SHORT LIST OF OUTCOMES
POOLE’S LOCAL AREA AGREEMENT
Poole is a small (pop.137,900) and urban Unitary Council, part of a conurbation (pop. 496,000) on the edge of the South West region. Generally considered to enjoy a good quality of life, Poole has low unemployment, good health, low crime and good public services . But the town is facing stresses and the Council’s challenge is to sustain Poole’s strategic advantages, continue delivering good services and tackle a range of inequalities that exist.
The Council has expressed its response to the challenges and its ambitions for the town in a Corporate Striving for Excellence. Poole Partnership has developed its vision for the town after extensive public consultation. Both Striving for Excellence and Poole Partnership’s vision map onto the LAA framework very comfortably (see page 2). Poole Partnership are now using the structure and momentum of the LAA to move its Corporate Strategy to a higher plane.
Over recent decades Poole has enjoyed a strong and mixed economy. However, there are important structural issues for the council and its partners to work on – shortage of employment land, high proportion of low skilled jobs and poor transportation links. The attractive natural environment which helps make Poole such an attractive place to live does though, pose physical constraints on its ability to grow. So, attention is given to maximising the (re)use of urban land for housing and employment.
The good environment and general economic well-being make the area an attractive place for inward migration which is pushing up both house prices and the age profile. Providing affordable housing is important for Poole’s sustainability. We are very aware of the changing demographic make-up of the town and the need to plan for an ageing population and for the small but growing black and minority ethnic population.
A relatively low-skilled economy and high house prices also mean that some young people find it hard to stay in the area. Providing every young person with the best start in life is critical to Poole’s future and we are currently implementing a range of priority improvements in education as well as progressing a number of relevant cross-cutting themes such as town centre regeneration.
We recognise that not everyone in the town enjoys the same quality of life and that a range of inequalities exist e.g. priority outcomes in children’s services are targeted at two localities. Residents throughout Poole tell us that keeping neighbourhoods clean, green and safe is very important to them. A key theme of the LAA and Community Strategy is to make services – whether personal services or neighbourhood/ environmental services - more effective at locality level.
The Vision for Poole
The Vision for Poole comes from the people of Poole - it sets out what they believe will contribute to their future quality of life. It is the direct result of a period of consultation which involved local groups and individuals - many of whom had not been heard before.
The Vision for Poole focuses on Inclusion, Sustainable Development, Equality and Opportunity.
We all want Poole to be a place we are proud of.We want to maintain its beauty, shape its development and tackle its problems.
The Vision marked the start of Poole Partnership (the Local Strategic Partnership for Poole), with local people shaping the future of our town.
The diagram below aligns the aims of Poole Partnership with Local Area Agreements:
The Local Area Agreement for Poole
The LAA for Poole seeks to underpin the vision for Poole and the focus on inclusion, sustainability, equality and opportunity will be evident throughout the four themed blocks of the agreement. This focus will be clear through either the headline outcomes, key target areas or specific actions which will be developed more thoroughly over the next few weeks.
The short list currently comprises of 16 headline outcomes - four for each of the themed blocks:
CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
- Life chances for vulnerable children and young people are better in targeted areas of the town
- Parents feel supported and are able to improve safety and well-being of children 0 – 19 in targeted areas
- Health inequalities for children and young people are reduced in targeted areas
- Poole has confident, employable young people who have a positive relationship with their community
HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES AND OLDER PEOPLE
- Reduced health inequalities in Poole
- Improved health through changing lifestyles
- Independence and choice for older people
- Health and well being of older people
SAFER AND STRONGER COMMUNITIES
- A place where people feel safe and secure
- High levels of personal safety at home, at leisure, whilst travelling and in the workplace
- Strong and active community
- A clean and sustainable environment
ENTERPRISE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- Improved competitiveness and diversity of the economy
- Improved workforce and business productivity
- Increased employment and economic activity
- Improved accessibility of goods and people
Across the themed blocks, a total of 35 more specific key target areas or ‘sub outcomes’ have been identified after consideration of the work already in hand and the effectiveness of current strategies and plans being taken forward by the key partners in Poole.
This, together with [1]profile reports researched expressly for the LAA have enabled partners to begin to identify actions and activities that could help achieve the target areas and ultimately the outcomes for the community that Poole is aspiring towards.
The planned actions will be reflective of the extent and depth of the knowledge held about different groups of people within our community. Some actions will be implementing strategies and plans that would not otherwise have gone ahead without the LAA. Other actions will begin with wider research and consultation to enable effective strategies to be developed and for implementation in year two of the agreement.
Developing the Short List
The short lists, presented by themed block towards the end of this document, have been determined through a number of meetings and discussions between all members of the Task Groups, a challenge event by the I&DeA and input from GOSW representatives.
Key actions and indicators will continue to be developed using the process outlined by means of the flow charts at Annex A. The short lists currently include actions that overlap outcomes and key target areas. These, together potential stretch target areas will be become more defined as draft LAA is developed.
The development of the LAA is being steered by four Task Groups – one for each of the four themed blocks of the LAA. Their work program continues to follow the project plan submitted to GOSW at the end of July ’05.
Task Groups:
The role and responsibilities of the task groups are as previously advised:
- Determining, in consultation with each other, their own organisations and the people of Poole, the desired outcomes for their themed LAA block
- Identifying how these outcomes will be achieved and agreeing who will take responsibility for specific actions and activities
- Identifying what barriers need to be overcome – both amongst themselves and with central government
- Identifying funding streams and how they can be better used or pooled to deliver the desired outcomes
Each Task Group has nominated leads who negotiate their output with GOSW. The make up of the groups is not exclusive and will continue to be amended as we go through the process and identify skills and information gaps and thus ensure we develop the most appropriate LAA for Poole.
Poole Partnership:
Poole Partnership will be asked to approve the first draft of the LAA before it is submitted to GOSW and will receive updates and progress reports at each of its Steering Group Meetings during the course of this process.
The Poole Partnership website is kept up to date with progress and enables community participation throughout the whole process. Poole residents have been encouraged to take part in the process and visit the website for information in the September edition of Poole News which has been distributed to all households in Poole.
The Borough of Poole has nominated a Lead Coordinating officer and two further officers to provide support and guidance throughout the whole process.
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
CYP 1 / Life chances for vulnerable children and young people are better in targeted areas of the townWhat’s Happening Now:
Needs analysis, consultation and priorities to improve outcomes which are being identified through CYPP (Children and Young People’s Plan) and NSF (National Services Framework) for children and maternity.
Poole is of part of Early Support Pathfinder and is developing joint commissioning of services for disabled children with Bournemouth and East Dorset
Target Area 1.1 / Improve outcomes for children and young people in targeted SOAs (Super Output Areas) and narrow the gap between SOAs with lower outcomes and the rest
ACTION/ACTIVITY / LED BY
1.1.1 / Improve information to parents, children and young people about services so that it is more accessible and easily understood
1.1.2 / Improve earlier identification of issues and problems, through common assessment, co-ordinated multi-agency plans with a lead professional
1.1.3 / Improve access to local services through Children’s Centres, Extended Schools, Youth Centres and Locality Work
1.1.4 / Improve links to specialist services from universal services
1.1.5 / Work with residents in identified super output areas to enable them to identify their priorities and enable them to take action to achieve their aims.
Proposed Indicators
Key stage 2 attainment levels are analysed by postcode and those in target super output areas are improved
Combined deprivation scores reduce in the super output areas with highest scores
Target Area 1.2
/Improve social inclusion for vulnerable and minority groups
ACTION/ACTIVITY / LED BY1.2.1 / Extend (by age and numbers benefiting) multi-agency Early Years Support Programme for disabled children
1.2.2 / Increase work from organisations, eg DEED(Developing Education in East Dorset), to work in
Early Years settings, schools and Youth Centres in order to improve understanding and celebration of diversity and identification and reduction of discriminatory and non-inclusive behaviour. Provide more individual support with issues identified
1.2.3 / Appoint dedicated workers to work with traveller and half traveller families in schools and the community to improve school attendance and outcomes and take-up of health services
1.2.4 / Appoint voluntary organisation jointly with Bournemouth to provided added value to service for young carers, raise awareness in schools of low level need and offer more short breaks and individual work to enable young carers to access local leisure activities and support. Promote joint leisure activities between parents and young carers.
Proposed Indicators
Number of children under 5 diagnosed as having a disability and have a key worker increases
Children and young people from minority groups report increased levels of satisfaction in inclusion from an identified baseline figure
CYP 2 / Parents feel supported and are able to improve safety and well-being of children 0-19 in targeted areas
What’s Happening Now:
Corporate Parenting Support Group in place, Strategy agreed and temporary part-time Parenting Co-ordinator in post
Children’s Centre funding and location identified. Project Manager for Children’s Centre and Extended Schools being recruited
Young People’s Substance Misuse Plan; develop LSCB(Local Safeguarding Children’s Board)
Target Area 2.1
/ Improve health and wellbeing of children under 8ACTION/ACTIVITY / LED BY
2.1.1 / Implement Corporate Parenting Strategy: Carry out audit to identify need, resources and unmet need. Monitor resources to ensure they meet evidence based standards, provide training and commission services to meet unmet needs
2.1.2 / Increase easy access to parenting support through Children’s Centres, Extended Schools and community resources
Proposed Indicators
Reduce hospital admissions of children for accidents and injuries
Increase satisfaction levels of parents who have identified need for help and advice
CYP 3 / Health inequalities for children and young people are reduced in targeted areas
What’s Happening Now:
Borough of Poole and PCT are delivering Choosing Health and NSF for Children and Maternity Services through targeted multi-agency initiatives eg. Teenage pregnancy nurse, CAMHS(Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service) Strategy is being delivered through local CAMHS partnership and pan Dorset Commissioning Group. Through participation and consultation work children and young people have identified key healthy lifestyle issues and how they wish services to be delivered
Healthy Early Years, Schools and Youth Centre Strategies, Teenage Pregnancy Reduction Strategy, Young People’s Substance Misuse Strategy and Children’s Fund Plan
Target Area 3.1
/ Improve healthy lifestyles in children and young peopleACTION/ACTIVITY / LED BY
3.1.1 / Develop joint commissioning framework for child health services to support integrated working, more effective care pathways and improved health outcomes in targeted areas
3.1.2 / Increase leisure and recreational opportunities for children and young people in and out of school
3.1.3 / Promote healthy eating in Early Years settings, Schools and Youth Centres
3.1.4 / Promote programmes and support services and community which reduce number of young people misusing drugs and alcohol
Proposed Indicators
Obesity in children aged 11 reduces from a baseline figure
Children and young people reporting satisfaction with access to leisure and recreation increases
Young people admitted to hospital from alcohol abuse reduces
Proposed Indicators
Referrals to CAMHS Tier 3 decreases
Satisfaction level of young people following reports of bullying incidents decreases
CYP 4 / Poole has confident, employable young people who have a positive relationship with their community
What’s Happening Now:
Youth Service Plan, Connexions Business Plan, 14-19 Strategy, Teenage Pregnancy Annual Plan and Care Leavers Plan
Target Area 4.1
/ Improve engagement of young people in:a)their schools and community
b)in interesting and challenging learning and activities
ACTION/ACTIVITY / LED BY
4.1.1 / Increase numbers of children and young people involved in participation activities
4.1.2 / Increase activities which improve inter-generational understanding
Cross reference to HCOP Block 3.1.6
4.1.3 / Support schools in programmes to improve behaviour through pastoral strategies4.1.4 / Support schools in relationships and work with parents over behavioural issues of their children and young people
Proposed Indicators
Reduce reported incidents of anti-social behaviour in children and young people
Decrease fixed term exclusions in target areas
Increase young people volunteering in schools and communities
Target Area 4.2 / Increase opportunities for vocational, education and training for 14-19 year olds Cross reference to EED Block 2.1.4
ACTION/ACTIVITY / LED BY
4.2.1 / Ensure all students have access to appropriate work related and vocational education
4.2.2 / Provide opportunities for personal development to enable each young person to achieve their potential.
4.2.3 / Wider opportunities and increase flexibility of learning and vocational provision through collaborative partnerships between schools, colleges and employers
Proposed Indicators
Increase number of young people in skilled and secure employment
Increase number of young people in employment with appropriate level of training
Target Area 4.3 / Identify and meet appropriate housing needs
ACTION/ACTIVITY / LED BY
4.3.1 / Identify and commission types of supported housing needed by care leavers and teenage parents
Proposed Indicators
Increase number of care leavers in suitable accommodation
Maintain level of teenage parents in supported accommodation and increase number of teenage parents in suitable move on accommodation
FREEDOMS AND FLEXIBILITIES REQUESTED
1. / Children’s Fund to be absorbed in the LAA and funding combined over 2 years rather than minimum amount spent in final year2. / Bringing forward delegation of Connexions funding from 2008 to 2007
3. / Early Support Pathfinder Grant (ref FF 4 of HCOP block) – roll forward funding
4. / Supporting People Grant – care leavers and teenage parents
5. / Roll forward funding: Teenage Pregnancy
6. / Child Health Services (for Poole residents) to be commissioned within the joint commissioning framework of the Children’s Trust including Choosing Health and CAMHS funding.
HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES AND OLDER PEOPLE
HCOP 1 / Reduce health inequalities in PooleWhat is happening now:
Tackling Health Inequalities in Poole
Reducing Overweight and Obesity in Poole
(Draft) Physical Activity and Recreation Strategy for Poole
HEY! (Healthy Early Years)
Access to Leisure Scheme
Target area 1.1 / Promote healthy lifestyles in more deprived localities in Poole
ACTION/ ACTIVITY
1.1.1 / Promote investment in services, facilities, clubs, supporting healthy lifestyles, in the more deprived localities
1.1.2 / Promote healthy lifestyles and reduce obesity in childhood through the extension of the Healthy Early Years programme
1.1.3 / Promote physical activity through improved facilities and improved open spaces in deprived areas and strategies that involve residents in activities / BOP
PROPOSED INDICATORS:
Increase the numbers in the HEY programme
Increase the number of children bringing healthy lunch boxes
Target area 1.2 / To improve mental and emotional health for targeted groups
ACTION/ ACTIVITY
1.2.1 / Undertake needs analysis – in relation to mental illness / BoP – R & I Team?