Children and Young People’s Executive
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13th May 2011
Sustainable Communities Strategy Outcomes Framework
Introduction
1.
High level priorities and outcomes for Leicestershire Together Sustainable
Communities Strategy (SCS) 2011-13 have been agreed. It is now necessary to
agree the supporting sub-outcomes. The deadline for proposals to Leicestershire
Together is 18th May 2011 in order that the strategy can be presented to the 20 th
June Leicestershire Together Conference.
Decisions needed by Executive
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Agree the proposed SCS children’s sub-outcomes contained in Appendix 2.
Agree that appropriate performance measures and indicators for the suboutcomes should be drafted.
Agree that actions to be taken to achieve each sub-outcome be identified
from existing business and service plans etc. and, if necessary, managers
be asked to identify actions required.
Background
2.
The Leicestershire Together Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) provides
the agreed outcomes framework for public sector organisations working in
Leicestershire. The high level priorities have been agreed as being:
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Supporting individuals and families
Enhancing children’s lives
Improving our communities
Protecting our environment
Developing our economy
Delivering effective services
3.
A list of all the priorities and high level outcome is attached as Appendix 1 (SCS
Priorities and Outcomes) and it is now necessary to agree the sub-outcomes to
provide the basis of the SCS performance framework. It is anticipated that
services and partnerships within Leicestershire Together will be responsible for
performance against this framework.
4.
The majority of sub-outcomes relating to children and young people relate to the
“Enhancing children’s lives” priority but some are also relevant to the Supporting
individuals and families priority. The proposed sub-outcomes (taken from the
priorities agreed by the Children and Young People’s Executive in December
2010), are attached as Appendix 2 (SCS proposed children and young people’s
sub-outcomes). It should be noted that services for children and young people
will also contribute to proposed sub-outcomes contained in other SCS priorities.
These are described in Appendix 3 (“Contribution to Supporting individuals and
families” sub-outcomes)
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5.
It is planned that, once these sub-outcomes have been agreed, performance
measures will be proposed which will create a children and young people’s
performance framework and enable performance management against these
outcomes to take place.
Financial Implications
6.
Although there are no immediate financial implications the SCS priorities,
outcomes and sub-outcomes will inform financial decision making over the
lifetime of the SCS.
People implications
7.
There are no immediate HR implications
Equalities issues/implications
8.
The proposed sub-outcomes reflect equalities issues, particularly in respect of
reducing attainment gap for vulnerable children
Safeguarding issues/implications
9.
Safeguarding remains a priority and is reflected in the proposed sub-outcomes
Environmental Implications
10. None identified
Information Management Implications
11. Information management implications will be considered when performance
measures and indicators are identified.
ICT Implications
12. ICT implications will be considered when performance measures and indicators
are identified.
Author: Peter Chester
Date: 10th May 2011
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Appendix 1: Sustainable Communities Strategy 2011-2013 Priorities
and Outcomes
Supporting Individuals & Families
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Improved life chances for vulnerable individuals and families
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More older people are able to live independent lives at home
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Improved health outcomes for people in Leicestershire, in particular in
reduction in health inequalities
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Fewer people smoke
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More people are physically active at a level which makes them healthier
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A healthy weight in all age groups is promoted, encouraging a whole family
approach to eating well and being active
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Improved mental health and well being
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More people walk, cycle and use public transport as part of their daily journeys
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Minimise the negative impact on children and families of substance misuse
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Improve the health and well being for all substance users
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Reduce re-offending, with a particular focus on earlier intervention with families with
complex needs and those at risk of becoming families with complex needs
Enhancing Children’s Lives
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Children in Leicestershire are safe
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Children in Leicestershire have improved health outcomes
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Young People enjoy high morale and self-esteem
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Children in Leicestershire achieve
Improving our Communities
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Improved quality of life for people living in the most disadvantaged
neighbourhoods (at a faster rate than the County generally)
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Everyone participates in the cultural life of the County
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Leicestershire is made up of stronger, thriving, integrated and cohesive
communities
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Communities are empowered to play a role in decision making
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There are more well supported volunteering opportunities
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The number of road casualties is reduced
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There is improved satisfaction with our transport system amongst residents
and service users
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Existing housing is improved to better meet the needs of the people of
Leicestershire
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An enhanced, accessible and protected natural environment
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Improved green infrastructure
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Continue to reduce anti-social behaviour, particularly in those areas with the
highest levels of incidents
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Protect the most vulnerable in communities, particularly previous and repeat
victims of crime
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Reduce substance related crime and disorder
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Increase user satisfaction with local crime and disorder services, especially in
priority areas
Protecting our Environment
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Our contribution to climate change is reduced
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There is a high resilience to the effects of climate change
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Less waste is produced and a reduced proportion of this goes to landfill
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The negative impact the transport system and our operations has on the
environment and individuals is reduced
Developing our Economy
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A productive economy with high performing businesses
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Improved job opportunities for vulnerable people and communities
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A highly sustainable environment with an excellent infrastructure, especially
for rural communities
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Our transport system and its assets are effectively managed and well
maintained
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The housing supply meets the needs of Leicestershire people
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More consistent, predictable and reliable journey times for the movement of
people and goods
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All residents have efficient, easy and affordable access to key services
Delivering Effective Services
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Access to information, facilities and services is enhanced across the County
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Public services are provided in the most efficient and effective way
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Appendix 2: Sustainable Communities Strategy, proposed children
and young peoples sub-outcomes
Enhancing Children’s Lives
Children in Leicestershire are safe
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Safe and effective framework in place for safeguarding children and young
people, underpinned by:
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Effective child protection processes and procedures embedded in practice
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Appropriately skilled and trained workforce
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Reduction in reported bullying
Reduce harm caused from domestic violence and adult substance misuse
Children in Leicestershire achieve
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Improved outcomes for Children in care and other vulnerable pupils
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Reduced attainment gap for vulnerable children in County Council schools
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Young people qualified and 'job ready' as result of
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Continued improved attainment at County Council schools
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Improved achievement of basic numeracy and literacy skills
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Increased proportion of young people with qualifications
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Increased take up of vocational learning and apprenticeships
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Further reduction in young people not in education, employment or training
(NEET)
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Ensure that there is a good supply of high quality schools
Young people enjoy high morale and self-esteem
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Increased active involvement of wider range of children and young people
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Children and young people can access effective support
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Further improved access to, and provision of, a wide range of positive
activities
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Provision of personal development opportunities for all young people including national citizen service
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Better parenting
Children in Leicestershire have improved health outcomes
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Maintained healthy weight through:
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Families making healthy food choices including physical activity in children
and young people’s lives
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Increase breast feeding rates
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Reduced prevalence of smoking in children and young people
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Improved sexual health
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Further improved support for children and young people with genetic disorders
and complex disability needs
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Meeting increased demand for mental health services through integrated
provision
 Responding to needs of increasing number of children and young people
identified as having Autism Spectrum Disorders
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 Appendix 3: “Contribution to Supporting individuals and
families” sub-outcomes
Improved life chances for vulnerable individuals and families
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People (including children, young adults and their families) with long term
illness or disability are supported to be independent and in control of their
condition
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Reduced isolation of older people, disabled and young people living in rural
areas
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Vulnerable people access appropriate housing and housing related support
Improved health outcomes for people in Leicestershire, in particular a
reduction in health inequalities
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Best possible start in life for families, mothers and children
Fewer people smoke
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Every smoker is motivated and assisted to quit
More people are physically active at a level which makes them healthier
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Family oriented interventions (particularly in our most deprived areas) promote
physical activity for 0-5 year olds
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All schools in the county timetable at least two hours a week of physical
education
A healthy weight in all age groups is promoted, encouraging a whole family
approach to eating and well-being
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Families make healthy food choices and build physical activity into their daily
life
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Healthy food choices and opportunities for physical activity are available on
workplaces , schools and colleges
Minimise the negative impact on children and families of substance misuse
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People and communities are advised of the harm associated with alcohol
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Staff that encounter problem drinking will be trained to offer advice and
support to prevent the need for hospital
Improve health and well being for all substance misusers
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Number of drug and alcohol users in effective treatment is increased and
fewer cause harm to themselves and/or the wider community
Reduce re-offending, with a particular focus on earlier intervention with
families with complex care needs and those at risk of becoming families with
complex needs
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Levels of re-offending by both young and adult offenders are reduced
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The number of first time entrants to the Criminal Justice system is reduced
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