EAST AYRSHIRE COMMUNITY PLANNING/ SINGLE OUTCOME AGREEMENT 2015-2018
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015/16
COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP BOARD STRATEGIC PRIORITY YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
Youth Claimant School leavers in positive Modern Apprenticeship Count Unemployment and sustained destinations Starts Reduced from 92.1% to 90.7% (16-24) Increased from 681 to 727 Decreased from 7.8% to 5%
Commentary • 93.9% of young people from the 2014/15 cohort progressed into a positive destination, although this reduced to 90.7% in the follow up report for positive and sustained destinations. Our future ambition within East Ayrshire is for all of our young people to progress into a positive and sustained destination. • Youth claimant count unemployment in East Ayrshire has reduced, from 7.8% at March 2014 to 5.5% at March 2016. We will seek to reduce this further and to close the gap with the Scottish average of 3.6%.
Case Study
Ryan Tomlin, aged 21 years, had been unemployed for more than 12 months. While achieving qualifications as an automotive technician, he found that his lack of work experience meant that he did not get a response from employers when applying for jobs. Following referral to the Council’s Employability Team, Ryan received a range of training and support, including: • Attendance at an employability course and support from a job coach • Assistance with his CV, interview preparation and general employability skills • Regularly attending a work club and accessing job search opportunities • Assistance with a cover letter (with recruitment incentive attached) and sent to several companies • Additional supports available to employers, including Youth Employment Initiative wage subsidy
Bridgend Garage offered Ryan employment and he started work in October 2015. He is now working in a promoted post within the Parts Department.
Page 3 COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP BOARD STRATEGIC PRIORITY TACKLING THE IMPACT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Alcohol Related Drug Misuse related Access to recovery focused Hospital Stays hospital admissions treatment within 3 weeks Increased from 239.3 to 256.1 Reduced from 796.7 to 744 Increased from 94.9% to 96.4% per 100,000 population per 100,000 population
Commentary • Alcohol admissions per 100,000 of the population have reduced from just under 800 in 2013/14 to 744 in 2014/15. In addition, access to recovery-focused treatment for alcohol and drugs misuse within three weeks has improved. • Problematic drug use remains challenging, with the rate of drug misuse hospital admissions increased from just under 240 in 2013/14 to 256 in 2014/15.
Case Study
East Ayrshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) supports the award winning Addiction Worker Training Programme (AWTP). The AWTP is a unique initiative which supports, trains, and prepares individuals with a history of problematic drug and alcohol use to work in Social Care, through a combination of in-work placements and formal learning. AWTP is the first project in Scotland to: • offer former drug and alcohol users the opportunity to gain supported work experience and a qualification while receiving a wage for the duration of the course; and • develop a multi-agency approach to employability for former substance users.
In 2016, East Ayrshire ADP was delighted to attend the graduation of two trainees from East Ayrshire. Both trainees were known to addiction services for a number of years and one trainee has come through the social work child care system. Both also have experienced the criminal justice system. Since graduating, one of the trainees has already secured employment with a Glasgow housing charity.
Page 4 COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP BOARD STRATEGIC PRIORITY CHILD POVERTY
% Uptake of Overall Average Total Tariff Score Gross Weekly Earnings School Meals based for Pupils in 10% Increased from £380 to £418 on entitlement Most Deprived SIMD Reduced from 82% to 75% Increased from 443 to 492
Commentary • The East Ayrshire Integrated Children and Young People’s Service Plan 2015-18 was implemented in 2015 and is fully in keeping with the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014. The Plan incorporates the SHANARRI principles (safe, healthy, active, nurtured, achieving, respected, responsible and included) and focuses on improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people. • Child Poverty is recognised in East Ayrshire as a crosscutting issue which requires to be addressed across agencies and across each of the three Community Planning Themes: Economy and Skills; Safer Communities and Wellbeing. • As a partnership we also seek to influence the external and national factors which impact on child poverty, such as welfare reform and the so called ‘poverty premium’ in relation to services such as power, telecoms and credit/loans.
Case Study
Centrestage Community Food Initiative promotes access to fresh, healthy food. The aim is to tackle food poverty, promote self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on foodbank provision. The initiative joins up support services, such as the Citizens Advice Bureau and local communities by providing opportunities to participate in activities, socialise and share a meal. The initiative promotes healthy eating, participation, skills development and volunteering opportunities. Surplus food is re-distributed through the initiative and volunteer cooks prepare meals, while community members contribute what they can to support the model. Within East Ayrshire the scheme was initially piloted in Drongan.
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ECONOMY AND SKILLS
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Page 8 EAST AYRSHIRE COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP STRATEGIC PRIORITIES - ECONOMY AND SKILLS
• Make East Ayrshire a destination of choice for business growth and investment. • Develop a confident, successful, highly skilled and qualified workforce. • Embed ambition, aspiration and entrepreneurship in our culture.
Business Start-Up Rates Business Survival Rates Employment Rate Increased from 28.6 to 31.9 Increased from 52.9% to 59.6% Increased from 68.1% to 69.6% per 10,000 population
Commentary • Our business start-up rates and business survival rates have increased from the baseline positions. We will continue to work to close the gap with the Scottish average. • The employment rate has increased but remains short of the Scottish average.
Case Study
The Council’s new ‘BeReady’ business support programme is focused on growth. It is based on delivering workshops and one to one support to businesses to explore and develop capacity in specific business areas, including finance, leadership, innovation, procurement, people, sales and digital marketing.
“….East Ayrshire’s team provide a completely tailored package of assistance and that support is continuing. We’re really happy that we made the decision to relocate to here.” New Business to the area
Partner investment in economic development, through flagship initiatives such as Developing the Young Workforce, is building a strong base for the future development of the Economy and Skills base in East Ayrshire. This activity will be further supported by capital investment, particularly in our schools and higher/further education establishments.
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EAST AYRSHIRE COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP SINGLE OUTCOME AGREEMENT 2015-2018
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015/16
ECONOMY AND SKILLS
Local Outcome 1: Local economic activity increased Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 1: We live a Scotland that is the most attractive place to do business in Europe National Outcome 2: We realise our full economic potential with more and better employment opportunities for our people National Outcome 13: We take pride in a strong, fair and inclusive national identity Progress 2015/16
Increase business start-up rate per 10,000 population (C)
Increase VAT/PAYE registered businesses per 10,000 adult population (C)
Increase business survival rate (3 years after start up) (C) Priority 1.1 Increase median gross weekly earning for all employees (residence based) (C) Grow the business base in East Ayrshire Increase median gross weekly earning for all employees (workforce based) (C)
Increase tourism generated income
X Increase annual number of visitors to the area Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator.
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PROGRESS AT 31 MARCH 2016 ON OUTCOMES
Baseline at Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s 2013/14 31 March 2016 to March 2018 Direction of travel status 1. Business start-up rate per 10,000 population 28.6 31.9 Increase to 30 per Business start-up Annual/Scottish Government (East Ayrshire) (East Ayrshire) 10,000 adult in line with the
C population Scottish average 40.4 39.7 (Scotland) (Scotland) (2013) (2014) 2. VAT/PAYE registered businesses per 10,000 adult 313.2 332.6 Increase to 330 per VAT/PAYE population (East Ayrshire) (East Ayrshire) 10,000 adult registered C Annual/Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics population businesses in line 362 381.9 (Scotland) (Scotland) with the Scottish (2013) (2014) average 3. Business survival rate (3 years after start up) 52.9% 59.6% Increase to 58% Business survival Annual/Office for National Statistics (ONS) Business Demography (East Ayrshire) (East Ayrshire) rate in line with the
C Scottish average 57.1% 62.8% (Scotland) (Scotland) (2013) (2014) 4. Median gross weekly earning for all employees £380 £418 Increase to £500 Gross weekly (residence based) (East Ayrshire) (East Ayrshire) earnings above the
C Annual/Office for National Statistics (Annual Survey of Earning and Scottish average Hours) £413 £425 (Scotland) (Scotland) (2013) (2015) 5. Median gross weekly earning for all employees £353 £383 Increase to £425 Gross weekly (workforce based) (April 2014) (East Ayrshire) earnings above the C Annual/Office for National Statistics (Annual Survey of Earnings and Scottish average Hours) £414 £424 (Scotland) (Scotland) (April 2014) (2015) 6. Tourism generated income £79.07 million £85.96 million Increase by 20% from Increase in tourism Annual/East Ayrshire STEAM (Scottish Tourism Economic (2013) (2015) the baseline position generated income Assessment Model) Report by 2016 and a further 20% by 2018 7. Annual number of visitors to the area 1,072,910 1,054,000 Increase by 10% from Increase in visitors X Annual/East Ayrshire STEAM (Scottish Tourism Economic (2013) (2015) the baseline position to the area Assessment Model) Report by 2016 and a further 10% by 2018 Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator.
Page 11 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Business Support
The development and implementation of the BeReady programme focused on 7 key areas of business, including innovation, sales, management, marketing, procurement, finance and HR, and has been designed around the needs of growth businesses. Pilot activity in 2015/16 supported 42 businesses. Be Procurement Ready is providing intensive one to one support to businesses to ensure that they have the correct documentation and accreditations to compete more effectively for both public and private sector contracts. A portal providing access to support and guidance for businesses is also available. Scottish Enterprise has worked with the Council to deliver intensive support to companies with growth potential; has actively looked for ways to increase awareness of product support around themes such as ‘international’ and ‘innovation’; and has provided sessions on financial products available to growth companies. Scottish Enterprise currently works with 44 Account Managed companies in East Ayrshire (30 of which are classed as ‘growth’ companies) to develop their growth potential. This includes assessment of innovation opportunities, support with investment and guidance around entering new markets. Thirteen businesses in East Ayrshire accessed business mentoring support through the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce; and an International Trade Clinic provides additional support for local businesses. Ayrshire College provides assistance to businesses with growth potential. This includes the provision of courses designed to upskill staff. Standard courses can be delivered to target skills and accreditation required or bespoke arrangements can be made. For example, three courses were recently run for an East Ayrshire engineering company to assist with staff capability analysis, a key tool that will allow them to seek new business. The College has also developed a range of Business and IT courses designed to enhance skill levels and productivity in those fields. Support provided for business in East Ayrshire in 2015/16 includes 142 new start-ups, 11 pipeline businesses, 86 business grants and 3 business loans. The Council approved the construction of 3 new speculative units at Moorfield and Rowallan Business Parks. 35 businesses were supported through property searches and 45 Food and Drink businesses were supported through workshops. The Council’s Economic Development Service supported the development of sustainable business plans by social enterprises. 21 social enterprises were provided with assistance by the Vibrant Communities Service.
Business Networks
The Ayrshire Engineering Alliance and the Food Network are good examples of local businesses working to strengthen supply chains and are both supported by the Council. The Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce holds a series of networking events to bring businesses together. An annual Trade to Trade exhibition (Ayrshire Connections) is held as part of Business Week, including 20 trade stands from East Ayrshire companies. The Chamber hosts the Ayrshire Business Directory on its website and also leads the ‘Buy Ayrshire’ campaign to encourage businesses to trade with other Ayrshire companies.
Tourism
East Ayrshire’s attractions were promoted in the local press in 2015/16 in advance of national events such as the Expo, the Open Golf Championship and the Scottish Ladies’ Open. Work also began with VisitScotland to better promote East Ayrshire via their website and to address quality accreditation issues. Visitor numbers across our key venues and facilities have fallen by 1.6%, from 2,415,351 visitors in 2014/15 to 2,377,576 in 2015/16. The closure of Dean Castle for repair work has contributed to the decline in numbers.
Page 12 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Marketing and Promotion Campaign
In January 2016, Denvir Marketing was awarded the contract to deliver an innovative marketing campaign to promote East Ayrshire as a desirable destination for business and inward investment. Key outcomes from this project include the development of a brand identity and a bespoke website for the business community. The brand toolkit has been finalised, work on the development of the website is underway and a draft marketing strategy has been prepared. The project will be officially launched later in the year.
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EAST AYRSHIRE COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP SINGLE OUTCOME AGREEMENT 2015-2018
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015/16
ECONOMY AND SKILLS
Local Outcome 1: Local economic activity increased Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 1: We live in a Scotland that is the most attractive place to do business in Europe National Outcome 2: We realise our full economic potential with more and better employment opportunities for our people National Outcome 10: We live in well-designed, sustainable places where we are able to access the amenities and services we need
Progress 2015/16
Priority 1.2 = Increase total business and industrial land (strategic sites)
Accelerate the pace of infrastructure improvements and maximise the benefit of existing resources Increase percentage of premises with superfast broadband
PROGRESS AT 31 MARCH 2016 ON OUTCOMES
Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s Baseline at 2013/14 31 March 2016 to March 2018 Direction of travel status 1. Total business and industrial land (strategic 56.26 ha 56.26 ha Increase to 75 ha Increase in high = sites) (2013/14) (2015/16) quality and effective Annual/East Ayrshire Council business and industrial land 2. Percentage of premises with superfast 61.1% 85.8% Increase to 98% by Maintain level broadband (July 2013) (March 2016) 2017 Quarterly/East Ayrshire Council Step Change Project to be concluded by the end of 2017
Page 14 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Key business locations
East Ayrshire Council and Scottish Enterprise have been working on the development of key business locations across East Ayrshire. This has included further development of Moorfield and Rowallan Business Parks. The Council has approved the development of a further 3 new speculative units (2 at Moorfield and 1 at Rowallan), with an investment of £3.15 million. Given that the level of interest remains high for our business parks, in agreeing the Council’s new Capital Investment Programme, a further £5 million has been earmarked for economic development and regeneration. This significant investment will ensure that the Council continues to invest in infrastructure improvements, redevelop derelict areas and attract private sector investment and jobs. Further work is being taken forward to create additional business space at Moorfield Park, as detailed in the Proposed Local Development Plan. New retail units have been built at Townhead Street, Cumnock. At Caponacre, discussions are taking place with businesses interested in setting up facilities. Further investment opportunities are also being considered for this important site. Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) acts as a useful mechanism to incentivise growth and help secure investment. 2 RSA projects were supported in 2015/16, with a value of £270,000. This has resulted in the creation of 28 new jobs, securing 5 jobs and allowing the expansion of business premises.
Transport services and infrastructure
A76 Transport Corridor Partnership between East Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway Councils continues to meet regularly to develop an integrated strategic plan for the multi modal corridor. Strathclyde Partnership for Transport invested £1.095 million in East Ayrshire in 2015/16 as part of its capital programme for a number of projects, including A70 and A71 Route Improvements, Galston to Newmilns Cycle Route, Kilmaurs Park and Ride Extension, and improvements to Kilmarnock and Cumnock bus stations. Financial support is also provided for bus services, including the MyBus demand responsive transport service, which fills gaps in the commercial bus network and supports access to services and employment for local people.
Broadband capacity and Wi-Fi services
Broadband coverage: Within East Ayrshire, Digital Scotland is responsible for the provision of fibre broadband to premises. The Council has invested an additional £1.2 million in the Rest of Scotland Project to increase coverage, meet local priorities and address the digital divide in East Ayrshire. This combination of investment and existing commercial roll out plans will ensure that approximately 98% of premises within East Ayrshire will have access to fibre broadband by the end of 2017. The remaining 2% of premises within East Ayrshire will have access to a basic broadband service. The additional investment secures the roll out of broadband to all communities within East Ayrshire with a population of 1,000 or more and strategic industrial and business locations, including Rowallan Business Park, Meiklewood/Mosside and Moorfield Park. The Kilmarnock Town Centre Action Plan Group is working with local businesses to promote Wi-Fi points in Kilmarnock Town Centre. East Ayrshire Leisure has provided Wi-Fi in services in all of its libraries and larger venues. The Council has received funding from the Scottish Government (£70,000) to install free public Wi-Fi in a number of community centres and facilities across the authority.
Page 15 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Ayrshire Growth Deal
East Ayrshire Council and Scottish Enterprise are working with partners across Ayrshire in the development of the Ayrshire Growth Deal, which will bring a significant opportunity to develop projects with both public and private sector involvement. The initial Ayrshire Regional Growth Deal prospectus, which focuses on the themes of business support, infrastructure and skills, has been submitted to the Scottish Government, A more detailed business case is being developed for submission to the Scottish Government and work continues in the development of a full bid. Bellfield Interchange has been identified as a strategic junction, which links to key development sites. Through the Ayrshire Growth Deal, the Council will seek to work with Transport Scotland to design and review the options for the Bellfield Interchange to overcome development constraints. A number of meetings were held with the Scottish Government in 2015/16 to make the case for investment at Prestwick Airport particularly in the context of the spaceport and aerospace. A prospectus has been produced, a strategic business case developed and investment aspirations have been aligned to the Ayrshire Regional Growth Deal.
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EAST AYRSHIRE COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP SINGLE OUTCOME AGREEMENT 2015-2018
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015/16
ECONOMY AND SKILLS
Local Outcome 1: Local economic activity increased Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 1: We live a Scotland that is the most attractive place to do business in Europe National Outcome 10: We live in well-designed, sustainable places where we are able to access the amenities and services we need National Outcome 12: We value and enjoy our built and natural environment and protect it and enhance it for future generations National Outcome 13: We take pride in a strong, fair and inclusive national identity
Progress 2015/16
Reduction in percentage of floor space in Kilmarnock town centre that is vacant
Reduction in percentage of floor space in Cumnock town centre that is vacant
X Reduction in number of vacant and derelict town centre buildings Reduction in percentage of vacant and derelict land Priority 1.3
Urban
Improve the vibrancy of our town centres Rural Increase total number of new build social rented houses See proxy indicator Increase cleanliness score of local authority streets and other relevant land
X Increase cleanliness score (Percentage of streets at an acceptable standard)
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PROGRESS AT 31`MARCH 2016 ON OUTCOMES
‘End’ target/s Current Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s Indicator/s Baseline at 2013/14 Direction of status 31 March 2016 to March 2018 travel 1. Percentage of floor space in Kilmarnock town centre 21% 13% Reduction to 19% Reduction in that is vacant (2014) (March 2016) percentage of Annual/East Ayrshire Council vacant town centre floor space 2. Percentage of floor space in Cumnock town centre 26% 23% Reduction to 17% Reduction in that is vacant (2014) (March 2016) percentage of Annual/East Ayrshire Council vacant town centre floor space 3. Number of vacant and derelict town centre buildings 76 122 Reduction to 72 Reduction in X Annual/East Ayrshire Council (September 2013) (September 2015) vacant and derelict town centre buildings 4. Percentage of vacant and derelict land 3.8% 2.0% Reduction to 3.5% Reduction to 2.5%
Urban 0.1% 0.1% Rural 3.7% 1.9% (2015/16) Annual/East Ayrshire Council (2013/14) 5. Total number of new build social rented houses 0 133 Increase to 317 Increase in social Annual/East Ayrshire Council New Programme (2015/16) rented housing 6. Cleanliness score of local authority streets and other 75 n/a Increase to Quartile Maintain top See proxy relevant land (2013/14) 1 performance quartile indicator Annual/Keep Scotland Beautiful – Index recorded by the Local performance Environmental Audit and Management System/ East Ayrshire Council 7. Cleanliness Score (Percentage of streets at an 97.1% 95.2% X acceptable standard) (2013/14) (2015/16) Annual/Keep Scotland Beautiful Proxy indicator
Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16
Town Centre Regeneration
Kilmarnock Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI): The refurbishment of 96-108 Portland Street, Kilmarnock is completed (creating three new commercial units), and the contract for the Kilmarnock Business Hub at 30-38 John Finnie Street (to be named the Ingram Enterprise Centre) commenced on site in June 2016.
Page 18 Cumnock Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS): A small shopfront replacement was completed at 30 Ayr Road in February 2016, and a larger building repair project is due to start on site at 1-3 Ayr Road. Proposals have been submitted for the Mercat Hotel and the Council is also in discussion with the owners of 21/22 The Square, Cumnock in relation to grant assistance/purchase of this building. Galston CARS: One priority project, one major grant scheme, and one public realm project on site in January 2016. A further 7 projects are at the planning application stage, with a further 6 projects under development, seeking additional funding. Dalmellington CARS: Historic Environment Scotland (HES) announced a call for applications under round 7 of the CARS with applications to be submitted by 31 August 2016. Consideration is being given to submitting a revised application to HES. Dean Castle: £5 million secured, including funding from from the Heritage Lottery Fund, for the Park for the People bid. Economic Development delivered 15 events in Kilmarnock town centre and 12 in Cumnock in 2015/16. High profile exhibition and event programmes continue to be developed across Kilmarnock, Cumnock and Mauchline Town Centres and a range of music and theatre events at the Palace Theatre. The delivery of high profile events, including Celebrate East Ayrshire which builds on the Queen’s Baton Relay, have helped create a positive culture in the town centre of Kilmarnock and Cumnock with strong positive feedback on social media. It is estimated that over 6,000 people participated in events during the Celebrate East Ayrshire Week in August 2015. Proposals have been developed to carry out Town Centre Health Checks for Kilmarnock, Cumnock and Dalmellington, to be completed by the end of 2016/17. The detailed plans will help to identify the location of vacant premises and uses associated with the night-time economy which may in turn help to shape the type and focus of future strategies to improve the retail, cultural, leisure and educational experience within town centres. A programme of further Health Checks for the remaining Town Centres will be determined on evaluation of the processes involved in the production of the first three studies. Over 5,000 people attended the award winning Playday Event, which is held annually in August in Kay Park. This is a well-established event and the last year saw an increase in the number of community organisations taking stalls and promoting their work.
Kilmarnock Town Centre
The ‘Celebrate Kilmarnock’ town centre action plan, prepared in 2015 by a wide range of individuals representing key interests and organisations with a stake in the future of Kilmarnock Town Centre, provides a framework for town centre improvement via the identification of co-ordinated continuing actions. The ‘Kilmarnock Town Centre: an Agenda for Continued Action’ report identifies the elements of the ‘Celebrate Kilmarnock’ Action Plan that can be best delivered by East Ayrshire Council and the Leisure Trust. While there is a clear focus on physical and environmental projects (such as the public realm improvements), there is also a focus on projects with a strong cultural theme. It should be noted that other partner organisations will be involved, in whole or in part, in the identification and/or delivery of projects via their participation in implementation working groups. The Council’s latest Capital Investment Strategy earmarked an additional £3.000m for the Kilmarnock Town Centre Regeneration Fund. This will ensure a continued focus on the regeneration of Kilmarnock town centre and the surrounding areas. The Global Market in May and September 2015 saw in the region of 36,000 shoppers and visitors in Kilmarnock town centre. Kilmarnock has been included in the 2015/16 Healthy High Street initiative. This was led by Business in the Community and with input from national retailers located in the town, including Marks and Spencer, Boots and Greggs, which have promoted all events as part of their own promotional in store activities. WG13 opened in September 2015 and is a social enterprise operated by the Council of Voluntary Organisations East Ayrshire (CVOEA), providing a café, a venue and a digital hub, and employment and volunteering opportunities within the building. Modern Apprenticeship opportunities are available for people with disabilities and additional support needs, and peer mentors provide support for care leavers. Ayrshire College offers a high number of opportunities where students can engage with and assist town centres. This can be through programmes such as, but not limited to, volunteering, horticulture and construction renovation. The college also offers customer service programmes aimed at assisting businesses and organisations to make the visitor experience as rewarding as possible.
Page 19 Cumnock Town Centre
Site works commenced on the construction of the new retail units in Townhead Street, with the first tenants moving into the premises in July 2016. Farmfoods plans to build a new store on the site of the current shopping centre, which will be demolished, with completion scheduled for December 2017. The Council made a further £166,000 available to extend the Cumnock Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS). Three properties – The Square, Ayr Road and the Mercat Hotel – will be supported with grants to help improve their appearance and visibility.
Community led action plans
The Kilmarnock Town Centre Action Plan was launched in August 2015, bringing the total number of community led action plans to 14 at 31 March 2016. A strong working relationship has been established with Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland with their investment of a permanent Community Coordinator within the Communities Team to support the development of the Action Plan in Cumnock. This is a 5 year investment for the Cumnock Community. The Annual Community Led Action Plan Conference took place on the 26 and 27 November 2015 and, over the 2 days, was attended by 115 representatives from community led action plan steering groups, as well as communities which have expressed an interest in developing a plan. In total, 20 communities were represented over the 2 days. This work has increased involvement and representation of the community in determining their priorities.
New council housing
Five new build affordable housing sites were completed; 3 in Kilmarnock and 2 in Galston, providing 133 affordable, energy efficient, fit-for-purpose homes in town centres as part of the Strategic Local Programme (SLP) 2012/2015. Two further new build affordable housing sites have commenced on site; 1 in Cumnock and 1 in Kilmarnock. Two bungalows for older and ambulant disabled residents are being provided to increase the supply on the former Cumnock Chronicle site, adjacent to the recently completed development of 8 bungalows for older and ambulant disabled residents along with 1 wheelchair access bungalow. In response to identified need, 7 new homes are being developed on the site of the former Flowerbank Nursery to provide a mix of general needs housing and wheelchair accessible bungalows in Kilmarnock. The new development has seen 5 cleared sites brought back into use in Kilmarnock and Galston; the high standard specification applied assists in tackling fuel poverty through high energy efficiency design.
Reuse of vacant buildings
One unit in Kilmarnock has been occupied by Business Gateway, and one new restaurant and a new accountancy firm were supported by Economic Development to locate in Kilmarnock. Support was also provided in Cumnock to occupiers of the new retail units and marketing of additional units in Cumnock also began in 2015/16. The Council approved the establishment of the Town Centre Vacant and Derelict Buildings Grant Scheme on 23 March 2016 to help property owners repair or assist community groups to purchase and repair vacant buildings in town centres. With funding from the Scottish Government, the Council’s Empty Homes Loan Fund offers interest free loans to property owners to bring long term vacant houses back into use for private renting. The Fund has now helped to bring back into use an empty property in Newmilns. Following dedicated dialogue with property owners, a further 3 loan applications are anticipated to come forward; 2 in Dalmellington and 1 in Kilmaurs town centres.
Kilmarnock Railway Station.
Access for All: Kilmarnock railway station is included in the Department of Transport’s ‘Access for All’ programme, with the aim of ensuring level access to the station for passengers. Works will be taken forward by Network Rail in partnership with Transport Scotland and ScotRail (Abellio) and the Ayrshire Roads Alliance. The initial feasibility work at Kilmarnock railway station is expected to be completed by the end of September 2016.
Page 20 Scottish Stations Fund: A proposal for Kilmarnock railway station has been approved by Transport Scotland, with part funding to the value of £300,000 from the Ayrshire Roads Alliance. The Stations Fund will support the upgrade of the main station underpass. Works will include installation of new wall façade and ceiling panels, new LED lighting, improvement to existing staircases, handrails and tactile strips, installation of new display/advertising panels, improvements to existing skylights and improvements to both entrances at Hill Street and John Finnie Street. The work is programmed to commence in September 2016.
New Ayrshire College Kilmarnock Campus
The new Ayrshire College Kilmarnock Campus is scheduled to open on 24 October 2016 on the former Johnnie Walker site in Hill Street, Kilmarnock. 170 construction jobs were supported as part of the new development and 5,500 students will contribute to the local economy. The delivery of Business Gateway workshops to Ayrshire College students has now been agreed.
Pedestrian connectivity and integration of core paths
Following on from the Kilmarnock Integrated Urban Development Plan (IUDP) and the final IUDP Transport Interventions Study, the Council commissioned a consultant to develop the recommendations of the two studies into potential implementable public realm improvement schemes. Further consultation with the wider community was required to appraise the various options. To this end, a stakeholder consultation was undertaken by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance to consider the options for improved pedestrian connectivity at the eastern side of Kilmarnock Town Centre. The outcome of the consultation will form part of a future study report. Subject to the outcomes of the consultation exercise, the schemes will improve town centre accessibility and the legibility/quality of the public realm both within the town centre and its hinterland. Funding has been secured to commission a consultant to design and prepare contract documents for the circular route. This will now be extended to include the whole project. The tendering exercise will take place towards the end of 2016. Funding and implementation will follow throughout 2017 and 2018.
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EAST AYRSHIRE COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP SINGLE OUTCOME AGREEMENT 2015-2018
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015/16
ECONOMY AND SKILLS
Local Outcome 2: Skills, qualifications and employability improved for all learners
Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 2: We realise our full economic potential with more and better employment opportunities for our people National Outcome 3: We are better educated, more skilled and more successful, renowned for our research and innovation National Outcome 4: Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens National Outcome 5: Our children have the best start in life and are ready to succeed National Outcome 8: We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk Progress 2015/16
Increase in employment rate (C)
Reduction in claimant count unemployment (16-64)
Reduction in youth claimant unemployment (16-24) (C) Increase in percentage of leavers attaining Literacy and Numeracy at SCQF Level 4 Increase in percentage of leavers attaining Literacy and Numeracy at SCQF Priority 2.1 Level 5 Increase in average total tariff score for pupils in SIMD decile 1 (10% most Ensure East Ayrshire residents, particularly our young deprived) people, have the relevant skills and qualifications and positive attitude needed for the world of work Increase in average total tariff score for pupils in SIMD decile 10 (least deprived) Increase in percentage of school leavers in positive and sustained destinations X (C) Increase in percentage of looked after children in positive and sustained destinations (employment, training or education) Increase in percentage of primary pupils achieving the East Ayrshire Certificate of Achievement Increase in percentage of secondary pupils achieving the East Ayrshire Certificate of Achievement
Page 22 Increase in percentage of secondary pupils achieving non SQA awards (ASDAN/ Prince’s Trust) Increase in Modern Apprenticeship starts Priority 2.1 Reduction in percentage of economically active working age persons with no X qualifications Ensure East Ayrshire residents, particularly our young Increase in percentage of students successfully completing courses at SCQF 6 X people, have the relevant skills and qualifications and (FE) or below within Ayrshire College positive attitude needed for the world of work Increase in percentage of students successfully completing courses at SCQF 7 X (HE) or above within Ayrshire College Reduction in percentage of residents in receipt of key benefits Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator.
PROGRESS AT 31 MARCH 2016 ON OUTCOMES
Baseline at Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s 2013/14 31 March 2016 to March 2018 Direction of travel status 1. Employment rate 68.1% 69.6% Increase to 70% Increase in Biennial/Scottish Government, Labour Markets in Scotland (2014) (2015) employment rate C 2. Claimant count unemployment (16-64) 4.9% 3.3% Reduction to 4% Reduction in Monthly/Nomis (March 2014) (March 2016) claimant count 3. Youth claimant unemployment (16-24) 7.8% 5.5% Reduction to 6.0% Reduction in youth Monthly/ Nomis (March 2014) (March 2016) claimant count C 4. Percentage of leavers attaining Literacy and Numeracy 77.7% 86.9% Increase to 80% Increase to 90% at SCQF Level 4 (2013) (2015) Annual/Scottish Government/ Insight 5. Percentage of leavers attaining Literacy and Numeracy 52.3% 60.6% Increase to 55% Increase to 65% at SCQFLevel 5 (2013) (2015) Annual/Scottish Government/ Insight 6. Average total tariff score for pupils in SIMD decile 1 443 492 Increase to 470 Increase to 513 (10% most deprived) (2013) (2015) Annual/Scottish Government/ Insight 7. Average total tariff score for pupils in SIMD decile 10 977 1,214 Increase to 1,050 Increase to 1,240 (least deprived) (2013) (2015) Annual/Scottish Government/ Insight
Page 23 Baseline at Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s 2013/14 31 March 2016 to March 2018 Direction of travel status 8. Percentage of school leavers in positive and sustained 92.1% 90.7% Increase to 95% Increase to 100% X destinations (2012/13 cohort in follow up (2014/15 cohort in C Annual/Scottish Government (Attainment and Leaver Destinations positive and sustained follow up positive and Supplementary Data) destinations at March 2014) sustained destinations (June 2014) at March 2016) (June 2016) 9. Percentage of looked after children in positive and 77% 92.3% Increase to 80% Increase to 100% (2012/13) (2013/14) sustained destinations (employment, training or education) Annual/Scottish Government (Educational Outcomes for Scotland’s Looked After Children) 10. Percentage of primary pupils achieving the East 40% 100% Increase to 60% Increase to 100% (2013/14) (2014/15) Ayrshire Certificate of Achievement Annual/East Ayrshire Council
11. Percentage of secondary pupils achieving the East 25% 75% Increase to 60% Increase to 100% (2013/14) (2014/15) Ayrshire Certificate of Achievement Annual/East Ayrshire Council
12. Percentage of secondary pupils achieving non SQA 27% 75% Increase to 60% Increase to 100% (2013/14) (2014/15) awards (ASDAN/ Prince’s Trust) Annual/East Ayrshire Council
13. Modern Apprenticeship starts 681 727 To be determined To be determined Annual/Skills Development Scotland (2013/14) (2015/16) 14. Percentage of economically active working age persons 14.8% 15.6% Reduction in the Reduction in the X with no qualifications (2013) (2015) percentage of percentage of Annual/Nomis (Office for National Statistics) economically active economically active working age persons working age with no qualifications persons with no qualifications 15. Percentage of students successfully completing courses 66% 59% Increase: Increase in X at SCQF 6 (FE) or below within Ayrshire College (2013/14) (2014/15) 70% by 2016/17 students Annual/Ayrshire College 2015-16 figure will be successfully confirmed in November Regional Outcome completing courses 2016 Agreement Target SCQF 6 (FE) or below 16. Percentage of students successfully completing courses 66% 62% Increase: Increase in X at SCQF 7 (HE) or above within Ayrshire College (2013-14) (2014/15) 71% by 2016/17 students Annual/Ayrshire College 2015-16 figure will be successfully confirmed in November Regional Outcome completing courses 2016 Agreement Target at SCQF 7 (HE) or above
Page 24 Baseline at Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s 2013/14 31 March 2016 to March 2018 Direction of travel status 17. Percentage of residents in receipt of key benefits 14.7% 13.7% Reduction in Reduction in the Annual/Nomis (2014) (November 2015) percentage of percentage of residents in receipt residents in receipt of key benefits of key benefits Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator.
Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16:
Educational Attainment and Achievement
Exams results data focusing on all pupils, rather than school leavers, was published formally by INSIGHT on 9 September 2016. High level (pre-appeal) results indicate improvements in performance in S5 and S6 in six of the eight indicators covering Literacy and Numeracy at Level 5 and Level 6. A detailed report providing comparison of the full set of national indicators, including national benchmarking data, will be reported to the Council’s Cabinet in due course. The results of the 2015 Wellbeing Survey carried out with 1,553 children and young people in P3, P6, S1 and S3 reflect that: - 94.7% of respondents want to learn and do their best in school, compared to 97.3% pupils in 2014; - 83.7% of respondents agreed that they understood what they were learning and what they will be doing next, compared to 90.2% in 2014; and - 78.4% of respondents agreed that they can plan their learning and make choices about how they learn, compared to 88.2% in 2014.
Young People into Positive Destinations
There were 1,328 leavers from East Ayrshire’s mainstream schools in June 2015. The proportion of leavers who were in a positive destination in October 2015 was 93.9% and by the follow up survey in March 2016 this had fallen to 90.7%. Statutory winter leavers were the group that had the highest proportion of leavers reported in a negative destination in both returns (8.5%). Employability and Engagement Officers from Ayrshire College are currently working in schools with young people who are most at risk of not progressing to a positive destination. They build relationships with the young people, facilitate visits to the college and support them through both the transition to college and when they start. This has already been successful with this year’s winter leavers. The success of the 2014/15 summer programme with Ayrshire College was consolidated and extended through a range of activities tailored to the needs of young people, which took place during June and July 2015. Based at the Hive in Kilmarnock Campus, and supported by Ayrshire College employability and engagement officers, 34 young people participated in the 6 week programme. An important addition was a regular input from the Council’s Vibrant Communities Essential Skills service with a focus on supporting young people with literacy and numeracy skills. Skills Development Scotland (SDS) delivered 6,239 career sessions for 3,590 people through a mix of group and one to one sessions, and the employer engagement team provided skills advice to 48 local businesses. The Activity Agreement programme continues to be implemented for young people most at risk of not entering a positive destination when leaving school.
Looked After Children
In 2015-16, ‘Opportunities for All’ continued to offer pre-Activity Agreement opportunities to looked after young people in school in preparation for accessing the full programme on transition. Through the Council’s Vibrant Communities Sports and Activity Motivator, 11 of East Ayrshire’s Looked After and Accommodated Children (LAAC) children and young people within East Ayrshire Children’s Houses have been supported to attend a range of training
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opportunities and mentored to access wider supports within the community. The appointment of a Senior Manager (GIRFEC) with responsibility for ‘looked after’ pupils in school has had a positive impact on tracking and monitoring young people as they move towards their post-school transition. During 2015/16, Opportunities for All representation at school review meetings has led to an increased knowledge of individual young people in the looked after cohort and ensured that intervention is tailored to the needs of the young person. The ongoing use of the 16+ data hub in tracking and monitoring young people in the looked after cohort underpins much of the work of the East Ayrshire Care Leavers Tracking Group. Effective partnership arrangements with education and social services mean that appropriate interventions can be put in place quickly to support any young person in this cohort in danger of not achieving or sustaining a positive destination. Skills Development Scotland has produced a Partnership Agreement plan for LAAC young people. This plan will ensure that LAAC young people remain a key focus within the targeted group. Ayrshire College staff are working closely with East Ayrshire Council to ensure that care experienced young people are aware of the range of support that is available at the College. A number of programmes are being implemented in schools to support LAAC pupils. East Ayrshire has been selected to implement a pilot supported Modern Apprenticeship programme – looking to train employees as mentors and job coaches. Skills Development Scotland and East Ayrshire Council schools and Social Work services established a Looked After and Accommodated agreement, which focuses on improved outcomes for young people. The East Ayrshire Activity Agreement programme offers young people with Additional Support Needs tailored provision appropriate to their needs. This includes delivery from Kilmarnock training provider, UCAN: Learn, Work, Live where programmes aim to promote the independence, health and employability of the individuals who attend in a contextualised learning environment. East Ayrshire Project SEARCH, a partnership led by East Ayrshire Council, Ayrshire College and NHS Ayrshire and Arran, is now in its third year at University Hospital, Crosshouse. Supporting young people with learning disabilities, a total of 30 interns have participated in the programme since 2013. The Council of Voluntary Organisations East Ayrshire (CVOEA) is working with Ayrshire College to develop a range of training courses for delivery for young people with additional support needs at their new social enterprise, namely WG13 in Kilmarnock. Vibrant Communities is providing supported employment opportunities for young adults with additional support needs. Bank staff have been appointed following a restricted recruitment process and are supporting service delivery across service teams. Currently, there are 6 young adults on the bank register and 2 Modern Apprentices (Health and Social Care – Children and Leisure Management).
Developing the Young Workforce
A range of activity has been taken forward under the auspices of Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) since the Regional Group was awarded funding in August 2015. The Group is led and hosted by Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce, which works with key stakeholders, including East, North and South Ayrshire Councils, Ayrshire College, Skills Development Scotland, Scottish Enterprise, Federation of Small Businesses and the wider business community. The DWP Ayrshire Group is focused on:
- Encouraging and supporting employers to engage directly with schools and College - Encouraging more employers to recruit more young people.
Activity progressed in 2015/16 specific to East Ayrshire includes the following:
- Connecting with employers: DYW Ayrshire has presented to a number of small business networking groups, held face to face meetings with a number of employers across East Ayrshire and held a SME (small and medium sized enterprises) focus group. Ayrshire College engages extensively with employers and activity has included hosting an Engineering Skills Seminar at the College during Scottish Apprenticeship Week in March 2016. - Ayrshire has developed a number of outstanding school and college employer partnerships and work placement models. Examples of this work in
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East Ayrshire includes the Learn4 Work programme, aimed at S3 learners, who have an opportunity to go off timetable for a school week and become employees of a host company and with an opportunity to work towards accredited SQA qualifications. Cumnock Academy was the pathfinder school for Learn4Work, with pupils participating in session June 2016 as an entire year group. - Innovative activity includes the 2plus3 Initiative, piloted by Grange Academy in Kilmarnock in session 2015/16. Pupils in the senior phase of secondary education spend 2 days in full time education (at both school and college) and 3 days gaining experience in work. The initiative is targeted at young people in danger of disengaging with full time education, enhancing their employability skills and making them more job ready. Seventeen young people participated in the pathfinder programme at Grange Academy in session 2015/16. - Flexible Pathways Initiative (FPI) (formerly 2plu3 Initiative) seeks to provide people with an opportunity to gain a valuable workplace learning experience which is complemented by their school based curriculum. The initiative runs for a full school session and gives pupils an opportunity to experience an employment sector of their choice, supported by a partner network. East Ayrshire secondary schools have each been allocated 10 FPI places during the 2016/17 school session.
Employer Engagement
School engagement with business and employers continued to be a priority for session 2015/16. The development of the digitally delivered SVQ 3 (SCQF Level 6) qualification in Social Media for Business will be rolled out in two schools, Doon and Loudoun Academy. The qualification includes a work experience element where young people will be able to demonstrate skills gained in the strategic use of social media to local employers and businesses. As part of the college’s curriculum and quality cycle, business breakfasts were held with a range of companies across Ayrshire to establish their needs from the college curriculum in 2016-17 and beyond. These events were followed by the college’s Curriculum Delivery Plan event, where plans were formalised and further feedback was sought from private and public sector partners. Funded by the Ayrshire College Foundation, the college organised a Mission Discovery programme which was held in June 2016. A total of 200 young people (50 school pupils from East, South and North Ayrshire respectively, and 50 college students) undertook a STEM related week of activity, delivered by NASA astronauts, scientists and engineers, based around a competition to design a space experiment. Scottish Enterprise continues to provide active support to companies across East Ayrshire around the themes of succession planning and CPD with products under Co-operative Development Scotland and Organisational Development Intervention Frameworks. Ayrshire College has a wide range of provision available to assist businesses with developing their workforce. This ranges from supporting recruitment through courses or pools of students to courses designed to upskill staff. Standard courses can be delivered to target skills and accreditation required or bespoke arrangements can be made. For example, three courses were delivered for an East Ayrshire engineering company to assist them with staff capability analysis, a key tool to allow them to seek new business. The college has also developed a range of Business and IT courses designed to enhance skill levels and productivity in those fields. The college also has an extensive Modern Apprenticeship programme, covering all key areas of the local economy, to assist businesses with succession planning. Skills Development Scotland has a dedicated Employer Services Lead working in East Ayrshire, who works closely with partners and employers to ensure that they are aware of the flexible provision on offer. SDS Employer Engagement Team supported 47 companies and 95 individuals to apply for Flexible Training opportunities funding. The Supported Employer Network was launched to engage with local employers to support them to recruit a more diverse workforce. In partnership with Ayrshire Engineering Alliance, Ayrshire College hosted an Engineering Skills Conference, attracting representatives of local businesses. In 2015/16, there were 727 Modern Apprenticeship (MA) starts with a range of employers across East Ayrshire, an increase of 6.8% from the baseline position of 681 MA starts in 2013/14. The Council introduced a Graduate Intern Scheme to support residents of East Ayrshire who had attained an HNC or HND or Degree and had not yet
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secured employment or were under employed, having been unable to find employment in their chosen field. For the duration of the year-long internship, graduates are full time employees of the Council and have access to all job opportunities that arise. Interns are provided with an intensive programme of support and development as part of their training. Nine graduates completed the scheme in 2015/16 and have moved to employment within the Council and elsewhere. Following the success of the scheme, the Council will be recruiting a further 13 graduate interns in 2016/17.
Volunteering
Volunteer programmes are being progressed in schools in partnership with the Volunteer Centre East Ayrshire, including intergenerational learning. The Council’s Vibrant Communities Team has 221 managed volunteers supporting service delivery in Early Intervention and Prevention and Sustainable Communities. The innovative ‘Me2You’ programme, led by Cumnock Academy introduced a number of Jobcentre customers with the opportunity to volunteer within the school environment for two days per week and attend a training programme with Ayrshire College for two days per week. One participant has already moved on to employment. Ayrshire College is working with senior pupils at Cumnock Academy to help them achieve volunteering qualifications. East Ayrshire Leisure will employ a Volunteer Co-ordinator linked to the Dean Castle Country Park (DCCP) funding programme, which will allow the expansion of the volunteering programme. Vibrant Communities is the lead for the Council’s Volunteering Framework which was formally launched in March 2015 to expand volunteering opportunities and ensure a consistent approach to the recruitment, training and deployment of volunteers. Throughout 2015-16, every Ayrshire College sports student took part in a volunteering opportunity as part of their course, working with organisations, including East Ayrshire Leisure, Active Schools and Ayrshire Sportsability. Students supported the Active Travel Hub Kilmarnock and East Ayrshire Education Service in the ‘Get Kilmarnock Active’ campaign to help over 3,000 town centre shoppers to improve their health and fitness.
Capital Investment in Educational Facilities
The delivery of a number of new schools, together with the extensive refurbishment programme of existing schools and the proposed enhancement of existing early years provision will provide state of the art education facilities and deliver high quality learning environments, leisure and recreational facilities which will have a positive impact on raising educational attainment and equipping our young people for the world of work. Key projects are highlighted as follows:
- William McIllvaney Campus, Kilmarnock: Works commenced on site at 14 March 2016; currently anticipated to be completed by March 2018. - Knockroon Learning Campus: Design development work is ongoing; strategic consultation and engagement sessions now completed; community consultation sessions completed by June 2016; site visits have taken place; Stage 1 report (preparation and brief) approved by the project team, move the project to Stage 2 development (concept design). - Whatriggs Primary School: Main construction works commenced on site on 20 June 2016; completion anticipated by summer 2017. - Muirkirk Primary School: Works commenced on site on 26 July 2016; completion anticipated by summer 2017. - Bellsbank Primary School: Project on hold pending development of potential proposals to incorporate Bellsbank Primary into the new Doon Valley Campus. - Hurlford Primary School: Main construction works commenced on site on 30 May 2016, with all phases of refurbishment work anticipated to be completed by May 2017.
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- Ayrshire College Kilmarnock Campus: The new campus is scheduled to open on 24 October 2016.
Future opportunities
European Union funding of £4.4 million has been secured for East Ayrshire Works to support 2,877 participants on employability programmes up to 31 December 2018. A further £2.91 million has been secured to support 460 young people aged 16-29 to progress to employment or higher education up to 30 June 2018. Skills Development Scotland has developed a new Foundation Apprenticeship model and Ayrshire College offered 3 new Foundation Apprenticeship programmes for the 2016/17 academic year (Care, Software Development and Engineering).
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EAST AYRSHIRE COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP SINGLE OUTCOME AGREEMENT 2015-2018
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015/16
ECONOMY AND SKILLS
Local Outcome 2: Skills, qualifications and employability improved for all learners Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 3: We are better educated, more skilled and more successful, renowned for our research and innovation National Outcome 4: Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens National Outcome 5: Our children have the best start in life and are ready to succeed National Outcome 8: We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk
Progress 2015/16 Not reported Percentage of primary pupils completing the Young Engineer Certificate Not Percentage of secondary pupils taking one or more STEM (Science, reported Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subject Priority 2.2 Not Percentage of looked after children accessing high quality work experience
reported placements Increase innovation and entrepreneurship Not Percentage of pupils with additional support need accessing high quality work reported experience placements Increase the number of partnerships between primary, secondary and special schools and businesses compliant with quality standards
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PROGRESS AT 31 MARCH 2016 ON OUTCOMES
‘End’ target/s Current Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s Indicator/s Baseline at 2013/14 Direction of status 31 March 2016 to March 2018 travel 1. Percentage of primary pupils completing the Young 65% 2015/16 baseline To be developed in To be developed Not Engineer Certificate (2015/16) established for new 2016 in 2016 reported Annual/East Ayrshire Council indicator 2. Percentage of secondary pupils taking one or more 100% 2015/16 baseline To be developed in To be developed Not STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, (2015/16) established for new 2016 in 2016 reported Mathematics) subject indicator Annual/East Ayrshire Council 3. Percentage of looked after children accessing high 47% 2015/16 baseline To be developed in To be developed Not quality work experience placements (2015/16) established for new 2016 in 2016 reported Annual/East Ayrshire Council indicator 4. Percentage of pupils with additional support need 65% 2015/16 baseline To be developed in To be developed Not accessing high quality work experience placements (2015/16) established for new 2016 in 2016 reported Annual/East Ayrshire Council indicator 5. Number of partnerships between primary, secondary 623 684 Increase to 825 Increase to
and special schools and businesses compliant with (2013/14) (2015/16) 1,000 quality standards Annual/East Ayrshire Council
Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Opportunities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths)
A STEM celebration event showcased the work of young people and their teachers, who benefitted from Primary Engineer training over the academic year. Over 50 pupils from East Ayrshire schools participated in an event at Ayrshire College, which provided insight into the opportunities available for young women in STEM. The Council and Ayrshire College worked in partnership to encourage more girls and women to consider a career in traditionally male dominated sectors. A number of young women have taken up Modern Apprenticeships in engineering. Ayrshire College has worked with Skills Development Scotland, local schools and employers to deliver pathfinder foundation apprenticeships in engineering during 2015/16 and expand the foundation apprenticeships offer in future years. The College was successful in applying for funding from Skills Development Scotland to undertake a media and promotional campaign to encourage more females into the sector and address gender inequality within this sector, and a steering group was established to promote opportunities in engineering in schools. Funded by the Ayrshire College Foundation, the Ayrshire College organised a Mission Discovery programme to be held in June 2016. This programme would see a total of 200 young people (50 school pupils from East, South and North Ayrshire respectively and 50 college students) undertake a STEM related week of activity, delivered by NASA astronauts, scientists and engineers based around a competition to design a space experiment. The winning experiment will be carried out on the International Space Station. It is intended to utilise the week to strengthen the links between school, college and industry,
Page 31 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: highlighting clear career paths available to school pupils. The representatives from NASA include Mike Foale, the first British born astronaut to walk in Space. The week also provided an excellent opportunity to promote gender balance in STEM subjects.
Business Enterprise in schools
Schools continue to undertake an agreed minimum level of entrepreneurial activity through curricular activity and curriculum inserts. Recently, steps have been taken to bring more rigour and consistency to the quality of partnerships between businesses and schools with a view to bringing business leaders closer to the classroom and class teachers, as well as school leaders. Recent activity such as the Interaction Programme, now in its third iteration, continues to influence and motivate young people. Skills Development Scotland (SDS) Career Coaches are available in every school in East Ayrshire and will discuss and give advice on entrepreneurship and innovation to pupils as required. Schools continue to deliver on their Business Enterprise programmes in both primary and secondary sectors. Increasing numbers of a diverse range of businesses continue to link with our schools on a range of activities. Work has been progressed to identify a primary business partner for all East Ayrshire schools. The Sir Tom Hunter Challenge has become a high profile, annual event for East Ayrshire schools and in the June 2015 final, for the first time, the nine East Ayrshire academies were joined by Park School for the competition. St Joseph’s Academy took first prize and all ten schools, together with pupils from South Ayrshire, participated in a follow-up event at the Entrepreneurial Spark ‘Hatchery’ in Dundonald in October 2015 where they were able to network with a range of business leaders and E-Spark ‘chicklets’. One team is now pursuing funding from the Council, which is made available to support start-up businesses, and is currently working on a patent for their product. With all 3 Ayrshire authorities intending to participate in the Sir Tom Hunter Challenge in 2016, the Hunter Foundation has suggested a revised format for the competition which would involve teams from the 3 authorities competing in one pan-Ayrshire event. Activity has been taken forward to involve ASN pupils in entrepreneurial programmes and to develop a separate business challenge event for special schools, to complement the mainstream programme. The Enterprising Stars challenge has been specially established for pupils with additional support needs and is one of the first initiatives of its kind in Scotland. Interaction 3, the schools design competition, was launched in October 2015 led by architectural design company, Keppie Design. Learners are being supported by the Council’s group finance team to ensure projects are being cost managed effectively.
Priority support for vulnerable groups
Activity Agreement provision at Stage 1 of the authority’s strategic skills pipeline supporting some of the most vulnerable young people until their 20th birthday continues to develop and expand provision across the authority, with the roll-out of new programmes in Cumnock/Auchinleck and Dalmellington in Quarter 4 of 2015-16. In 2015/16, of the 96 young people aged between 15 and 18 registered for school work experience identified as ‘looked after’, 45 had work placements logged on the 'Workit' database. Generally, work experience is offered to young people from S4 who can participate across the senior phase. Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) funding has been secured to support the Job Coach support for Project Search and will continue until June 2018. YEI funds will also support young people who are not in education, employment or training, including vulnerable young people. Partnership working with Values Into Action Scotland created 10 Modern Apprenticeship opportunities for young people with autism or a learning disability. A framework for recruitment of vulnerable groups to extend the guaranteed interview scheme for Council recruitment was developed to include care leavers, young people with learning disabilities and BME young people. In February 2016, 65% of pupils within our ASN schools participated within Active Schools Extracurricular programme.
Page 32 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: CVOEA is working with a range of partners, including HMP Kilmarnock and East Ayrshire Council Criminal Justice service, to develop further opportunities to engage with vulnerable groups. Vibrant Communities Essential Skills Service provided literacy and numeracy support to 490 learners. This included ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) support, family literacies, youth literacies, support for adults with a learning disability and work with the Criminal Justice Service to provide a pathway to literacies programme for offenders. The Council’s Vibrant Communities, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Ayrshire College supported 264 adults to gain employability skills through community based programmes.
Support for key sectors
Through mechanisms such as the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) and the newly developed Innovation framework, significant support is available to companies wishing to consider development of new product streams. This includes for those looking to adapt their products to enter new markets. There is recognition of the importance of Advanced Manufacturing (Engineering) across Ayrshire, and the Ayrshire Growth Deal is putting forward the case for a physical space to develop this sector across all three local authorities. Following a successful product pilot, Scottish Enterprise will be offering extensive support to companies looking to harness new and emerging technology and will provide support both to Account Managed companies but also the wider business base. The new innovation adviser has been engaging with economic advisers to offer support to companies across the local authority in the innovation space. Support for leadership and innovation opportunities is available through the Scottish Enterprise Business Mentoring scheme run in conjunction with the Chamber’s Leadership Essentials Workshop, with specific guidance around Rural Leadership. In the Innovation space, a wide range of financial support is available to help companies exploring new opportunities coupled with the new Innovation framework. Support for professional development of the business is provided by the local BeReady programme.
Enterprise and entrepreneurship
Additional funding to the West Coast Hatchery was approved in 2015/16. Approval was secured to bring the delivery of the Business Gateway Programme in house, creating a presence back on the high street, strengthening the local support available and ensuring greater integration with the wider business support landscape. 142 start-up businesses were supported in 2015/16. The Ayrshire Regional Growth Deal bid includes proposals for a structured programme for schools to link to the private sector and will ensure that every young person in Ayrshire will have a mock interview and a work experience placement. Pupils from all of East Ayrshire’s secondary schools participated in the first Ayrshire Young Entrepreneur Club (AYE) session at the Grand Hall, Kilmarnock in January 2016. The clubs facilitated through Developing the Young Workforce Ayrshire will take place monthly and feature entrepreneurial workshops as well as presentations from a range of local and national business leaders. East Ayrshire teachers attended a launch event at Entrepreneurial Spark, Dundonald on 9 December 2015, where the keynote speech was delivered by Sir Tom Hunter. Ayrshire College, in partnership with Business Gateway, has been offering a course designed to equip current students with the tools to set up a new business at the end of their college course. “Pitches For Riches” short course delivers key awareness sessions in creating a business plan, understanding basic finances and understanding your market before being given support to develop their own business plan. The culmination of the course saw a networking session involving a range of potential support organisations and an opportunity for the students to pitch to a group of “dragons” to win a cash prize to help them further develop their business idea. The first iteration of this course ran in the Ayr Campus and was open to all Ayrshire residents.
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SAFER COMMUNITIES
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Page 36 EAST AYRSHIRE COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP STRATEGIC PRIORITIES - SAFER COMMUNITIES
• Make East Ayrshire a safe, secure and attractive place to live, work and visit. • Improve community safety in neighbourhoods and homes, and protect and support our most vulnerable individuals and families. • Promote our vibrant communities by encouraging active and responsible citizenship.
Total Crimes recorded by Incidents of Anti-Social Police Scotland Accidental Dwelling Fires Behaviour Increased from 468.6 to 477.4 Reduced from 97 to 95 Reduced from 665.8 to 569.1 per10,000 population per 10,000 population
Commentary • Although the total crimes reported has increased, crimes of violence have reduced, from 12.7 to 11.6 per 10,000 population, as have crimes of dishonesty, from 223.4 to 218.0 per 10,000 population.
Early intervention and prevention is at the heart of the partnership’s approach to delivering Safer Communities. A targeted, assets based approach to engaging young people in positive activities is used. This includes:
• Multi-Disciplinary Youth Action Teams deployed to specific areas • Youth Action Team Sessions and joint patrols between Police officers and Vibrant Communities staff • A range of diversionary activities, including Night Leagues and StreetSport programmes, delivered across East Ayrshire
144,983 attendances by young people were recorded at extra-curricular and community activities during 2015/16.
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EAST AYRSHIRE COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP SINGLE OUTCOME AGREEMENT 2015-2018
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015/16
SAFER COMMUNITIES
Local Outcome 1: East Ayrshire residents are safe and protected from crime in their communities Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 9: We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger National Outcome 7: We have tackled the significant inequalities in Scottish Society National Outcome 11: We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others
Progress 2015/16 Total crimes recorded by Police Scotland (Groups 1 to 5) rate per 10,000 X population (C)
Total number of detections and detection rate (%) (Groups 1-5) (C) Crimes of violence (Group 1) number reported rate per 10,000 population
X number of detections X detection rate (%) Priority 1 Sexual crimes (Group 2) Tackle crime and the fear of crime across number reported East Ayrshire rate per 10,000 population
number of detections detection rate (%)
Crimes of dishonesty (Group 3) number reported rate per 10,000 population
number of detections detection rate (%)
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Priority 1 number of detections detection rate Tackle crime and the fear of crime across East Ayrshire = Reduction in average number of reconvictions per 100 offenders (C) Increase in percentage of young people diverted from the criminal justice O system Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator.
PROGRESS AT 31 MARCH 2016 ON OUTCOMES
Baseline at Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s 2013/14 31 March 2016 to March 2018 Direction of travel status 1. Total crimes recorded by Police Scotland (Groups 1 to 468.6 477.4 No targets set by No targets set by X 5) rate per 10,000 population (2013/14) (2015/16) Police Scotland - Police Scotland -
C Annual/Police Scotland annual progress will annual progress will be reported against be reported against the baseline position the baseline position 2. Total number of detections and detection rate (%) 2,971 (51.8%) 3,257 (55.9%) No targets set by No targets set by (Groups 1-5) (2013/14) (2015/16) Police Scotland - Police Scotland - C Annual/Police Scotland annual progress will annual progress will be reported against be reported against the baseline position the baseline position 3. Crimes of violence (Group 1) No targets set by No targets set by number reported 155 142 Police Scotland - Police Scotland - rate per 10,000 population 12.7 11.6 annual progress will annual progress will be reported against be reported against number of detections 144 118 the baseline position the baseline position X detection rate (%) 92.9% 83.1% X Annual/Police Scotland (2013/14) (2015/16) 4. Sexual crimes (Group 2) No targets set by No targets set by number reported 181 200 Police Scotland - Police Scotland - rate per 10,000 population 14.8 16.4 annual progress will annual progress will be reported against be reported against number of detections 154 178 the baseline position the baseline position detection rate (%) 85.1% 89.0% Annual/Police Scotland (2013/14) (2015/16)
Page 39 Baseline at Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s 2013/14 31 March 2016 to March 2018 Direction of travel status 5. Crimes of dishonesty (Group 3) No targets set by No targets set by number reported 2,735 2,661 Police Scotland - Police Scotland - rate per 10,000 population 223.4 218.0 annual progress will annual progress will be reported against be reported against number of detections 1,035 1,214 the baseline position the baseline position detection rate (%) 37.8% 45.6% Annual/Police Scotland (2013/14) (2015/16) 6. Hate crime: No targets set by No targets set by number reported 95 98 Police Scotland - Police Scotland - X rate per 10,000 population 7 8.0 annual progress will annual progress will X be reported against be reported against number of detections 85 89 the baseline position the baseline position detection rate 89.5% 90.8% Annual/Police Scotland (2013/14) (2015/16) 7. Average number of reconvictions per 100 offenders 49 49 Reduction to 46.5 Reduction in Annual/South West Scotland Community Justice Authority (2011/12 cohort at (2013/14 cohort at per 100 offenders reconviction rates June 2014) May 2016) = C Ayrshire figure provided Ayrshire figure provided 8. Percentage of young people diverted from the criminal 37% Data available Increase to 50% Increase in young justice system (2013/14) October 2016 people diverted from O Annual/East Ayrshire Council the criminal justice system Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator.
Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Prevent and reduce crime
In 2015/16, Police Scotland undertook in excess of 300 Action Plans throughout East Ayrshire tackling a range of issues and concerns. All action plans are intelligence led and informed by the concerns raised by members of the public through the public engagement and consultation process, and provide prompt, intensive police activity and presence in response to the concerns of particularly vulnerable individuals and communities. Of note is the number of action plans undertaken to tackle local priorities from multi-member ward plans, such as drug misuse and supply, road safety, housebreaking, violent crime and anti- social behaviour. The number of warrants executed to tackle domestic abuse offenders has also been substantially increased. While there has been a slight increase in overall crime figures (Groups 1-5), there has been significant progress made in tackling particular crime types, for example, crimes of violence and crimes of dishonesty have reduced. While there has been a reduction in the detection rate for violent crime, the detection rate in East Ayrshire remains among the highest in Scotland and well within the five year average. The number of sexual crimes reported to the Police has increased to 200 from the baseline position of 181, and the detection rate increased from 85.1% in 2013/14 to 89% in 2015/16. A significant number of sexual crimes are reported by victims, in some cases, many months or years after the crime occurred. Increased reporting of sexual crime demonstrates increased levels of confidence in the police and partners’ response to such matters.
Page 40 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: During the Festive period, additional patrols were directed to provide public reassurance and presence throughout the local authority area, with activity primarily focused on town centre safety during the night-time economy and conducting proactive domestic abuse checks. High visibility patrols were also undertaken during working hours to increase public reassurance. Police Scotland ensured details of additional patrols were promoted and circulated through mainstream and social media, with excellent feedback received from local residents and businesses. East Ayrshire Sub Division continues to benefit from additional resources from local and national specialist support departments, including the Violence Reduction Unit, Mounted Branch Officers and Support Unit. Such teams have worked alongside local officers and have made a significant contribution towards the primary focus of ‘Keeping People Safe’. Prevention First delivers a partnership approach by Police Scotland, East Ayrshire Council, NHS Ayrshire and Arran and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour through early intervention and prevention in targeted streets in Kilmarnock. Activity includes joint warnings with the housing and anti-social behaviour departments, joint initiatives with partners, signposting to relevant support agencies and arranging community events. Due to the success of the initiative the target area has been extended, focusing on areas of acute need for the services the group can provide. The Ayrshire-wide Hope Project aims to engage violent offenders, encouraging their participation in a new approach to address violent offending, with a view to identifying those factors which have had a bearing on their offending behaviour and gauging their appetite and willingness to address their behaviour.
Hate crime
The slight increase (3 crimes) in hate crime reporting in 2015/16 against the baseline year is partly attributed to the Scottish Government and Police Scotland Hate Crime campaign, which took place last year and sought to highlight awareness of hate crime and encourage reporting. Hate crime is an area which is kept under constant review and scrutinised locally on a daily basis. Campus Police officers within all of East Ayrshire’s secondary schools work with partners from the Council’s Education Service and other stakeholders to raise awareness of the impact that hate crime has on victims and communities, and proactively encourage the reporting of hate crime. Improvements in third party and online reporting facilities have resulted in flexible reporting systems, which increase the quality and accessibility of the Police service to all communities, in particular those which are hard to reach. Weekly Youth groups provide LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) young people with a safe and secure environment to participate in a range of universal activities and discuss issues that matter to them. The first annual LGBT Youth Conference took place in 2016, with over 70 young people attending. Workshops were led by young people who are members of LGBT Youth Groups and covered mental health awareness and connection to homophobia, and LGBT Awareness, including hate crime and how to report it.
Community priorities
Community Led Action Plans have been produced by 5 communities over the last year bringing the total to 14 at 31 March 2016, providing opportunities for communities to identify concerns and priorities, including issues around crime and community safety. Intelligence from communities and partners has been utilised to deliver targeted programmes in specific communities. An example of this is Joint Patrols and focused multi-disciplinary Youth Action Team work undertaken with community police, highlighting concerns regarding anti-social behaviour by young people. Police alongside youth workers and Sports staff have taken an assets approach to engaging young people in positive activities. A dedicated town centre programme has been delivered in response to concerns raised around risk taking behaviour by young people in and around Kilmarnock Bus Station. Working on feedback and intelligence from partners, activities have been deployed to specific areas to engage young people and reassure the general public. Sports Mentors within Vibrant Communities have supported community and campus police in the delivery of events and activities for young people. A wide range of night time and diversionary activities has been delivered in venues across East Ayrshire, including mobile skate park, night leagues and
Page 41 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: streetsport, to encourage young people to participate in positive activities. Over 3,500 hours of diversionary activities were delivered across East Ayrshire during 2015/16, with over 10,000 attendances by young people. The Police Scotland priorities and policing plans continue to be defined by the objectives within Scottish Government’s Strategic Objectives and National Outcomes as well as the Strategic Police Plan governed by the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) and delivered at a local level through Single Outcome Agreements. They are further shaped by Public Consultation, as well as analysis of the risks and emerging threats likely to impact on communities, through local and national Strategic Assessments. This approach ensures both a sound evidence base and a public voice within policing priorities. Police Scotland continues to support local community activities and interventions such as the Police Scotland Youth Volunteers Programme, designed to inspire young people to participate positively in their communities, and ‘Choices for Life’, a diversionary and educational initiative to inform young people about the risk, harm and impact associated with drugs, tobacco and alcohol. Campus officers at local schools and Ayrshire College continue to deliver educational and informative inputs to young people about the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol. A number of inputs are delivered jointly from Police, Education, Alcohol and Drugs Partnerships and Third Sector partners such as Barnardo’s to ensure children and young people within our communities are fully informed of the dangers associated with drug and alcohol misuse. To tackle the increase in crimes of dishonesty work is continuing with retailers and householders to implement crime prevention strategies and other prevention techniques, which assist in deterring potential offenders. By continuing to work with partner agencies and utilising resources within the Risk Management Centre, Police Scotland provides a prompt response and deployment of resources to any suspicious activity or behaviour within local communities.
Impact of the criminal justice system on families
Opportunities have been provided for all children, particularly the most vulnerable, to access leisure services, physical activity and active citizenship. This has included delivery of Play@Home to support family bonding and play therapy opportunities, facilitated by the Council’s Vibrant Communities Team. In 2015/16, 156 individual prisoners attended play and bonding sessions within HMP Kilmarnock. In addition, 156 visiting parents/carers who accompany the children as well as 166 children participated in these sessions. This is a key part of the family strategy work, which maintains and strengthens relationships, this being core to the rehabilitation journey back to the community. A befriending service is provided to children in kinship care and who are looked after. During 2015/16, 20 children were supported, with a focus on increasing confidence and developing natural networks via community activities provided by the Vibrant Communities Team.
Community Justice
Although the average number of reconvictions per 100 offenders has remained at the same level as the baseline position (49 per 100 offenders), the Ayrshire figure remains below that of Scotland as a whole at 51 per 100 offenders. Female offenders reduced from 43 (2011/12 cohort) to 41 (2013/14 cohort) per 100 offenders, compared to males 52 (2011/12 cohort) to 51(2013/14 cohort) per 100 offenders. The Community Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 will abolish Community Justice Authorities and shift key responsibilities for community justice to Community Planning Partnerships. A pan-Ayrshire approach has been agreed and a plan for transition developed to ensure a smooth move to the new arrangements from April 2017. The engagement of the Third Sector in the change process has been strengthened through involvement in the Strengthening Engagement Transition Project, which is being led by the Criminal Justice Voluntary Sector Forum and funded by the Scottish Government. The project aims to strengthen engagement between the Third Sector and statutory sector in respect of community justice.
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Progress on Stretch Aims linked to Children and Young People’s Service Plan 2015-2018:
The Children and Young People’s Service Plan set a stretch aim of ensuring that, by March 2017, all 16 and 17 year olds who meet agreed criteria are offered support to prevent them from offending. All young people identified are referred to the Diversion from Prosecution Scheme. A multi-agency group has also been established to track the individual journeys of young people leaving custody and ensure that they all have a clear plan to return to the community, which includes accommodation, financial support and positive destinations. Good progress has been made towards this stretch aim and all young people have an exit plan upon leaving custody. Work will continue to ensure that each plan includes all aspects outlined at the immediate point of release.
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SAFER COMMUNITIES
Local Outcome 2: East Ayrshire residents are safe and supported in their homes and communities Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 9: We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger National Outcome 8: We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk National Outcome 15: Our people are supported to maintain their independence as they get older and are able to access appropriate support when they need it Progress 2015/16
Reduction in accidental dwelling fires Priority 2
X Reduction in fire related casualties and fire fatalities Support residents to live safely and independently in their homes and communities Maintain percentage of older people living in their own home or in a community setting rather than in a care home setting
PROGRESS AT 31 MARCH 2016 ON OUTCOMES
Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s Baseline at 2013/14 31 March 2016 to March 2018 Direction of travel status 1. Accidental dwelling fires 97 95 Reduction by 5% Achieve an overall Annual/Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (2011/12-2013/14 (2013/14-2015/16 per year based on downward trend in 3 year average) 3 year average) C the previous 3 year accidental dwelling rolling average fires 2. Fire related casualties and fire fatalities 13 23 Reduction by 10% Achieve an overall X Annual/Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (2011/12-2013/14 (2013/14-2015/16 per year based on downward trend in 3 year average) 3 year average) the previous 3 year accidental dwelling rolling average fires 3. Percentage of older people living in their own home 96.5% 96.7% Maintain the Maintain the or in a community setting rather than in a care home (2013/14) (2015/16) number of older number of older setting people living in their people living in their Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership own home or a own home or a community setting community setting
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Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Fire Safety
While the annual target of a 5% reduction has not been achieved at March 2016 (based on the three year average) in relation to accidental dwelling fires, performance has improved by 2.1% from the baseline position. When comparing the last two years, accidental dwelling fires have decreased by 8.9% from 101 in 2014/15 to 92 accidental fires in 2015/16. More than half (54%) of all accidental fires arose as a result of poor cooking practices with distraction being the main contributory factor on 29% of occasions. Being under the influence of alcohol or other substances was identified as contributory factor on 15% of occasions. Increased deployment of telecare systems with linked alarms generated 21% of all domestic fire related incidents. Targeted engagement is being developed to assist areas and households traditionally most at risk within East Ayrshire. The target of 10% reduction in fire casualties per year has not been achieved, with an increase of 77% reported since the baseline position. The significant increase can be attributed to much lower figures recorded in 2012/13 when only 7 fire-related injuries were recorded, which influenced the 3 year average figure used for the baseline. Almost two thirds of the fire casualty figures arose from accidental dwelling fires, the remainder being as a result of deliberate fire raising or incidents outwith the domestic environment. Accidental dwelling fire casualties increased by 16% from last year and the three year average indicates an increase of 60%. More than half of all persons injured required first aid at the scene and did not attend hospital. Only three people were seriously injured and no fire fatalities arose in 2015/16. Ongoing multi-agency discussions and case conferences take place when individuals are identified as at risk or in need of support.
Home Safety
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) undertakes a programme of home fire safety visits and records these visits within a bespoke software system (Community Safety Engagement Toolkit). The system identifies risk based on a pre-visit assessment to prioritise visits and categorise risk. From the risk rating, a revisit date is scheduled with high risk occupants contacted annually and offered a follow-up visit. In 2015/16, SFRS carried out 1,333 home fire safety visits in East Ayrshire and fitted battery operated smoke detectors. Part of this programme has been developed through the Service’s Post Domestic Incident Response Policy (PDIR), which is a community engagement approach undertaken following attendance at all domestic fire incidents. Utilising this approach, 25% of all 1,333 home fire safety visits conducted across East Ayrshire in 2015/16 arose from the PDIR approach. SFRS works with East Ayrshire Council to extend the provision of telecare with linked fire alarms fitted in the homes of those deemed most vulnerable and at risk. This has resulted in increased calls to properties previously without detection and has had an impact of reducing the severity of house fires and injuries through early detection. Interagency working and information sharing supported by reciprocal training opportunities are utilised to promote the SFRS domestic safety agenda and the delivery of home fire safety visits to those deemed most vulnerable at risk from fire.
Community Safety
Community Led Action Plans have identified a wide range of improvements in the environment, community safety and community spirit. Five community led action plans were published in 2015/16; these plans have a 40% validation rate and all current plans have exceeded this target as an indicator that people are taking an interest in their own communities.
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Community Led Action Plan steering groups meet regularly and undertake a wide range of activity within their communities; there is good engagement with community policing across the plans. Steering groups have led a range of events and activities in their communities, including community clean ups, Celebrate East Ayrshire events, gala days and health fayres, which bring the community together and improve perceptions around safety. The Risk Management Centre (RMC), located at Council Headquarters in Kilmarnock, provides 24-hour control and management of a range of services to keep people safe across East Ayrshire, including a community alarm system for older and vulnerable people; extended telecare systems, with linked smoke alarms; Out of Hours Home Care Service and Out of Hours Council Helpline; and domestic abuse alarms. In addition, the RMC monitors public space close circuit cameras (CCTV) throughout East Ayrshire, including redeployable cameras and Council owned property intruder and fire alarms. The results of the 2015 Wellbeing Survey carried out with 1,553 children and young people in P3, P6, S1 and S3, reflect that collectively 83.0% of pupils said that they feel safe in school, compared to 92.2% pupils in 2014; and 75.3% of all pupils agreed that they would ask for help if they did not feel safe, a decrease from 86.3% recorded in 2014.
Support for independent living
A dedicated programme to support older people to maintain social connections and remain active and healthy is available across communities. A befriending service is offered in partnership with East Ayrshire Volunteer Centre for more isolated older people to help establish community connections. Invigor8 Falls Prevention classes alongside a range of other physical and social activities is helping older people to live longer in their own homes and with improved social connectedness and improved wellbeing. All supported accommodation units benefit from a coproduced programme of physical and social activities. Many units also have their own social clubs offering outings and events. In 2015/16, a total of 969 multi agency adult support and protection training places were delivered, with 427 of these directed towards personal carers - training was revised to incorporate enhanced fire safety awareness; 1,858 NHS Learn Pro Adult Support and Protection Training Places were delivered; and 645 East Ayrshire Council Learn Pro Adult Support and Protection Training Places were delivered. Over an 8 week period (January–March 2016), a total of 9 presentations in relation to Adult Support and Protection and the role of the Police were delivered to all first line managers from both uniform and CID, a total of 51 officers throughout Ayrshire. Trainee GPs were provided with a one off input in relation to Adult Support and Protection in 2015. Following on from the success of this session, it has been requested that the Adult Protection Unit provides a regular annual input and a further session is scheduled for June 2016. The Council’s new Capital Investment Programme also includes additional funding for the Telecare Scheme and Private Sector Housing Grants, which will provide adaptations such as ramps, stairlifts and shower rooms. Both of these initiatives provide invaluable assistance to older people and make it possible for them to live safely and independently in their own homes and communities for a significantly longer period of time than would have been possible without these supports.
Support for front line staff
Pan Ayrshire Multi Agency Public Protection Hub options were scoped and a model of delivery approved; the hub is scheduled to be in place by the end of 2016 and it is anticipated that this will improve and enhance joint working through supporting statutory partners to gain a greater understanding of responses to people who may be at risk of harm or in distress and ensure they gain access to the right information by the right people at the right time. Joint work is currently being undertaken on a pan-Ayrshire basis between NHS Ayrshire and Arran and Police Scotland, who are operating an early intervention triage project for people in distress. It is anticipated that by having mental health nurses aligned to police, this will promote earlier assessment and appropriate intervention, and unnecessary or inappropriate police involvement. Data currently being collated for evaluation.
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Biennial Multi Agency Self Evaluation of Adult Support and Protection Case Conference processes completed and a report on outcomes identifies key areas for improvement which are being taken forward by the development of an Improvement Sub Group of the Adult Protection Committee. The Adult Protection Committee is committed to improving awareness of adults at risk of harm with the Scottish Ambulance Service and to develop stronger referral processes through increased attendance on ASP Training and a 2% annual increase in reporting is evidenced. In 2015/16, 1.8% of referrals were received from Scottish Ambulance Services (this figure combines both direct and secondary referrals).
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ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015/16
SAFER COMMUNITIES
Local Outcome 3: Road safety improved through enforcement, engineering, education, positively influencing driver behaviour and effective early intervention Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 9: We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger National Outcome 10: We live in well designed, sustainable places where we are able to access the amenities and services we need
Progress 2015/16 Reduction in people killed and seriously injured in road accident: (C) People killed X People injured
= Children killed X Children injured Reduction in the percentage of the road network considered for maintenance treatment Drink, drug driving offences: number reported Priority 3 rate per population Reduce road casualties in East Ayrshire X number of detections X detection rate Speeding offences:
number reported rate per 10,000 population
number of detections detection rate Increase in the percentage of the school population aged 10 who have participated in the Safe Cycling Scheme Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator.
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PROGRESS AT 31 MARCH 2016 ON OUTCOMES
Baseline at Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s to ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s 2013/14 31 March 2016 March 2018 Direction of travel status 1. People killed and seriously injured in road accidents People killed: 4 People killed: 0 Reduction in people Reduction to zero Annual/Scottish Government People seriously People Seriously killed and seriously C injured: 24 injured: 29 injured in road X accidents Children killed: 0 Children killed: 0 = Children seriously Children seriously X injured: 2 injured: 3 (2013/14) (2015/16) 2. Percentage of the road network considered for 41.7% 39.4% Reduction to 36% Reduction to 24% (2012-14) (2014-16) maintenance treatment Annual/Road Condition Survey/East Ayrshire Council 3. Drink, drug driving offences: No targets set by No targets set by 154 122 Police Scotland - Police Scotland - number reported rate per population 12.6 10.0 annual progress will annual progress will be reported against be reported against 152 120 the baseline position the baseline position number of detections X 98.7% 98.4% detection rate (2013/14) X Annual/Police Scotland (2015/16)
4. Speeding offences: No targets set by No targets set by number reported 3,536 1,279 Police Scotland - Police Scotland - rate per 10,000 population 288.8 104.8 annual progress will annual progress will number of detections be reported against be reported against 3,537 1,279 detection rate the baseline position the baseline position Annual/Police Scotland 100% 100.0% (2013/14) (2015/16) 5. Percentage of the school population aged 10 who 33% 34.5% Increase to 55% Increase to 83% have participated in the Safe Cycling Scheme (2013/14) (2015/16) Annual/East Ayrshire Council Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator.
Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Road Safety
The increase in serious injuries recorded on East Ayrshire’s roads in 2015/16, against the baseline year, has been examined and features within the local Multi Agency Road Safety Governance Group’s Action Plan for 2016/17, with particular focus given to routes identified as priority as a result of collisions occurring in these locations. Work in this regard is ongoing led by the Divisional Road Safety Governance Group.
Page 49 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: The road safety programme continues to be targeted at locations where there has been a history of road accidents. A scheme was implemented on the A71 east of Priestland, together with a number of other low cost lining and signing schemes. Studies have shown that there have been reductions in incidents at locations where road safety remedial work has been carried out. A high visibility police presence on the road network has had a significant impact on driver behaviour and reassures communities. The local commitment towards providing an effective presence on East Ayrshire’s roads, also sits at the heart of Police Scotland’s Road Safety and Road Crime Strategy, which is informed by appropriate intelligence products to ensure police patrols are in the right place at the right time. Police aim to positively influence driver behaviour by identifying and policing priority routes. Police also work closely with partners within a multi-agency working group to provide a joined up service delivery.
Road Safety Education
Basic road safety skills are delivered to young children in primary schools through the Kerbcraft road safety training programme, focusing on crossing safely and choosing safe routes, the dangers and consequences of speeding and drink driving. This work involves the Junior Road Safety Officers in many primary schools across East Ayrshire carrying out joint initiatives with the schools and Ayrshire Roads Alliance (ARA). Campus police officers continue to influence driver behaviour at an early age through their work in schools and have undertaken a number of local initiatives to promote road safety. High visibility patrols are undertaken in the vicinity of education facilities with officers openly engaging with parents/motorists as they drop off and collect children at school. Other initiatives involved pupils carrying out ‘joint speed checks’ where police stop speeding motorists and allow the children to engage with the driver. Such initiatives are very well received by all involved parties and have been replicated throughout the authority area. Campus officers located in schools, East Ayrshire Council and Ayrshire College work in conjunction with partners, including from the Roads Policing Department, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Scottish Ambulance Service and Headway (head injury charity), to deliver the Reckless Driving Wrecks Lives event to senior secondary pupils, educating young people on road safety at a crucial time when they will be learning to drive. The event involves sixth year pupils and College students from across Ayrshire who were invited to watch, consider and discuss with partners a short video based on a traffic collision and its impact. Engagement with the young people was crucial in highlighting the dangers of driving and the potential risks involved. The event was well attended and received excellent feedback from pupils. The annual road safety education, training and publicity programme includes initiatives targeted at vulnerable road users such as inexperienced drivers and elderly pedestrians. Feedback from courses has been positive but low numbers are involved.
Road Safety Campaigns
The road safety team continues to support national campaigns targeted at inappropriate behaviour, for example, drinking and driving, mobile phones, and seatbelt seatbelt use. The Safety Camera Partnership operates mobile speed cameras within East Ayrshire. The safety cameras are primarily deployed where they have the greatest potential to reduce injury collisions, and where there is evidence of both collisions and speeding. Police Scotland has increased awareness of drink/drug driving offences by means of social and mainstream media campaigns. One such example was the ‘Don’t Risk It’ Facebook campaign to promote new drink driving legislation. The campaign was a great success, seen by over 240,000 people on Ayrshire Police Facebook page and shared more than 2,000 times around the world. Local and national drink driving campaigns increase awareness of the danger of alcohol and drugs, primarily in the context of driving, and the impact such actions have on individuals and wider communities is emphasised.
Page 50 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Road Network
The implementation of a range of engineering measures from the Council’s capital road safety and street lighting programmes ensures safer roads and pavements across East Ayrshire. The Ayrshire Roads Alliance is improving the Road Condition Index (RCI) in East Ayrshire. The RCI identifies the condition of roads in the following categories: most urgent; early warning or deteriorating condition; and roads that do not require structural maintenance. In East Ayrshire, the Road Condition Index improved from 40.6% during 2011-13 to 39.4% in 2014-16 in respect of roads that were not in an acceptable condition. Divisional Roads Policing Officers review and target several local areas of complaint in relation to the roads network. Targeted locations are identified through a variety of sources, such as Community Councils, local resident engagement, elected members and following discussion at the monthly meetings between Police Scotland and the Ayrshire Roads Alliance. A number of priority routes have been identified in East Ayrshire, which have and will continue to be given additional attention. The Divisional Roads Policing Unit together with local Divisional officers dedicates both high visibility and unmarked resources to patrol these routes with a view to positively influencing driver behaviour. A fully integrated Winter Service Plan has been developed by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance for the geographical areas of East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council to meet current and future commitments. An integrated Flood Risk Strategy has been developed in partnership with North Ayrshire Council, Scottish Water and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). The integrated Flood Risk Management Strategy was published in June 2016 and is available from: http://apps.sepa.org.uk/FRMStrategies/ . The Ayrshire Roads Alliance has reduced the response time to undertake Category 1 pothole repairs in East Ayrshire from 24 hours to two hours, with an annual performance for 2015/16 of 82% of repair lines completed within two hours. The year end figure for the percentage of Traffic Light repairs completed within 48 hours during 2015/16 was 100% against a target of 99%. The year-end figure for the percentage of Street Lighting repairs completed within 7 working days during 2015/16 was 98.5% (3,820 repairs completed on time out of 3,877) against a target of 98%. The street lighting team within the Ayrshire Roads Alliance has commenced a two year programme to replace all street lights within the geographical area of the Ayrshire Roads Alliance with LED lamps. This transition will drive efficiency savings through reduced electricity consumption in conjunction with reduced maintenance and material costs resulting from the energy efficiency and longevity of the LED lamps.
Cycling and sustainable travel
Cycling is actively promoted in East Ayrshire’s schools and five have won Cycle Friendly School awards for their commitment to cycling for both sports and leisure. Training in all schools starts in pre-school with pupils learning road craft on mini scooters, followed by Ready, Steady, Bike and iCycle sessions, before pupils are encouraged to get on the road. At East Ayrshire’s Travel Hub in Kilmarnock, volunteers offer practical, hands on advice on cycling and sustainable travel, working to increase the number of journeys made by foot, bike or public transport. East Ayrshire has 700km of bike accessible paths across the area, with capital investment provided by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport for the Galston to Newmilns cycle route in 2015/16. The Cycle Welcome scheme has been expanded to include cafes, restaurants, tourist attractions and bed and breakfast accommodation. The Ayrshire Athletics Arena hosts regular ‘all ability’ cycle sessions offering everyone with a physical, or learning disability, or who has impaired balance, the chance to take part. Get Cycling in East Ayrshire is a new booklet, providing information on how to get started or how to increase your skills if you are already cycling. East Ayrshire hosted Stage 1 of the Tour of Britain on 4 September 2016, which is the biggest road race of its kind in the UK.
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ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015/16
SAFER COMMUNITIES
Local Outcome 4: Drug supply and misuse prevented through effective enforcement, prevention and early intervention Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 9: We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger National Outcome 8: We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk National Outcome 6: We live longer, healthier lives Progress 2015/16 Supply of drugs: (C) number reported crime rate per 10,000 population
X number of detections X detection rate (%) Priority 4 Possession of drugs: Tackle drug supply and minimise the impact of drug misuse X number reported on individuals, families and communities X crime rate per 10,000 population
X number of detections X detection rate (%)
Seizures of assets from organised crime groups through use of relevant legislation (Proceeds of Crime Act 2002) Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator.
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Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s Baseline at 2013/14 31 March 2016 to March 2018 Direction of travel status 1. Supply of drugs: No targets set by No targets set by 155 133 Police Scotland - Police Scotland - number reported C crime rate per 10,000 population 12.7 10.9 annual progress will annual progress will be reported against be reported against number of detections 153 119 the baseline position the baseline position X detection rate (%) 98.7% 89.5% Annual/Police Scotland (2013/14) (2015/16) X 2. Possession of drugs: No targets set by No targets set by number reported 634 664 Police Scotland - Police Scotland - X crime rate per 10,000 population 51.8 54.4 annual progress will annual progress will X be reported against be reported against number of detections 633 629 the baseline position the baseline position X detection rate (%) 99.8% 94.7% X Annual/Police Scotland (2013/14) (2015/16) 3. Seizures of assets from organised crime groups £4,439,480 £4,384,184 No targets set by No targets set by through use of relevant legislation (Proceeds of (2013/14) (2015/16) Police Scotland - Police Scotland -
Crime Act 2002) Combined figure provided for Combined figure provided annual progress will annual progress will Annual/Police Scotland Ayrshire Division for Ayrshire Division be reported against be reported against the baseline position the baseline position Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator.
Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16:
Drug supply and misuse
Over the reporting period, there has been a 14.1% reduction in the number of reported crimes in respect of the supply of drugs in East Ayrshire. While the number of detection for drugs supply in 2015/16 is lower than the 2013/14 baseline year figures, this is not a reflection of the level of policing activity undertaken in respect of this local policing priority in East Ayrshire. More drugs packages and drugs search warrants have been executed in 2015/16 in East Ayrshire than in 2013/14; however, this has not resulted in the same level of drugs supply offences or drugs recoveries. This work very much continues, supported by communities. Disrupting and detecting the supply of controlled drugs is a priority. To tackle the issue, police seek to gather intelligence from communities that allow warrants to be obtained to search identified properties. Information sharing protocols are well established and allow police and relevant partners to exchange information relating to known or suspected misuse of drug activity. Information sharing protocols between police and local authorities allows East Ayrshire Council to initiate eviction proceedings for individuals concerned in the production and supply of controlled drugs. Police Scotland continues to focus on those concerned in the supply of controlled drugs and utilises social media to raise awareness of public reporting mechanisms, such as Crimestoppers. A seminar on the use of new Psychoactive Substances was delivered in advance of the Psychoactive Substances Act.
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Possession of drugs
There has been a 4.7% increase in the number of reported crimes in relation to the possession of drugs in the reporting period and strong performance in the detection rate (94.7%) notwithstanding the reduction since the baseline position. The level of police stop search activity has dropped significantly following scrutiny and additional governance being applied to the use of stop and search by police nationally. This has a direct link to the reduction in drugs possessions offences detected. Locally, there is an absolute commitment to tackling drugs and drug dealing in communities across East Ayrshire. High visibility patrols are routinely carried out identifying offenders who misuse controlled drugs. Such an approach is intelligence led to ensure police officers are at the right location and at the right time to target the right people. The increased numbers of drug possession offences demonstrates the worth of such a targeted approach, allowing offenders to be identified, dealt with and held to account for their actions.
Proceeds of Crime
Assisted by local officers, specialist police units adopt a range of tactics aimed at disrupting and deterring organised criminality. During the period 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016, seizures of assets totalled in excess of £4.384 million from offenders under the Proceeds of Crime Legislation, disrupting large numbers of criminals operating within local communities and depriving them of any assets they may have gained arising from their illegal activities. This allows for some of the money to be redirected back into the community through Cashback for Communities. The amount seized was 21% more than the Force Year to Date target of £3,624,135 and 1.6% more than the total seized during 2014/15.
Preventative and Diversionary Activity
The Council’s Vibrant Communities service delivers a range of diversionary activities for young people across East Ayrshire’s communities, including Night Leagues. Additional activity in 2015/16 includes: 180 P7 pupils involved in street dance programme; 1,214 S3 pupils involved in PACE theatre “Take a drink”; all S1 pupils completed substance misuse prevention in community education; and Kamikaze Road Show, which was attended by all S2 pupils throughout East Ayrshire. Given recent changes in safe alcohol limits and New Psychoactive Substances (NPS), changes have been made to the SPICE (P7 to S6 Substance Misuse programme). The 3-18 SPICE programme is delivered each year in our educational establishments. In addition, ADP funding is used to deliver the P7 Safe Choices, S1 Embracing the Arts, S1 Mental Wellbeing, S2 No Knives Better Lives and S3 SPICE road shows in all of our Academies to raise awareness of substance misuse issues and diversionary activities. Within East Ayrshire, campus police officers, in conjunction with the Council’s Education Service Health and Wellbeing Coordinator, have delivered workshops to all S1 year pupils in the 9 secondary schools under the Choices For Life message, with a particular focus on smoking, alcohol and substance misuse. Pupils were invited to draw a poster that captured the Choices For Life message, with the winners attending a three day programme of events where they had taster sessions on local activities, including weightlifting, tennis, motorcycle trials and skiing. Upon their return to their respective schools, the pupils delivered a short presentation on their experiences to their fellow pupils and promoted the use of local sporting facilities and clubs. College and campus liaison officers provide workshops on drugs and the law aimed at educating pupils and students on the different types of drugs and substances, together with the likely effects and consequences of drug crimes. Education establishments have been asked to add the Learnpro drugs and alcohol modules to their improvement plans to ensure that staff are up-to-date with issues. Staff attend school parents’ evening to raise parent/carer awareness of drugs and substance misuse. Courses provided for students include Alcohol and Drug Awareness, Drug Awareness, NPS Awareness, Alcohol Awareness, and Alcohol and Drug First Aid (delivered by the Red Cross).
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EAST AYRSHIRE COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP SINGLE OUTCOME AGREEMENT 2015-2018
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015/16
SAFER COMMUNITIES
Local Outcome 5: Adults and children at risk protected from domestic abuse Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 9: We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger National Outcome 8: We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk National Outcome 7: We have tackled the significant inequalities in Scottish society Progress 2015/16
Number of domestic abuse incidents recorded by the police (C) Priority 5
Facilitate effective action against offenders of domestic Proportion (%) of crimes which result in a crime report abuse, and improve the response and support provided for victims of domestic abuse and their families Detection rate (%) for domestic abuse (C)
Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator.
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PROGRESS AT 31 MARCH 2016 ON OUTCOMES
Baseline at Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s 2013/14 31 March 2016 to March 2018 Direction of travel status 1. Number of domestic abuse incidents recorded by the 1,548 1,533 No targets set by No targets set by police (2013/14) (2015/16) Police Scotland - Police Scotland -
C Annual/Police Scotland annual progress will annual progress will be reported against be reported against the baseline position the baseline position 2. Proportion (%) of crimes which result in a crime report 62.5% 58.1% No targets set by No targets set by Annual/Police Scotland (2013/14) (2015/16) Police Scotland - Police Scotland - annual progress will annual progress will be reported against be reported against the baseline position the baseline position 3. Detection rate (%) for domestic abuse 80.4% 81.2% No targets set by No targets set by Annual/Police Scotland (2013/14) (2015/16) Police Scotland - Police Scotland - C annual progress will annual progress will be reported against be reported against the baseline position the baseline position Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator.
Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Domestic Abuse
All reported instances of domestic abuse are prioritised by Police Scotland. Police Scotland works to a nationally agreed definition of domestic abuse which has been adopted by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and can include physical, sexual, emotional or mental abuse. The introduction of the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAS) has allowed more people to make an informed choice about the relationships they are entering into and this could prevent many instances of domestic abuse. Victims of domestic abuse are offered and signposted to partner agencies, including Advocacy Support Safety Information Services Together (ASSIST), which is co-located within Kilmarnock Police Office. Police Scotland has a zero tolerance approach to domestic abuse and full enquiries are undertaken and relevant details are passed to partners to offer appropriate follow-up guidance and support. Since October 2015, there have been in excess of 700 DSDAS applications made in Scotland. Within East Ayrshire, 21 applications have been made under the scheme, 19 Right to Ask and 2 Power to Tell. This has resulted in 10 Disclosures being made to persons identified as at risk, 8 Non Disclosures made and at of the time of writing, 3 applications in the information gathering stage. In instances where police attend a domestic incident that does not involve any criminal element, the details are fully documented and passed to a ‘Concern Hub’ within Kilmarnock Police Office. There, a team of officers trained in child and adult protection matters review and forward details of the incident to relevant partner agencies, allowing appropriate and proportionate intervention. NHS Ayrshire and Arran continues to roll out routine enquiries across key services within the NHS. This process ensures women who are affected by domestic abuse can be identified and effectively supported at an earlier stage when engaging with NHS services.
Page 56 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: East Ayrshire Violence Against Women Partnership
The East Ayrshire Violence Against Women Partnership (EAVAW) service user survey will inform the future EAVAWP action plan. This work ensures that service user views are informing the future focus of the EAVAWP. In 2015/16, 67 children and young people accessed outreach support services. Individual safety and support plans are developed and reviewed every six weeks or earlier if their circumstances change. Safety plans help children and young people manage their individual situations as well as knowing how and when to ask for help. EAVAWP and Barnardos deliver a range of workshops within primary schools that raise awareness of domestic abuse and gender based violence. EAVAW has also developed a draft position statement in relation to the prevention and eradication of prostitution in East Ayrshire. This statement will be agreed by members’ host organisations and launched before the end of the year. It will consider how best to support women and children impacted by prostitution.
East Ayrshire Women’s Aid
East Ayrshire Women’s Aid works independently and with others to raise awareness of domestic abuse and to support service providers and communities to respond appropriately and effectively. Services directed at women, children and young people aim to reduce repeat incidences of domestic abuse and the impact of domestic abuse on families. In 2015/16, East Ayrshire Women’s Aid received 466 new referrals - 352 women and 114 children and young people. 31 women identified as at the highest risk of harm from domestic abuse accessed the Domestic Abuse Advocacy support service. 18 mothers and 44 children accessed the East Ayrshire CEDAR (Children Experiencing Domestic Abuse Recovery) Project. 33 women and 19 children were admitted to refuge. 32 women were referred for an East Ayrshire Domestic Abuse Alarm and/or issued with a home safety pack. 4,128 individual and group support sessions were provided for women and 1,204 sessions for children and young people. 54 violence against women learning and awareness raising events were delivered to 1,057 participants. These statistics demonstrate the impact of East Ayrshire Women’s Aid service and the number of women and children who have been supported to achieve positive outcomes and safety. Women who used Women’s Aid support and refuge services between January and March 2016 reported the following individual outcomes: - I have more ways to keep my life safer - 93% answered a lot or some - I understand more about the causes of domestic abuse - 100% answered a lot or some - I am better able to deal with the impact of domestic abuse on me - 100% answered a lot or some - I know more about my options - 93% answered a lot or some - I am more confident in my ability to make decisions - 93% answered a lot or some.
East Ayrshire Women’s Aid’s new volunteering programme seeks to support women to reconnect with opportunities to access employment, training or education. Sessions on goal setting, assertiveness and confidence building enable women to devise their own personal development plans. 87% of the 8 women who took part agreed or strongly agreed that the programme had helped them feel more positive about their future. Two women have moved into employment and four went on to take part in a six week programme to develop self-esteem. Women’s Aid holiday and group programmes and family activities aim to build confidence and resilience for mothers and their children. People who experience domestic abuse are more likely to develop problematic use of substances. East Ayrshire Women’s Aid is currently undertaking some research with service users to identify ways in which they can improve the support offered to women and young people. The findings will be used to inform future service development.
Page 57 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Domestic violence awareness
Mentors In Violence Prevention Programme (MVP) is a school based programme, run in conjunction with Police Scotland, which provides training for senior pupils to raise awareness of low level violence and domestic abuse issues with younger pupils. Nine schools (2 of which are ASN schools) have been delivering the programme and 120 senior pupils have taken on a mentoring role; 76 MVP sessions have been delivered to over 2,200 pupils. Doon Academy won a Diane Award for the school’s MVP work. The Ayrshire College police liaison officer has been involved in the delivery of Medics Against Violence inputs at the Kilmarnock Campus, where hairdressing/beauty students are given awareness training on domestic abuse with a view to encouraging them to recognise and report concerns when dealing with clients. Domestic Abuse contact cards have been distributed across the partnership. A range of training events is undertaken across East Ayrshire, including sessions for Head Teachers and Health and Wellbeing Coordinators. This work facilitates improved awareness of specialist support services to better signpost and support individuals affected by domestic abuse. The establishment of a multi-agency group to plan and coordinate the White Ribbon campaign ensures that this campaign is highlighted periodically throughout the year to improve understanding and awareness. Planning is underway for this year’s 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence. (EAVAWP is co-ordinating the development of a wide ranging programme of targeted and public events during the 16 Days of Action period, which will commence with a launch event in Cumnock, facilitated by Centre Stage, on Friday 25 November 2016. EAVAWP will build on the social media campaign introduced last year by using Twitter and Facebook to communicate a different #16Days message on each of the days. The large “16 Days” letters will again be utilised to create a different photo opportunity on each of the days. The Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership has set a challenging stretch aim of ensuring that all staff working with children and young people have access to multi-agency awareness seminars and training programmes to enable them to respond appropriately and consistently to children and young people affected by Violence Against Women by end of March 2017. Good progress has been made during 2015/16, with the multi-agency Children’s Service’s Learning and Development programme of events delivering 62 courses to 705 participants from a range of agencies and services across East Ayrshire.
Target perpetrators in respect of domestic abuse.
A dedicated team of officers has been established with the specific remit of tackling domestic abuse. The Domestic Abuse Investigation Unit (DAIU) based within Kilmarnock Police Office has been established to investigate more serious cases of domestic abuse as well as historical domestic allegations. The team utilises a variety of methods to protect victims and target high tariff offenders. Monthly Multi Agency Tasking and Co-ordinating (MATAC) meetings are also held in relation to identified domestic offenders. Any MATAC member can present a case for discussion by referring through Police or ASSIST. Actions are given to appropriate agencies, which ensure a structured and coordinated approach in the management of high tariff offenders. The DAUI prepares Risk Management Plans to aid in the management of high tariff offenders and high risk victims. The plans are tailored to each individual set of circumstances and involve working closely with Women’s Aid and the Risk Management Centre to identify and resolve needs such as housing issues, providing personal safety advice and fitting alarms where appropriate. Police officers visit victims of domestic abuse within 24 hours of the abuser’s release from court to ensure compliance with bail conditions and have a very high success rate. Every detected bail offence is reported immediately to the Procurator Fiscal and in all but the most exceptional of circumstances, suspected offenders are held in police custody pending their appearance at court. For the reported period, 96.4% of all domestic abuse initial bail checks were carried out within 24 hours. Investigations continue from shift to shift ensuring thorough investigation is carried out, allowing police to report offenders and ensure the safety and wellbeing of victims. Officers receive tasking on a daily basis to ensure both perpetrators and victims are visited to ensure compliance with bail conditions.
Page 58 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Cumnock Women’s Centre Development
Representatives from the East Ayrshire Violence Against Women Partnership have been working closely with the Robertson Trust in relation to the development of a Women’s Centre in East Ayrshire. Premises in Cumnock have been secured for the Centre, which has been named “Heart and Soul” by local women involved. Two “Ladies Day” events have been held since the start of this year to engage local women in the design of the new Centre and influence how it will operate. The Cumnock Women’s Centre Development Worker started in post on 1 February 2016 and the centre now has an office based in the centre of Cumnock. Links have been made with women and professional agencies within Cumnock and the surrounding areas. The temporary Centre base and Development Worker appointment has allowed women in Cumnock and the surrounding areas to have a support network and access a broad range of services and social connections. Ongoing engagement and events have encouraged women in the local area to contribute views on the design and development of the new Centre.
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EAST AYRSHIRE COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP SINGLE OUTCOME AGREEMENT 2015-2018
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015/16
SAFER COMMUNITIES
Local Outcome 6: Improved wellbeing and life chances for individuals who are at risk of harm Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 8: We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk National Outcome 9: We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger National Outcome 6: We live longer, healthier lives National Outcome 7: We have tackled the significant inequalities in Scottish society
Progress 2015/16
X Reduction in the number of child protection re-registrations in year Priority 6 Increase in the number of Early and Effective Interventions for children and Support and protect vulnerable individuals and young people families Maintain level of total adult protection interventions as a percentage of all referrals
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PROGRESS AT 31 MARCH 2016 ON OUTCOMES
Baseline at Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s 2013/14 31 March 2016 to March 2018 Direction of travel status 1. Number of child protection re-registrations in year 15 32 Reduction by 2% Maintain low levels X Annual/East Ayrshire Council (Scottish Government Education Directorate (2013/14) (2015/16) per year of child protection Child Protection Returns) re-registrations 2. Number of Early and Effective Interventions for 203 217 Increase by 40% Increase in Early children and young people (2013/14) (2015/16) by 2016 and Effective Annual/East Ayrshire Council Interventions 3. Total adult protection interventions as a percentage of 2.6% 1.7% Maintain level Maintain level all referrals (2013/14) (2015/16) below 3% below 3% Annual/East Ayrshire Council (Scottish Government National Data Set) Revised baseline from 2.7% due to annual review
Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Child Protection
The number of child protection re-registrations more than doubled in 2015/16, when compared with the baseline position. Further scrutiny of data was undertaken due to the high percentage variance of re-registrations and it is evident that the increasing number of large families in East Ayrshire are impacting on re-registrations.
Child Sexual Exploitation
East Ayrshire multi-agency (GIRFEC) Referral Group, comprising management level representation from Social Work, Education, (schools and early education/child care services), Housing and NHS Ayrshire and Arran meets regularly to consider and take action on child referrals and other child concerns. A representative from the Housing service, who is also a member of the MAPPA (multi agency public protection arrangements) team, is in a position to share and highlight issues where Registered Offenders are part of the discussions around the child/family. Training on child sexual exploitation (CSE) and child exploitation and online protection is available on a multi-agency basis, and a new course is in development dealing with disclosure issues. During the national Child Sexual Exploitation Campaign delivered in in January and February 2016, posters and leaflets were distributed and displayed in educational establishments across East Ayrshire. In addition, good use is made of the Council’s social media facilities together with those of partner agencies to raise awareness and communicate key messages. The Police Internet has a section dedicated to CSE, which includes details of ongoing campaigns, presentations and risk factors to be aware of.
Children and Young People’s Service Plan
A stretch aim in the Children and Young People’s Service Plan 2015-2018 is that 90% of pupils aged 10-18 will have access to safety programmes in schools related to online safety. Progress to date includes PSE lessons on Internet safety, including the use of smart phones and the risks of cyber bullying, are
Page 61 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: undertaken in schools facilitated by teachers and/or Community Police; an e-safety information video has been produced around the iPad pilot for parents and pupils of St Joseph’s Academy; and GLOW materials and information are being utilised to support e-safety. Work is being taken forward to: implement e- safety mentors/champions for each school; establish an e-safety mentor group to support each Learning Community; further develop and roll out e-safety videos to support training across educational establishments; develop training material to be delivered through the online Learning Academy; and explore standardising school websites to ensure that they all have links to e-safety sites.
Protecting People’ agenda
A Protecting People Booklet was produced for the Community Led Action Plan Conference held on 27 November 2015. This incorporated information from Adult Protection Committee, Alcohol and Drug Partnership, Child Protection Committee, MAPPA, VAWP, and ChooseLife. Two Protecting People Events were held on 17 and 18 September 2015, one in the north and one in the south of the authority. These built on the success of the 2014 event and provided an opportunity to impart the protecting people agenda to young and old as well as promote the services such as SMART Supports, Keep Safe and Connect Call. The Mental Health Coordinator is now co-located alongside Child Protection Coordinator, Adult Protection Coordinator, Alcohol and Drug Partnership Co- ordinator, with communication meetings being held quarterly that include the MAPPA Coordinator. The Choose Life Coordinator is also a support member of Adult Protection Committee. At this time, there is an ongoing review of Public Protection Arrangements; however, most key partners are either co-located or represented on relevant partnerships, including the Violence Against Women Partnership and Community Safety Group.
Raise awareness of Adult Support and Protection
From 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016, there was an overall total of 511 Adult at Risk Referrals received and responded to within East Ayrshire. This represented a 7% decrease on the previous reporting year, which is partially representative of improvements made to ensure a more proportionate response through the Adult Concern Initial Response Team (ACIRT) being developed and due to agencies being more confident in applying the 3 point test in terms of identifying an adult at risk, reflected in the 31% increase in adult concern reporting. With regard to continuing to increase awareness across NHS Acute and Primary Care Services, a temporary 12 months funded post has been agreed which will have a focus on public protection arrangements and include scoping of options to ensure continued workforce development for all NHS staff which will promote increased awareness and reporting to identify situations of risk, danger or harm. Ongoing training and attendance at community events and partnership activities resulted in current reporting activity.
Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme
The Council and its Community Planning Partners have resettled 12 Syrian refugees during 2015/16. The resettlement programme is funded through the Home Office and dedicated staff provide arrange of support to the families to encourage integration within East Ayrshire’s communities.
Drug treatment and recovery
The number of individuals successfully detoxed from Opiate Replacement Therapy increased from 67 in 2014/15 to 75 in 2015/16. Over 60 staff are now trained to deliver Naloxone and Overdose Awareness sessions to those individuals thought to be at risk of opiate overdose. Addaction Recovery Service has delivered the following interventions and activities to support individuals recovering and completing drug treatment: achievement of this national outcome as follows: 3,565 one to one sessions; 137 Mutual Aid Partnership Meetings; and 46 Service User/Recovery Group Meetings.
Page 62 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: The Next Steps programme has developed 273 action plans with individuals, 207 have completed training courses, 111 have completed work placements and 24 have found full-time employment. Scottish Drugs Forum’s Addiction Worker Training Project (AWTP) is a unique initiative, which supports, trains, and prepares individuals with a history of experiencing problems with alcohol or drugs to work in Social Care. Applicants must be interested in developing a career working with people with addiction problems in social care. Within this reporting period, 2 people from East Ayrshire participated in training.
Alcohol Misuse
In 2015/16, the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) Van, supported by local services, provided information on alcohol and safer drinking in Sorn, Mauchline, Catrine, Ochiltree, Dalrymple, Rankinston, Drongan, Gatehead, Crosshouse and Knockentiber. Activity was carried out in the following areas to promote the range of services in respect of alcohol addiction and over consumption: - Primary Care setting – Community addiction Teams – 244 - Primary Care setting – Health and Homelessness Nurse – 18 - Primary Care setting – GP LES - 257 - Maternity Ante Natal – 532 - Accident and Emergency - 198 - Criminal Justice – 102 - SACRO Bail Supervision – 42 - CHIP – 23 - College Liaison 10.
People at risk of financial harm.
As at 31 March 2016, there were 267 Guardianship Orders in place relating to 254 adults (an increase of 52 orders and 49 adults from 31 March 2015); and 27 Access to Fund Applications in place and 77 adults being managed via Corporate Appointeeship. There was an overall total of 53 reports of Financial Harm during the reporting year 1 April 2015–31 March 2016, which demonstrates a degree of awareness and recognition of this type of harm. The ASAP National Media Campaign ran on social media and newspapers during February and March 2016 to promote public awareness on financial harm, resulted in local press interest and social work managers were interviewed by local radio therefore extending the reach of the campaign. Trading Standards identified 17 residents who were considered to be at risk of postal scams, which resulted in visits to the residents to offer advice, guidance and assistance to prevent further occurrences. The Financial Inclusion Strategy Action Plan 2015/16 continued to focus on responding to the impact of the UK Government’s Welfare Reform programme with a key focus on the roll out of Universal Credit in East Ayrshire and ensuring that the necessary infrastructure was in place to support individuals. In 2015/16, the Financial Inclusion Team (FIT) achieved financial gains totalling over £4.268 million on behalf of service users, an increase of £242,373 on the previous year. Since the formation of the FIT in 2013, financial gains on behalf of service users exceed £10 million. There has been an increase in one off payments achieved on behalf of service users, rising from £343,435 in 2014/15 to £617,714 in 2015/16. This has mainly been in the form of grants from the Scottish Welfare Fund and payments in arrears of benefit. The local East Ayrshire Keep Safe Scheme Group has co-produced information packs, local training and identified local premises for those who wish to participate in the scheme. At this time, arrangements are being made to agree the local launch once there is clarity around the role and expectations of Police in screening those making an application.
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EAST AYRSHIRE COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP SINGLE OUTCOME AGREEMENT 2015-2018
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015/16
SAFER COMMUNITIES
Local Outcome 7: East Ayrshire residents are safe and protected from anti-social behaviour Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 9: We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger National Outcome 11: We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others National Outcome 8: We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk National Outcome 6: We live longer, healthier lives Progress 2015/16 Crimes of vandalism/malicious mischief: X number reported X rate per 10,000 population
number of detections detection rate Incidents of anti-social behaviour reported to the police: (C) number reported Priority 7 rate per 10,000 population
Reduce incidents of vandalism, disorder and anti- Incidents of disorder reported to the police social behaviour number reported Not rate per 10,000 population reported Reduction in deliberate primary fires (C)
Reduction in deliberate secondary fires (C)
Reduction in malicious call incidents Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator
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Baseline at Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s 2013/14 31 March 2016 to March 2018 Direction of travel status 1. Crimes of vandalism/malicious mischief: No targets set by No targets set by number reported 1,215 1,248 Police Scotland - Police Scotland - X rate per 10,000 population 99.2 102.2 annual progress will annual progress will X be reported against be reported against number of detections 237 270 the baseline position the baseline position detection rate 19.5% 21.6% (2013/14) Annual/Police Scotland (2015/16) 2. Incidents of anti-social behaviour reported to the No targets set by No targets set by police: 7,989 6,946 Police Scotland - Police Scotland - C number reported 665.8 569.1 annual progress will annual progress will (2013/14) (2015/16) rate per 10,000 population be reported against be reported against Annual/Police Scotland the baseline position the baseline position 3. Incidents of disorder reported to the police No targets set by No targets set by number reported 7,771 5,323 Police Scotland - Police Scotland - rate per 10,000 population 76 Not available annual progress will annual progress will Not (2015/16) Annual/Police Scotland (2013/14) be reported against be reported against reported the baseline position the baseline position 4. Deliberate primary fires 75 56 Reduction by 5% Achieve an overall Annual/Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (2011/12-2013/14 (2013/14 - 2015/16 per year based on downward trend in 3 year average) 3 year average) C the previous 3 year deliberate primary rolling average fires and deliberate primary fires 5. Deliberate secondary fires 668 555 Reduction by 5% Achieve an overall Annual/Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (2011/12-2013/14 (2013/14 - 2015/16 per year based on downward trend in C 3 year average) 3 year average) the previous 3 year deliberate primary rolling average fires and deliberate secondary fires 6. Malicious call incidents 98 44 Reduction by 5% Achieve an overall Annual/Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (2011/12-2013/14 (2013/14 - 2015/16 per year based on downward trend in 3 year average) 3 year average) the previous 3 year malicious call rolling average incidents
Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator
Page 65 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Anti-social behaviour
There has been an increase (2.7%) in the number of crimes of vandalism/malicious mischief from 1,215 in 2013/14 to 1,248 in 2015/16. This is under review to identify any trends or opportunities for intervention and prevention. Over the same period, there was an increase in the detection rate by 2.1% percentage points to 21.6%. The number of incidents of anti-social behaviour and incidents of disorder reported to the Police decreased by 13.1% and 31.5% respectively over the reporting period. Dedicated police officers work only within the town centres and deal with its crime and anti-social behaviour issues. These officers have a thorough understanding of town centre crime trends and offenders, which allows them to closely monitor vulnerable areas and individuals of interest. The approach is augmented with a close working relationship with the Council’s CCTV operators to identify offenders, enhance public safety and provide public reassurance. Town centre police officers are also supported by local Response and Community Policing officers. This approach has contributed to a 13% reduction of anti-social behaviour incidents reported to the police within East Ayrshire. Police Scotland will continue to actively engage with the public and provide a high visibility presence, particularly within our town centres. Multi-Disciplinary Youth Action Teams have been deployed to specific areas of need to address anti-social behaviour. There have been joint patrols with Police officers across specific communities. Kilmarnock Town Centre has benefited from weekly activities in response to concerns. A Sports Mentor Programme was introduced to promote opportunities for young people to reach their full potential through sport. Campus police officers provide a variety of inputs to children and young people, including specific inputs on vandalism, ensuring they are fully aware of the dangers associated with the misuse of alcohol and drugs and the effects such irresponsible behaviour can have on them as individuals and to others within their communities. High visibility patrols are carried out throughout the night and increase at peak times to reassure the public that officers are available to tackle priority issues. Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) is now firmly established and implemented within East Ayrshire. Many offences within the town centre and surrounding areas involve young people and in such circumstances, consideration is always given to their suitability for EEI. With the introduction of the Whole Systems Approach (WSA) there is an increased requirement for close partnership working arrangements to ensure children and young people are provided with appropriate levels of support and assistance to divert them from criminality. This approach has and will continue to be successful as it focuses on improved behaviour and diversionary methods and a multi-agency approach to problem solving. Working within the WSA, partners can contribute to a bespoke response to incidents and individuals when appropriate to do so. The introduction of the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 will assist in tackling substances previously referred to as ‘Legal Highs’. Police Scotland will continue to work with Addiction Services and other partners to ensure that the public are educated and aware of the risks associated with such substances while fully utilising new enforcement powers. A range of activities, including Sports, Youth Clubs and Active Schools activities, is delivered across all communities in East Ayrshire. Night Leagues are delivered on Friday nights across 7 venues and there are additional StreetSport programmes on a rotational basis across 23 communities. A wider range of universal and targeted programmes is available, including Youth Groups, Sports Programmes, and Mobile Skate Park. There are also many activities delivered across East Ayrshire by voluntary Sports Clubs and Youth Organisations, many of which are promoted within the Buzz Guide. Attendances at extra-curricular and community activities have increased by 16% in the last year, from 125,372 in 2014/15 to 144,983 in 2015/16. Male participation increased by 9% in the same period, from 80,228 to 87,411 attendances; while female participation increased by 28% from 45,144 in 2014/15 to 57,572 attendances in 2015/16.
Page 66 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Alcohol Awareness Week
Alcohol Awareness Week (5-9 October 2015) involved a series of ‘tweets’ being sent to East Ayrshire Council’s 10,000 followers. A number of these ‘tweets were retweeted. The safer drinking messages were also posted to East Ayrshire Council’s 6,000 Facebook followers. Safer alcohol messages were emailed to East Ayrshire Council’s employees. The CHIP van, supported by local services, provided information on alcohol and safer drinking during the week in Sorn, Mauchline, Catrine, Ochiltree, Dalrymple, Rankinston, Drongan, Gatehead, Crosshouse and Knockentiber. Alcohol Awareness information appeared in Vibrant Communities Buzz magazine. Unstaffed displays were available at the Library at Rothesay House, Boswell Centre in Auchinleck, East Ayrshire Council HQ Canteen, Galleon Centre and Stewarton Area Centre; and alcohol awareness information was displayed on the plasma screens in GP surgeries and at Crosshouse Hospital. Schools in East Ayrshire provided alcohol information to young people as part of the Health and Wellbeing curriculum.
Fire raising and Malicious Calls
Deliberate primary fires, deliberate secondary fires and malicious call incidents all reduced over the reporting period by 25.3%, 16.5% and 55.1% respectively. Deliberate Primary Fires are tackled utilising multi agency partners for enforcement alongside the Fire Investigation Team to assist in identifying these incidents and the Community Action Team for educational purposes. Deliberate primary fires reduced over the reporting period by 25.3%. Deliberate Secondary Fires are tackled with a combination of multi-agency enforcement and education from SFRS and partners. Deliberate secondary fires reduced over the reporting period by 16.5%. Malicious False Alarms are tackled utilising the SFRS call challenging policy and enforcement and engagement within the Service and with multi-agency partners. Malicious call incidents reduced over the reporting period by 55.1%.
Corporate Enforcement Measures
Council Corporate Enforcement officers and Police officers undertake joint patrols in targeted areas to tackle all forms of anti-social behaviour, including vandalism, dog fouling and littering. Warning letters and fixed penalty notices are issued for some suitably minor offences; however, vandalism is dealt with by means of crime reports and criminal charges. A range of successful programmed activities and initiatives was carried out by the Council’s Corporate Enforcement Unit through routine patrols in every settlement in East Ayrshire, in particular to address dog fouling, littering and fly tipping. As a consequence, the number of fixed penalty notices decreased from 238 in 2014/15 to 195 in 2015/16. The reduction may be attributed in part to the successful programmed enforcement activities and initiatives, and improved awareness of littering, dog fouling and fly tipping.
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• Children and young people, including those in early years and their carers are supported to be active, healthy and to reach their potential at all life stages. • All residents are given the opportunity to improve their wellbeing, to lead an active, healthy life and to make positive lifestyle choices. • Older people and adults who require support and their carers are included and empowered to live the healthiest life possible. • Communities are supported to address the impact that inequalities has on the health and wellbeing of our residents.
Premature Mortality Deaths from Children with a Deaths from All Rates for adults aged Coronary Heart healthy weight in P1 Cancers Increased from 72% under 75 Disease Increased from 173.8 to Reduced from 515.4 to 484.6 Reduced from 69.4 to 65.3 to 76.1% 175.5 per 100,000 per 100,000 per 100,000
Commentary Overall premature mortality rates have reduced. There has been a continued positive trend in mortality arising from coronary heart disease, although deaths from cancers have not continued to improve to the extent expected.
Case Study
Community Connectors have been introduced across all GP practices, supporting vulnerable individuals with complex needs to access the most appropriate services and resources; and making links across public and voluntary sector agencies to increase and improve support pathways.
In its first six months of operation the Community Connectors service, managed by CVO East Ayrshire, received 447 referrals and 94% of those referred engaged with the service.
“Patients who were difficult to engage with have warmed to our community connector. This has paved the way to improving dialogue and delivering good care.” GP Practitioner
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WELLBEING
Local Outcome 1: Children and young people, including those in early years, and their carers are supported to be active, healthy and to reach their potential at all life stages Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 5: Our children have the best start in life and are ready to succeed National Outcome 8: We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk Progress 2015/16 Not Percentage of children reaching all of the expected developmental milestones reported at the time the child starts primary school Not Percentage of children with an identified ‘named person’ reported
Reduction in percentage of women drinking alcohol in pregnancy
Percentage of eligible clients offered Family Nurse Partnership service who are enrolled Increase O in percentage of children in primary 1 with no obvious dental decay experience (C) Increase Priority 1.1 in estimated percentage of children with a healthy weight in primary (C) 1 Increase in percentage of new-born children exclusively breastfed at 6-8 Our children have the best start in life X weeks = Percentage of babies with a healthy birth weight (C) Not Reduction in percentage of children in poverty (after housing costs) (C) reported Increase = in percentage uptake of P1-P3 free school meals (absence adjusted) Increase in percentage uptake of overall school meals (absence adjusted) Increase X in percentage of uptake of overall free school meals based on entitlement (absence adjusted) Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator.
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‘Progress’ Current Baseline at Progress at ‘End’ target/s Indicator/s target/s to March Status 2013/14 31 March 2016 Direction of travel 2018 1. Percentage of children reaching all of the expected 73.7 205/16 baseline Achieve 90% Maintain level Not developmental milestones at the time the child starts (2015/16) established (stretch aim) reported primary school [Children and Young People Plan Stretch Aim] Annual/East Ayrshire Council 2. Percentage of children with an identified ‘named person’ Baseline to be Pending Achieve 100% Maintain level Not [Children and Young People Stretch Aim] determined in implementation (stretch aim) reported Annual/East Ayrshire Council 2015/16 of the Act 3. Percentage of women drinking alcohol in pregnancy 60% 24.1% Reduction of Reduction in [Children and Young People Plan Stretch Aim] (2013/14) (2014/15) 25% percentage of Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership women drinking alcohol during pregnancy 4. Percentage of eligible clients offered Family Nurse 75% 85% Achieve 80% Maintain level Partnership service who are enrolled [Children and (2014/15) (2015/16) (stretch aim) Young People Plan Stretch Aim] Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership 5. Percentage of children in primary 1 with no obvious 63.9% The next data Increase to 64% Increase to 68% O dental decay experience (2014) release is C Every 2 years/NHS Ayrshire and Arran (National Dental Inspection autumn 2016. Programme) 6. Estimated percentage of children with a healthy weight 72% 76.1% Increase in Increase to 77% in Primary 1 (2013/14) (2014/15) percentage of C Annual/NHS Ayrshire and Arran (ISD Scotland) children with a healthy weight in primary 1 7. Percentage of new-born children exclusively breastfed at 17.9% 15.7% Increase to 20% Increase to 25% X 6-8 weeks (2013/14) (2014/15) Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (ISD Scotland) Target reviewed Target reviewed in in view of updated view of updated baseline baseline 8. Percentage of babies with a healthy birth weight 89.6% 89.6% Achieve and Increase to 91% = Annual/NHS Ayrshire and Arran (ISD Scotland) (2013/14) (2014/15) maintain 90% babies with a C babies with a healthy birthweight healthy
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9. Percentage of children in poverty (after housing costs) 26% Poverty and Reduction of Reduction of Not Annual/End Child Poverty, Poverty Map of the UK (2014) Income children in children in poverty reported C Inequality poverty published in (NB: The Institute of Fiscal Studies modelling June 2016 – suggests that up to methodology 100,000 more children changed and will living in relative poverty by 2020) data unavailable at local authority level 10. Percentage uptake of P1-P3 free school meals (absence 79% 79% Increase to 85% Maintain level at = adjusted) (from January 2015) (2015/16) 85% Annual/East Ayrshire Council 11. Percentage uptake of overall school meals (absence 41% 48% Increase to 50% Maintain level at adjusted) (2013/14) (2015/16) 50% Annual/East Ayrshire Council (Scotland’s Census 2011) 12. Percentage of uptake of overall free school meals based 82% 75% Increase to 85% Maintain level at X on entitlement (absence adjusted) (2013/14) (2015/16) 85% Annual/East Ayrshire Council (Scotland’s Census 2011) Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator.
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Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Children and Young People’s Service Plan
The East Ayrshire Integrated Children and Young People’s Service Plan 2015-18 was implemented in 2015 and is fully in keeping with the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014. The Plan incorporates the SHANARRI principles (safe, healthy, active, nurtured, achieving, respected, responsible and included) and focuses on wellbeing and ‘stretch aims’. East Ayrshire Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership has been put in place to progress the Service Plan. The Strategic Partnership reports to the Community Planning Partnership Board and is aligned with East Ayrshire Child Protection Committee. A Pan-Ayrshire Programme Board has also been put in place, to coordinate the implementation of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 and to provide strong strategic links across the three Ayrshire Authorities. The Programme Board brings together Heads of Service from each Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), senior staff from NHS Ayrshire and Arran, and senior educational officers from each local authority. The Programme Board has a coordination role in relation to supporting guidance, communication, and learning and development, and a Programme Manager has been appointed to support implementation of the Act. Under the East Ayrshire Children and Young people’s Strategic Partnership, multi-agency action plans are being developed in respect of the following priority areas: - Corporate Parenting - Kinship Care - GIRFEC (Getting it right for every child) - Young People at Risk of Offending - Early Learning and Childcare - Emotional Health and Wellbeing - Young Carers.
Connected Children and Young People’s Communities
Following consultation across the partnership, Connected Children and Young People’s Communities have been developed to focus on multi- disciplinary working across five identified communities associated with local schools and early years services, namely Auchinleck and Cumnock, Doon, Kilmarnock, Loudoun and Stewarton. This is in line with the partnership’s wider approach to developing networks to support wellbeing on a locality basis. The main purpose of the Connected Children and Young People’s Communities is to improve outcomes based on wellbeing indicators. The Communities will also seek to address inequality while sharing or pooling resources, using asset-based community development approaches, focusing on early intervention and prevention, and adopting the GIRFEC model. Building relationships and improving communication and dialogue has been central to the establishment of these Communities, which are now meeting on a regular basis.
Youth Work
Following on from a review of existing youth work provision, East Ayrshire Council has established a strategic youth work partnership with Barnardos, Yipworld and the Zone (Dalmellington). This strategic partnership takes a fair and equitable approach to the targeting of youth work resources/ provisions, in line with the newly established Connected Children and Young People’s Communities. Linkages with cluster working arrangements at a Primary Care level have also been established and align with requirements for locality arrangements through the Public Bodies (Joint Working)(Scotland) Act 2014.
Page 75 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Through the Vibrant Communities’ Young People, Sport and Diversion Team participation within youth work has risen by 64.5%. Participation by girls and young females has also risen, by 27.1% for the same period. This demonstrates the positive impact of our targeted female work in relation to this under represented group. The work of our newly appointed Sports Mentors (Council Leader’s Initiative) and a more coordinated approach to service delivery has also contributed to this success and, in addition, closer working with Ayrshire College, supporting student placements, has assisted in opening up opportunities to activity. The benefits of youth work, in relation to supporting the personal, social and emotional growth of those participating within such activities, has been well documented at a national and international level.
Early Learning and Childcare
Within East Ayrshire, the multi-agency Resource Allocation Group allocates early support to referred children and families. The Group offers access to a range of services, as follows:
- Early Childhood Centre places for children under 3 years, or those 3-5 years who need additional care beyond universal entitlement - Parent Child placements - Community Childminding places - Early Learning and Childcare Practitioners (Community) who support families with children up to 8 years - Out of School Care for children up to 12 years or end of formal schooling for those with additional support needs - Assistant Nurse Practitioners (through Health) - Play@Home support - Home Visiting teacher - Community Connectors (volunteers at GP practices who support access to existing local provision).
The Childcare and Recreation Information Service (CARIS) offers free, reliable and up to date information on early learning and childcare provisions, recreation and leisure time activities, and family support information. CARIS now has a Facebook page and Twitter feed enabling more instant communication. A total of 11 Early Childhood Centres (ECCs) in East Ayrshire now offer a more flexible service, such as an extended day with lunch, and 9 of these also offer a calendar year service. Parents in receipt of qualifying benefits, whose 2 year old children are therefore entitled to funded early learning and childcare, can access this at one of eight local authority ECCs, four independent sector services or with community childminders.
The Best Start in Life
A range of activity continues to be progressed to ensure that our children have the best start in life:
- Family Nurse Partnerships (FNPs) have now been extended to include looked after and accommodated young people up to 24 years old. The impact of FNPs is starting to show with reductions in smoking during pregnancy and improvements in breastfeeding uptake. - East Ayrshire Children’s Houses continue to roll out implementation of the EA-SNAP model to continue to build our approach to relationship based care for looked after and accommodated children and young people. - In 2013/14 – 10 parents started on the initial Parenting Matters course, 6 completed. In 2014/15 – 4 parents who completed the initial course progressed onto the Facilitator Training leading to the PNS Development Award. In 2015/16, five parents moved into employment, with another parent expected to deliver the next Parenting Matters course later in 2016.
Page 76 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: - A peer mentor approach was taken to testing models of self-directed support in mainstream children and families services during 2015/16. This test of change sought to explore ways to enable children and families to enhance their choice and control over services and supports.
The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 places a duty on local authorities to consult with representative group of parents every 2 years with regard to provision of early learning and childcare and out of school care. East Ayrshire undertook the first consultation one year ahead of the required timescale, in November 2013, and has, in February 2016, concluded the second round of consultation of parents who have children aged 0-5 years. The findings will support and inform the further development and flexible delivery of early learning and childcare. Consultation on parents views and need for childcare and out of school care will be undertaken via CARIS in early summer 2016. The findings will be shared with existing and prospective independent sector providers of childcare and out of school care.
School Meals
A range of initiatives has been initiated to increase the uptake of school meals. Totalise Media have been commissioned to work with pupils to develop an individual dragons den style marketing project with each secondary school, the outcome of which will see the winning team’s ideas for new menus, branding and marketing, implemented within their schools. The Improvement Model is also being used to test the impact of small changes within individual school settings, including new more flexible menus, initiatives to reduce waiting times, improvements to the eating environment and point of sale, and innovative pricing models. A specific project using the Improvement Model is being undertaken to improve the uptake of free school meals by Primary 1-3 pupils. The implementation of an integrated online school payments and cashless catering system is being rolled out during 2016-17 for all schools in East Ayrshire, which will further support the anonymity of free school meal pupils and will allow more targeted promotion to families.
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ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015/16
WELLBEING
Local Outcome 1: Children and young people, including those in early years, and their carers are supported to be active, healthy and to reach their potential at all life stages Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 4: Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens National Outcome 5: Our children have the best start in life and are ready to succeed National Outcome 8: We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk
Progress 2015/16 Percentage of children successfully experiencing and achieving O Curriculum for Excellence Second Level Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing outcomes in preparation for secondary school Percentage of all children successfully experiencing and achieving Priority 1.2 O Curriculum for Excellence Third Level Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing outcomes in preparation for Senior Phase Our young people are successful learners, confident Not To ensure that looked after children achieve a minimum of 200 tariff points reported by the time they leave full-time education individuals, effective contributors and responsible Reported citizens under Percentage of young people going on to positive destinations on leaving Economy school (C) We have improved the life chances for children, young and Skills people and families at risk Not Children and young people surveyed agree or strongly agree with the reported statement I can talk about my feelings and relationships To ensure East Ayrshire foster carers have access to training and Not development in nurture principles and are supported to use them in daily reported practice Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator.
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Baseline at Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s 2013/14 31 March 2016 to March 2018 Direction of travel Status 1. Percentage of children successfully experiencing and 69% Literacy Baseline Achieve 85% (stretch Maintain level O achieving Curriculum for Excellence Second Level (2014/15) established for aim) Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing outcomes literacy and in preparation for secondary school [Raising Attainment 61% Numeracy numeracy for All stretch aim 1] (2014/15) 2015/16 updates
Annual/East Ayrshire Council available by Autumn 2016 Wellbeing indicators to be further considered 2. Percentage of all children successfully experiencing and 57% Literacy Baseline To be determined Achieve 85% by O achieving Curriculum for Excellence Third Level Literacy, (2014/15) established for 2019 (stretch aim) Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing outcomes in literacy and preparation for Senior Phase [Raising Attainment for All 37% Numeracy numeracy stretch aim 2] (2014/15) 2015/16 updates
Annual/East Ayrshire Council available by Autumn 2016 Wellbeing indicators to be further considered 3. To ensure that looked after children achieve a minimum Baseline to be Outcome of work Achieve 90% (stretch Maintain level Not of 200 tariff points by the time they leave full-time determined in with CELCIS and aim) reported education [Children and Young People Plan Stretch Aim] 2015/16 phased Annual/East Ayrshire Council improvement
plan. 4. Percentage of young people going on to positive n/a n/a Reported under Economy and Skills n/a destinations on leaving school [Raising Attainment for All C Stretch Aim 3] Also reported in Economy and Skills Annual/East Ayrshire Council 5. Children and young people surveyed agree or strongly 59.5% Baseline Achieve 95% (stretch Maintain level Not agree with the statement I can talk about my feelings (2015/16) established aim) reported and relationships [Children and Young People Plan Stretch Aim] Annual/East Ayrshire Council 6. To ensure East Ayrshire foster carers have access to 56.7% Baseline Achieve 80% (stretch Maintain level Not training and development in nurture principles and are (2015/16) established aim) reported supported to use them in daily practice [Children and Young People Plan Stretch Aim] Annual/East Ayrshire Council
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Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Vulnerable Children and Young People
The East Ayrshire Integrated Children and Young People’s Service Plan 2015-18 was implemented in 2015 and is fully in keeping with the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014. The Plan incorporates the SHANARRI principles (safe, healthy, active, nurtured, achieving, respected, responsible and included) and focuses on wellbeing and ‘stretch aims’. East Ayrshire Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership has been put in place to progress the Service Plan. The Strategic Partnership reports to the Community Planning Partnership Board and is aligned with East Ayrshire Child Protection Committee. The Council’s Vibrant Communities Team delivers a range of initiatives which support vulnerable children and young people:
- The Choose Life programme, which focuses on training, raising awareness in relation to the national suicide prevention week, promoting resources to support wellbeing, and providing support through the Activity on Prescription scheme. Training under the Choose Life banner includes SafeTalk, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), and Skills Based Training on Risk Management (STORM). - Early intervention and prevention work within HMP Kilmarnock: This focuses on play and bonding sessions to maintain relationships between prisoners and their families. A total of 88 play and bonding sessions were delivered during 2015/16, involving 156 individual prisoners, 156 visiting carers and 166 children. Activity within HMP Kilmarnock also covers the Family Bookshare initiative, developing reading skills and recording stories to be sent home to maintain family bonds. Vibrant Communities also supports a range of events and fun days within HMP Kilmarnock during school holiday periods. - The MEND programme and the TreMENDous Graduate programme further support emotional wellbeing through active play, healthy eating, behaviour change and lifestyle activities.
Early Years Collaborative
The Early Years Collaborative (EYC) was established in 2013, with the expectation that all 32 Community Planning Partnership Boards would participate. The purpose of the EYC is to translate the principles and policies within GIRFEC and the Early Years Framework into practical action. The Collaborative has implemented an improvement tool called the Model for Improvement and a strong ethos of collaboration to help bridge this gap. This links to national programmes to reduce the attainment gap. In East Ayrshire, work had already commenced to bring both programmes together and a Children and Young People’s Improvement Collaborative (CYPIC) was established. The purpose of the CYPIC is to: - agree priority change areas; - monitor and challenge progress; - highlight best practice; - agree which improvement activity should be scaled up and spread; - support the mainstreaming of the improvement science methodology; and - provide regular reports to East Ayrshire’s Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership.
Local EYC improvement project ratings are based on a Progress Rating Scale, which ranges from 0.5 – Intent to participate to 5.0 - Outstanding sustainable results. Ratings are discussed with project teams based on their assessment. Projects are grouped under the key change areas identified by the Scottish Government, which are:
Page 80 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: - Continuity of care in transitions between services - 27-30 month child health review - Addressing child poverty - Attachment, child development and learning - Parenting skills and family engagement to support learning - Health and wellbeing - Early support for pregnancy and beyond - Play.
The use of routinely collected data has been used to provide strategic direction for improvement work. For example, data from the 27-30 month child health review indicated a higher percentage of children with language and communication difficulties in East Ayrshire and particularly the Irvine Valley. The Linking Language and Literacy project has been developed as a direct result of this data for families with children aged 0-3 years and will be tested using the improvement methodology in the Irvine Valley during 2016/17 to identify the impact of interventions to support families. Although there are only a small number of projects showing significant improvement, colleagues are increasingly beginning to embed the principle of improvement and the use of the methodology into their practice both strategically and operationally. It is allowing a greater focus on what needs to be changed and how this can be implemented in a structured way. Local training sessions have been held on improvement methodology and also on a one to one basis. Practitioners involved in projects are familiar with the PDSA (Plan, Do, Study, Act) cycle, although the use of Driver Diagrams and Project Charters (Plans) is less robust. Training and development sessions for 2016/17 will be based around existing structures, including Early Childhood Networks, Nurture Network (Educational Psychology), and Children and Young People’s Connected Communities. One of Education’s Literacy Development Officers has been accepted on the Scottish Improvement Leader (ScIL) Programme and one of Social Work’s Scrutiny and Reviewing Officers is part way through the programme. The aim of the ScIL Programme is to develop individuals who can lead the support of large-scale improvement projects within their organisation and take an advisory role to support, teach, and coach others in their improvement work.
The Nurture Approach
Training and development in relation to the Nurture Framework is provided through Psychological Services. The training focuses on preventative and proactive approaches to supporting children and young people who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The framework is based on attachment theory and embedding a relational approach to practice. The nurture framework is currently applied across settings in East Ayrshire in secondary, specialist, early years, children’s houses and foster care. At this time, 34 of 60 foster carers have accessed training on the nurture approach and its practical application. Further training opportunities are scheduled during 2016/17 and it is expected that a further 20 carers will access training on the nurture principles.
Reducing Offending Behaviour
The implementation of the Preventing Offending by Young People Framework (2008) and the national roll out of the Whole Systems Approach (WSA) promoted effective and timely interventions where offending takes place to address that behaviour and its causes. WSA has been implemented
Page 81 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: across East Ayrshire; however, it is important to consolidate and further develop this in daily practice. The WSA Coordinator post is vital in taking the youth justice strategy forward and maintaining momentum. Progressing the strategy over the next two years will focus on supporting the further embedding of WSA. Themes and tasks in the other two priorities, Improving Life Chances and Developing Capacity and Improvement, are linked to our Corporate Parenting Strategy and the Care Leaver’s Covenant. The priority themes for 2015 to 2020 are Advancing the Whole System Approach; Improving Life Chances; and Developing Capacity and Improvement. The importance of a child centred approach to Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) has been reaffirmed by the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014. Provisions in the 2014 Act in respect of Children’s Services Plans, Named Person and Child’s Plan will be critical to future arrangements in support of youth justice. There has been a long term reduction in referral to the Scottish Children’s Reporters Administration (SCRA) with 1,470 referrals in 2011/12 falling to 854 in 2015/16. Care and protection referrals continue to make up the majority of referrals with offence-grounds accounting for a reducing number – falling from 207 in 2011/12 to 100 in 2015/16. The reduction in referrals to SCRA has been accompanied by greater use of Effective Early Intervention with a total of 217 referrals in 2015/16. There were over 40 diversions from prosecution for 16.
Befriending and Peer Mentoring Services
Befriending and Peer Mentoring is delivered through the Council’s Vibrant Communities Team and the Health and Social Care Partnership. The focus is on children and young people with additional support needs, and the aim of the service is to promote integration within mainstream services, to build confidence and self-esteem and to build resilience or reduce isolation. During 2015/16, a total of 58 young people were supported through the Befriending service. Befrienders have also established two Befriending Forums to provide mutual support.
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ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015/16
WELLBEING
Local Outcome 1: Children and young people, including those in early years, and their carers are supported to be active, healthy and to reach their potential at all life stages Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 4: Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens National Outcome 5: Our children have the best start in life and are ready to succeed National Outcome 11: We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others Progress 2015/16 Priority 1.3 Increase in number of new young carers identified Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership People who provide unpaid care are supported to look after their own health and wellbeing, including to Increase in number of young carers sign posted to the Third Sector reduce any negative impact of their caring role on their Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership own health and wellbeing
PROGRESS AT 31 MARCH 2016 ON OUTCOMES
Baseline at Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s 2013/14 31 March 2016 to March 2018 Direction of travel Status 1. Number of new young carers identified 60 119 Increase to 80 new Increase in number Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (2013/14) (2015/16) young carers each of new young carers year 2. Number of young carers sign posted to the Third Sector 50 80 Increase to 66 Increase in number Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (2013/14) (2015/16) young carers each of young carers sign year posted to the Third Sector
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Young carers are identified and receive the support required
During 2015/16, services have made use of social networking sites and school-based awareness raising to promote activities for young carers. The impact of making better use of social media can be seen in the higher number of young carers identified and engaging in support. The number of new young carers identified in the year has almost doubled from 60 to 119 while signposting to young carers support within the Third Sector has risen from 50 to 80. In 2015/16, East Ayrshire Carers Centre has supported young carers aged 14-16 to gain work experience in Dalmellington House. This has given young carers the opportunity to gain valuable practical hands-on experience in catering and hospitality at SVQ Level. The Carers Centre has secured funding from January 2016, through Scottish Power Energy People’s Trust, for a Fuel Poverty worker who will work with carers and their families looking at debt problems, fuel arrears and budgeting. The Community Jobs Scotland (CJS) initiative provides employment opportunities for young carers with a number securing employment and traineeship placements.
Early identification of carers and signposting to the Third Sector
The Carers Centre has worked in partnership to deliver awareness raising sessions at schools across East Ayrshire. This has been positively received by young people. The Centre has also worked across communities and partners to identify ‘hard to reach’ or ‘seldom heard’ carers, with 84 people attending outreach support programmes. Approximately 120 carers assessments were completed by the Carers Centre during 2015/16. East Ayrshire performs well on carers reporting being supported to continue to care, at 51%, which is significantly above the national average. This is linked to the range of supports offered, including short-breaks, day opportunities and socialisation. Coffee mornings, training events, therapies and drop- ins are available at Carers Centre offices in Kilmarnock, Cumnock and Dalmellington. During 2015/16, over 220 people were supported via Carers Centre outreach work in Dalmellington and Cumnock. Signposting for young carers included additional support, advice and information, referrals to social work, occupational therapy, CHIP (Community Health Improvement Partnership), and DWP (Department for Work and Pensions), and 7 staff are trained to deliver Youth Achievement Awards locally. Information sessions have also been delivered by the Carers Centre for staff in Ayrshire College.
Continue to provide support to carers ensuring services are responsive to local needs
Drop-in sessions for carers have attracted six people per session during 2015/16, and the Carers Centre has delivered weekly youth groups across East Ayrshire, in Kilmarnock, Cumnock and Dalmellington.
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ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015/16
WELLBEING
Local Outcome 2: All residents are given the opportunity to improve their wellbeing, to lead an active, healthy life and to make positive lifestyle choices Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 6: We live longer, healthier lives National Outcome 11: We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others
Progress 2015/16
Reduction in smoking prevalence Priority 2.1 Reduction in pregnancy rates per 1,000 population among under 16 year olds (annual reporting of 3 year rolling average) Reduction in rate for alcohol related hospital stays per 100,000 population People are able to look after and improve their own health and wellbeing and live in good health for longer (C) Reduction in rate for general acute and day case stays with a diagnosis of X drug misuse per 100,000 population (C) Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator.
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Baseline at Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s 2013/14 31 March 2016 to March 2018 Direction of travel Status 1. Smoking prevalence 32.3% 22.6% Reduction to 27.2% Reduction to Every 2 years/Scottish Household Survey (2012/13) (2014/15) 25.4% by 2030
2. Pregnancy rates per 1,000 population among under 16 7.0 6.2 Reduction to 5.7 Reduction to zero year olds (annual reporting of 3 year rolling average) per 1,000 females (2011/13) per 1,000 females Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (ISD Scotland) aged 13–15 years (2010/12) aged 13-15 years 3. Rate for alcohol related hospital stays per 100,000 796.7 744.0 Reduction to 790 Reduction to 697 population (2013/14) (2014/15) per 100,000 per 100,000
C Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (ISD Scotland) population population by 2030 4. Rate for general acute and day case stays with a 239.3 256.1 Reduction to 230 Reduction to 182 X diagnosis of drug misuse per 100,000 population (2013/14) (2014/15) per 100,000 per 100,000 by C Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (ISD Scotland) 2030 Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator.
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Anticipatory care interventions for our most vulnerable groups
Through the Integrated Care Fund, initiatives have been established to develop a model of support for people with more than one long-term condition. This has led to the development of pathways, documentation and governance arrangements working with Managed Care Networks. Training has been delivered and implementation commenced with assessment being undertaken and programmes being delivered in hospitals and in the community. The community-based sessions supporting this work have been delivered by the Council’s Vibrant Communities Team in Kilmarnock and Auchinleck. Volunteering and self-management elements are a key part of this work. The Self-Management Network includes health, social care, local authority, third sector, people with lived experience and carers. The Network promotes learning and sharing of knowledge and experience across long-term conditions. Membership has expanded over the year from 350 to 414. In relation to diabetes, GP practices have audited the population of diabetic and pre-diabetic people encouraging registration with ‘My Diabetes, My Way’.
Physical activity and healthy eating programmes
There is a range of health improvement strategies in place across priority areas. These cover infant feeding, tobacco, oral health, healthy weight, sexual health, blood-borne viruses, and mental health and wellbeing among others. Healthy weight and dietetic support has centred on awareness, skills and confidence around nutrition, the ‘Weigh to Go’ weight management programme, training for care at home and care home staff and pre-diabetic lifestyle programmes. In 2015/16, around 50 volunteers and employees have been trained in the CAN (Cheap and Nutritious) toolkit with a focus on food poverty. In the same period, over 90 employees in care homes and care at home have participated in malnutrition awareness (Food First) and assessment (Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) training which now forms part of the care at home induction programme. Ninety per cent of those completing the MUST training subsequently saw improved eating and drinking among service users. Weigh to Go Ayrshire is a group-based programme for adults, which is delivered in the community by Vibrant Communities and the Council of Voluntary Organisations East Ayrshire (CVOEA). The programme consists of group-based sessions of education and physical activity. Weigh to Go Ayrshire supports people to set personal weight management goals. The programme also provides healthy eating advice and techniques to maintain a healthier weight. Training in ‘Weigh to Go’ has been delivered for CVOEA staff and programmes are now being delivered in communities. The Health and Wellbeing Project partnership with Dumfries House is a 12-week lifestyle programme, which aims to improve confidence and positive behaviour change for adults at risk of developing diabetes and people with a new diagnosis. Dumfries House, Dalmellington Medical Practice, Dietetics and the Council’s Vibrant Communities work together to develop and deliver the programme. Twenty-three people were involved in the programme during 2015/16. Across a range of measures the project evaluates positively. Findings have been disseminated and Dumfries House intends to mainstream the programme as part of health and wellbeing at the House. The Dumfries House model is being extended with piloting in other communities taking place to inform future development. Fresh Air-shire is the Ayrshire-wide smoking cessation service. The service is provided across a range of health, education, workplace and community settings. Fresh Air-shire provides telephone, one-to-one, group-based and treatment support. Treatment services include Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and Varenicline (Champix). The service also provides training, information and advice on prevention and smoking cessation. Specialist smoking cessation advisors, pharmacy and support officers deliver the service. Group supports are available in Stewarton, Kilmarnock, Galston, Cumnock, Patna and Dalmellington with one-to-one support offered in Kilmarnock, Dalrymple, Muirkirk and Dalmellington. Local pharmacies support smoking cessation
Page 87 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: through NRT and varenicline and support people to quit through weekly attendance. Smoking cessation services have focused on key groups, including pregnant women, mental health service users, students and HMP Kilmarnock. Local and national action link to the reduction in smoking prevalence since the 2006 smoking ban in public places. These include standardised plain packaging of tobacco products; changing display of tobacco products implemented from 2013 for large retailers and 2015 for all retailers; and smoke-free grounds within NHS Ayrshire and Arran estate, implemented from April 2015. This followed an extensive year-long awareness and engagement campaign.
Increase the capacity of communities to promote health and wellbeing through a locality planning approach
In December 2015, 80 delegates attended a local event supporting the ‘Creating a Healthier Scotland’ National Conversation. This event had two purposes. Firstly, it enabled people with an interest in health and social care to contribute to the ‘National Conversation’. Secondly, partners were able to showcase local good practice and think about priorities for East Ayrshire. Significant work has been carried out over 2015/16 in developing locality arrangements for health and social care. This has involved a number of events involving representatives from partner agencies. ‘Ambitious for Ayrshire’ events looking at the future vision and ways of working for Primary Care attracted over 160 participants. Arrangements for working in Primary Care ‘clusters’ have been agreed following these events. Primary Care clusters sit within three localities in East Ayrshire based on Multi Member Wards. This work lays the foundations for locality based working in the forthcoming year. This aligns with work on Children and Young People’s Connected Communities and the further development of Community Led Action Plans, of which there are 14 in place.
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ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015/16
WELLBEING
Local Outcome 2: All residents are given the opportunity to improve their wellbeing, to lead an active, healthy life and to make positive lifestyle choices Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 6: We live longer, healthier lives National Outcome 11: We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others Progress 2015/16 Maintain percentage of people who need help with their drug or alcohol Priority 2.2 problem will wait no longer than three weeks for treatment that supports their recovery Health and social care services are centred on helping to maintain or improve the quality of life of people who Increase percentage of time in the last 6 months of life spent at home or in a use those services community setting (as appropriate to the individual)
PROGRESS AT 31 MARCH 2016 ON OUTCOMES
Baseline at Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s 2013/14 31 March 2016 to March 2018 Direction of travel Status 1. Percentage of people who need help with their drug or 94.9% 96.4% Achieve 90% and Achieve 90% and alcohol problem will wait no longer than three weeks for (2013/14) (2014/15) maintain (HEAT maintain (HEAT treatment that supports their recovery Target) Target) Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (ISD Scotland) 2. Percentage of time in the last 6 months of life spent at 90.4% 90.6% Increase to 91.3% Increase to 91.7% home or in a community setting (as appropriate to the people aged 75+ years (2013/14) individual) (2012/13) Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (ISD Scotland)
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Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Promote a Recovery Approach to Tackling Alcohol and Drug Dependency
A Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Challenge Session in August 2015, and the follow-up Alcohol and Drugs Partnership advisory group in January 2016, led to the creation of a plan of action to promote a recovery approach to tackling alcohol and drug dependency. Actions relate to:
- providing work placement, training and employability opportunities for people in recovery; - investment in schools and community prevention and education activity; - investment in midwifery/maternity provision to ensure that mothers and children can access specialist support to help give them the best start in life; - offering opiate replacement therapies (ORT) and improving access to these; - tackling reoffending; and - tackling stigma.
A number of positive initiatives have been progressed during 2015/16, including for example, the Big Lottery funded ‘Next Steps’ programme delivered by Addaction. This initiative supported 24 problem drug and alcohol users into full-time employment. Many others completed work placements and gained qualifications across a variety of skills. In February 2016, over 100 practitioners attended a New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Learning Event. This was addressed by the Minster for Community Safety and Legal Affairs and aimed to ensure that professionals have the knowledge and information to effectively tackle this emerging risk.
Increase the number of People with Palliative Care Needs being Supported at Home
The proportion of time people spend at home or in a community setting at end of life increased according to the most recently available data. This rose from 90.4 in 2012/13 to 90.6 per cent in 2013/14. During 2015/16, the new Strategic Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care was produced. This was presented to the Strategic Planning Group in February 2016. Delivery groups and arrangements have been established with representatives from East Ayrshire playing an active role in these.
Support Wellbeing and Resilience in Communities through Physical Activity and Sport
Wellbeing and resilience in communities across East Ayrshire is supported through the work of Vibrant Communities. This spans volunteering, lifestyle and wellbeing support, support to community organisations, funding advice and the development of Community Led Action Plans. Supporting adults and older people in physical activity includes the home walking programme, which is delivered in community facilities across East Ayrshire. The programme aims to promote walking as an easy and accessible way to improve physical activity. Invigor8 is a programme delivered by Vibrant Communities which prevents injury arising from falls. The programme delivers weight-bearing exercise to improve strength, balance, confidence and wellbeing. Classes are delivered for people who have recent experience of falls by qualified instructors. Invigor8 evaluates positively and reduces the future risk of falls for participants. Motiv8 promotes community-based exercise for people with specific medical conditions using circuit-based classes. Motiv8 is delivered in Stewarton, Kilmarnock, Patna, Newmilns and Cumnock. Vibrant Communities promote health and rehabilitation classes across a range of long-term conditions, including, stroke and cardiac conditions. A range of short (level 1) and longer (level 2) walking routes are also available supported by walk leaders. Older people’s hubs also promote opportunities for socialisation and staying active through supported accommodation units.
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The number of fluoride varnish applications has increased significantly with planned improvement of the performance in this intervention expected to achieve 35% from a baseline of 25% in 2013/14.
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ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015/16
WELLBEING
Local Outcome 3: Older people and adults who require support and their carers are included and empowered to live the healthiest life possible Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 6: We live longer, healthier lives National Outcome 11: We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others National Outcome 15: Our people are able to maintain their independence as they get older and are able to access appropriate support when they need it Progress 2015/16
Priority 3.1 Reduction in bed days lost as a result of delayed discharge (C) Reduction in number of bed days per 1,000 population for long term People, including those with disabilities or long term conditions (asthma, COPD, heart failure, diabetes) conditions, or who are frail, are able to live, as far as Reduction in emergency inpatient bed day rates for people aged 75+ per X reasonably practicable, independently and at home or 1,000 population- NHS HEAT 2011/12 (C) in a homely setting in their community Increase in number of people using telecare/telehealth support packages
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Baseline at Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s 2013/14 31 March 2016 to March 2018 Direction of travel status 1. Bed days lost as a result of delayed discharge 6,730 6,043 Reduction to 5,865 Reduction 1,173 bed Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (ISD Scotland) (391 (2015/16) bed days lost as a days lost as a result of C registrations) result of delayed delayed discharge by (2013/14) discharge 2030 based on a 72 hour discharge target 2. Number of bed days per 1,000 population for long term 9,523 7,284 Reduction to 8,877 Reduction to 8,712 conditions (asthma, COPD, heart failure, diabetes) (2013/14) (2014/15) per 1,000 population per 1,000 population Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership 3. Emergency inpatient bed day rates for people aged 75+ 4,724 5,226 Reduction to 4,500 Maintain at 4,500 per X per 1,000 population- NHS HEAT 2011/12 (2013/14) (2014/15) per 1,000 population 1,000 population C Annual/NHS Ayrshire and Arran (Change Fund Metric) 4. Number of people using telecare/telehealth support 3,235 3,880 Increase to 3,600 Increase to 3,900 packages (2013/14) (2014/15) telecare/ telehealth telecare/telehealth Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership support packages support packages
Supporting Residents with Long Term Health Conditions
In relation to discharging our residents to the right setting when they no longer require hospital-based treatment, our performance is consistent and strong. We will continue to focus on this as a key indicator of good outcomes, in particular on people discharged within 72 hours. In the reporting period, the total number of bed days reduced by over 10%, while the bed days for people not involved in statutory mental health or capacity-related work (known as ‘standard’ delays) fell by 52% from 5,114 to 2,442. Our position across all partnerships in Scotland improved and we are in the upper group for 2015/16 performance. Long-term condition admission performance indicates positive trends in the management of conditions such as asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), heart failure and diabetes. Further work is required to understand baselines and trends within the data as this measure is developmental at present. Emergency admission rates are higher among our population and are above where we would expect them to be. A substantial programme of work is in place to address unscheduled care across NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Technology enabled care is increasing over the long term and performance within East Ayrshire is positive when benchmarked across partnerships in Scotland. The target set has been exceeded and this was set on achieving benchmark performance and we are on target to achieve the end target.
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Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Intermediate Care Services
The Scottish Government’s Integrated Care Fund (ICF) supports a range of initiatives across the themes set out in the national action plan ‘Many Conditions, One Life – Living Well with Multiple Conditions’ (2014). One of these is the Red Cross Home from Hospital Service which aims to reduce admissions to hospital, facilitate discharge and to provide resettlement support and follow-up reassurance. The service has supported just over 1,600 people across NHS Ayrshire and Arran since commissioned, with 497 of these being East Ayrshire residents. A substantial number of hospital bed days have been avoided. Stakeholder feedback on the service is extremely good and personal experience measures very positive. Winter Planning: ICF resources were used to provide winter ‘surge capacity’. This investment recognised the increase in demand across the health and social care system linked to seasonal changes in need among the population, particularly frail, older people. Winter investment covered capacity for additional assessment, care at home provision and care home placements. Resources also included winter equipment for care at home services, technology enabled care and rehabilitation and enablement capacity. The Red Cross Home from Hospital service was also able to increase its hours of operation. During the winter period, there was a substantial reduction in the number of bed days used from people remaining in hospital when they could be supported in a more appropriate setting.
Single Point of Contact (SPOC)
The point of access to social work services within the Health and Social Care Partnership is being redesigned to provide a single point of contact for all disciplines.
‘House of Care’
The ‘House of Care’ approach promotes joint decision making, goal setting and action planning with people living with multiple long term conditions. This model has been supported by the Strategic Planning Group. Engagement with GP practices in East Ayrshire around the adoption of the House of Care model of integrated support for people with long-term conditions has taken place and clinicians are participating in the train the trainer programme. NHS Ayrshire and Arran has been successful in its application to be a mid-adopter site and learning from early adopters in other NHS Board areas is being shared to influence testing and implementation in GP clusters.
Integrated Pathways for People with More than One Long-term Condition (Multi-morbidities)
East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership officers have been working with the Managed Care Network to host a large-scale event to review pathways for people with respiratory conditions. This is part of wider activity to review pathways for the most common long-term conditions. The expectation would be to roll-out the approach to other long-term conditions and to develop improvement plans as a result.
Aids and Adaptations
During 2015/16, a significant Best Value Review of Adaptations concluded. This review made recommendations around seeking to influence at a national policy level, working with improvement leads nationally to test approaches to developing tenure neutral solutions, integrated practices across occupational therapy, addressing contractual issues and planning in relation to longer term budgetary requirements. The review also recommended
Page 94 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: improving processes and administration, developing new service standards and performance measures. An implementation group is in place to take forward the recommendations.
Varying Needs Housing
A pan-Ayrshire supported accommodation group meets regularly to share good practice and develop sustainable models for supported accommodation. The group has undertaken mapping of provision and future needs assessment during 2015/16 as well as coordinating presentations from providers. In 2015/16, Lillyhill Gardens, a supported living development for adults with complex needs won the national iESE ‘Transformation in Health and Social Care’ Award. Based on the principles of the ‘Keys to Life’ strategy, Lillyhill Gardens provides tailored support to enable people to live independently. The development also contributes to wider regeneration within the community. In winning this award the judges commented that: “East Ayrshire was breaking the mold with its innovative model for improving the quality of life for people with learning disabilities”.
Supported Accommodation Units (SAU)
The Vibrant Communities Team facilitates around 1,200 activities, outings and classes through supported accommodation units. Constituted social clubs run in supported accommodation units with members coming from residents and the surrounding community, and attendance at these at over 13,500. Quarterly events are held which bring all units together, for example, Come Dine with Me, Summer Challenge, Full of Life event, CHIPmas party, Burns celebration lunch, and afternoon tea at Dumfries House. Events have an attendance of around 100 people. Local Area Coordinators have continued to improve connections for adults with learning disabilities within communities with a range of locally led clubs and groups, as well as annually growing the reputation of Learning Disability Awareness Week.
Adult Befriending Services
The Bee Busy Befriend service aims to address loneliness and isolation among older people while reducing dependency and improving positive relationships. These objectives are met through matching individuals with befrienders who will visit, liaise with services and build networks. The service has trained and supported 55 volunteers in befriending, has delivered inter-generational programmes and works with care homes to support volunteering capacity in the sector.
Community digital hub for telecare and telehealth
In 2015/16, partnership working with the Council of Voluntary Organisations East Ayrshire (CVOEA) resulted in the establishment of a Digital Hub. The hub is managed by CVOEA and housed within WG13 - a town centre social enterprise which includes flexible venue space and cafe/restaurant facilities. The Digital Hub supports the showcasing of a wide range of technology in a natural and accessible setting. The number of people accessing the Digital Hub has outstripped the expected figure of 200 in the first six months since opening.
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ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015/16
WELLBEING
Local Outcome 3: Older people and adults who require support and their carers are included and empowered to live the healthiest life possible Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 6: We live longer, healthier lives National Outcome 11: We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others National Outcome 15: Our people are able to maintain their independence as they get older and are able to access appropriate support when they need it Progress 2015/16 Priority 3.2
People who use health and social care services have Not Outcomes met across personal outcomes documents (percentage) positive experiences of those services, and have their reported dignity respected
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Baseline at Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s 2013/14 31 March 2016 to March 2018 Direction of travel status 1. Outcomes met across personal outcomes documents To be Focus on To be determined in To be determined in Not (percentage) determined in identifying 2016/17 2016/17 reported Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership 2016/17 outcomes in 2015/16. Baseline from reviews 2016/17.
Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Self-Directed Support - ‘My Life My Plan’
Outcomes are identified through the My Life, My Plan supporting documentation. This is based on quality conversations on personal outcomes. In the first phase of implementing self-directed support, identifying outcomes has been the key focus. The Self-Directed Support Programme Board meets regularly and personal stories are a key item on the agenda where individuals and the workforce share experiences and creative ways of delivering outcomes. The take-up of My Life, My Plan has increased during the year as a share of total caseloads.
The Care Opinion Pilot
Over 2015/16, the Health and Social Care Partnership has been participating in the Scottish pilot of Care Opinion - an online, moderated, resource where individuals can comment on their care and support experiences. During the pilot, people shared their experiences using Care Opinion. The Care Opinion pilot brought good news stories – ‘I feel at home in the group’, ‘the centre is great’, ‘things to do, people to meet’. It also provided feedback for the workforce – ‘they’re a good bunch’, ‘they’re doing their best – everyone of them’ and ‘it all works perfectly’. The Care Opinion pilot has also supported quality improvement with Officers responding directly to make small changes or offer a contact point for discussion. Services have been able to use the stories to communicate improvements to people using a ‘you said...we did’ format. Hearing directly from people who use services is key to quality and improvement. The Quality Checkers’ Group is made up of individuals who use services, family carers and people who work in adult services in East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP). Methods for assessing quality are informed by the support of Heartfelt, an independent agency. Quality Checkers sought feedback about quality of service through individual meetings, focus groups and questionnaires. The Group presents this information to the HSCP Senior Management Team and Managers from partner providers.
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ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015/16
WELLBEING Local Outcome 3: Older people and adults who require support and their carers are included and empowered to live the healthiest life possible Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 6: We live longer, healthier lives National Outcome 11: We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others National Outcome 15: Our people are able to maintain their independence as they get older and are able to access appropriate support when they need it
Progress 2015/16 Priority 3.3
People who provide unpaid care are supported to look after their own health and wellbeing, including to Increase in uptake of carers support plans (assessments) reduce any negative impact of their caring role on their own health and wellbeing
PROGRESS AT 31 MARCH 2016 ON OUTCOMES
Baseline at Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s 2013/14 31 March 2016 to March 2018 Direction of travel status 1. Uptake of carers support plans (assessments) 342 1,573 Increase to 1,500 Maintain at 1,500 Annual/East Ayrshire Council (2013/14) (2015/16)
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Carers Assessments
There has been a significant increase in the uptake of carers assessment from the baseline position of 342. In 2014/15, 1,917 carers were identified through My Life, My Plan and My Life, My Review documentation developed to implement the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. The development of carer support plans is integral to the assessment process. This increased level of carers assessment was maintained in 2015/16 with 1,573 being undertaken. Carers support plans are key to supporting people to live independently in their own homes and ensuring that carers are supported to continue caring. The target set was for a 10% increase on the baseline figure from 342 to 455 and this has been surpassed. A new progress target to maintain this level at 1,500 has been set. The impact of the implementation of new carers legislation will need to be taken into account in future target setting.
Telecare services to support older people and carers maintain their independence
Technology enabled care plays a critical role in enabling older people and carers to maintain independence. In East Ayrshire, the full range of technology enabled care is available. The number of people accessing technology enabled care has increased during 2015/16 with particular increases in the number of people using ‘enhanced telecare’. There is a long-term increase in the number of people using telecare, rising from 2,840 in 2012 to 3,880 by 2015. East Ayrshire benchmarks well with comparator areas in the take up of telecare.
Carers Support Plans
The number of carers with their needs identified in assessments increased markedly last year and this level has been maintained in 2015/16. Carers Centre and Integrated Care Fund initiatives such as the Older People’s Support Project contribute to the identification, assessment and support for carers. The Older People Support Project, funded through the ICF, assists carers either unknown to services or who have recently become carers. This is done on an individual one-to-one basis, through information, advice, benefits checks, training and making links to sources of support. Regular and seasonal activities are provided. Over 180 new carers have been identified in 2015/16. New legislation was passed during 2015/16, namely the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016, and implementation of this will have implications for carers assessment, support and performance monitoring.
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ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015/16
WELLBEING
Local Outcome 3: Older people and adults who require support and their carers are included and empowered to live the healthiest life possible Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 6: We live longer, healthier lives National Outcome 9: We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger National Outcome 15: Our people are able to maintain their independence as they get older and are able to access appropriate support when they need it
Progress 2015/16 Reported Incidents of domestic abuse reported to the police (C) Priority 3.4 under Safer Communities People who use health and social care services are Community Payback Orders with a requirement of unpaid work where safe from harm placements start within one week (%)
PROGRESS AT 31 MARCH 2016 ON OUTCOMES
Baseline at Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s 2013/14 31 March 2016 to March 2018 Direction of travel status 1. Incidents of domestic abuse reported to the police n/a n/a Reported under Safer Communities n/a Annual/Police Scotland C 2. Community Payback Orders with a requirement of 84% 82% Achieve 80% and Achieve 80% and unpaid work where placements start within one week (2013/14) (2014/15) maintain maintain (%) Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (Scottish Government Criminal Justice Social Work Statistics) Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator.
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Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Violence Against Women Partnership (VAWP)
In 2015/16, the East Ayrshire Violence Against Women Partnership has consistently met. Key areas of work addressed the action plan arising from the Service User Survey undertaken in 2014/15. Activity has included increasing public awareness, coordinated learning and development. During 2015/16, EAVAWP had focused sessions on children and young people, female genital mutilation and prostitution. Positive engagement work has been taken forward between partners in the EAVAWP and the Robertson Trust in relation to plans for a Women’s Centre in East Ayrshire. All partners involved in EAVAWP contributed to a wide-ranging programme of targeted and public events during the 16 Days of Action period. The programme covered early years, schools, further education, community and public sectors. The range of activities included open days, the White Ribbon Campaign, training, awareness raising, Mentors in Violence Prevention scenarios, mini football tournaments and public work such as the ‘Reclaim the Night’ walk. This year also saw a social media campaign using Twitter and Facebook to communicate a different #16Days message on each of the days.
The Protecting People Agenda
Public involvement in adult protection work has been enhanced with two further Protecting People events being held in September 2015 in both Kilmarnock and Cumnock. Arrangements were made in 2015 to provide trainee GPs with a one off input on adult support and protection. This is now provided as a regular annual input for trainee GPs. Activity also centred on promoting an Adult Support and Protection Champions Network for Accident and Emergency settings and in specialist learning disability services. In the period, an independent review of local Public Protection arrangements was commissioned linked to developing Clinical and Care Governance Arrangements within the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP). During 2015/16, the Adult Protection Committee also undertook a multi-agency self- evaluation of its activity focusing on cases progressing to formal case conference. In 2015/16, work has been undertaken to align Adult Protection outcomes with HSCP outcomes.
National campaigns to promote equality
National campaigns have been promoted through protecting people, East Ayrshire Violence Against Women Partnership, and Corporate Equalities Strategy Group throughout 2015/16.
‘Future Model of Community Justice in Scotland’
In anticipation of the passing of the Community Justice (Scotland) Bill, work has been undertaken by senior officers to consider the most suitable arrangements for community justice across the three Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP) areas. It has been agreed that a joint Ayrshire Community Justice Board be established (to be known as Community Justice Ayrshire), reporting into, and being directed by the Community Planning Partnership. A stakeholder workshop was held to review the vision and outcomes and to develop plans to move towards the new Community Justice Arrangements. Community Justice Transitions Plans for 2016/17 setting out key milestones were developed and submitted to the Scottish Government in January 2016. The pan-Ayrshire Community Justice Ayrshire Board ensures a balance between continuity and development until the disestablishment of Community Justice Authorities (CJAs). The engagement of the third sector in the Community Justice change process has been developed through involvement in the
Page 101 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Strengthening Engagement Transition Project. This project was led by the Criminal Justice Voluntary Sector Forum with funding from the Scottish Government with a stakeholder event in February 2016. Local action plans will be developed influenced by the findings of this work. In justice social work, unpaid work benefited a range of people through gardening service, painting and decorating for older people and people with disabilities, together with community benefits from the development of the polytunnel propagation project, funds donated to Victim Support Scotland, partnerships with agencies such as The Woodland Trust and support with collecting, sorting and delivering food through foodbank initiatives.
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Local Outcome 4: Communities are supported to address the impact that inequalities has on the health and wellbeing of our residents Linked National Outcomes: National Outcome 6: We live longer, healthier lives National Outocme7: We have tackle the significant inequalities in Scottish society Progress 2015/16 Increase in life expectancy at birth (C) males females Priority 4.1 = Reduction in premature mortality rates per 100,000 adults for people aged Health and social care services contribute to reducing under 75 (C) Reduction in deaths per 100,000 population from coronary heart disease health inequalities (CHD) (under 75 years) Reduction X in deaths per 100,000 population from all cancers (under 75 years) Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator
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Baseline at Progress at ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s Current Indicator/s 2013/14 31 March 2016 to March 2018 Direction of travel status 1. Life expectancy at birth – males/females 75.8 years 75.9 Increase to 76 years Increase to 77 years Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (National Records males males in male life in male life of Scotland – Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas) C expectancy expectancy 79.7 years 79.7 Increase to 80 years Increase to 81 years = females females in female male life in female life (2011-2013) (2012-14) expectancy expectancy
2. Premature mortality rates per 100,000 adults for people 515.4 484.6 Reduction to 506 Reduction to 400 aged under 75 (2013) (2014) per 100,000 per 100,000 C Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (National Records of Scotland – Age Standardised Death Rates) 3. Deaths per 100,000 population from coronary heart 69.4 65.3 Reduction to 58.4 Reduction to 56.2 disease (CHD) (under 75 years) (2013) (2011-14) per 100,000 per 100,000
Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics)
4. Deaths per 100,000 population from all cancers (under 173.8 175.5 Reduction to 154.0 Reduction to 151.0 X 75 years) (2013) (2011-14) per 100,000 per 100,000 Annual/East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (Scottish National Statistics) Note: ‘C’ denotes a core indicator
Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Volunteering and lifelong learning opportunities for people furthest from the labour market
Progress on creating opportunities for people furthest from the labour market include employability opportunities through WG13 (the community venue, restaurant/café and digital hub), with a focus on the catering and hospitality sector. In addition, further activity has been taken forward through the Alcohol and Drugs Partnership, with over 100 people completing work placements and employment being secured across a range of sectors.
Empower and promote the wellbeing of employees
Through the Health and Social Care Partnership, Workforce Development and Participation and Engagement Plans have been put in place during 2015/16. A range of participation and engagement events has taken place over 2015/16, for example the two ‘Ambitious for Ayrshire’ events held in August and December 2015, where over 160 people participated in developing the vision and approach to Primary Care and locality-based working.
Page 104 Summary of progress and achievement in 2015/16: Further develop opportunities which recognise everyone as equal partners in the design, delivery and evaluation of services and initiatives, recognising the assets and skills of all partners
There is a range of mechanisms in place to facilitate influence of people who use services and partners in shaping and evaluating services. The Quality Checkers Group is a good example of this, being made up of individuals who use services, family carers and people who work in adult services in East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP). Methods for assessing quality are informed by the support of Heartfelt, an independent agency. Quality Checkers sought feedback about quality of service through individual meetings, focus groups and questionnaires. The Group presents this information to the HSCP Senior Management Team and Managers from partner providers. During 2015/16, the Health and Social Care Partnership has been participating in the Scottish pilot of Care Opinion - an online, moderated, resource where individuals can comment on their care and support experiences. Reduce inequalities with a focus on early intervention and prevention
Community based health improvement work is an ongoing priority, and there is a strong emphasis on mitigating, preventing and undoing the consequences and causes of inequality. The assets based approach with East Ayrshire’s Vibrant Communities has led to the implementation of further Community Led Action Plans (bringing the total to 14), with more people being involved in the direction and development of their local communities. This approach is also resulting in more activity within communities, including walking groups, big lunches, gala days and health fayres. Vibrant Communities also facilitate approximately 1,200 activities, outings and classes through supported accommodation units. Attendance at these is over 13,500 per annum. Constituted social clubs run in supported accommodation units with members coming from residents and the surrounding community. Quarterly events are being held which bring all units together, for example, Come Dine With Me, Summer Challenge, Full of Life event, CHIPmas party, Burns celebration lunch, and afternoon tea at Dumfries House. Events have an attendance of around 100 people. Local Area Coordinators have also continued to improve connections for adults with learning disabilities within communities with a range of locally led clubs and groups, as well as annually growing the reputation of Learning Disability Awareness Week. In seeking to influence at a national level, independent challenge arrangements have been put in place supporting the three themes of the Community Plan 2015-2030. External specialists provided ‘critical friend’ support across the themes of Economy and Skills, Safer Communities and Wellbeing. For the Wellbeing theme, independent challenge is provided by Organisational Leads from NHS Health Scotland.
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IMPROVEMENT PLAN
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IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Area for improvement Proposed Action Timescale Lead Responsibility ECONOMY AND SKILLS Local Outcome : Local economic activity increased Priority 1.1: Grow the business base in East Ayrshire Annual number of visitors to the Develop and implement actions in line with the draft Tourism 2016/17 East Ayrshire Council area (Increase) Action Plan, which is currently subject to consultation with the Planning and Economic Development industry, public sector and communities. Priority 1.3: Improve the vibrancy of our town centres Number of vacant and derelict town Establish and implement a town centre Vacant and Derelict 2016/17 East Ayrshire Council centre buildings (Reduction) Building Priority Action List and Grant Scheme. Planning and Economic Development Prioritise projects identified in approved Community Action Plans or in support of community projects that meet the objectives of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 as amended by the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015, in support of economic regeneration and sustainable development. Ensure completion of the Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme and Townscape Heritage Initiative projects across town centres in East Ayrshire. Work with property owners to encourage owners to repair and improve properties.
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Local Outcome 2: Skills, qualifications and employability improved for all learners
Priority 2.1: Ensure East Ayrshire residents, particularly our young people, have the relevant skills and qualifications and positive attitude needed for the world of work Percentage of school leavers in Maximise the impact of the Developing the Young Workforce 2016-21 Economy and Skills positive and sustained destinations programme. Delivery Plan Group (Increase) Expand provision of flexible vocational pathways for 2016-21 East Ayrshire Council Senior Phase learners in East Ayrshire secondary schools. Education Service
Develop and establish an employability ‘hub’ area for young 2018 East Ayrshire Council people within Kilmarnock town centre. Education Service/ Economic Development
Develop and establish a single point of contact within the 2017/18 East Ayrshire Council Council’s Human Resources service to co-ordinate and facilitate Human Resources/ Employability Service council work placements for all services. Establish and implement work placement pathways within the 2016-18 East Ayrshire Council Council, with recognised progression routes to Education Service /Economic Development Modern Apprenticeships, in line with the current Outdoor Amenities model. Develop and establish training provision to build 2016-18 East Ayrshire Council Modern Apprenticeship assessor capacity within individual Economic Development council services.
Build capacity for young people prior to leaving school: August 2016 onwards Skills Development - Enhanced one-to-one Careers Advisor support for targeted Scotland pupils from S3 onwards (targeted pupils agreed with schools) - A range of workshops specifically for leavers (S4-S6) provided as agreed by individual schools - Drop in sessions with a Careers Advisor available to all pupils from S1 onwards. Build parent/carer capacity to support young people leaving August 2016 onwards Skills Development school: September 2016 Scotland - Careers representation/appointments at parents’ (evenings) events - Development of resources on My World of Work to support parents.
Page 109 Area for improvement Proposed Action Timescale Lead Responsibility
Local Outcome 2: Skills, qualifications and employability improved for all learners
Priority 2.1: Ensure East Ayrshire residents, particularly our young people, have the relevant skills and qualifications and positive attitude needed for the world of work Build school/teacher capacity to further support young people August 2016 onwards Skills Development prior to leaving school: Scotland - Development of online Career and Lifelong Professional Learning modules to ensure that teachers are better resourced to inform pupil career choice. Support provided for post school young people not in a positive 2016/17 East Ayrshire Council destination: Education Service/Planning and Economic Development - Development and implementation of a targeted work piloted Skills Development in Dalmellington area, particularly those in training who are Scotland unable to access employment opportunities. Department for Work and Pensions
Percentage of economically active Maximise the benefit of the new Ayrshire College in relation to 2016/17 Ayrshire College working age persons with no the curriculum offer. qualifications (Reduction) Implement targeted support for students most likely to 2016/17 East Ayrshire Council disengage from school and college, including through the Flexible Pathways Initiative. Ayrshire College
Develop and roll out tailored packages of support for individuals 2016/17 East Ayrshire Council to maximise opportunities to improve qualifications. Planning and Economic Development Percentage of students successfully Work with the Education Service to provide information, advice 2016/17 Ayrshire College completing courses at SCQF 6 (FE) and guidance on College course choice to enable a seamless or below within Ayrshire College transition and support retention. (Increase) Implement targeted support for younger students most at risk of withdrawing from their courses, for example care experienced young people and winter leavers on full-time courses.
Ensure that the needs of students who require extended learning support are met.
Provide discretionary funding, where appropriate, to students at risk of withdrawal due to financial pressures.
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Local Outcome 2: Skills, qualifications and employability improved for all learners
Priority 2.1: Ensure East Ayrshire residents, particularly our young people, have the relevant skills and qualifications and positive attitude needed for the world of work Enhance partnership with the Education Service to ensure that college courses, up to and including SCQF level 6, delivered to school pupils achieve successful outcomes.
Continue to use shared posts with NHS Ayrshire & Arran and Police Scotland to support the health and wellbeing of students.
Create a new shared post to undertake the role of Ayrshire College NHS Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor to support students with mental health challenges and help them achieve positive outcomes.
Percentage of students successfully Work with the Education Service to provide information, advice 2016/17 Ayrshire College completing courses at SCQF 7 (HE) and guidance on College course choice to enable a seamless or above within Ayrshire College transition and support retention. (Increase) Ensure that the needs of students who require extended learning support are met.
Provide discretionary funding, where appropriate, to students at risk of withdrawal due to financial pressures.
Enhance partnership with the Education Service to ensure that SCQF level 7 college courses delivered to school pupils achieve successful outcomes.
Page 111 Area for improvement Proposed Action Timescale Lead Responsibility SAFER COMMUNITIES Local Outcome 1: East Ayrshire residents are safe and protected from crime in their communities Local Outcome 2: East Ayrshire residents are safe and supported in their own homes and communities Priority 2: Support residents to live safely and independently in their homes and communities Fire related casualties and fire Carry out analysis of fire related casualties/fatalities data and 2016/17 Scottish Fire and fatalities (Reduction) support ongoing monitoring and trend analysis using data Rescue Service analysis tools. Continue to offer annual home fire safety visits, particularly to individuals deemed to be of high risk.
Continue to focus on domestic fire safety, and identify and promote activity through the Winter Action Plan. Local Outcome 3:Road safety improved through enforcement , engineering, education, positively influencing driver behaviour and effective early intervention Priority 3: Reduce road casualties in East Ayrshire People seriously injured in road Carry out further analysis of road accident statistics and identify 2016/17 Multi-agency Road accidents (Reduction) priority areas. Safety Governance Group
While there has been an increase in adults and children seriously injured in road accident over the last year, the overall long term trend continues to be downwards. Develop and implement road safety schemes, as appropriate, 2016/17 Ayrshire Roads Alliance at locations where there has been recent history of road accidents. Safer Communities Delivery Plan Group
Page 112 Area for improvement Proposed Action Timescale Lead Responsibility Local Outcome 6: Improved wellbeing and life chances for individuals who are at risk of harm Priority 6: Support and protect vulnerable individuals and families Number of child protection re- It is proposed that work is taken forward to review the relevance 2016/17 East Ayrshire Council registrations in year (Reduction) and suitability of this indicator. (Health and Social Care - Children’s Health, Care and Justice Services) This work will be taken forward in the context of the Scottish Government’s Review of Scotland’s child protection system.
Area for improvement Proposed Actions Timescale Lead Responsibility
WELLBEING Local Outcome 2: All residents are given the opportunity to improve their wellbeing, to lead and active , healthy life and to make positive lifestyle choices Priority 1.1:Our children have the best start in life Jointly review the local position with respect to policy, 2016/17 East Ayrshire Health Percentage of new born children communication, training, public information on the benefits of and Social Care exclusively breastfed at 6-8 weeks breastfeeding, support for initiation and maintenance, public Partnership awareness and support for breastfeeding in the community, (Increase) good practice intervention, and specific opportunities regarding the universal health visiting pathway. Percentage uptake of overall free Progress the implementation of cashless school meals across 2016-2018 East Ayrshire Council school meals based on entitlement all schools during 2016/17 that will assist in addressing Education Service/Facilities and Property Management (absence adjusted) (Increase) anonymity and support free school meal uptake. Utilise the Improvement Science Model to facilitate the review of free school meals uptake.
Priority 2.1: People are able to look after and improve their own health and wellbeing and live in good health for longer Rate for general acute and day case Progress action plans developed though the CPP Challenge 2016/17 East Ayrshire Health stays with a diagnosis of drug Session in August 2015 and the follow up Alcohol and Drugs and Social Care misuse (Reduction) Partnership Advisory Group in January 2016, including: Partnership - Providing work placement opportunities - Training and employability opportunities for people in recovery - Investment in schools and community prevention and education - Maternity/midwifery specialist support - Opiate replacement therapies and improving access to these
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WELLBEING Local Outcome 2: All residents are given the opportunity to improve their wellbeing, to lead and active , healthy life and to make positive lifestyle choices - Tackling reoffending - Tackling stigma.
Local Outcome 3: Older people and adults who require support and their carers are included and empowered to live the healthiest life possible Priority 3.1: People, including those with disabilities or long term conditions, or who are frail, are able to live as far as reasonably practicable, independently and at home or in a home setting in their community Emergency inpatient bed day rates A full project brief is being developed to guide the work to 2016/17 East Ayrshire Health for people aged 75+ per 10,000 reduce unscheduled acute care demand in Ayrshire and Arran and Social Care population – (NHS HEAT Target and to consider interventions and improvement work that will Partnership 21011/12) (Reduction) help sustain and improve public sector performance in relation Strategic Lead: Wellbeing and Head of Community Health and to the 4 hour emergency Department Standard and the Care achievement of the 72 delayed discharge target. Local Outcome 4: Communities are supported to address the impact that inequalities has on the health and wellbeing of our residents Priority 4.1: Health and social care services contribute to reducing health inequalities Deaths per 100,000 population from There are no specific actions in relation to the premature N/A N/A all cancers (under 75 years) mortality measures.
(Reduction) The trend shows a substantial long term reduction in early deaths from cancer in East Ayrshire. Screening, health improvement intervention and programmes such as Detecting cancer early are all contributing to long term improvement. September 2016
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