liz shiel, 28 th sept 2005 thinking in outcome terms

Liz Shiel, 28th Sept 2005

Thinking in outcome terms

‘How to’ plan for regeneration outcomes

Our work for the SCR

Our brief: to write a ‘How to’ Guide: to inform the continuous improvement in the development and

delivery programme outlined by Communities Scotland in the letters sent to CPPs

to be of interest to other readers who wish to understand what is distinctive about an outcome based approach to regeneration policy

A working title ‘How to’…..

achieve regeneration outcomes think in outcome terms ? plan for regeneration outcomes ?


The ‘How to’ Guide

We consulted a cross section of CPPs - 12 in total - about what they would find useful in a ‘how to’ guide. This is what they said: Definition of outcomes and outputs, with examples (3) How to find baseline information for small areas (3) How to understand changing SE regeneration objectives and targets Capturing non CRF expenditure in a consistent way (2) Advice on managing the process Linkages with community planning M and E Advice on effective engagement with the community on outcomes (3)

What should it be like ? Simple, plain English guidance Explanation of jargon Web links to data sources Diagrams and charts Examples Acknowledge that scale impacts on what is appropriate


Where we are now ……..

Draft now complete However, a listening brief today ….. Not too late to feed into it


A preview

How to plan for Regeneration Outcomes

How to Develop the Strategy

How to Track Progress

How to Select Outcomes

How to Choose Interventions

How to Evaluate ImpactHow to Manage

the Process


How to Achieve Regeneration Outcomes

Rationale/ Context Equalities Sustainable Development Publications


How to Develop the Strategy

Analyse need – the evidence base: Statistics/ data The experience and strategies of partners The views and experience of the community

Draw up a strategy to address those needs Prioritising objectives


How to Select Outcomes

Understanding the language Choosing outcomes and indicators Identifying the Baseline Surveys and other research Tips Case Studies


How to Select Appropriate interventions

What types of services/ activities/ projects would support the achievement of the target outcomes ?

Which are most likely to be effective ? How to make the decision: project appraisal Tips Case Studies


How to Track Progress

Information Gathering Responsibilities Review Tips Case Studies


How to Review Impact


How to manage the process

The Process Planning Stakeholders Community Skills Framework Tips Case Studies


Good practice or tips ?

We’d be delighted to hear from you over the next couple of weeks: [email protected] [email protected]

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Dundee PartnershipRegeneration Outcome Agreement

SURF Forum, 29 September 2005 Peter Allan, Dundee Partnership

Community Regeneration Fund in Dundee

• 51 datazones • £17.4 million over 3 years

• Over 40,000 people • Reduction from SIP/BNSF

Timetable

• Statement of Readiness

• Transitional ROA

• Regeneration Outcome Agreement

• Revised ROA

• Ministerial Approval

January 2004

March 2004

December 2004

March 2005

April 2005

Producing the Dundee ROA

• Provide Evidence of Need

• Define and Agree Outcomes

Dundee Partnership Community Regeneration Outcomes

Building Strong, Safe Communities

a) Increase the quality and variety of affordable homes

b) Increase resident satisfaction with quality of, and access to local services, facilities and the environment

c) Reduce reported levels of anti-social behaviour, crime and fear of crime

d) Increase neighbourhood stability

e) Implement and review Local Community Plan

Raising Educational Attainment

a) Increase attainment of qualifications and skills

b) Increase proportion of school leavers entering further/higher education

c) Increase levels of numeracy and literacy

d) Increase lifelong learning activity

Getting People into Work

a) Increase the number of economically active people

b) Increase the proportion of 16-19 year olds in training, education or employment

c) Reduce the number of low income households

d) Increase availability of affordable and accessible childcare

Engaging Young People (ages 5-18)

a) Increase availability and participation in activities to children and young people

b) Increase influence of children and young people in decision making

c) Increase confidence/self-esteem of children and young people

Improving Health

a) Improve the sexual health of young people

b) Reduce levels of smoking, alcohol and substance misuse

c) Increase levels of physical activity

d) Improve diet and nutrition

e) Improvement access to health services

f) Improve mental health and well-being

Effective Community Engagement

a) Increase engagement with minority/vulnerable/excluded groups

b) Increase level of participation in community and voluntary activity

c) Improve standards of community engagement and capacity building

d) Increase number of community representative and decision making




• Agree Community Regeneration Areas and Boundaries

Dundee Community Regeneration Areas

Table 4: Whole or Part Datazones not in Most Deprived 15%

Community Regeneration Area

Datazone Approx Popn

Qualifying Principles

Additional Information

A B C D

CRA1Menzieshill/ Charleston/ Lochee/ Beechwood

SO1001173(W) 892 Whole datazone forming part of natural community of Charleston

SO1001198(W) 716 Whole datazone forming part of natural community of Charleston

SO1001125(P) 228 Small additional area includes 2 council multi-storey blocks in otherwise less deprived datazone

SO1001116(P) 54 Small additional area includes Council multi-storey block in otherwise less deprived datazone

• Datazones • ‘Skewed Datazones

• Natural Communities • 16-20% in Natural Community




• Agree Community Regeneration Areas and boundaries

• Identify Performance Indicators

• Facilitate Community Involvement

• Evidence and Quantify Mainstream Community Regeneration

Managing the Transition

• Tying Up Social Inclusion Partnership and Better Neighbourhood Services Fund

• External Analysis of Existing Projects

• Revised Project Outputs

• Geographic/Thematic priorities

• New Accountability and Decision-making

• New Community Involvement

• New Monitoring arrangements

Local Community Regeneration Forums

• 5 Community Regeneration Forums

• Share of £2.5m in 2005/6

• Local People elected to join Forum

• Partnership Officers and Elected Members Ex-officio

• Local Community Planning Priorities

• Ownership, commitment and influence

Challenges for Year One

• Filling in the gaps in the ROA

• Evidence – Progress towards outcomes

- Influence on Mainstream Services and budgets

• Bedding in decision-making processes

• Ensuring Projects deliver new outputs

• Managing the Underspend

• Cross-cutting priorities

Lessons from Dundee

• Big team effort

• Close links to Communities Scotland local office

• Early engagement with communities

• Manageable number of outcomes and indicators

• External support

For more information

www.dundeepartnership.co.uk

North Lanarkshire PartnershipNorth Lanarkshire PartnershipRegeneration Outcome AgreementRegeneration Outcome Agreement

2005 - 20082005 - 2008

Mary CastlesMary CastlesAssistant Chief Executive (Community Regeneration)Assistant Chief Executive (Community Regeneration)North Lanarkshire CouncilNorth Lanarkshire Council

Regeneration Outcome AgreementRegeneration Outcome Agreement

• Developing process over the last 18 monthsDeveloping process over the last 18 months

• Ongoing consultation with Communities ScotlandOngoing consultation with Communities Scotland

• Interim ROA - March 2004Interim ROA - March 2004

• Focused on Focused on SIP sustainability reviewSIP sustainability review development of key themes for ROAdevelopment of key themes for ROANeighbourhood ManagementNeighbourhood ManagementStrategic Service DevelopmentStrategic Service DevelopmentInfrastructure DevelopmentInfrastructure Development


• ROA 2005 - 2008 ROA 2005 - 2008 submitted December 2004submitted December 2004approved April 2005approved April 2005subject to annual reviewsubject to annual review

• Working document - evolve over 3 yearsWorking document - evolve over 3 years

• Builds on previous experience Builds on previous experience

• Ongoing discussions with Communities ScotlandOngoing discussions with Communities Scotland


• £33m Community Regeneration Funding over three£33m Community Regeneration Funding over three years till 2008years till 2008

• Focused around seven Community Plan key themes - Focused around seven Community Plan key themes -

Housing and EnvironmentHousing and EnvironmentJobs, Business and the EconomyJobs, Business and the EconomyCommunity SafetyCommunity SafetyLearning through LifeLearning through LifeHealth, Wellbeing & CareHealth, Wellbeing & CareFinancial InclusionFinancial InclusionEngaging Young PeopleEngaging Young People


• Key targets and outcomes for servicesKey targets and outcomes for services

• Aimed at delivering better services to eligible areasAimed at delivering better services to eligible areas

• Previous SIP activity included only where it contributesPrevious SIP activity included only where it contributes to the ROA objectives - Sustainability Reviewto the ROA objectives - Sustainability Review


• Built on previous SIP experienceBuilt on previous SIP experience

• Focused on improving mainstream servicesFocused on improving mainstream services

• Targeted monies linked to one Outcome FrameworkTargeted monies linked to one Outcome Framework•CRFCRF ~ ~ ROAROA•BSACCBSACC ~ ~ Anti Social Behaviour OAAnti Social Behaviour OA•CCSFCCSF ~ ~ Integrated Children’s Services PlanIntegrated Children’s Services Plan•Financial Inclusion ~Financial Inclusion ~ Closing the Opportunity GapClosing the Opportunity Gap


2005/20062005/2006

• Budget -Budget - £9,847,062£9,847,062

• 53 Activities supported53 Activities supported

• Targeted on the datazones identified as in the worst 15%Targeted on the datazones identified as in the worst 15% in Scotlandin Scotland

• 2006/07 £11,441,000 2007/08 £11,971,0002006/07 £11,441,000 2007/08 £11,971,000

• Monitoring FrameworkMonitoring Framework

Regeneration Outcome Agreement Regeneration Outcome Agreement

• Need to link closely to the Community PlanNeed to link closely to the Community Plan

• Key targeted themes reflecting National PrioritiesKey targeted themes reflecting National Priorities

• Activities developed through Programme Planning GroupsActivities developed through Programme Planning Groups

• Creation of the Community Regeneration UnitCreation of the Community Regeneration Unit


Community Regeneration UnitCommunity Regeneration Unit

• Co-ordination of strategy developmentCo-ordination of strategy developmentCommunity Regeneration Community Regeneration Community SafetyCommunity SafetyIntegrated Children’s ServicesIntegrated Children’s ServicesCommunity EngagementCommunity Engagement

• Co-ordination of funding streamsCo-ordination of funding streamsCommunity Regeneration FundCommunity Regeneration FundBSSACBSSACChanging Children’s Services FundChanging Children’s Services FundCommunity SafetyCommunity Safety


Community Regeneration UnitCommunity Regeneration Unit

• Working towards a Single Outcome AgreementWorking towards a Single Outcome Agreement

• Developing a single Monitoring FrameworkDeveloping a single Monitoring Framework

• Linked to local Community Planning Structures -Linked to local Community Planning Structures -Local Regeneration ManagersLocal Regeneration ManagersLocal Neighbourhood PlansLocal Neighbourhood PlansCommunity EngagementCommunity Engagement

ROA - IssuesROA - Issues TARGETINGTARGETING

•CRF can only be spent in eligible areasCRF can only be spent in eligible areas•How do you target?How do you target?

OUTCOMESOUTCOMES •Need to identify baselineNeed to identify baseline•Need for clear outputs - what we have done?Need for clear outputs - what we have done?•Need for identified outcomes and targets - what has been the result?Need for identified outcomes and targets - what has been the result?

TIMESCALESTIMESCALES•only a 3 year programme only a 3 year programme •how do you ensure positive changehow do you ensure positive change

MONITORING AND EVALUATIONMONITORING AND EVALUATION•National framework now developedNational framework now developed•Local framework being developedLocal framework being developed•How will the programme be evaluated?How will the programme be evaluated?

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