greater Kilmeny Community Group No award 5.7 £9,353.36 £2,500.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 26 Meadows under fives No award 5.6 £2,700.00 £2,500.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 27 Tayvallich Community Company No award 5.5 £7,842.00 £2,500.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 28 Ballygrant Hall Association No award 5.5 £19,800.00 £2,500.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 29 The Community Bureau No award 5.5 £3,500.00 £2,500.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 30 Friends of Succoth Ward No award 5.5 £1,500.00 £1,500.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 31 The South Kintyre Seniors Forum No award 5.4 £2,500.00 £2,500.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 32 Dochas Carers Centre No award 5.4 £1,974.00 £1,974.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 33 South Islay Development No award 5.4 £3,000.00 £2,000.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 34 Inveraray Highland Games No award 5.3 £11,590.00 £2,500.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 35 Campbeltown Old Pals No award 5.1 £6,500.00 £2,500.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 36 Tarbert Women's Football Club No award 5.1 £605.00 £605.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 37 19th Argyll Scout Group No award 5 £12,200.00 £2,500.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 38 West Kintyre Promotions CIC No award 5 £4,500.00 £2,500.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 39 Inveraray Senior Citizens Committee No award 4.8 £2,099.00 £1,899.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 40 Tayinloan Villagers Association No award 4.8 £2,500.00 £2,500.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 41 Rhinns Playing Fields Association No award 4.8 £39,956.00 £2,500.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 42 Campbeltown Christmas Lights No award 4.8 £2,500.00 £2,500.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 43 Carr Gomm No award 3.7 £718.75 £625.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 44 Keeping it Local CIC No award 3.2 £12,328.00 £2,500.00 £0.00 £38,425.00 TOTAL £244,514.16 £99,155.04 £38,425.00 £38,425.00 * Projects recommended to receive funds ring-fenced to support resiliency in communities impacted by Covid-19 ** Projects recommended to receive funds ring-fenced to support climate change as part of the Shared Prosperity Fund Page 139
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Appendix 2 – Project Summary Sheet Applications Received (in order of scoring by Community Development Officer) For submission to Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee for final decision (maximum value £2,500). * Projects recommended to receive funds ring-fenced to support resiliency in communities impacted by Covid-19 ** Projects recommended to receive funds ring-fenced to support climate change as part of the Shared Prosperity Fund Ref: 1 Applicant: *Bute Advice Centre – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay Recommended Award: £2,500 Assessment Score (out of 10): 8.5 Project Summary: Funding has been requested to deliver an in-person roadshow to island and remote rural communities in Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay. There has been a significantly slower and reduced uptake of the Flexible Food Fund grants in these areas, compared to other areas of Argyll. Particularly as the need for funding can be greater in these areas due to higher fuel prices, no access to mains gas and inflated food prices. Bute Advice Centre are keen to resolve this disparity in the area. Trained advisors would visit in-person and raise the profile of welfare rights services, give income maximisation advice and aim to increase the uptake of available grants. Recommendation: Award Conditions: No conditions Ref: 2 Applicant: **Community Cycling Ardrishaig (CCA) Recommended Award: £2,496.54 Assessment Score (out of 10): 8.3 Project Summary: Funding would be used to deliver a launch event and embark on three development projects. The launch event will showcase the resources and potential of Community Cycling Ardrishaig (CCA), offer bike repair workshops, E-bikes’ demonstrations, and canvass support and sign-up for development projects. The three development projects are:- Wheels to Work - Cyclists wishing to add active transport to their working day will be recruited to try out commuting on an E-bike for an initial period of three months. Be an E-bike family - CCA will seek funding for four bike trailers that are compatible with their bikes and loan them out for a period of three months to four families. Page 140
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Get up and go! - Supporting older people to re-engage with cycling or continue cycling as they get older, by providing a guided group for older people with links to local health resources as a form of social prescribing. Recommendation: Award Conditions: No conditions Ref: 3 Applicant: South Kintyre Development Trust Recommended Award: £2,500 Assessment Score (out of 10): 8.1 Project Summary: Funding would be used to maintain and develop the Kilkerran Putting Green and Community Herb Garden in Campbeltown. These would be used by the community and particularly groups working with people facing disadvantage in order to promote good mental and physical health, provide volunteering opportunities, and to learn new skills and build confidence. For six months this will involve employing (a) Full Time Equivalent staff member(s) to manage and maintain the putting green, to develop the community herb garden and to keep Jock's Boat play park clean. Additionally, it includes the updating of gardening equipment, putting clubs, golf balls and flag pins, as well as providing uniforms to staff. Recommendation: Award Conditions: No conditions Ref: 4 Applicant: Templar Arts and Leisure Centre (Tarbert) Recommended Award: £2,500 Assessment Score (out of 10): 7.9 Project Summary: Over a year, funding would be used towards providing a programme of 65 wellbeing sessions, involving about 400 participants. In addition, information leaflets about how to improve wellbeing will be created and promoted. Wellbeing activities would include drop-in sessions, information sessions, beginner sessions, health boosting sessions, healthy food taster sessions and coffee mornings with wellbeing presentations e.g. mindfulness. They will provide dedicated sessions for children, adults with additional support needs, health care workers, young families and older members of the community. Recommendation: Award Conditions: No conditions Ref: 5 Applicant: Kintyre Sea Sports Campbeltown Regatta Recommended Award: £500 Assessment Score (out of 10): 7.8 Project Summary: Page 141
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Funding will be used towards the cost of staging the Kintyre Sea Sports Campbeltown Regatta in August 2023. This is a one day outdoor water-based event. Funding will be used toward venue hire, catering, publicity and other small costs incurred in staging the event. Recommendation: Award Conditions: No conditions Ref: 6 Applicant: **Kintyre Recycling Limited – Bike Project Recommended Award: £2,000 Assessment Score (out of 10): 7.8 Project Summary: Funding would be used to employ a marketing consultant to carry out a community engagement exercise in order to raise the profile and secure the future of the Bike Project. This will include running an open day for the community with bike maintenance and test rides available. The Bike Project recycle and repair old bikes, promote environmental awareness, improve people's health and wellbeing, and contribute to local economic activity and growth. The Bike Project employs and trains local people through employability placement opportunities. Recommendation: Award Conditions: No conditions Ref: 7 Applicant: **Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust Recommended Award: £1,973 Assessment Score (out of 10): 7.7 Project Summary: Funding is requested to deliver 12 outdoor learning sessions for island children and young people, over one year. The activities would focus on biodiversity learning and be accompanied by free play and some refreshments. The sessions would provide a social, active, safe and educational space for children. Recommendation: Award Conditions: No conditions Ref: 8 Applicant: Islay Community Council Recommended Award: £2,500 Assessment Score (out of 10): 7.7 Project Summary: Funding is requested to produce an all-Islay Community Action Plan. Islay has never had a Community Action Plan covering the whole island. There is an existing Community Action Plan covering South Islay, developed by the South Islay Development Trust which is now due for reassessment. Page 142
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Islay Community Council will work with South Islay Development Trust and with other community organisations on the island to produce a comprehensive Islay Community Action Plan which will cover all the communities on Islay and form a road map for future services and provisions on the island. Recommendation: Award Conditions: No conditions Ref: 9 Applicant: *Islay & Jura Community Enterprise Recommended Award: £2,500 Assessment Score (out of 10): 7.4 Project Summary: Over a one year period, funding would be used to provide free weekly swimming therapy sessions for children with disabilities and additional support needs, in the MacTaggart Leisure Centre, These sessions would include:- Weekly group sessions with a special needs instructor Family sessions, less structured with more emphasis on fun and play Structured individual sessions would be with special needs instructor in the water with the child on 1:1 basis Each session would last 45 minutes and at least 12 children would benefit from these activities. Free transport will also be provided. Recommendation: Award Conditions: No conditions Ref: 10 Applicant: KADAS (Kintyre Alcohol and Drugs Advisory Service) Recommended Award: £2,500 Assessment Score (out of 10): 7.2 Project Summary: The funding would be used to deliver 10 cookery workshops for young carers and young people experiencing difficulties associated with alcohol, drugs and mental health. The workshops will be two hours in length. It will provide the young people develop the skills to safely cook nutritious meals. Recommendation: Award Conditions: No conditions Ref: 11 Applicant: Mid Argyll Community Enterprise Ltd (MACPOOL) Recommended Award: £2,400 Assessment Score (out of 10): 7.1 Project Summary: This funding would be used to allow the MACPool to offer 1000 concessionary tickets to approximately 100 people who are in receipt of benefits. In order to improve their health and wellbeing, confidence and practical swimming skills. Page 143
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Recommendation: Award Conditions: No conditions Ref: 12 Applicant: Campbeltown and District Juvenile Football Association Recommended Award: £2,390 Assessment Score (out of 10): 6.9 Project Summary: This funding would be used to pay for pitch hire for a 10 day football camp (7 hours per day), healthy snacks, medals and printing forms. This activity will be for 300 children and young people and led by volunteer coaches. Recommendation: Award Conditions: No conditions Ref: 13 Applicant: Inspire Inveraray Recommended Award: £2,500 Assessment Score (out of 10): 6.9 Project Summary: The funding would be used to employ an independent consultant to extensively consult with the community to identify what they need and want from a community hall. This is a follow up from a general Community Action Plan published in 2022 which identified that the community wants a useable community hall, as the existing hall has been closed for 13 years. The outcome of the consultation will be used as a road map for developing the Community Hall Project, in whatever form the community decide collectively. Recommendation: Award Conditions: No conditions Ref: 14 Applicant: Ardrishaig KGV Community Park Association Recommended Award: £2,500 Assessment Score (out of 10): 6.8 Project Summary: Over the next 18 months, the funding would be used by Ardrishaig KGV Community Park Association towards making safe the native woodland area, clearing non-indigenous shrubs, exposing the woodland floor to greater sunlight to promote wildflower growth, plant native species of trees and create accessible paths. The group will then deliver a large community woodland event, which includes, flora and fauna identification by qualified professionals and a bio-blitz to understand the biodiversity of the native habitat. Page 144
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The funding would also be used to bring the community football pitch back into use through repair and installation of the drainage system, with the aim of providing sporting activities. Recommendation: Award Conditions: No conditions Ref: 15 Applicant: Campbeltown Brass Band Recommended Award: £2,500 Assessment Score (out of 10): 6.7 Project Summary: This funding would be used for hall hire and tutor fees so that the group can establish a monthly musical recital club in Campbeltown for young band members to gain performance skills curtailed during the pandemic. The group would also deliver 9 workshops, 3 hours in length per year (Easter, Summer and Autumn) with professional brass tutors. Recommendation: Award Conditions: No conditions Ref: 16 Applicant: Achnamara Village Hall Recommended Award: £1,388.49 Assessment Score (out of 10): 6.5 Project Summary: Over the next year, the funding would be used towards delivering the following activities for the Achnamara Community:- 20 Creative Crafting Sessions 30 Singing Sessions 4 Musical Events 4 Film Nights 6 Book Club Sessions Recommendation: Partial award Conditions: No conditions Ref: 17 Applicant: **Furnace Community SCIO Recommended Award: £1,388.49 Assessment Score (out of 10): 6.5 Project Summary: The funding would be used towards the Furnace Village Grow Your Own Project. This project will involve:- A workshop to bring together 30 villagers to learn how to create colourful displays of flowers and how to grow their own vegetables Planting containers for common areas of the village Supporting villagers who wish to grow their own vegetables Page 145
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Children’s sunflower growing competition to encourage youngsters to join in and maybe a prize for the tallest sunflower later in the year Recommendation: Partial award Conditions: No conditions Ref: 18 Applicant: Lochgair Association Recommended Award: £1,388.48 Assessment Score (out of 10): 6.5 Project Summary: The funding would be used to create a community garden for the Lochgair village community. This would be a focal point for community activities and will provide local volunteers with a positive project to undertake. Recommendation: Partial award Conditions: No conditions Ref: 19 Applicant: Craignish Village Hall Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 6.4 Project Summary: The funding would be used for materials, labour costs and sundry expenses of running a Lantern Project with the local community. Follow on project from last year’s pilot building on that success and looking at future sustainability. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 20 Applicant: Ardrishaig Parent & Toddler Group Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 6.4 Project Summary: Over an 18 month period, Ardrishaig Parent & Toddler Group would use the funding for hall hire, new toys for children and delivering 5 workshops that appeal to young children. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 21 Applicant: Lochgilphead Free Church Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 6.2 Project Summary: The funding would be used to employ a consultant to carry out a community engagement exercise and produce a business fundraising plan for the proposed renovation of the Lochgilphead Free Church building. Page 146
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Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 22 Applicant: MacTaggart Youth & Families Outreach Service Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 6.1 Project Summary: The funding would be used to employ a trainee youth worker and purchase art supplies for an art project for young people which would include painting a picnic bench and designing and painting a ceilidh dress. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 23 Applicant: Lochgilphead Community Council Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 5.9 Project Summary: Lochgilphead Community Council would use the funding to assist in the delivery of a local re-enactment festival. This is part of the Community Council initiative to increase the number of community events in Lochgilphead for local residents and tourists. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 24 Applicant: Kilberry 1821 Charitable Trust Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 5.9 Project Summary: The funding would be used to cover the insurance and electricity so the community can begin organising community activities in the former Kilberry Church which has recently come into community ownership. The Trust acquired the building on 24th February 2023. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 25 Applicant: Greater Kilmeny Community Group Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 5.7 Project Summary: Page 147
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Funding would be used towards sports equipment, soft play equipment and public liability insurance, to provide badminton, yoga, carpet bowls, table tennis, darts and soft play along with other events in the local village hall. The activities would be open to everyone, of all ages and abilities and aims to encourage people out of their homes to mix with other people, get to know new people, get fitter as well as improving their mental health. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 26 Applicant: Meadows under fives Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 5.6 Project Summary: The funding would be used to buy a range of sensory toys to improve outdoor and indoor learning for children age 3 and under. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 27 Applicant: Tayvallich Community Company Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 5.5 Project Summary: The funding would go towards the installation of solar panels on the Tayvallich Village Store. The solar panels would run the shop’s fridge and freezers and reduce electricity costs. This is a community owned shop, operated for community benefit. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 28 Applicant: Ballygrant Hall Association Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 5.5 Project Summary: Funding would be used towards the repair of the village hall. The group are raising significant funds to undertake repairs to the building and grounds to make it more accessible and fit for purpose. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 29 Applicant: The Community Bureau Page 148
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Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 5.5 Project Summary: Funding has been requested to pay for transport and staffing costs to run a community walking programme. Focus is on mental health and wellbeing. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 30 Applicant: Friends of Succoth Ward Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 5.5 Project Summary: Funding has been requested to purchase welcome packs for inpatients of the Succoth Ward in Lochgilphead and to provide 30 sessions of instructor-led movement and dance therapy. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 31 Applicant: The South Kintyre Seniors Forum Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 5.4 Project Summary: Funding requested to help fund 12 trips for members of The South Kintyre Seniors Forum, as part of their annual activities - this would include leisure trips and also transport to Oban to help access shops etc. not available in the local area. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 32 Applicant: Dochas Carers Centre Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 5.4 Project Summary: Funding toward running 25 year celebration event. Funding will be used to offer transport to the location, to employ extra staff needed to man the event and some material costs required for the event to happen. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 33 Applicant: South Islay Development Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 5.4 Project Summary: Page 149
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Funding has been requested to help deliver the Port Ellen Community Sports Day. South Islay Development are looking to purchase some equipment required for this event that brings the community together for a day of exercise and fun. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 34 Applicant: Inveraray Highland Games Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 5.3 Project Summary: Inveraray Highland Games are requesting funding towards the hire of marquees on games day. This traditional Highland Games attracts around 4000 people, 400 competitors and 100 stewards and helpers. Events include piping, highland dancing, heavyweights, athletics, cycling and wrestling, alongside stalls where local businesses sell food, crafts etc. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 35 Applicant: Campbeltown Old Pals Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 5.1 Project Summary: Funds are requested to go towards hall hire, minibus hire and a sessional worker to help run the Campbeltown Old Pals Group, in order to fully re-establish the group after the pandemic. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 36 Applicant: Tarbert Women's Football Club Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 5.1 Project Summary: Funding requested for football kits, equipment, bibs, balls and cones for Tarbert Women’s Football Club. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 37 Applicant: 19th Argyll Scout Group Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 5 Project Summary: Page 150
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Funding requested towards a trip for the 19th Argyll Scout Group to take approx. 80 children and young people to Lochgoilhead for a weekend of outdoor activities. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 38 Applicant: West Kintyre Promotions CIC Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 5 Project Summary: Funding requested to expand West Kintyre Festival/Fun day in Clachan. The event will include music artists to play across the afternoon and evening, children’s activities, food and drink, and a market zone where local good causes can provide information and raise funds. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 39 Applicant: Inveraray Senior Citizens Committee Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 4.8 Project Summary: To fund a trip for 29 members to the theatre. Funding will be used to cover the cost of the coach, theatre admission and meal. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 40 Applicant: Tayinloan Villagers Association Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 4.8 Project Summary: Funding requested for grass cutting, picnic benches, a fun day and a new lawn mower for Tayinloan Play Park and football pitch. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 41 Applicant: Rhinns Playing Fields Association Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 4.8 Project Summary: Requesting funding towards the installation of a modular pump track for Rhinns Playing Fields. Pump tracks are sports tracks for everyone, they get people of all Page 151
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ages and abilities active and exercising and can be used for cycling, skate- boarding and scootering. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 42 Applicant: Campbeltown Christmas Lights Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 4.8 Project Summary: To professionally repair a section of Christmas Lights, this includes transportation of lights to contractor. The Campbeltown Christmas Lights are an important part of the festive season and include a community event with a wide range of activities for all ages when the lights are switched on. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 43 Applicant: Carr Gomm Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 3.7 Project Summary: To fund ‘Keep Warm Boxes’ to help those who are vulnerable or impacted by rising energy costs and power cuts to stay warm. Funding is requested to provide 12 boxes. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Ref: 44 Applicant: Keeping it Local CIC Recommended Award: £0 Assessment Score (out of 10): 3.2 Project Summary: Funding requested to support the core costs (premises, utilities, accounting and insurance) of the Keeping it Local project in Campbeltown and its information network screens across Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay. Recommendation: No award Conditions: Page 152
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2 Contents Foreword ........................................................................ 4 Introduction .................................................................... 5 Key Achievements ........................................................... 6 Children’s Services ............................................................................................................. 6 Child Poverty ......................................................................................................................... 6 Child Protection .................................................................................................................... 7 Violence Against Women and Girls ............................................................................... 8 Adult Protection ................................................................................................................... 9 Community Justice ........................................................................................................... 10 Public Health ....................................................................................................................... 11 Right Care Right Time ..................................................................................................... 12 Adult Care –Older Adults/Adults and Hospitals ..................................................... 13 Learning Disabilities ......................................................................................................... 14 Mental Health ...................................................................................................................... 15 Primary Care ....................................................................................................................... 16 Dentistry ............................................................................................................................... 17 Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) .......................................................................... 18 Allied Health Professionals (AHP) ................................................................................ 22 Carers .................................................................................................................................... 22 Prevention Programme ................................................................................................... 23 Digital Health and Care Strategy ................................................................................ 23 Coporate Services ............................................................................................................. 24 Technology Enabled Care (TEC) .................................................................................. 24 Performance Management and Governance ........................ 26 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 26 Integrated Performance Management Framework (IPMF) ................................ 26 Key Performance Overview ........................................................................................... 27 Benchmarking ..................................................................................................................... 27 Waiting Times & Long Waits ......................................................................................... 27 Homecare ............................................................................................................................. 28 Residential Care ................................................................................................................. 29 Delayed Discharge ............................................................................................................ 29 Adult Support & Protection ............................................................................................ 30 Resilience in Care at Home (Unmet Need).............................................................. 30 Page 154
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3 Children & Families ........................................................................................................... 31 Community Health ............................................................................................................ 32 Adult Care ............................................................................................................................ 32 Technology Enabled Care & Falls ................................................................................ 33 Child & Adolescent Mental Health & Psychological Therapies .......................... 34 Winter & Systems Pressures ......................................................................................... 34 Financial Performance and Best Value ............................... 35 Financial Performance ..................................................................................................... 35 Financial Performance 2022-23 ................................................................................... 35 Financial Outlook, Risks and Plans for the Future ................................................ 35 Best Value ............................................................................................................................ 36 Appendices ................................................................... 39 Appendix 1 IJB Scorecard ................................................................................................... 39 Appendix 2 HWBOI’s/ Benchmarking .............................................................................. 41 Page 155
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4 Foreword Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership has experienced another difficult year as we try to recover from the obvious challenges of the past few years. This year the HSCP continued to struggle with workforce sustainability, reduced capacity in the community and backlogs in our waiting times to name just a few. Despite this, the HSCP continues to be ambitious for our communities and this report highlights the positive outcomes the integration of health and social care services can have on individuals, families and the wider community along with the input of those with lived experiences of our services. Our Staff, Partners, Carers and Volunteers continue to demonstrate the upmost dedication, hard work, resilience and commitment to our services. We continue to be thankful and grateful for everyone’s efforts in these difficult times. Sarah Compton-Bishop Fiona Davies Chair of Argyll & Bute Chief Officer of Argyll & Bute Integration Joint Board HSCP Page 156
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5 Introduction Welcome to Argyll and Bute’s Annual Performance report for the year 2021 as required by Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act of 2014. This document sets out how the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has performed and builds on the information published within previous reports and to provide progress on how we have improved and adapted, reshaping services which are fit for the future. The HSCP is a complex organisation bringing together a range of partners, services and substantial financial resources. The partnership is responsible for meeting local and national objectives and it is therefore important that we publically report on how we are performing against the agreed outcomes that we aspire to. The Annual Performance report provides an opportunity to reflect on the past year. A year that was extremely challenging yet we were still able to celebrate achievements. I thank all colleagues and partners for their ongoing efforts to deliver our vision and essential health and social care services for local people and those most in need, and hope we can all share in the successes of delivering longer, healthier and independent lives. Page 157
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6 Key Achievements Priorities Year 1 Progress Continue to deliver on the Children and Young Peoples Service Plan (CYPSP). The Children and Young Peoples Service Plan work continues, the new Plan for 2023 – 26 is currently being progressed. Continue to deliver on the Corporate Parenting Plan. On track and progress monitored by Corporate Parenting Board and reported to Strategic Group. Continue to monitor and evaluate progress in all our service plans. Progress is monitored and evaluated annually, updated are reported and send to Scottish Government. Develop transformation aspirations for the Service. Work is progressing to ensure more young people are involved in the CYPSP. Develop programme of change in relation to the Children’s Promise Change programme. The Promise is an ambitious 10 yr national transformational change programme for Scotland’s Care system. Local actions embedded in Corporate Parenting Plan and CYPSP. Continue to engage with Children and staff on transformation agenda. We have established 7 locality care experienced participation forums which meet regularly. Work is progressing to ensure more young people are involved in the CYPSP. Evaluate the outcomes of the 2018-2021 Argyll and Bute Equally Safe Implementation Plan. A meeting took place to discuss this but it was decided to delay update in order to align the plan with the Community Justice Plan. Update will take place in 2023. Continue to act as a conduit for information and resources on Equally Safe / Train/ National initiatives for managers and staff. This has been taking place and will continue to do so. Develop project plan for Transforming Responses to Violence against Women and Girls Project. Plan was developed and will be updated in 2023. Priorities Year 1 Progress Child Poverty Action Group to continue to meet and develop actions to tackle the three drivers of child poverty. Child Poverty Action Group has continued to meet and monitor and tackle the three drivers of poverty. Look at impacts of Covid-19 and EU exit; consider what actions are required by the Child Poverty Action Group and its members to address these. This has been done and necessary measures taken by our members; for example extending the Flexible Food Fund and ensuring best coverage by advice services. Produce a formal communications and engagement plan. A Communications and Engagement Group has been formed and there is a draft communications and Children’s Services Child Poverty Page 158
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7 engagement plan that is being worked on. Begin to deliver Money Counts training to staff in Argyll and Bute. This has taken place and is ongoing. There was also the delivery of a wide range of other training events for staff designed to improve awareness and service delivery. Review the Child Poverty Action Plan and assess progress on key areas of work. The plan was reviewed and published in 2022. Reporting duties were met and the report outlined key areas of work. Begin to develop a Data Base to improve monitoring and focus of resources locally. Data has been collated for the plan and other purposes. A new data collection and analysis system “Power BI” is now being developed and will greatly improve our ability to recognise areas of local need. Priorities Year 1 Progress All new Child Protection Committee (CPC) members will receive a CPC induction pack and will meet with Lead Officer to discuss the role of the CP and expectations of CPC members. All CPC members will attend CPC development sessions to contribute to the role and function of the CPC. Members will be required to demonstrate through the delivery of the CPC improvement plan that information is being disseminated within their organisation and that actions attributed to their organisation are progressed and reported to CPC. Induction pack complete. All new members have met with Lead Officer. This is ongoing as and when new members attend. We have recorded via minutes when information has to be disseminated within organisations and what action has been taken. Produce and implement a biennial Strategic improvement plan which will be monitored by the Performance, Quality and Assurance (PQA) using a RAG system. Red actions will be reviewed by PQA and reported to CPC. Plan in place and being monitored. Some slippage due to post Covid challenges and staffing challenges. CPC does not currently have a lead officer so plan needs to be reviewed to ensure on track for rest of 2023. Multi agency training will be delivered using a tiered approach to learning which will include: General contact workforce, Specific contact workforce and Specialist contact workforce. Training has been delivered via online following Covid challenges. Some face to face key training delivered. Training has had to be halted as CPC does not have a training officer – awaiting advert and appointment. Online training can be accessed across partner agencies. This will require to be addressed as soon as the training officer is in post. Develop and implement training framework which supports practitioner knowledge and confidence in working with Child Sexual Abuse which includes Child Sexual Exploitation and child trafficking. This work had to be cancelled last year due to competing practice demands. Will be picked up when the new Lead Officer comes in to post. Domestic Abuse Guidance and Flowchart implementation to be evaluated and regular audits of referrals to be carried out. Domestic Abuse guidance has been implemented however no auditing working has taken place. This should be a priority during 2023. Improved interface between children & adult services particularly where parental mental health substance misuse and domestic abuse are present. One meeting has taken place, but still significant work to align Children and Families and adult processes Joint session between Adult Protection Committee and Child Protection planned for May 2023. Child Protection Page 159
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8 Advocacy services will engage with children on the Child Protection register to understand their experience and to provide the CPC with recommendations as to how things can be improved. CPC receives bi-annual reports from the advocacy worker. The reports provide evidence of face to face engagement with children and seek the views and comments by children and families. CPC find these reports very informative re needs of children on the Child Protection register. Priorities Year 1 Progress Establish a Project Board to oversee the delivery of the Transforming Responses to Violence Against Women and Girls Project. A board has been established although there have been difficulties in arranging some meetings. Use the Domestic Abuse-Informed Practice and Systems: Self-Assessment Tool to establish a baseline for services prior to training and service change measures. The tool was used and the survey stage undertaken; it has not yet been possible to complete the process with the board. Establish working groups to facilitate training and other aspects of the transformation project. Working Groups have delivered on the necessary areas of training and on the research elements of the plan. This will continue in 2023. Research to assess the impact of the Transforming Responses to Violence Against Women and Girls Project, to begin. The first phase of research has taken place, looking at lived experience and staff views of services. A second phase looking at the views of perpetrators will take place in 2023. Roll out of the Safe and Together Model to commence. This has begun and a large number of staff and some managers are currently undertaking training. There has been some delay due to operational reasons. Roll out will continue through 2023 – 2024. Roll out of other training to commence including; Awareness Raising; Routine Enquiry; Zero Tolerance and Commercial Sexual Exploitation. Seven events were successfully delivered and this will continue in 2023-2024. It was not possible to delivery Zero Tolerance as the organisation no longer offers specific training to organisations. Roll out of DASH training to relevant workers. This has been taking place and will continue in 2023. Review the Argyll and Bute Equally Safe Plan. This was delayed due to the need to align with Community Justice Plans. Will take place in 2023. Development of Data Base that will assist us to monitor trends in Domestic Violence and other gendered violence. Whilst some data was collected development of a data base still requires to be done in 2023. Deliver Annual Return from Argyll and Bute to the Improvement Service / National Violence Against Women Forum. This did take place and will be updated in 2023. Violence Against Women and Girls Page 160
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9 Priorities Year 1 Progress Meet the Improvement Plan targets arising from Inspection. Progress made:- We have introduced a trial of a new Chronology format to ensure standardisation and improve quality of chronologies. We have encouraged in person participation in Adult Support and Protection (ASP) case conferences where appropriate and safe to do so. Training has been developed to ensure appropriate use of trained second workers from Health and other disciplines. Through the Council Officer Forum and ASP training we have ensured regular use of case studies and Significant Case Review (SCR) Findings. Staff support is provided by development of Council Officer, Multi-Agency Forums and ASP training. Emphasis is placed on Trauma Informed Practice via revised Codes of Practice dissemination. Further development of Awareness ASP training achieved and targeted at specific groups, to improve knowledge and understanding of ASP process, across the Partnership, and raise awareness within the Community. Implement Code of Practice changes. We have continued to implement Code of Practice revision sharing briefings on changes across the Partnership, including:- Further detail on the 3 point criteria. Clarification on capacity and consent. Emphasis on duty to refer and co-operate in Inquiries. Clarification regarding sharing expectations and the new section on chronologies. Clarification of relationship between inquiries and investigations. Further detail and clarification on visits and interviews. Implement guidance for Primary Care and GP’s. New guidance introduced July 2022, promoted through Adult Protection Committee and Authority wide ASP Action Team. Material passed to NHS colleagues for their attention. Progress audit activity, case files. Investigation undertaken to determine most appropriate platform in order to streamline process. Short life working group to be established to plan audit proposed for May/June 2023. Adult Protection Page 161
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10 Develop issues arising from Initial Case Reviews, Large Scale Investigation findings. Several overarching Adult Protection and Adults with Incapacity themes have been scrutinised and practice improvements made with regard to the findings of an Initial case review. Specifically process around Guardianship/Adults with Incapacity/Mental Health Officer roles, and reviews, Care at Home – Social Work support, financial management where an individual is considered an Adult with Incapacity and there is a requirement for clear lawful authority. Major review of care at home services and financial controls introduced following an Initial Case Review. Develop ‘escalation’ policy. Recognising that ASP case escalation forms part of a wider multi-agency escalation policy the service has contributed to the development of the Partnership’s Complex Case Escalation Protocol. Support staff and communities as recovery from Covid regulation emerges. Emphasis within staff and community awareness training has been placed on neglect and self-neglect (particularly identifying signs and symptoms) increasingly evident in larger numbers since Covid. Staff have been supported to consider best practice in ensuring the Adult remains at the centre of all ASP activity as work practice changes - working from home, online case conferences. Priorities Year 1 Progress Develop a local Community Justice Outcome Improvement Plan, in line with the priorities of the Scottish Government national Justice and Community Justice Strategies. Refreshed National Strategy for Community Justice published June 2022. Associated Outcomes, Performance and Improvement Framework delayed publication date now 01/04/2023. Local plan development progressing well, draft key actions agreed by Community Justice Partnership, statutory consultation process underway. Expected publication date June 2023. Develop strategic and operational links with Third Sector and Children’s Services (Youth Justice) and other key local partnerships. Community Justice Partnership agreed a Youth Justice work stream, in the process of establishing a multi-agency sub group. Third Sector statutory consultation underway in relation to development of the local Community Justice Outcome Improvement Plan. Support and monitor the implementation of the Justice Social Work (Community Justice) Improvement Plan. Justice Social Work Service Plan is complete, Community Justice Partnership scrutiny process in final stages of completion, reliant on the publication of the Scottish Government Outcomes and Performance Improvement Framework due 1 April 2023. Review the learning from the first phase jointly commissioned research report for Violence Against Women & Girls and implement key recommendations. Final report due March 2023. Draft report (excluding analysis and key findings from consultation) received and presented to Community Justice Partnership. Community Justice Page 162
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11 Implement the prison Custody to Community pathway, including performance reporting and monitoring. Proposals for model of delivery agreed by Community Justice Partnership, consultation with wider third sector partners underway. Commissioning additional third sector support in relation to independent advocacy underway. Publication of the Scottish Government Community Justice Outcomes and Performance Improvement Framework delayed until 1st April 2023. Finalise the review of our local Community Justice Partnership. Significant progress has been made in prioritising and streamlining the Partnership. Due to the delay in publication of the national Outcomes, Performance and Improvement Framework, we will finalise during 2023/2024. Priorities Year 1 Progress Develop joint Health Improvement plan between Argyll and Bute and North Highland. A joint two-year Health Improvement plan has been developed between Argyll and Bute and Highland, with a view to delivering some pieces of work NHS Highland- wide where appropriate. The joint workplan was developed using team workshops to identify priorities and then small working groups to refine each topic. As this is a new joint development, it will be monitored for effectiveness. The aim is to improve collaboration and working relationships, share learning and streamline pieces of work where relevant. Local context will always be considered within each workstream. Pandemic recovery - Social Mitigation Strategy: child poverty; financial inclusion; children’s rights; equalities; mental health improvement and support. The public health team contribute to the Child Poverty agenda through the Argyll and Bute Child Poverty Action Group and the Argyll and Bute Financial Inclusion and Advice Group. We have delivered Money Counts training to a range of health, social care, and 3rd sector staff. Deliver on the 5-year implementation plan for Living Well strategy: workforce development; self- management; community link working; physical activity; mental wellbeing; suicide prevention; smoking cessation. Public Health and partners (including Argyll and Bute HSCP, Argyll and Bute Council and 3rd sector) continue to deliver on the 5-year Living Well strategy implementation plan. A mid-strategy report was published and disseminated. This report celebrates the wealth of work undertaken by Living Well partners, the Living Well Networks and via the Living Well capacity building fund over the first 2.5 years of the strategy. It also allows us to reflect on the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and how this impacted on self-management and our communities. Finally, this report looks ahead to the future of Living Well and the importance of its links to the Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Joint Strategic Commissioning Strategy (JSCS) and Joint Strategic Plan (JSP). Public Health Page 163
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12 The 5-year implementation plan has been reviewed and focused steering group meetings have been agreed to progress any outstanding pieces of work. The Living Well steering group continue to meet bi-monthly. Building capacity for health improvement: education; Living Well Networks; community planning; locality planning groups; engagement; place-based work. The Public Health team continue to build capacity for health improvement in partners and our communities. Our Living Well networks hold quarterly meetings within their local areas which are well attended by members of the community, Third Sector and Statutory sector. In addition, communications, surveys, consultations etc from various sources (e.g. Public Health team, Locality Planning Groups, Third Sector) are sent out by email and social media via the Networks. The Public Health team regularly attend Area Community Planning Groups, relevant thematic Community Planning groups and Locality Planning groups to build capacity for health improvement and coproduction. The Public Health team host bimonthly education sessions open to HSCP staff and Third Sector. Recent sessions included survey design, Versus Arthritis, gambling harm and the Shaping Places for Wellbeing programme. Respond and deliver national strategy and targets – suicide prevention; smoking cessation; Fairer Scotland. The Smoking Cessation team within Public Health continue to deliver a service across A&B that targets the 40% most deprived communities but is available to all residents. The targets set by Scottish Government for NHSH are reviewed regularly to ensure the optimum progress is made towards achieving these. The team are also employing their expertise in working with clients on a 1-1 basis to raise awareness of screening opportunities in line with strategy from the Scottish Government. The Public Health team supports the delivery of the local suicide prevention action plan working with the suicide prevention group. Alcohol and Drug Strategy actions – reduce drug deaths; recovery orientated support. Alcohol and Drug strategy actions are reported under the Alcohol and Drug specific priorities. Priorities Year 1 Progress Unscheduled Care (USC) leadership post in place. Recruitment of Programme Manager start date April 2023. Localities will have agreed actions plans to support the two key areas of improvement. No we re-focused this as an area wide plan rather than on localities. Plan and progress spend on the recurring A sub group has been established to oversee spend in Right Care Right Time Page 164
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13 funding from Scottish Government. relation to Key Performance Indicators, this reports to USC Steering Group. Established working groups with capacity to progress change and support localities. Three sub groups established: Enablers, Community Teams and Discharge without Delay. Focusing on key priorities. Programme Manager will support. Enhancing multi-disciplinary community teams to be responsive, flexible, highly skilled, continually assessing with a re-abling and rehabilitation ethos and high quality end of life care with the skills to provide simple care that currently involves a hospital admission. This will relate to the work of the Community Teams and the care at home strategy group. There is also overlap with the development of the palliative care section of the older adult strategy. Enhance clinical education for all staff develop skill mix, apprenticeships and health care support worker skilled roles. The updated action plan developed by the Community Teams from the Community Standards will be supported in implementation through the Enablers sub group. This forms part of the Enablers sub group. Provide enabling care at home that is effectively commissioned and planned for those who need it, with enough capacity to be provided following assessment at home and at the point of need. A Smarter Commissioning Process has been developed. Assessment of unmet need is ongoing there is a clear process of reviewing unmet need. Longer term focus on re- ablement and care at home modelling is required and being considered through the Care at Home Strategy development. Performance metrics regular reported on. Key Performance Indicators have been developed and will link with the Integrated Performance Framework. Evaluate spend on community teams, unpaid carer services & short breaks, response services, care at home, community palliative care and NHS GG&C delayed discharge. For year 2 Consider models for community services with the aim of minimising different services/staff visiting people in community and improving flow through hospital. As above- linked to Community Teams and Social Work Action plan through the review of Community Standards. What do our communities want to increase support unpaid carers? Engagement on short breaks-looking for short break support at home. What do communities want from HSCP community teams? Limited engagement so far. Agree model that assist us to move towards a National Care Service. Partly related to Getting It Right For Everyone. Priorities Year 1 Progress Support care at home through a challenging winter, linking unscheduled care elements to limit duplication and make best use of the total resource available. Extensive efforts have gone into both reporting and assuring on care at home services including the development of mobile teams to meet unmet need. Smarter Commissioning is being rolled out with providers. A review of this process will provide information required on resource availability and whether this way of working is beneficial to service users and staff. It will also ensure that Adult Care –Older Adults/Adults and Hospitals Page 165
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14 all providers are working collaboratively to deliver the most effective and efficient service possible and will feed into the tender process due next year. A redesign of care at home with relevant support from other disciplines is required. Develop a care at home strategy to agree and monitor key developments to build a flexible and sustainable service. Work has been undertaken to scope the main elements of the care at home strategy which needs to link with internal redesign and timescales for developing the care at home contract. Develop an Older Adult Strategy. We have worked on a number of areas of the strategy focusing on: Care Homes and Housing Palliative and End of Life Care Care at Home Right Care, Right Time There have also been links to National areas of strategy Strategy needs completed and consulted on. Develop a robust plan around winter planning, mapping out all elements of service delivery, what the pressures are and how they impact on each other. We submitted a Winter Checklist to the Scottish Government in November 2022 and a winter plan was developed for Argyll and Bute. We reviewed our operational and governance structures for winter planning and pressures and with refinement we should retain this structure and process for 2023-2024. Work in partnership with providers, supporting elements such as recruitment, training to ensure best use of resources. Additional human resource support has been identified to link recruitment and retention processes with all care providers – internally provided and externally commissioned by the HSCP. These posts will also link to the wider corporate regeneration agenda for Argyll and Bute. Review the use of Extended Community Care Teams (ECCT) and link them to other community services. A review was completed however its scope did not allow for an examination of a changing role for ECCT. This needs to link with redesign of care at home. Complete a building appraisal for internal care homes and develop an overarching care home and housing strategy. This will include the position of intermediate care within Argyll and Bute. The building appraisal has been completed for internal care homes and a Short Life Working Group on repairs is looking to prioritise repairs. Demand modelling was undertaken. The strategy requires further work. Complete a needs assessment and collaborative health and social care plan for Coll, as a template for island approaches. This was completed by the Coll Collaborative Group. Key learning needs to be rolled out to other island communities. Priorities Year 1 Progress Development of A&B specific Learning Disability and Autism Strategies, in line with the A&B HSCP Engagement Framework. Initial scoping work was undertaken, however this required to be paused due to capacity issues. Temporary post currently advertised to lead on the development and implementation of Neurodevelopment Strategy with a full lifespan approach. Review and redesign of Learning Disabilities Day Stage 1 of the Review and Redesign on Day Services now Learning Disabilities Page 166
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15 Services across A&B, working in partnership with H&SC staff, care providers, service users, carers and wider communities to develop future models of support. complete. Redesign of Staffing Structure for Internal Registered Services completed in 2022, with remaining vacant posts currently being recruited to. Stage 2 – the development of services currently ongoing and will be carried over to Year 2 and Year 3 as part of the 3 year action plan for services. Implementation of the actions set out in the Learning/Intellectual Disability and autism – Recovery and Transformation Plan. This is no longer considered a specific priority for the HSCP. Any outstanding actions will be considered as part of the Neurodevelopmental Strategy. Continue to utilise technology and telecare where appropriate to increase independence, whilst ensuring the safety and wellbeing of service users. Ongoing – utilisation of technology and telecare where appropriate has resulted in the removal of many sleepover provision across A&B in order to increase service user independence. Priorities Year 1 Progress Progress planned developments associated with Transforming Together agenda for mental health. Core and cluster has not progressed for mental health services, this needs dedicated project support and commissioning to progress. Community Mental Health Services review and outcomes. The 2018 review outcomes continue to progress such as developing a Mental Health directorate, Consultant sector/locality model, developing Primary care teams and crisis interventions. This agenda was paused through Covid and will be refreshed to ascertain the aspects and recommendations remain outstanding. Psychological Therapies (PT) – we are working with the Scottish government to develop a business case to enhance and develop our PT services across A&B and to assist us to meet the expectations and demand for services in a timely and effective manner. The teams are now realigning to make an A&B wide service under one management structure to ensure better oversight of waitlist and service delivery at tier 3 and 4. We continue to work with the Scottish Government to develop services and capacity planning to address waiting times. In the past 2 years we have realigned Psychological therapies for tier 3 and 4 to develop a team with appropriate governance, oversight and ownership. We recruited a Consultant Psychologist and strengthened the relationship with the Director of Psychology in NHS Highland. The business case was submitted and we continue to apply developing capacity models and standards currently under development. The primary care mental health team have also realigned to work across GP surgeries and to support those presenting with mild and moderate mental health concerns. This team have a Multidisciplinary Team approach and have a wellbeing nurse, Occupational Therapy (OT), guided self-help worker and primary mental health worker in each locality. This is complete and the teams are embedded in each locality. Helensburgh and Lochside are served via a Service Level Agreement (SLA), additional resource was provided to the SLA to secure an OT and wellbeing nurse within their delivery model. The next stage will be determined by the Mental Health and Wellbeing in Primary Care agenda and directives awaited from the Scottish Government. Care Reviews. The reviewing team were required to be redirected to Adult support and protection, however care reviews and care packages are under review by our local teams and through the Care Resource Group process. Inpatient services – addition of a consultant This Consultant post has just become vacant and in the Mental Health Page 167
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16 psychiatrist for the inpatient unit 3 days per week. Recruitment of Registered Mental Nurses remains fragile due to the national shortage and the inpatient environment holds large vacancies, support around recruitment and retention is well under way across NHS Highland. process of being re-advertised. We are attempting to source a locum in the interim period, and cover is being provided by our sector General Adult Psychiatry Consultants. The inpatient ward remains very fragile, recruitment continues to be very challenging. We secured retention and recruitment premium of £5k per annum to offer Band 5 RMNs to maximise recruitment opportunities alongside the offer of shared accommodation in our newly refurbed flats, however uptake to date has been nil. Concentrated targeted communications and advertising is ongoing to maximise our options. Additionally, last year we developed our earn to learn scheme, this scheme is in collaboration with open university whereby we have recruited new Health Care Workers specifically to train. This pilot has gained interest and is being piloted in Tayside also, we hope to offer a further 3 places this year to continue succession planning. Priorities Year 1 Progress Establish immunisation teams to administer vaccines in all localities and assess recruitment priorities based on the impact on workload of delivering Covid vaccines and the additional flu vaccine cohorts. Majority of vaccinations will be carried out by HSCP nursing teams by March 2023. Full flexibility for island practices to continue to provide vaccinations. Develop an HSCP model for travel health and travel vaccinations. Service Level Agreement with community pharmacists has commenced in some areas. Recruit to primary care nursing posts as agreed in the Primary Care Modernisation Implementation Plan to support community treatment and care and some aspects of urgent care. In progress Implement transitional arrangements where practices continue to provide some services. In progress Provide information of what services will not transfer from GP practices as an outcome of the rural options appraisal process. The Scottish Government and Scottish General Practitioner's Committee of the British Medical Association (SGPC) will negotiate a separate arrangement including funding for these practices who will continue to provide services after 1 April 2022. Agreement reached; discussions with the rural practices ongoing. Contribute to review of sustainable services on the island of Coll. Ongoing Primary Care Page 168
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17 Priorities Year 1 Progress Post-covid recovery. All current clinics have recovered, but there remain staffing pressures due to covid related absence. Staffing levels are tight, but we remain flexible and will rearrange staffing at short notice to accommodate clinics. There are rare times when due to staff illness this is not possible. Restarting all non-urgent care. All no-urgent care restarted. Significant waiting times but in line with rest of Scotland. This has no bearing upon General Dental Service Provision. Identification of service needs and associated development. Service need identified: Kintyre and Mid Argyll area. There is limited provision for Personal Dental Service (PDS) services in these areas. Redesign of service provision to allow flexibility and greater provision of dental care in this region for priority groups. National Dental Inspection Programme provision, which is mandated by Scottish Government is challenging. Clinical staff are being used to fulfil this at present Development of current services for Island communities and priority groups. Discussion with General Dental Practitioner Islay regarding contracting to provide PDS careScoping Mobile dental service (limited provision) and in collaboration with Coll and Colonsay Communities. Tiree dentist and DHT visiting Coll regularly. Mull clinic remains extremely busy. Over 3000 patients registered. Long waiting list. Only service provider on the island15 of 17 care homes have nominated dentist. (Islay and Campbeltown – Islay potential for GDP to take over). Advanced care options for priority group’s patients – General Anaesthesia or Intravenous (IV) sedation services for complex care cases/anxiety cases. Currently no provision for this within A&B staffing cohort. External referral to NHSH North or GGC is only route for these patients. Increasing access for patients in assisted and looked after accommodation settings. Domiciliary dental care has resumed. Caring for Smiles Programme for Care Home staff has resumed. 14 care staff signed up to take qualification. Oral health care shop to provide oral healthcare items at cost price to care homes piloted and successful. Increase skill mix in association with in-house training and also NHS Education Scotland partners. AWI training offered to all dentists. A either qualified or allocated to training. Inhalation sedation training to Helensburgh, Dunoon and Oban. Associated support staff identified for training. Clinicians peer review group meetings – Continuing Professional Development Motivation, Action and prompts (MAP) behaviour change and Oral Health improvement training for all Public Dental Service sites. Team building. Regular team meetings and 1 to 1 meetings as standard. Senior Management Team to Mull for team building Dentistry Page 169
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18 exercise Standardising processes. Single point of referral in final stages with Scottish Care Information (SCI) gateway Standard Operating Procedures. Fixed term recruitment in Orthodontic services. Unable to recruit. Accessing Consultant services on temp contract (weekends currently). Looking at agreement with NHSH North for permanent solution for weekday clinics. Scoping of in-house development of SDO for Orthodontic services. Senior Dental Officer development underway. Mentoring by Consultant in NHSH North PAYs in establishment take to advert to increase staffing numbers. Complete. Meeting with finance in 2 weeks to review. Capital funding application for service improvements. Capital funding applications being prepared Tiree, Mull, Mobile Dental equipment. Co-located sites, increase communication with corporate bodies and GDP services. Lines of communication open to facilitate good working relationships. Priorities Year 1 Progress The ADP strategy. The work of the ADP is informed by a strategy that covers the period of 2020-2023. The strategy has 4 pillars: 1. Prevention and early intervention 2. Developing recovery-oriented systems of care 3. Getting it right for everybody 4. Public health approach to justice Updates on some of the work covered under this strategy is provided below however the majority of updates are provided under the remaining ADP priorities below. Planet Youth The ADP provided funding for two secondary schools to take part in the Planet Youth approach to substance use prevention through a community collaborative approach. Planet Youth surveys were used to inform strategies within each of the schools and communities. This baseline data is important for measuring the impact of this approach and will allow schools to identify priority areas for development. This work is ongoing and additional funding will allow this to be rolled out to further secondary schools. S3 Drama “You Are Not Alone” The ADP continues to contribute funding to the S3 Drama which is delivered across secondary schools in Argyll and Bute. This has continued to be delivered via a filmed performance. The performances provide an opportunity for young people to engage in Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) Page 170
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19 questions, understand support that is available and connect with other services. Planning for the return of the live performance for March 2023 is already underway. The ADP also offer professional learning to education staff in relation to substance misuse to support staff in the development of high quality and relevant PSHE programmes. The ADP work in line with the strategy and a strategy refresh for 2023-2024 is being developed following a successful ADP strategy day in February 2023. Initiate MAT standards. The Drug Deaths Taskforce was set up in September 2019 and prioritised the introduction of standards for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). The aim is to reduce deaths, and other harms and to promote recovery. The standards provide a framework to ensure that MAT is sufficiently safe, effective, acceptable, accessible and person centered. In discussion with the MAT standards Implementation Support Team (MIST), partners produced a project specification document to initially implement MAT in Cowal & Bute. Dedicated co-located teams will work in partnership to provide appropriate and evidenced access to medication assisted treatment that promotes harm reduction and a whole person approach. The MAT steering and implementation groups continue to meet regularly to progress the implementation of the standards in Cowal and Bute. Learning from this will be used to scope roll out to other Argyll and Bute areas, a process which is supported by Public Health Scotland and Healthcare Improvement Scotland. Increase access to residential rehab. A new residential rehabilitation pathway has been developed for use in Argyll and Bute, to support those seeking residential rehabilitation and/or detoxification. This was developed via a Residential Rehabilitation Group, which was formed to ensure all partners who would be involved in care and support before and after residential rehabilitation would be involved in the discussions to enable clients to maintain the benefits of residential rehabilitation. This is a partnership of third sector, NHS and Council member. Historically referrals to residential rehabilitation were made only to Phoenix Futures in Glasgow and Kings Court in Tighnabruaich, the number of organisations that can be referred to has increased. The pathway encourages pre and post rehabilitation Page 171
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20 support to maximise support for the individual. In financial year 2021-22 eighteen people were approved for residential rehabilitation and/or detoxification, twelve were men and six were women. Develop a revised approach for children and young people’s support. The existing school-based support service continued to deliver throughout 2021/22. There was evidence that the interventions resulted in improvements in young people’s lives and had a positive impact on families. A needs analysis was carried out in 2021 by an independent organisation to map and match current service, identify service gaps and adapt or commission new services to meet the identified needs of young people across all communities. Work is ongoing to respond to the needs identified. Initiate the whole family approach strategy. Argyll & Bute’s first Family Support group was established, with the support and funding from the ADP, in Helensburgh in October 2018 by two family members with experience of caring for and living with someone with drug and/or alcohol dependency issues. With their support, a second group was established in Dunoon. Work is ongoing to implement the Whole Family Approach across all localities of Argyll and Bute. Increase access to advocacy. A partnership was established by the ADP involving Lomond & Argyll Advocacy Service, Scottish Recovery Consortium and Reach Advocacy to train people with lived experience as Peer Advocates (recovery advocacy peers). The partners successfully recruited and trained 4 individuals from across Argyll and Bute as Lived Experience Advocates. All four successfully completed the Reach Advocacy Rights Based Approach SQA Advocacy Award. Advocates work closely with the substance use support teams in localities supporting the needs of their communities and encourage people to access the types of supports that enable their recovery journeys. Lomond and Argyll Advocacy Services will play an important role in the delivery of MAT Standards in Argyll and Bute and the recovery advocacy Team will also all complete interview training, interviewing service users about their experiences of MAT. The Group Recovery Advocacy’s work has been valuable and the voices of people in recovery have helped shape some developments and improvements within Argyll. Scottish Recovery Consortium aim to establish a Page 172
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21 National Network of Peer Advocacy Services and will look to Argyll and Bute as a model of good practice. The combination of national and local based partners helped secure the funding for this project and it is hoped the establishment of a National Network will help develop and support this service as we move forward. Work with criminal justice to create a continuation of shared care. The ADP, in partnership with Community Justice, Criminal Justice, Police Scotland and We Are With You, established a Police Custody to Community pathway for people who wished to speak to a member of staff from We Are With You. The offer of support is not limited to those with identified needs associated with their use of alcohol or drugs but, by using the ADP Recovery Orientated Systems of Care (ROSC), can link into a wide range of services and opportunities. We Are With You function as a first point of contact and link people into the appropriate service providers on their release from custody. A pathway has been developed to allow continuation of care and Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) for someone who is entering prison. If an individual is admitted to prison, there is contact between the prison and the service prescribing OST to confirm both the prescription and the willingness of the service to continue this on release. Due to the challenges of the pandemic, this pathway requires review. The ADP and Community Justice continue to work on the development of the pathways for those people leaving Prison and returning to Argyll & Bute. Central to this is the need to ensure all are provided with Naloxone on liberation and continuity of care where OST is prescribed. Argyll & Bute prisoners can be held in a range of prisons and work is ongoing to ensure an equitable approach. Prior to release from prison, contact is made to substance use service providers in order to continue with any clinical treatments in the community. This has worked well for the continuation of prescribed methadone and buprenorphine. Page 173
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22 Priorities Year 1 Progress Continue to develop standard tools and process for establishment setting ready for cycle three. Agree establishments for A&B teams. First cycle reported to SLT and supported with investment and service redesign requirements over next year. Cycle two planned spring 2023. Health & Care Staffing Act implementation in 2024. Develop a dashboard for visible demand and activity data for AHP teams. Work underway with Performance Management Team. IMPF submission for AHP’s complete. Working on process for collating all AHP minimum data for analysis. Work with MS365 for daily activity App Scope offer of first contact physiotherapy to remote and rural practices. Project progressed with fixed-term band 7 physio to establish plans for smaller practices. Currently 16 out of 31 practices have FCP service which is 80% of Argyll and Bute’s total Population All AHP staff to do Health Behaviour Change training and review the professions offer to prevention. Training offered, 6 AHP attended, plan in place to recruit further staff for TURAS module. Service pressures have impacted. Review of recruitment within AHP professions and enhance skill set opportunities g. Increase number of advanced practice roles, therapy assistant support to qualify as an AHP. New admin & assistant roles being trialled in Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Learning Disabilities and Paediatrics. No progress with work-based professional apprenticeships due to national issues. Increasing number of overseas recruits. Priorities Year 1 Progress Continue to work closely with our Carer Centre Services to deliver on A&B Caring Together Strategy. We continue to meet regularly, attend training and development events. We will develop a Carer APP which will assist in the sharing of information and provide guidance to carers. Young Carer App developed and now in use. There will be a learning and development plan to support implementation and knowledge of the Carers (Scotland) Act. In progress There will be multi-agency guidance for our workforce on identifying, supporting, listening to and involving Carers during the planning of services and recognising their involvement as an equal partner in care. This will include guidance on how we communicate and work together. Developed and out for feedback. Will be in place by end of April. Develop and implement processes to ensure that Carers Support Plans, Young Carers Statements, and Emergency Plans are completed, and the information is shared across all services as agreed. Completed We will increase Communication and engagement; ensuring carer’s voices are heard. Produce an In Progress Allied Health Professionals (AHP) Carers Page 174
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23 Engagement framework. We will work collaborative with Carers and Carer centres to create a Carer Pathways. Completed We will work to develop guidance to support carer visibility and involvement prior to hospital discharge. Completed , Poster, Leaflets Review and update of our Caring together strategic plan. Delayed as awaiting the new National Carer Strategy. Increase our involvement with education and raising Young carer Awareness. Brought forward from year 2 completed. Priorities Year 1 Progress Establish Health Behaviour Change training within the HSCP. Health Behaviour Change training has been rolled out Communication & engagement plan developed and rolled-out. Changed to Co-production of Community assets (Strand 2 of programme) A co-production plan has emerged with partners in Live Argyll, Argyll & Bute Council, MacMillan & Third Sector Interface. We are engaging with Living Well Networks and Locality Planning Groups. Co-production planning is arranged top focus on delivery of the Living Well Strategy priorities with a focus on building community assets. Collate ideas to increase prevention and early intervention in preparation for National Care Service roll-out. (Strand One of programme) We have drafted an options appraisal around developing a 12 week Wellbeing & Physical Activity programme and are progressing to exploring funding opportunities. Priorities Year 1 Progress Implement the new ECLIPSE IT system and increase the number of community health staff using the single health and social care IT system. On course for completion May/June 23. Join up our HSCP teams by improving NHS systems and Council systems for easier data sharing. Enhance communication and collaboration using MS Teams federation. Phase 1 of federation completed. Provides instant messaging, calendar access and presence management. Phase 2 of this national project timescale still to be agreed Complete the final phase of our “Drone” beta service for clinical logistics in the West of Argyll leading national innovation in the use of this technology in the Scottish Health service. Phase 1 and 2 complete. Phase 3. In essence this is a 6 month “Beta test” with a live logistics delivery service programme. This would be the final stage of establishing the integration of “beyond visual line of sight” (BVLOS) drones into our normal clinical logistics transport network. Digital Health and Care Strategy Prevention Programme Page 175
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24 Priorities Year 1 Progress Work on finding a digital solution within the pilot area. Digitally ready devices are being rolled out both as and when clients switch to a digital line and for all new clients in the Oban and Mull areas. Continue to promote digital care across the HSCP ensuring no digital exclusion in Argyll & Bute. We continue to promote our service utilising newsletters, roadshows etc and working alongside colleagues to ensure familiarity with digital care solutions available. Digital exclusion is still an ongoing issue and will be nationally, we know for some of our more remote residents eg those living on the islands this is a risk and we are working with the LPGs, Living Well Coordinators etc to ensure this is minimised. Ensure TEC is a core service embedded in all aspects of delivery of care. We are working to ensure TEC is wrapped round our patients and clients at every stage of care delivery. We have Technician presence at MDTs, virtual ward meetings etc. we are cross referencing hospital admissions with TEC clients, which allows us to prioritise those most in need. Encourage promotion of all services throughout patients/clients journey. We recognise the changing need of patients and clients as they journey through services, we are working to promote remote health monitoring across primary care, TEC based solutions when patients require secondary care and ensure this support is ongoing. Supporting colleagues to feel more comfortable using TEC available as a resource to support their delivery of care and free up time for direct patient care. We continue to work to upskill colleagues to work with TEC. Examples of this are the work we are doing to address those on the unmet need list, working with the Mental Health teams to direct referrals into the Silvercloud programme. Frequent callers will be highlighted. Continue to develop NHS Near Me clinics to support clinicians in delivering remote clinics and supporting patients to attend appointments without the need to travel. We are promoting the use of Near Me wherever possible, working with the islands in particular as part of the Digital Hub development. Promotional materials are being heavily utilised to increase awareness of the option to have consultations and appointmens via Near Me, especially when these are to occur in Glasgow sites. Priorities Year 1 Progress Identify estate rationalisation opportunities as part of Councils “Our Modern Workspace” project. This work is ongoing within the Council with the creation of “Working from Home” policies to support new ways of working. Implement the new ECLIPSE IT system and increase the number of health staff using the single health and social care IT system. On course for completion May/June 23. Join up our HSCP teams by improving NHS systems and Phase 1 of federation completed. Provides instant Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Coporate Services Page 176
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25 Council systems for easier data sharing. Enhance communication and collaboration using Microsoft Teams federation. messaging, calendar access and presence management. Phase 2 of this national project timescale still to be agreed. Obtain funding and expand our electric vehicle charging point infrastructure by 30 and our electric vehicles by 35. The HSCP will have installed 30 additional charging points across A&B and has placed an order for 53 Electric vehicles. Complete the final phase of our “Drone service” beta service for clinical logistics in the West of Argyll leading national innovation in the Scottish Health service. Phase 1 of this project, a proof of concept, was conducted in June 2020 Phase 2 piloting a “live” service in February to May 2021 covering Mull and Iona Community Hospital, Easdale Surgery, Mid Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated Care centre Lochgilphead and Lorn and Islands Rural General Hospital Oban. Following the success of these previous phases, the Unmanned Drone Logistics project is moving to its final critical test stage – Phase 3. In essence this is a 6 month “Beta test” with a live logistics delivery service programme. This would be the final stage of establishing the integration of “beyond visual line of sight” (BVLOS) drones into our normal clinical logistics transport network. Skyports has obtained funding from the European Space Agency and the UK Space Agency to operate this service under a “Transponder Mandatory Zone” (TMZ) airspace structure which would be the first in the UK to be used for BVLOS medical deliveries. What this means is that crewed and un-crewed aircraft such as the drones operating in this project can fly together in unsegregated airspace. This allows us to move away from restricted air corridors which other aircraft cannot access while greatly improving the integration of un-crewed aircraft into current airspace structures. This integration piece is the crucial ‘unlocker’ of permanent BVLOS drone medical deliveries in the UK. Page 177
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26 Performance Management and Governance Introduction This year has seen the move from the post-COVID remobilisation of services using the designated Framework for Clinical Prioritisation to focussing on the management and reduction of Long Waits and preparation for winter pressures. From October onwards health and social care services across Scotland experienced an extensive increase in the prevalence of Flu, Covid19 in addition to expected winter illness and system pressures. As such the Scottish Government Health Department directed HSCPs to focus on additional actions and performance measures to look at the impact of additional funding and address these pressures. A National Response Group was established to monitor and drive improvement with regards to the reduction of Delay Discharge across Scotland to support the acute inpatient pressure and enhance flow patient through hospitals. Both HSCPs and Health Board were required to adopt five key action areas to address these pressures, alongside monitoring and reporting of additional performance measures to evidence impact and support progress. The five areas of focus were: 1. Delivering a different model of care for a short period, e.g. move to critical/life- saving care only and postponing planned activity. 2. Opening / procuring additional capacity in social care e.g. intermediate care beds. 3. Moving staff to areas of pressure across acute and community and care services. 4. Increased engagement with 3rd sector providers commissioning enhanced services to address unmet care need and prevent admission. 5. Lighter touch governance arrangements with regard to criteria for discharge and inspections Integrated Performance Management Framework (IPMF) The focus for 2022 has been the development of the Integrated Performance Management Framework to ensure that the drivers for performance improvement are those that matters most to the service both operationally and strategically. The overall focus of the IPMF was to establish a collaborative performance framework that offered improved performance visibility across the HSCP and real ownership. This steps away from previous traditional management of performance and replaces the Pyramid Balanced Scorecard, the IPMF is scheduled to go-live in April 2023. The new governance arrangement will mean that future performance reporting will be scrutinised by the Clinical & Care Governance Committee Page 178
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27 The monitoring and reporting of performance using the IPMF ensures the HSCP is able to deliver against key strategic priorities, national data demands and the Strategic Plan objectives and service priorities; Key Performance Overview This overview uses calendar year (Jan- Dec) for 2022, this ensures that there is data continuity linking previous and new reporting using full year data. Latest performance against the IJB Scorecard measures is presented at Appendix 1. Note this is impacted by unavailability of data – we are awaiting advice from Public Health Scotland (PHS) on the publication and use of National Indicators reported within the Health and Wellbeing Outcome Indicators (HWBOI) and Core Suite data. PHS has confirmed 2022 update will not be available until Jun 2023 earliest. PHS also advise that Ministerial Steering Group data is impacted by Scottish Morbidity Record (hospital episode / admission records) completeness across a six month lag period, therefore any data reported within this lag period should be treated with caution. Benchmarking Benchmark performance makes a comparison with the seven identified rural HSCP’s and against the Scottish average. Performance across the 20 HWBOI, Argyll & Bute HSCP noted ** (**%) indicators performing above the Scottish average. Performance against the other HSCP’s for these indicators notes that Argyll & Bute had an overall **% success rate (Appendix 2) ** Note we are awaiting further advice from PHS on publication and use of National Indicators reported within the HWBOI and Core Suite data. PHS has confirmed 2022 update will not be available until Jun 2023 earliest. Waiting Times & Long Waits On average the overall number of people on the Out Patients Waiting List (OPWL) has seen an increased by 36% across 2022 against previous years data. This is show in terms of a monthly increasing trend across the year, with the lowest recorded in February (n=1268) against a peak of (n=2130) for December Across 2022 the overall number of people on the OPWL breaching beyond 12 weeks has increased by 150% for 2022 against previous years data. This is represented by monthly Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2022 1364 1268 1500 1466 1627 1783 1926 1866 1870 2035 2026 2130 2021 1266 1211 1122 1290 1259 1287 1316 1311 1314 1357 1284 1323 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 New OPWL - 2021 & 2022 2022 2021 Linear (2022) Page 179
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28 increasing trend across the year, with the lowest recorded in February (n=286) against a peak of (n=750) for December. The overall number of people on the OPWL Long Waits breaching beyond 52 weeks has decreased by 69% across 2022. This is reflected by a monthly decreasing trend across the year with a peak of (n=13) for January and the lowest recorded point in December (n=4). Homecare For 2022 there was a 2.7% increase across the year with regards to the total number of homecare hours against the previous year, this was offset with a slight reduction in the average number of homecare clients in receipt of a service. Peak months for the delivery of the homecare hours were March to July with a reducing trend from July (n=103,574) to November (n=95,841). Trend analysis for 2022 with regards to overall number of homecare clients in receipt of a service noted an increasing trend from February (n=1481) peaking in July & August (n=1588). From August there is a rapid decrease in the overall number dropping to (n=1482) in December. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2022 300 286 317 335 369 435 448 415 504 563 579 750 2021 471 427 299 302 272 245 244 277 311 323 276 309 0 200 400 600 800 New OPWL Breaches > 12 Weeks - 2021&22 2022 2021 Linear (2022) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2022 1,509 1,481 1,494 1,510 1,534 1,548 1,558 1,558 1,525 1,522 1,492 1,482 2021 1,550 1,534 1,549 1,525 1,517 1,522 1,499 1,513 1,516 1,519 1,514 1,509 1,400 1,450 1,500 1,550 1,600 Number of Homecare Clients 2021 & 2022 2022 2021 Linear (2022) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2022 13 6 6 4 9 10 10 9 5 4 7 4 2021 98 105 93 84 78 56 47 48 36 35 22 17 0 50 100 150 OPWL Long Waits > 52 Weeks - 2021&22 2022 2021 Linear (2022) Page 180
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29 Residential Care Performance with regards to the total number of people in residential care notes a relatively flat trend for 2022, with an overall 2% reduction in the total number of people in a care home against previous year performance. June to September suggests some potential seasonality in the data with this year and the previous year sharing a reducing trend across October to December Delayed Discharge Delayed discharge performance for 2022 notes an increasing trend across the year with a 53% increase in the average number of delays when compared against data for 2021. Alongside this was a 66% increase in the average bed days occupied by those delays. Monthly performance noted seasonal increases in March, October and December, this pattern is replicated in the 2021 data. Statistically across each month the increase in bed days occupied was not directly attributable to an increase in the overall number of delays, peak months were July, October and December. May and June noted a small increase in the number of delays but with a significant increase in the time beds were occupied. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2022 549 554 570 564 563 557 552 561 564 574 559 557 2021 598 594 611 611 569 548 558 556 557 553 556 546 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 Number of People Months Number of Care Home Residents 2022 & 2021 2022 2021 Linear (2022) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2022 478 388 434 419 435 475 734 687 586 894 663 860 2021 413 197 246 141 112 241 315 363 324 535 287 370 0 200 400 600 800 1000 Bed Days Occupied in Month 2021 & 2022 2022 2021 Linear (2022) Page 181
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30 Adult Support & Protection From the most part duty to enquire activity noted a very similar trend as the previous year, with a variance increase in 2022 from May to August. This increase in activity was recovered from September onwards with both years noting a slight decreasing trend for November to December. On average duty to enquire activity was reduced by 13% for 2022 as compared to 2021 and with regards to Investigation and Risk Assessments completed, notes a 5% increase for 2022 against the previous year. Resilience in Care at Home (Unmet Need) The reporting of unmet need commenced in August 2021 in line with a weekly requirement from the Scottish Government. Part of this return looks at the number of people waiting for a care package and the associated hours. Average data for 2022 across the number of people noted (n=64) for the year against an average of (n=591) hours. Comparison with the previous year 2021 is limited due to the part year data available. The trajectory for the number of people waiting noted a slightly increasing trend, however there is not a strong correlation with increasing weekly numbers of people and increases in associated care hours. 0 200 400 600 800 1000 3-Jan 3-Feb 3-Mar 3-Apr 3-May 3-Jun 3-Jul 3-Aug 3-Sep 3-Oct 3-Nov 3-Dec Hours Months Number of People & Hours of Care 2022 Number of people Hours Linear (Hours ) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2022 19 36 32 30 21 31 39 45 23 29 49 32 2021 20 36 32 24 24 20 23 28 32 27 42 27 0 20 40 60 Numbers Months Adult Support & Protection- Duty to Enquire 2021& 22 2022 2021 Linear (2022) Page 182
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31 Children & Families Overall numbers of assessments completed for 2022 noted a 7% reduction, with a relatively flat trend across the year. The data notes variance across the year and an erratic and reducing monthly trend from May onwards. There is a suggested impact of seasonality with regards to a reduction in activity across school holiday time, June and July. With regards to the overall number of Care Experienced Children there was a 6% reduction for 2022 against the previous year average. Monthly trend analysis noted for 2022 an increasing overall trend from June onwards, peaking in August with a relatively flat performance up to and including December. The numbers of children on the child protection register noted a decrease against previous year activity. The average for 2022 noted a 35% reduction against the data for 2021, with a drop in activity across June & July, suggestive of seasonality and potential impact of school holidays. The data identified four distinct periods of increased numbers of children on the register across the year February (n=35), March (n=28), May (n=29) and August (n=27), although general monthly numbers remain statistically low. February notes the highest number of children registered, against (n=21) in November. Initial contacts data identified a reducing trend for 2022 against previous year, this equates to an overall reduction of 12% against 2021 data. The data for 2022 noted an erratic monthly trend with the most significant reduction in contacts from May (n=319) to (n=90) in December. This trend is in direct opposition to the previous increasing monthly trend for 2021 data. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2022 146 146 143 145 144 143 147 151 147 145 143 145 2021 164 161 159 157 156 150 152 151 150 151 151 147 130 140 150 160 170 Number of Care Exeperienced Children 2021 & 22 2022 2021 Linear (2022) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2022 33 35 28 27 29 24 22 27 25 22 21 22 2021 30 40 45 37 34 35 32 35 37 38 42 37 0 20 40 60 Number of Children on the Child Protection Register- 2021 & 22 2022 2021 Linear (2022) Page 183
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32 Community Health The number of community assessments commenced in the month noted a gradual increasing trend for 2022, with an average overall yearly increase (8.5%) in the number of assessments commenced against data for 2021. Trends across the months highlighted the highest number of assessments were in May (n=12,251), this is a 1.4% increase against the highest recorded monthly number (n=12, 076) in 2021. Previous volatility in the monthly 2021 data is offset by a more stable baseline in 2022. Adult Care Adult care initial contacts noted an average reduction of 18% against data for 2021, this was countered by a general increasing monthly trend peaking in November (n=496) from a baseline of (n=322) in January. Trend analysis across both 2022 and 2021 noted more stability for 2022 against an erratic decreasing data trend of 2021. Conversion of initial contacts to assessments highlighted a 24% overall average reduction for 2022 against the previous year. The trend across the year was relatively flat in trajectory, peaking in March (n=263). Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2022 322 361 429 387 438 405 410 410 402 445 496 360 2021 632 641 645 481 573 427 455 504 344 384 411 333 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 Adult Care Initial Contacts 2021/22 2022 2021 Linear (2022) 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Community Assessments Commenced in the Month 2021 &22 2022 2021 Page 184
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33 Technology Enabled Care & Falls Telecare performance for 2022 noted a 1.5% increase against the previous year performance with regards to the actual number of clients in receipt of a service. From Jan- May the overall trend was flat, from June there was a sustained increase in numbers peaking at (n=1955) in October against (n=1906) for the same month in the previous year. On average the overall number of falls recorded within the context of a Technology Enabled Care response reduced by 6% for 2022 against previous year data. The drop in overall reporting was against a monthly increasing trend across the year with the lowest recorded in January (n=46) against a peak of (n=83) for December. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2022 1921 1922 1910 1918 1917 1945 1942 1953 1947 1955 1951 1952 2021 1898 1916 1915 1930 1880 1906 1920 1924 1915 1906 1915 1922 1840 1860 1880 1900 1920 1940 1960 1980 Number of Clients in Receipt of Telecare 2021 & 2022 2022 2021 Linear (2022) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2022 46 63 65 67 55 55 80 78 61 67 69 83 2021 69 77 94 88 68 76 67 72 60 63 46 59 0 20 40 60 80 100 Telecare Recorded Falls- 2021&22 2022 2021 Linear (2022) Page 185
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34 Child & Adolescent Mental Health & Psychological Therapies Whilst CAMHS performance for the year 2022 noted an overall reduction of 14% of people on the waiting list compared with 2021, there has been an increasing trend in the latter part of 2022, with months Sep-Dec reporting 53% increase against the August low point. On average the overall number of children on the CAMHS waiting list fell by 14% for 2022 against previous year’s data. The drop in overall reporting is against a monthly decreasing trend across the year with the lowest recorded in August (n=71) against a peak of (n=263) for May. This decrease reflects a period of systems data cleansing with a focus on legacy PMS system recorded waits. On average the overall number of waits for Psychological Therapies rose by 19% for 2022 against previous years data. Overall reporting indicates a monthly decreasing trend across the year with the lowest recorded in December (n=244) against a peak of (n=304) for February Winter & Systems Pressures Since Jan 2023, Winter & Systems Pressures have been monitored in line with the SG Integrated Performance Framework focussing on Resilience in Adult Social Care, looking closer at patient flow through Urgent & Unscheduled Care, increased support for Interim Care Home Placements, and improving the rate of Discharges without Delay. Argyll and Bute’s current performance in these areas is presented in Appendix 3. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2022 212 239 224 257 263 168 142 71 90 97 101 109 2021 188 169 188 150 181 187 186 196 230 244 191 207 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 CAMHS - 2021&22 2022 2021 Linear (2022) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2022 293 304 291 294 294 288 296 290 289 266 244 244 2021 173 186 202 254 265 288 184 218 206 219 261 290 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 Psychological Therapies 2021&22 2022 2021 Linear (2022) Page 186
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35 Financial Performance and Best Value Financial Performance The IJB is committed to the highest standards of financial management and governance. It is required to set a balanced budget each year and seeks to deliver Health and Social Care Services to the communities it serves within the envelope of resources available to it. Financial performance is reported in detail to the IJB at each of its meetings and to its Finance and Policy Committee which meets on a monthly basis. It also publishes its Annual Report and Accounts which are subject to independent external audit. This section provides a summary of financial performance for 2022-23, our approach to ensuring that we deliver Best Value and outlines the future financial outlook and perceived risks. Financial Performance 2022-23 The IJB set a balanced budget for 2022/23, and is delighted to be able to report an underspend against the resources made available to it during the year. This is an excellent outcome as it enables the HSCP to progress key Transformation projects and importantly helps it manage the financial challenges facing the health and social care sector in future years. It is acknowledged that a number of factors contributed to this improved position including delivery of savings, improved financial management and governance and additional funding allocations from the Scottish Government. It is also the case that the HSCP has continued to experience difficulties in recruiting staff during 2022/23 which has contributed to the positive financial position but has resulted in on-going service challenges. The final revenue outturn for 2022/23 was an underspend of £9.1m against the resources available to the HSCP, which totalled £341m. This underspend has been retained by the HSCP within its general reserve and it is intended that it will be invested in 2023/24 on service transformation and will enable to HSCP to cover its budget gap in 2023/24 from within its own resources. The following table summarises the financial performance against budget analysed between Health and Social Work related services. Service Actual £ Budget £ Variance £ Variance % Social Work Services 89,184 92,740 3,556 3.8% Health Services 242,496 242,497 5,542 2.2% Grand Total 331,680 340,778 9,098 2.7% The budget for 2022/23 included a savings target of £6.1m, of this target £4.2m or 68% of the savings programme was delivered. This mean there are a number of savings projects that the HSCP requires to deliver in 2023/24. It continues to manage its savings programme rigorously and is committed to service transformation and to ensuring the sustainability of the services it offers and its longer term financial sustainability. The HSCP has a new savings target of £6.8m for 2023/24, delivering this, as outlined in the Value for Money Strategy, is in addition to delivery of the £1.9m of savings not achieved in 2022/23. The HSCP has also identified a number of other Value for Money priorities within its strategy including work relating to the funding model for rural and island communities. Page 187
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36 Financial Outlook, Risks and Plans for the Future The IJB has a responsibility to make decisions and direct service delivery in a way which ensure it operates on a financially sustainable basis within the finite resources available to it. There are significant on-going cost and demand pressures across health and social care services as a consequence of demographic change, new treatments, increasing service expectations and on-going high inflation. Managing these pressures and funding uncertainty is becoming increasingly difficult, the real value of budgets continues to be eroded by price and cost increases. There is on-going requirement to improve efficiency, deliver savings and transformation plans. The HSCP continually updates its forward financial plans to recognise and plan for the impact of new policy priorities, emerging cost pressures and funding allocations. Additionally, robust risk management processes are in place which seek to identify and quantify the financial risks facing the HSCP. Key risks currently facing the partnership include the sustainability of service providers, the impact of inflation, staff availability and costs, and increasing demand for services. A further key risk is in respect of the increased numbers of people who are awaiting diagnosis and treatment. The Annual Report and Accounts for the year provide further detail and analysis in respect of financial performance, financial risks and governance arrangements and improvement plans. Best Value The IJB has a statutory duty to provide best value as a designated body under section 106 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. NHS Highland and Argyll and Bute Council delegate funding to the Integration Joint Board (IJB). The IJB decides how to use these resources to achieve the objectives of the strategic plan. The IJB then directs the Partnership to deliver services in line with this plan. The governance framework represents the rules and practices by which the IJB ensures that decision making is accountable, transparent and carried out with integrity and in line with the principles of public service. The IJB has statutory responsibilities and obligations to its stakeholders, staff and residents of Argyll and Bute. The Health and Social Care Partnership ensures proper administration of its resources by ensuring that there is an appropriate governance framework in place and by having an appointed Chief Financial Officer who is required to keep proper accounting records and take reasonable steps to ensure the propriety and regularity of the finances of the Integration Joint Board. The IJB is also required to publish audited annual accounts each year. Best Value underpins the ethos of governance and financial management within the IJB, a summary of performance against the 8 best value themes is given overleaf: Page 188
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39 Appendices Appendix 1 IJB Scorecard (Note comments re availability of NI Indicators for 2022 and MSG completeness) Outcome 1 - People are able to improve their health 2018/19 2019 Calendar Year 2020 Calendar Year 2021 Calendar Year 2022 Calendar Year Target 2022 NI-1 - % of adults able to look after their health very well or quite well 93.0% 93.0% 93.2% 90.8% 90.8% 90.9% NI-3 - % of adults supported at home who agree they had a say in how their support was provided 76.0% 76.0% 72.5% 66.9% 66.9% 70.60% NI-4 - % of adults supported at home who agree that their health & care services seemed to be well co-ordinated 72.0% 72.0% 73.7% 66.0% 66.0% 66.40% NI-16 - Falls rate per 1,000 population aged 65+ 26.0 23.0 25.3 27.8 27.8 23 A&B - % of Total Telecare Service Users with Enhanced Telecare Packages 45.7% 45.6% 43.2% 41.2% 31.0% NI-13 - Emergency Admissions bed day rate 108883 109,759 94,863 104,253 104,253 109,429 Outcome 2 - People are able to live in the community 2018/19 2019 Calendar Year 2020 Calendar Year 2021 Calendar Year 2022 Calendar Year Target 2022 *MSG 1.1 - Number of emergency admissions - A&B 9,003 9,111 7,563 8,343 8,396 8,509 *MSG 2.1 - Number of unplanned bed days acute specialties - A&B 67,060 66,706 55,378 65,475 71,325 57,139 *MSG 2.2 - Number of unplanned bed days MH specialties - A&B 14,623 12,676 12,732 9,868 9,306 15,896 *MSG 3.1 - Number of A&E attendances - A&B 16,912 17,784 12,671 17,114 20,283 16,960 *MSG 6.1 - % of 65+ population at Home (unsupported) - A&B 8.0% 7.9% 7.9% 7.5% 7.5% 8.1% A&B - % of LAC who are looked after at home or in a community setting 82.4% 80.6% 83.6% 87.0% 90.0% Outcome 3 - People have positive service-user experiences 2018/19 2019 Calendar Year 2020 Calendar Year 2021 Calendar Year 2022 Calendar Year Target 2022 NI-2 - % of adults supported at home who agree they are supported to live as independently 79.0% 79.0% 79.9% 75.0% 75.0% 78.8% NI-5 - % of adults receiving any care or support who rate it as excellent or good 80.0% 85.0% 78.3% 68.6% 68.6% 75.3% NI-6 - % of people with positive experience of their GP practice 85.0% 85.0% 84.5% 77.6% 77.6% 66.5% *MSG 3.2 - % A&E attendances seen within 4 hours - A&B 93.4% 91.7% 93.1% 88.9% 83.3% 95.0% CA72 - % LAAC >1yr with a plan for permanence 65.0% 85.2% 65.4% 67.1% 95.2% 81.0% Outcome 4 - Services are centred on quality of life 2018/19 2019 Calendar Year 2020 Calendar Year 2021 Calendar Year 2022 Calendar Year Target 2022 NI-7 - % of adults supported at home who agree their support had impact improving/maintaining quality of life 74.0% 74.0% 76.50% 76.7% 76.7% 78.10% NI-12 - Rate of emergency admissions per 100,000 population for adults 12,678 11,353 10,790 11960 11960 11,636 NI-14 - Readmission to hospital within 28 days per 1,000 admissions 87.0 76.0 91.0 91.0 91.0 110 *MSG 5.1 - % of last six months of life by setting community & hospital - A&B 90.0% 90.8% 92.40% 90.8% 90.8% 90.0 % A&B - % of Waiting Time breaching >12 weeks 21.0% 38.0% 22.0% 37.0% 25.0% IJB Perfomance Scorecard for Annual Performance Report Page 191
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40 Outcome 5 - Services reduce health inequalities 2018/19 2019 Calendar Year 2020 Calendar Year 2021 Calendar Year 2022 Calendar Year Target 2022 NI-11 - Rate of premature mortality per 100,000 population 393 403 398 386 386 465 NI-17 - % of SW care services graded ‘good’ '4' or better in Care Inspectorate inspections 86.0% 84.1% 87.1% 80.0% 80.0% 75.8% NI-19 - No of days people [75+] spent in hospital when ready to be discharged, per 1,000 population 640 540 346 584 584 761 CPC01.4.4 - % Waiting time from a patient’s referral to treatment from CAMHS 91.0% 92.5% 100.0% 80.0% 84.6% 90.0% AC21 <=3 weeks wait between SM referral & 1st treatment 90.5% 91.3% 84.9% 80.0% 75.0% 90.0% Outcome 6 - Unpaid carers are supported 2018/19 2019 Calendar Year 2020 Calendar Year 2021 Calendar Year 2022 Calendar Year Target 2022 NI-8 - % of carers who feel supported to continue in their caring role 33.0% 33.0% 35.0% 38.0% 38.0% 29.7% Outcome 7 - Service users are safe from harm 2018/19 2019 Calendar Year 2020 Calendar Year 2021 Calendar Year 2022 Calendar Year Target 2022 NI-9 - % of adults supported at home who agree they felt safe 83.0% 83.0% 78.7% 76.4% 76.4% 79.7% CP16 - % of Children on CPR with a completed CP plan 91.0% 89.0% 99.0% 99.0% 95.0% 100 % CP43 - No of Child Protection Repeat Registrations - 18 months 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 CJ63 - % CPO cases seen without delay - 5 days 84.8% 95.6% 95.3% 85.3% 59.5% 80.0% A&B - % of Adult Protection referrals completed within 5 days 45.8 % 39.50% 32.9% 20.0% 80.0% A&B - % of Adult Protection referrals that lead to AP Investigation 12.5% 39.5% 11.0% 5.0% 10.0% A&B - % of complaints [Stage 2] responded within timescale 25.0% 56.5% 73.0% 50.0% 20.0% Outcome 8 - Health and social care workers are supported 2018/19 2019 Calendar Year 2020 Calendar Year 2021 Calendar Year 2022 Calendar Year Target 2022 NI-10 - % of staff who say they would recommend their workplace as a good place to work 71.0% 71.0% 70.0% 70.0% 70.0% 67.0% SW only - HSCP Attendance 5.20 5.23 4.86 5.9 4.83 3.78 Days Outcome 9 - Resources are used effectively in the provision of health and social care services 2018/19 2019 Calendar Year 2020 Calendar Year 2021 Calendar Year 2022 Calendar Year Target 2022 NI-15 - Proportion of last 6 months of life spent at home or in a community setting 90.0% 91.0% 92.9% 91.3% 91.3% 90.1% NI-18 - % of adults with intensive needs receiving care at home 67.0% 68.0% 72.3% 71.9% 71.9% 64.9% NI-20 - % of health & care resource spend on hospital stays where patient admitted in an emergency 22.0% 22.0% 19.2% 22.5% 22.5% 24.2% *MSG 4.1 - Number of DD bed days occupied - A&B 9,530 8,237 5,338 7,006 11,083 8,604 Page 192
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41 Appendix 2 HWBOI’s/ Benchmarking (Note comments in relation to PHS advice on National Indicators unavailable until Jun 2023) Indicator Title Argyll & Bute HSCP A HSCP B HSCP C HSCP D HSCP E HSCP F HSCP G Scotland NI - 1 Percentage of adults able to look after their health very well or quite well 90.8% 92.4% 92.6% 92.4% 92.1% 92.7% 93.4% 91.7% 90.9% NI - 2 Percentage of adults supported at home who agreed that they are supported to live as independently as possible 75.0% 72.6% 72.1% 86.5% 73.4% 79.3% 73.1% 72.5% 78.8% NI - 3 Percentage of adults supported at home who agreed that they had a say in how their help, care, or support was provided 66.9% 76.8% 60.6% 72.1% 70.5% 70.2% 63.4% 64.3% 70.6% NI - 4 Percentage of adults supported at home who agreed that their health and social care services seemed to be well co-ordinated 66.0% 78.5% 54.1% 71.9% 64.5% 62.2% 59.3% 61.7% 66.4% NI - 5 Total % of adults receiving any care or support who rated it as excellent or good 68.6% 79.5% 70.3% 83.0% 78.6% 68.1% 73.9% 67.8% 75.3% NI - 6 Percentage of people with positive experience of the care provided by their GP practice 77.6% 69.8% 64.8% 77.2% 62.0% 60.0% 65.9% 67.3% 66.5% NI - 7 Percentage of adults supported at home who agree that their services and support had an impact on improving or maintaining their quality of life 76.7% 81.7% 63.1% 84.3% 80.6% 73.3% 70.5% 79.2% 78.1% NI - 8 Total combined % carers who feel supported to continue in their caring role 38.0% 29.5% 30.8% 28.7% 27.4% 31.6% 29.4% 25.6% 29.7% NI - 9 Percentage of adults supported at home who agreed they felt safe 76.4% 84.9% 69.5% 86.0% 78.8% 72.1% 77.3% 75.3% 79.7% NI - 11 Premature mortality rate per 100,000 persons 386 419 375 407 407 401 348 408 465 NI - 12 Emergency admission rate (per 100,000 population) 11,960 10,460 10,789 9,997 11,861 9,381 10,577 12,564 11,636 NI - 13 Emergency bed day rate (per 100,000 population) 104,253 92,375 112,745 106,529 105,914 83,298 121,675 95,726 109,429 NI - 14 Readmission to hospital within 28 days (per 1,000 population) 91 114 110 113 111 87 102 138 110 NI - 15 Proportion of last 6 months of life spent at home or in a community setting 91.3% 92.5% 87.5% 91.5% 88.5% 92.3% 88.2% 90.1% 90.1% NI - 16 Falls rate per 1,000 population aged 65+ 27.8 24.2 23.7 14.5 26.5 19.0 18.9 23.1 23.0 NI - 17 Proportion of care services graded 'good' (4) or better in Care Inspectorate inspections 80.0% 75.7% 77.1% 80.3% 78.0% 80.0% 77.9% 87.0% 75.8% NI - 18 Percentage of adults with intensive care needs receiving care at home 71.9% 60.8% 63.4% 56.6% 63.8% 64.5% 57.5% 71.2% 64.9% NI - 19 Number of days people spend in hospital when they are ready to be discharged (per 1,000 population) 584 226 159 1,051 520 776 1,009 761 761 NI - 20 Percentage of health and care resource spent on hospital stays where the patient was admitted in an emergency 22.5% 23.2% 23.0% 23.1% 23.3% 21.3% 20.4% 23.2% 24.2% Core Suite of National Integration Indicators for Annual Performance Report Page 193
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A new lochside viewing area with additional seating and art work; Alterations to the north car park including an expansion of disabled parking; New artwork on the canal embankment; Reconfiguring of the memorial garden to include new seating areas, picnic benches and a path; Improved accessibility for the Argyll Sea Kayak Trail making it easier for kayakers to go between Loch Fyne and the Crinan Canal; A series of before and after photos are included at Appendix 2. 4.2 The works included changes to the circulation of the south car park, this was recommended during the pre-construction road safety audit to ensure that, when in use the relocated bus layby didn’t obscure visibility to the north. Following concerns raised since works have been completed a post-construction road safety audit has now been instructed. Ardrishaig Gleaner Site (LA17) 4.3 This project is being delivered by Scottish Canals with a grant being provided through the Tarbert and Lochgilphead Regeneration Fund. Phase 1 of the Gleaner Site, the Egg Shed, was completed in 2019. 4.4 Discussions are ongoing between the Head of Development and Economic Growth, senior members of Scottish Canals and a private investor as to a potential development in relation to Phase 2 of the site. It is anticipated that further clarity on whether this proposal is progressing will be known over the summer/autumn time. 5.0 CONCLUSION 5.1 With the exception of the grant for the phase 2 of the Gleaner site all projects shortlisted for funding through the Tarbert and Lochgilphead Regeneration Fund, including all projects to be delivered by the Council, have been successfully completed. We are in the process of finalising costs for the completed projects and following this expect to be able to report upon the financial aspects of the project as well as the outputs delivered. Should any underspend remain once the agreed six projects have been completed this will be reported to Committee so that arrangements can be agreed as to how this should be allocated. 6.0 IMPLICATIONS 6.1 Policy The projects will support the overarching objective and long term outcomes of the Council’s Corporate Plan, Argyll and Bute Outcome Improvement Plan, the Local Development Plan, the Economic Strategy. It will deliver the Tarbert and Lochgilphead Regeneration Fund. 6.2 Financial Page 197
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A total of £3 million is allocated through the Tarbert and Lochgilphead Regeneration Fund, external funding has also been secured. Expenditure at April 2023 is £3,131,461.27. 6.3 Legal Working with procurement colleagues in regard to management of contracts and tendering process. Leases, licences and memorandums of understanding with third party progressed by the legal team where necessary. 6.4 HR Support required from colleagues across the Council particularly Roads and Infrastructure Services who are the asset owners for the Lochgilphead Front Green and Ardrishaig North. 6.5 Fairer Scotland Duty: 6.5.1 Equalities - protected characteristics Equalities and Socio Economic Impact Assessments have been carried out. 6.5.2 Socio-economic Duty See above 6.5.3 Islands No impacts anticipated. 6.6. Climate Change Construction works undertaken as a result of the Tarbert Lochgilphead Regeneration Fund will result in carbon emissions although it is anticipated that these will be restricted to the construction period. Works at Lochgilphead Front Green raise the ground level of part of the green and may offer a form of climate change adaptation. 6.7 Risk As projects are completed the number of risks is reducing however for the remaining ongoing project these include those associated with external funding, public perception, etc. Project Risk Registers have been maintained. 6.8 Customer Service None at this time Kirsty Flanagan – Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Policy lead – Robin Currie Page 198
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Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Workplan 2022 – 23 Committee Date Report Description Lead Service and contact officer Regularity of occurrence/consideration Date for Reports to Committee Services Additional Comment June 2023 June 2023 Islay High School Report Stephen Harrison Head Teacher Annual Report June 2023 Tarbert Academy Report Neil McKnight Head Teacher Annual Report June 2023 Campbeltown Grammar School Report David Mitchell Acting Head Teacher Annual Report June 2023 Lochgilphead High School Report Jay Helbert Head Teacher Annual Report June 2023 Primary School Report Rosie MacKay & 2 Head Teachers Annual Report June 2023 Cemetery Provision and Maintenance Jim Smith One off Report June 2023 Tarbert and Lochgilphead Regeneration Fund Audrey Martin Development and Economic Growth Regular Updates June 2023 Roads and Infrastructure Services Update Jim Smith Roads and Infrastructure Services Quarterly Report June 2023 Quarterly Performance Scorecard FQ4 Jane Fowler/Sonya Thomas Performance and Improvement Quarterly Report Page 205 Agenda Item 16
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Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Workplan 2022 – 23 Committee Date Report Description Lead Service and contact officer Regularity of occurrence/consideration Date for Reports to Committee Services Additional Comment Workplan 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 Jim Smith Ongoing MAKI Accessibility and Footway Survey TBC TBC June 2024 Islay High School Report Stephen Harrison Head Teacher Annual Report June 2024 Tarbert Academy Report Neil McKnight Head Teacher Annual Report June 2024 Campbeltown Grammar School Report David Mitchell Acting Head Teacher Annual Report June 2024 Lochgilphead High School Report Jay Helbert Head Teacher Annual Report September 2024 Primary School Report Rosie MacKay & 2 Head Teachers Annual Report Page 209
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE 7 June 2023 WHITE HART HOTEL: DANGEROUS BUILDING 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 Purpose: This report advises Members of actions taken by the Council’s Building Standards in respect of the former White Hart Hotel, Main Street, Campbeltown. 1.2 The building has been unoccupied for some years and has fallen into a state of disrepair. Responding to complaints, urgent work was carried out by building standards, using emergency powers under sections 29 and 30 of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003, to remove imminent dangers to public safety. A Dangerous Buildings Notice was been served on the property owner requiring them to “commission a structural engineer to assess the current structural condition of the White Hart Hotel and carry out the structural works as specified by the structural engineer to ensure that no structural issues are evident on completion of the required works.” 1.3 Financial: all costs incurred by the Council in protecting public safety, including the erection and hire of the heras fencing and pedestrian barriers, will be recovered from the property owner. 1.4 Recommendations Members are asked to note this report. Page 211 Agenda Item 17
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay Committee DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE 7 June 2023 WHITE HART HOTEL: DANGEROUS BUILDING 2.0 INTRODUCTION 2.1 This report advises Members of actions taken by the Council’s Building Standards in respect of the former White Hart Hotel, Main Street, Campbeltown. The building has fallen into a state of disrepair and the owner advises that it is their intention to completely renovate the hotel over the next three years. Presently the condition of the building is causing concern to neighbours and the wider community. 2.2 Responding to complaints received week commencing 1st May 2023, urgent work was carried out by building standards, using emergency powers under the Building (Scotland) Act 2003, to remove imminent dangers to public safety. 3.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 3.1 Members are asked to note this report. 4.0 DANGEROUS BUILDING 4.1 The White Hart Hotel is located on Main Street, Campbeltown and has been closed for some time. It is privately owned with the owner responsible for property maintenance and the general conditions of the building has deteriorated since the hotel closed. 4.2 Following complaints received on 2 May 2023, an assessment by the Council’s Building Standards Team identified that immediate repairs were required to board up a window and remove some debris. This work was carried out using the Council’s formal powers and contact was made with the owner requiring further inspections and repairs as a priority. 4.3 Given the deteriorating condition of the building and potential risk to public safety, the decision was taken by the Council’s Building Standards Team on 3 May 2023, using emergency powers under the Building (Scotland) Act 2023, to erect heras fencing restricting access to the pavement areas around the building, pending further discussions with the property owner. On the recommendations of the Roads Service a pedestrian walkway was been created using additional road barriers to protect the public from road vehicles. 4.4 A further inspection on 5 May 2023 carried out with the owner, confirmed that the mitigation measures were appropriate pending a structural engineers report. The owner instructed a structural engineer to inspect the property and agreed to undertake any recommendations following the outcome of that inspection. Page 212
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4.5 A Dangerous Buildings Notice was been served on the property owner requiring them to “commission a structural engineer to assess the current structural condition of the White Hart Hotel and carry out the structural works as specified by the structural engineer to ensure that no structural issues are evident on completion of the required works.” 4.6 The structural engineer inspected the building on the 10 May 2023 and the report was received by building standards on the 22 May 2023. The report recommends some structural work and inspections by building standards on the 12 and 23 May 2023 noted that these structural works are well underway. 5.0 FUTURE ACTIONS 5.1 The Building (Scotland) Act 2003 provided powers to local authorities to deal with buildings which are an imminent danger to public safety and to service a formal Dangerous Building Notice on the owner(s) requiring immediate repairs or specific actions. The Council can undertake these works in default of the Notice, and where there is an immediate need to protect public safety, with all cost recovered from the owner(s). These powers do not extend to general repairs, which are the responsibility of the owner. 5.2 Maintenance of the building is the responsibility of the owner and their intentions with the building are yet unknown. Building Standards can only deal with issues where there is an imminent risk to public safety. 5.3 Building Standards will continue to monitor the situation to ensure that the Dangerous Buildings Notice is fully complied with; to liaise with the owner, and determine the adequacy of the current measures in protecting public safety in regards to the structural engineers report. 5.4 Building Standards will continue to update local elected members on the situation of any developments 6.0 CONCLUSIONS 6.1 The actions taken by Building Standards protected public safety and were undertaken very quickly and effectively. There are ongoing discussions with the property owner and the situation is being monitored. The structural engineers report is currently being actioned by the owner who has given a commitment to carry out all urgent works to comply with the formal Dangerous Buildings Notice. The heras fencing and pedestrian protective barriers will only be removed once all safety measures specified in the structural engineering report have been undertaken and completed. Page 213
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7.0 IMPLICATIONS 7.1 Policy Consistent with Council priorities 7.2 Financial Any costs incurred by the Council in responding to this dangerous building will be recovered from the owner. 7.3 Legal Effective use of powers under the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 7.4 HR None. 7.5 Fairer Scotland 7.5.1 Equalities There are no equality or sustainability issues associated with the plan 7.5.2 Socio- economic 7.5.3 Islands There are no island implications. 7.6 Climate Change There are no climate change implications. 7.7 Risk Public safety risks have been minimised thorough the actions by Building Standards Risk that Council may require to undertake works in default, if the owner fails to meet their commitment to carry out any specified urgent works. 7.8 Customer Service No significant issues. Executive Director with responsibility for Regulatory Services: Kirsty Flanagan Policy Lead for Planning and Regulatory Services: Councillor Kieron Green For further information contact: Alan Morrison, Regulatory Services and Building Standards Manager, email alan.morrison@argyll-bute.gov.uk. Appendix I: Photograph of the White Hart Hotel, Campbeltown Page 214