Committees

A meeting of the Adult and Children’s Services Committee will take place in the Council Chamber, Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness on Wednesday 22 May 2013 at 10.05 am.

Webcast Notice: This meeting will be filmed and broadcast over the Internet on the Highland Council website and will be archived and available for viewing for 12 months thereafter.

You are invited to attend the meeting and a note of the business to be considered is attached.

Yours faithfully

Michelle Morris
Assistant Chief Executive

Business

1. Apologies for Absence
    Leisgeulan

2. Declarations of Interest
    Foillseachaidhean Com-pàirt

Members are asked to consider whether they have an interest to declare in relation to any item on the agenda for this meeting. Any Member making a declaration of interest should indicate whether it is a financial or non-financial interest and include some information on the nature of the interest. Advice may be sought from Officers prior to the meeting taking place.

3. Developing Youth Participation
    Com-pàirteachas Òigridh ann an Dealbhadh Seirbheis

There is circulated Report No ACS-41-13 (90kb pdf) dated 11 March 2013 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which provides an update on Youth Participation in Highland.

The report will be accompanied by a presentation by young people and the Northern Constabulary on their experience of the benefits of youth participation.

The Committee is invited to:-

i. note the presentation on youth participation by young people and the
   Northern Constabulary; and
ii. agree that the Director of Health and Social Care work with the youth
   participation structures to ensure that young people are involved in the
   planning, delivery and evaluation of For Highland’s Children 4.

4. Membership of Sub-Committees
    Ballrachd Fho-chomataidhean

The Committee is invited to agree the following:-

• Adult Services Development and Scrutiny Sub-Committee – Ms K Stephen to replace Ms L Munro
• Criminal Justice Sub-Committee – Ms L Munro to replace Ms K Stephen
• Culture and Leisure Contracts Scrutiny Sub-Committee – Mr M Green to replace Mr W Mackay
• Education Transport Entitlement Review Sub-Committee – Mr M Green to replace Mr W Mackay

5. Revenue Budget 2013/14 – Monitoring
    Buidseat Teachd-a-steach 2013/14 – Sgrùdadh

i. Education, Culture and Sport
   Foghlam, Cultar agus Spòrs

There is circulated Report No ACS-42-13 (32kb pdf) dated 13 May 2013 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport setting out the 2013/14 Education, Culture and Sport revenue budget and the projected year end position.

The Committee is invited to note the current financial position.

ii. Health and Social Care
    Slàinte agus Cùram Sòisealta

There is circulated Report No ACS-44-13 (105kb pdf)dated 13 May 2013 by the Director of Health and Social Care setting out the revenue monitoring statement for the Health and Social Care Service budget for the first month of the new financial year.

The Committee is invited to agree:-

i. the first budget monitoring report of the 2013/14 financial year; and
ii. preventative spend funding of £0.05m in 2013/14 and 2014/15 for Children
   First.

6. Capital Expenditure 2013/14 – Monitoring
    Caiteachas Calpa 2013/14 -  Sgrùdadh

i. Education, Culture and Sport
   Foghlam, Cultar agus Spòrs

There is circulated Report No ACS-43-13 (119kb pdf) dated 14 May 2013 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which advises the near final outturn expenditure position for the 2012/13 Education Culture and Sport Capital programme along with information on the 2013/14 programme.  The report also seeks approval for a range of new projects and informs of progress on several prioritised feasibility studies as well as the Sustainable School Estate Review. Finally, there are proposals to address various communication issues and several specific matters for which actions are recommended for approval.

The Committee is invited to:-

i. note the near final outturn expenditure position for the 2012/13 Capital
   programme as detailed in Section 2 and Appendix 1 of the report;
ii. note the status of the Capital programme from 2013/14 to 2015/16 as
   detailed in Section 3 of the report and approve the recommended actions in
   relation to the Thurso schools;
iii. approve the proposed new projects as detailed in Section 4 of the report;
iv. note the status of the prioritised feasibility studies as detailed in Section 5
    and Appendix 2 of the report;
v. note the status of the Sustainable School Estate Review as detailed in
    Section 6 of the report;
vi. note the proposed measures to improve communication with Ward
    Members as detailed in Section 7 of the report; and
vii. approve the recommendation to purchase a replacement coach for the
    Sutherland School Transport fleet as detailed in paragraph 8.1 of the
    report.

ii. Health and Social Care
    Slàinte agus Cùram Sòisealta

There is circulated Report No ACS-45-13 (58kb pdf) dated 14 May 2013 by the Director of Health and Social Care which provides an update on progress to date with the Health and Social Care Capital Programme, a monitoring report on expenditure as at 30 April 2013 and an update on work being undertaken on fire safety and other health and safety capital works.

The Committee is invited to approve the report and budgetary position.

7. Adult and Children’s Services Budgets
    Buidseatan Sheirbheisean Inbheach agus Chloinne

There is circulated Report No ACS-46-13 (35kb pdf) dated 2 May 2013 by the Director of Finance which provides a reconciliation of the budget for Adult Services that transferred to NHS Highland and provides an update on other financial issues relating to Integrating Care in the Highlands.

The Committee is invited to:-

i. consider the contents of the report;
ii. note the reconciliation of all budget movements; and
iii. consider the financial issues and note that a number of issues remain to be
    resolved at both a local and national level.

8. Performance Report – Children’s Services
    Aithisg Dèanadais – Seirbheisean Chloinne

There is circulated Report No ACS-47-13 (123kb pdf) dated 13 May 2013 by the Director of Health and Social Care which provides an update on the performance framework for Children’s Services at the end of 2012/13.

The Committee is invited to consider and comment on the performance information contained in the report.

9. For Highland’s Children 4
    Airson Clann na Gàidhealtachd 4

There is circulated joint Report No ACS-48-13 (61kb pdf) dated 13 May 2013 by the Directors of Education, Culture and Sport and Health and Social Care which provides an update on progress made in developing the Integrated Children’s Service Plan.

The Committee is invited to consider and comment on the report and note that there will be detailed discussion on the Children’s Services Plan at the Seminar on 6 June 2013.

10. New Primary School North of the River Wick
      Bun-sgoil Inbhir Ùige a Tuath

There is circulated Report No ACS-49-13 (4872kb pdf) dated 13 May 2013 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which provides details of the contractual process to be followed as a result of the new primary school north of the River Wick being built on a design and build basis by Hub North Scotland Limited and seeks approval for the proposed capital affordability cap figure.

The Committee is invited to:-

i. approve the New Project Request document as detailed in Appendix 2 of
   the report; and
ii. agree that the approval of the related Stage 1 submission from Hub North
   Scotland Limited be approved under delegated powers by the Depute Chief
   Executive/Director of Housing and Property Services, the Director of
   Education, Culture and Sport and the Director of Finance on the basis that
   the affordability cap figure approved within the New Project Request
   document is not exceeded.

11. Facilities Management Project – Progress Report and Proposed
      Implementation Plan
      Pròiseact Rianachd Ghoireasan – Aithisg Adhartais agus Plana
      Buileachaidh a Thathar a’ Moladh

There is circulated Report No ACS-50-13 (479kb pdf) dated 10 May 2013 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which provides feedback on the introduction of the Facilities Management (FM) operating model in Badenoch and Strathspey from July 2012 and an update on implementation in the Black Isle/Dingwall area from October 2012. The report also provides details of the proposed FM rollout plan to all Areas over the next 2 year period.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.  note the evaluation of phase 2 and the related actions;
ii.  note that the evaluation of phase 3 will be reported to the Adult and
    Children’s Services Committee in November 2013;
iii. agree the implementation programme outlined in Appendix 6 to the report;
iv. agree that consultation should begin on the proposal to transfer line
    management of all existing primary school janitorial staff to Catering,
    Cleaning and FM in advance of the FM rollout programme being completed
    and that a further update be reported to the Adult and Children’s Services
    Committee in November 2013; and
v. agree that consultation be undertaken with Head Teachers of secondary
   schools that have primary schools, either on the same campus or
   immediately adjacent, in order to establish how the FM model will be
   implemented and that a further update be reported to a future meeting of
   the Committee.

12. Curriculum for Excellence – The Highland Literacy Strategy
      Curraicealam airson Sàr-mhathais – Ro-innleachd Litearrachd na
      Gàidhealtachd

There is circulated Report No ACS-51-13 (40kb pdf) dated 13 May 2013 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which explains that, to equip Highland’s young people for life in the 21st century, provision must enable all to acquire the talking, listening, reading and writing skills needed to be successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens. In so doing, provision must take account of a wider ‘21st century’ definition of literacy. It must be available from pre-birth to adulthood.  It must identify and support all learners – but particularly those at risk.  It must embrace information technology in all its forms.  The Literacy Strategy is structured to align with the Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing strategies.  It is supported by a comprehensive package of resources, many developed in Highland.  In partnership with parents, practitioners will use these resources to meet individual learner needs and develop excellence in their own schools, within associated school groups and across their communities.

The Committee is invited to note and comment on the Highland Literacy Strategy.

13. Monitoring, Tracking and Reporting of Pupil Progress and
      Achievement
      Sgrùdadh, Leantainn agus Aithris a thaobh Adhartas is Coileanadh
      Sgoilearan

There is circulated Report No ACS-52-13 (38kb pdf) dated 13 May 2013 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which provides information on emerging approaches in Highland to monitor and track pupil progress and achievement and how the E1 Managing Information System can be used to facilitate this.

The Committee is invited to note the progress made to date in tracking and monitoring pupil progress and achievements and to support the further development of the E1 Managing Information System.

14. School Lets – Proposed Pilot Project
      Gabhaltasan Sgoile – Pròiseact Pìolait a Thathar a’ Moladh

There is circulated Report No ACS-53-13 (39kb pdf) dated 13 May 2013 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which proposes changes to the current operating model for school lets and that a centralised management and administrative system be introduced on a pilot basis from August 2013.

The Committee is invited to agree proposals to change the current operating model for school lets as follows:-

i. from August 2013, provide improved management and financial information
   to better inform future policy discussion and decision-making by
   implementing an improved management information system; and
ii. from August 2014, informed by improved management information and
   following extensive local consultation:-

• Streamline business processes
• Implement a consistent operating model
• Improve cost management and potentially improve income generation
• Provide an opportunity to pro-actively manage lets
• Reduce/remove an administrative burden from schools

15. Professional Update for Teachers
      Fios Proifeiseanta as Ùr do Thidsearan

There is circulated Report No ACS-54-13 (36kb pdf) dated 10 May 2013 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which provides information on a new scheme of re-accreditation for teachers registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.  The report also seeks approval to be involved with the General Teaching Council for Scotland in the second phase of a pilot scheme of re-accreditation for teachers entitled “Professional Update”.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.  note the national developments affecting the statutory registration of
    teachers in Scotland resulting from the Public Services Reform (General
    Teaching Council for Scotland) Order 2011;
ii.  note the implications for Highland Council; and
iii.  agree to the involvement of Highland Council in Phase 2 of the General
    Teaching Council for Scotland Pilot for the Professional Update for
    Teachers.

16. Intensive Fostering Service
      Seirbheis Dian-dhaltachd

There is circulated Report No ACS-55-13 (66kb pdf) dated 14 May 2013 by the Director of Health and Social Care which describes the main elements of the proposed Intensive Foster Care resource and makes recommendations about the criteria for carer applicants, including support and fee payments.

The Committee is invited to:-

i. agree the details of the Intensive Fostering Service, as set out in the report;
   and
ii. agree to recommend the associated changes in staffing establishment to
   the Finance, Housing and Resources Committee.

17. Trainee Scheme: Public Health Nursing
      Sgeama Foghlamaich: Nursadh Slàinte Phoblaich

There is circulated Report No ACS-56-13 (31kb pdf) dated 12 May 2013 by the Director of Health and Social Care which sets out proposals for a trainee scheme for Public Health Nurses.

The Committee is invited to:-

i. agree the proposals for a Public Health Nursing Training Scheme; and
ii. agree to recommend the changes in establishment set out in the report to
   the Finance, Housing and Resources Committee.

18. Criminal Justice Services for Women Offenders
      Seirbheisean Ceartais Eucoraich do Bhoireannaich ri Eucoir

There is circulated Report No ACS-57-13 (56kb pdf)  dated 3 May 2013 by the Director of Health and Social Care which provides an overview of the development of services for women offenders provided by Criminal Justice Services, including the redesign of services in line with the recommendations of the Commission on Women Offenders (2012) and following the establishment of the Community Integration Unit in HMP Inverness in mid-2010.  The report also provides information on the function of an additional social work post recently agreed by the Council, as well as other recent initiatives.

The Committee is invited to note and comment on the development of services for women offenders.

19. Mental Health Officer Services
      Seirbheisean Oifigear Slàinte Inntinn

There is circulated Report No ACS-58-13 (42kb pdf) dated 7 May 2013 by the Director of Health and Social Care which provides an update on the performance and impact of the Mental Health Officer Service within Highland Council which was established in April 2012.

The Committee is invited to consider and comment on the issues raised in the report.

20. Developments in School-based Immunisation Programme
      Leasachaidhean ann am Prògram Banachdaich nan Sgoiltean

There is circulated Report No ACS-59-13 (42kb pdf) dated 12 May 2013 by the Director of Health and Social Care which sets out requirements for new developments in school based immunisation and provides information on measles immunisation.

The Committee is invited to:-

i. consider and comment on the issues raised in the report; and
ii. agree the appointment of a temporary post of Schools Immunisation Project
   Lead.

21. Community Learning and Development Consultation
      Co-chomhairle Ionnsachadh agus Leasachadh Coimhearsnachd

There is circulated Report No ACS-60-13 (73kb pdf) dated 13 May 2013 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which provides information on the Scottish Government’s consultation on new legislation to place a responsibility on Local Authority Education Services to coordinate the delivery of Community Learning and Development Services from 1 September 2013.

The Committee is invited to:-

i. note the direction of the draft legislation; and
ii. agree to homologate the response attached as Appendix 1 to the report.

22. Minutes
      Geàrr-chunntas

The following Minutes are circulated for noting or approval as appropriate:-

i. Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership Strategy Group of 12 February 2013
(70kb pdf);
ii. Adult Services Development and Scrutiny Sub-Committee of 21 February
   2013 (67kb pdf);
iii. Child Protection Committee of 12 March 2013 (59kb pdf);
iv. Culture and Leisure Contracts Scrutiny Sub-Committee of 2 May 2013 (37kb
    pdf); and
v. Adult Services Development and Scrutiny Sub-Committee of 2 May 2013
(61kb pdf).

23. Exclusion of Public
      Às-dùnadh a’Phobaill

The Committee is invited to resolve that, under Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, the public should be excluded from the meeting during discussion of the following items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 7 and 9 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A of the Act.

24. Health and Social Care Complaints Review Committee Report
      Aithisg Comataidh Ath-sgrùdaidh Ghearainean Slàinte agus Cùraim
      Shòisealta

There is circulated to Members only joint Report No ACS/61/13 dated 13 May 2013 by the Assistant Chief Executive and the Director of Health and Social Care.

The Committee is invited to agree the recommendations in the report.

25. Linnhe Leisure Update
      Fios as Ùr mu Spòrs an Linne Dhuibh

There will follow to Members only Report No ACS/62/13 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport.