Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the People Committee will take place in the Council Chamber, Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness on Wednesday 21 June 2017 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.

Members are reminded that there will be a seminar, due to start at 2.00 pm or following the Committee, on disability services.  As agreed at the Education, Children and Adult Services Committee on 1 March 2017, this will consider options for the management of transitions between children and adult services.

Yours faithfully

Michelle Morris
Depute Chief Executive/
Director of Corporate Development 

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.    Outstanding Achievements
Coileanaidhean Air Leth

Members will be informed about outstanding achievements by people and groups, to be noted and commended by the Committee.

4.    Service Delivery and the People Committee
Lìbhrigeadh Seirbheis agus Comataidh an t-Sluaigh

There is circulated Report No PEO/01/17 dated 13 June 2017 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.    consider and comment on the key issues presented in the report;
ii.    agree to hold a Members’ seminar about the developing policy regarding self-directed support; and
iii.    consider and comment on the revised risk register for the Care and Learning Service.

5.    Appointments to Sub-Committees etc
Cur an Dreuchd gu Fo-Chomataidhean is eile

i.    Adult Services Development and Scrutiny Sub-Committee
Fo-Chomataidh Leasachaidh is Sgrùdaidh Seirbheisean nan Inbheach

There is circulated the remit in respect of the Adult Services Development and Scrutiny Sub-Committee.  It is proposed that the membership of the Sub-Committee should comprise the Chair and a Vice Chair of the People Committee plus 9 other Members of the People Committee – 11 in total.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.    note the remit; and
ii.    agree the membership of the Adult Services Development and Scrutiny Sub-Committee as tabled.

ii.    Local Negotiating Committee for Teachers (LNCT)
Comataidh Barganachaidh Ionadail airson Thidsearan

The remit of the LNCT is to carry out negotiations between the Management and Joint Union Sides on all matters relating to conditions of service as defined in the Local Recognition and Procedure Agreement signed by the Council and the Joint Union Side on 26 November 2002.

At the full Council on 1 June 2017 it was agreed that the membership of the LNCT should comprise the Chair and a Vice Chair of the People Committee, the Chair and Vice Chair of the Resources Committee plus 3 other Members of the People Committee – 7 in total.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.    note the remit; and
ii.    agree the membership of the Local Negotiating Committee for Teachers as tabled.

iii.    Welfare Reform Working Group
Buidheann-obrach Ath-leasachaidh Sochair

It is proposed that the Welfare Reform Working Group should comprise the Leader of the Council, Chair of the Corporate Resources Committee, Chair of the Places Committee, Chair of the People Committee, Leader of the Labour Group, Leader of the SNP Group and Leader of the Conservative & Unionist Group – 7 in total.

The Committee is invited to appoint the Chair of the People Committee to the Welfare Reform Working Group and recommend to the Council the appointment of the Leader of the Council, Chair of the Corporate Resources Committee, Chair of the Places Committee, Leader of the Labour Group, Leader of the SNP Group and Leader of the Conservative & Unionist Group.

6.    Appointments to Other Bodies
Cur an Dreuchd gu Buidhnean Eile

i.    Blas Board
Bòrd Bhlas

The Blas Festival was established by the Council to create and develop an international festival of traditional music and culture, providing a showcase, particularly for young Highland musicians.  Blas is project managed by Fèisean nan Gàidheal and governed by a Board which includes 3 Highland Council Members.

The Committee is invited to appoint up to 3 Members to the Blas Board.

ii.    Board of Governors for Catherine McCaig’s Trust
Bòrd Luchd-urrais airson Urras Catherine McCaig

The Board of Governors for Catherine McCaig’s Trust was established to disburse bursaries to students from the Highlands, Argyle and Bute and the Western Isles to assist them in attending university.

The Committee is invited to appoint 1 Member to the Board of Governors for Catherine McCaig’s Trust.

iii.    Board of Partnerships for Wellbeing
Bòrd nan Com-pàirteachasan Mathais

Partnerships for Wellbeing is a Company Limited by Guarantee with Charitable Status, the aim of which is to identity and manage projects which will improve the health and wellbeing of people in the Highlands.

The Committee is invited to appoint 1 Member to the Board of Partnerships for Wellbeing.

iv.    Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme – Highland Award Project
Sgeama Duais Dhiùc Dhùn Èideann – Pròiseact Duais na Gàidhealtachd

The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme was established nationally to promote the achievement and self-confidence of young people through participation in voluntary and outdoor activities.  The purpose of the Highland Award Project is to promote the aims and objectives of the DofE Award for the benefit of young people in the area.

The Committee is invited to appoint 2 Members to the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme – Highland Award Project.

v.    Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership
Com-pàirteachas Deoch-làidir is Dhrugaichean na Gàidhealtachd

The Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership is a multi-agency strategic partnership focussed on alcohol and drugs misuse issues in Highland.  Members include those with an interest, such as the Council, NHS Highland, Police Scotland and HMP Inverness.

The Committee is invited to appoint 1 Member to the Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership.

vi.    Highland Children’s Trust
Urras Chloinne na Gàidhealtachd

Highland Children’s Trust provides financial assistance to needy children and young people up to the age of 25 who are resident in, or have some connection to, Highland.  The Trust’s Board is comprised of 5 Governors, one of whom is appointed by the Highland Council.

The Committee is invited to appoint 1 Member to the Highland Children’s Trust.

vii.    Highland Community Justice Partnership
Com-pàirteachas Ceartas Coimhearsnachd na Gàidhealtachd

The Highland Community Justice Partnership is effectively a sub-group of the Highland Community Planning Partnership and is directly responsible for the development and delivery of the Highland Community Justice Plan.

The Committee is invited to appoint 1 Member to the Highland Community Justice Partnership.

viii.    Highland Culture Strategic Board
Bòrd Ro-innleachdail Cultar na Gàidhealtachd

The remit of the Highland Culture Strategic Board is to maximise on opportunities to enhance the cultural sector of the Highland Council area through effective collaboration with other organisations.

At the full Council on 1 June 2017 it was agreed to appoint the Leader of the Council, the Depute Leader and 1 Member of the People Committee to the Highland Culture Strategic Board.

The Committee is invited to appoint 1 Member to the Highland Culture Strategic Board.

ix.    Highland Football Academy Trust
Urras Acadamaidh Ball-coise na Gàidhealtachd

The Highland Football Academy Trust has three principal partners, namely the Highland Council, Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC and Ross County FC.  It provides leisure and sports recreation facilities to a wide range of groups and operates a Football Academy at Victoria Park, Dingwall, the Bught/Charleston areas of Inverness and such other alternative locations as the Trustees may determine.

The Committee is invited to appoint 2 Members to the Highland Football Academy Trust.

x.    Highland Disability Sport
Spòrs Chiorramach na Gàidhealtachd

Highland Disability Sport co–ordinates all activities in sport and leisure in the Highlands for individuals with physical, learning or sensory disabilities. They arrange all the sporting activities Highland wide and encourage people to participate and compete, regardless of their ability or age, in various sports such as athletics, badminton, boccia, bowling, football, golf, swimming and ten–pin.

The Committee is invited to appoint 3 Members to Highland Disability Sport.

xi.    Raddery Trust
Urras Raddery

The Raddery Trust was established to promote the education and care of children and young people with additional support for learning needs throughout Highland.

The Committee is invited to appoint 1 Member to the Raddery Trust.

7.    Care and Learning Revenue and Capital Budget
Buidseat Teachd-a-steach is Calpa a’ Chùraim agus an Ionnsachaidh

There is circulated Report No PEO/02/17 dated 13 June 2017 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.    note the near-final revenue monitoring outturn for the year ended 31 March 2017;
ii.    note the near-final capital programme outturn for the year ended 31 March 2017;
iii.    agree to commence a new site selection review for the Tain 3-18 Campus, the outcome of which will be reported back to this Committee;
iv.    agree that current Tain 3-18 Campus project design and project activity be paused pending the review referred to at iii. above;
v.    agree to homologate the delegated decision on the Alness Academy New Project Request and Affordability Cap as set out in paragraph 5.2 of the report;
vi.    agree to delegate powers to either the Director of Care and Learning or the Director of Finance, in consultation with either the Chair of the Corporate Resources or People Committees, and following consultation with local Elected Members, in relation to any budget, affordability or specification changes in relation to the Alness Academy project that may need to be considered over the summer recess;
vii.    agree a budget allocation of £0.5M for the Killen project, to be met from the £2m initially agreed for the Black Isle Education Centre replacement, noting that the balance of funds remaining will be considered as part of the wider corporate capital review;
viii.    note the updated 2017/18 programme and agree the new projects recommended for approval, as per Appendix 4;
ix.    agree that a modular unit should be installed at Lochardil Primary School, and the various recommendations in relation to the installation of units at six other schools, as set out in paragraph 6.4 of the report; and
x.    agree to bring forward an additional £70,000 for the replacement of the floodlights to the running track at Queen’s Park, Inverness.

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

There is circulated Report No PEO/03/17 dated 8 June 2017 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.    scrutinise and comment on the performance information; and
ii.    agree to recommend to the Joint Monitoring Committee the deletion of a number of redundant measures as listed in section 5 of the report.

9.    NHS Highland Assurance Report
Aithisg Bharantais NHS na Gàidhealtachd

There is circulated Report No PEO/04/17 dated 8 June 2017 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.    scrutinise the data and issues raised in the report, noting that comments will be incorporated into a report to NHS Highland as part of the revised governance arrangements; and
ii.    support the testing of a Schools Based Immunisation Team during academic session 2017-18.

10.    Update on Management of Schools Programme
Fios às Ùr mu Riaghladh Sgoiltean

There is circulated Report No PEO/05/17 dated 12 June 2017 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.    note the progress on all six workstreams – Curriculum Delivery, Management Structures, Support to Schools, Early Learning and Childcare, Workforce Planning and Recruitment, Leadership and Staff Development;
ii.    note the progress on Phase 1 implementation and approve the engagement process for drawing together Phase 2 proposals;
iii.    approve the revised plan for Mallaig High School Associated School Group; and
iv.    approve the Workstream 3 proposal to undertake a pilot of new office and school support arrangements in two of the Phase 1 Associated School Groups and one other primary cluster between August and December 2017.

11.    Draft Early Learning and Childcare Delivery Plan
Dreachd Phlana Lìbhrigidh Thràth-ionnsachaidh agus Chùraim-chloinne

There is circulated Report No PEO/06/17 dated 13 June 2017 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.    consider and comment on the first draft of the Delivery Plan (Appendix 1);
ii.    agree the proposals for the further refinement of the staffing model (Appendix 2);
iii.    agree to phase out funding for out of school care transport; and
iv.    agree to increase rates to commissioned partner centres by 5% in 2017/18.

12.    Minutes
Geàrr-chunntas

The following Minutes are circulated for noting:-

i.    Highland Community Justice Partnership – 22 February 2017 (draft); and
ii.    Highland Child Protection Committee – 22 March 2017.