1. Equality Hub Network Launch Event Tuesday 17 June 2014

2. Agenda Welcome and introductions – Cllr Julie Dore and Eugene Walker, Executive Director of Resources Fairness Commission update – Fairness Commissioner Tony Maltby Overview of equality and fairness work in the Council – Adele Robinson Overview of the Equality Hub Network – Rachel Sanchez Discussion and vote on the next steps for the Network 2

3. Welcome from the Leader of the Council As a Council, fairness is at the heart of our values and our aim is make Sheffield a fairer place to live and work The Equality Hub Network will aim to reduce the barriers to involvement and participation It will enable people from Sheffield’s diverse communities to talk to and have regular meetings with with decision makers and to influence all areas of the Council’s work We want to also work with other partners e.g. police We want to listen to you and for you to have your say on the issues that are important to you 3

4. Introduction - Eugene Walker Executive Director - Resources One of 5 Executive Management Team Officers EMT officer with the lead for Equality Network/Hubs We want the Hubs to play an important role in people having a greater voice in the City Especially important as we continue to go through immense change E.g. consultation on the budget proposals Provides an opportunity to talk, to question and challenge us 4

5. Sheffield Fairness Commission Dr Tony MALTBY Fairness Commissioner

6. 6 What I will cover Background: Our Divided City The Fairness Commission Update on progress Questions

7. 7 Fairness Commission Remit “… to make a non-partisan strategic assessment of the nature, extent, causes and impact of inequalities in the City and to make recommendations for tackling them.”

8. Fairness Commissioners The Commission is made up of individuals with proven knowledge and expertise. Commissioners are expected to contribute expertise rather than represent specific interests. Diverse membership with all three political groups from the Council, public sector, voluntary sector, business, media. 8

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10. 10 Source: Deprivation in Sheffield Report Dr A Rae Communities of Interest Women working full time are paid, on average, 15.5% less an hour than men for doing work of equivalent value 12% of BME people feel unsafe when out in their local area during the day in comparison with only 4% of White British people People with disabilities tend to have lower rates of employment, lower incomes and are more likely to be living in poverty Only 36.4% in Sheffield of people with mental health problems or learning disabilities were in employment Background: Divided City

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12. 12 Wilkinson & Pickett, The Spirit Level Index of: Life expectancy Math & Literacy Infant mortality Homicides Imprisonment Teenage births Trust Obesity Mental illness – incl. drug & alcohol addiction Social mobility www.equalitytrust.org.uk Health and social problems are worse in more unequal countries Index of health and social problems

13. 13 A Bold Vision A city that is eventually free from damaging disparities in living conditions and life chances, and free from stigmatising discrimination and prejudice, a place in which every citizen and community knows and feels that they will be treated fairly. We aspire to be the fairest city in the country.

14. 14 What is Fairness? Fairness is a matter of social justice: a society in which individuals and groups are treated fairly and receive a just share of its benefits and burdens. This does not mean addressing inherent individual or biological differences between people, for example, in terms of gender or race. Focus is on those differences, inequalities, which arise from the way a society or city, is organised socially, politically and economically.

15. 15 The Sheffield Fairness Framework 1.First priority – tackle those inequalities that cause the greatest damage. Those in greatest need should take priority. 2.Those with the most resources should contribute the most. 3.The commitment to fairness must be a long-term one. 4.The commitment to fairness must be city- wide involving all key stakeholders in Sheffield - everybody’s business.

16. 16 The Sheffield Fairness Framework 5.Prevention is better than cure. 6.Everyone, all stakeholders, should strive to be seen to act in a fair way as well as acting fairly. 7.Civic responsibility – encourage everyone to contribute to the maximum of their ability 8.An open continuous campaign for fairness in the city – a mission for fairness

17. 17 The Sheffield Fairness Framework 9.Fairness must be a matter of balance between different groups, communities and generations in the city. 10.The city’s commitment to fairness must be both demonstrated and monitored in an annual report.

18. 18 The Eight Recommendations Three types of recommendation: 1.Short term – 1 to 3 years 2.Long term – up to 10 years 3.Not within the city’s gift

19. 19 Recommendations 1. Health and Wellbeing for All –Increase amount spent on the wider determinants of health –Ensure health spending is more fairly utilised based on the relative needs of communities 2. Fair Access to High Quality Jobs and Pay –Introduce a voluntary ‘Fair Employer’ code of practice –A Living Wage is paid to all employees in the city.

20. 20 Recommendations 3. Fair Access to Benefits and Credit –Work is undertaken into the size and type of market for affordable credit in the city –Establish a way to redistribute decent, edible food 4. Aspiration and Opportunities for All –Pupil Premium be specifically targeted to support disadvantaged children –Activity relating to aspirations should focus on 11-12 year olds

21. 21 Recommendations 5. Housing and a Better Environment –A compulsory property accreditation scheme covering all privately rented properties –Reduce air pollution impact of M1 6. A Safe City –Use ‘justice reinvestment’ to focus on rehabilitation and prevention. –A default 20mph speed limit for all residential roads in the city.

22. 22 Recommendations 7. Transport for All –Move to a franchise model if the voluntary Sheffield Bus Partnership does not increase fairness. –A ‘day saver ticket’ for children & young people 8. What Communities and Citizens Can Do –A campaign for fairness –Apply a co-production approach more widely –Develop a single programme of community development

23. Other activity 23 Sheffield Employability Programme Skills Made Easy (apprenticeships) elements of the City Deal Analysis and distribution of health spend on JSNA work programme Physical health of people with mental health problems and with learning disability priority in CCG plans 2014-16 CCG Equalities Action Plan Explicit commitment to tackle the wider determinants of health Citywide Digital Inclusion strategy being developed College commitment that 2.5% of their employees will be apprentices Council looking at how it can increase number of new council homes Identifying hidden carers – strand of Carers Strategy Second Food Strategy for the city being developed Work on effective use of the pupil premium Communications about welfare reform Support to victims Police and Crime Commissioner grants City Wide Learning Body priority to improve communication, engagement, and involvement of parents Progressing Sheffield Housing Company Restorative Justice Outcomes Domestic Abuse Strategic Review implemented Continued implementation of 20mph limits Voluntary Bus Partnership more equitable distribution of bus resources Fair City Campaign Group Work on community resilience

24. 24 Progress - Recommendations

25. Progress - Outcomes State of Sheffield 2014: –Attainment gap for the lowest 20% is not significantly narrowing –Likelihood of not living in a decent quality home is probably increasing –City has more unemployment although the claimant rate is now declining –Gaps in life expectancy remain –UK seeing biggest change to benefits system in 60 years - £173m less per year in the Sheffield economy 25

26. A Final Thought Inequality affects us all in our city. It is everybody’s business. The words of John F. Kennedy are apposite here: ‘Ask not what your (city) can do for you, ask what you can do for your (city).’ ‘Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.’ 26

27. Questions?

28. Equality and Diversity in the Council - an overview Adele Robinson Elections, Equalities & Involvement

29. What I will cover Our duties, the law and how we meet these How equality works in the Council Our Objectives, how we measure progress and some examples Update on voice and influence (Objective 7) What you told us, consultation feedback Update on progress of hubs and grants 29

30. 30 Our commitments Fairness is at the heart of our values as outlined in the Corporate Plan 2012 - 14 Standing up for Sheffield. We believe that everyone should get a fair chance to succeed in Sheffield. Corporate Plan 2012 - 14 Standing up for Sheffield We recognise that some people and communities need extra help to reach their full potential and we will provide extra help where needed. We will also make sure that a core offer of services is available to everyone in the city. We aim to provide excellent, accessible services that meet the needs of all our residents, visitors and our workforce.

31. 31 Our Equality Duties Equality Act 2010 – applying these to all areas of workEquality Act 2010 Public Sector General Duty to pay due regard to:Public Sector General Duty  Eliminate Discrimination, Harassment and Victimisation  Advance Equality of Opportunity  Foster Good Relations These are Proactive Duties and cover councils and other public sector organisations such as the Police, health and schools. It also applies to organisations we contract with who are carrying functions on our behalf.

32. What the General Duty means Paying due regard means …  Removing or minimising disadvantages  Taking steps to meet the needs of persons that are different from others  Encouraging people to participate in public life or activity in which participation is disproportionally low  Tackling prejudice & promoting understanding  Taking account of a person’s disabilities (reasonable adjustments) 32

33. 33 Specific Duties Publish Equality Objectives (every four years & report) Publish information annually to demonstrate their compliance with the General Duty Publish information relating to their employees (if over 150 staff) and others affected by their policies and practices (such as customers) All information must be accessible to the public

34. 34 Protected Characteristics Every person has one or more of the characteristics, so the Act protects everyone against unfair treatment: Age Disability Gender reassignment (transgender) Pregnancy & Maternity Race (including nationality, ethnicity & colour) Religion & Belief Sex (women & men) Sexual Orientation Marriage & civil partnership * only non discrimination

35. How we meet these Equality Act 2010 (General and Specific Duties) –Publish Equality Objectives every four yearsEquality Objectives –Annual Report and publishing workforce informationAnnual Report –Equality monitoringEquality monitoring Strategy and Policy –Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and other policiesEquality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy –Sheffield Fairness FrameworkSheffield Fairness Framework –Tackling Poverty and Increasing Social JusticeTackling Poverty and Increasing Social Justice Information: knowing our city, customers, workforce and partnersour citycustomers,workforcepartners Equality Impact Assessments on policies, projects & proposalsEquality Impact Assessments Staying safe and reporting incidents - reporting hate incidents, domestic abuse and safeguard adults and childrenStaying safe Involving communities and individuals in and around SheffieldInvolving communities Community cohesion, events and festivalsCommunity cohesion 35

36. 36 Equality Diversity & Inclusion internal structures  Leader and Cabinet Member  Strategic Equality and Inclusion Board Strategic Equality and Inclusion Board  Chaired by Chief Executive – quarterly  Directors from Portfolios, Partners, TUs and Staff Networks  Partner updates – Amey, Kier, Veolia, Capita  Workforce updates - HR overview & staff network reporting  Officer lead - Council wide:  Adele Robinson – Social Justice & Inclusion Manager & Rachel Sanchez (Policy, Performance and Communications)  Portfolio Lead Officers

37. Equality and Fairness Objectives 2014-18 37

38. The Objectives 2014-18 Deliberately aspirational – to move forward Cover 10 key areas Cover both customers and staff Short term, medium and longer term view Include city wide concerns that are beyond the direct control of the Council and require action by others Link to the protected characteristics under the Equality Act but also additional e.g. Free school meals, etc. Further the three aims of the Equality Act Ambition: Sheffield to become the fairest city in Britain 38

39. Equality and Fairness Objectives (1) To be a leader and a guarantor of equality and fairness for the city To ensure our budget, policies and processes are implemented fairly To foster an accessible, inclusive and positive working environment for our staff To ensure our services are fair & accessible and customer experiences are positive To advance equality, inclusive and fair practice within our partners and supply chain 39

40. Equality and Fairness Objectives (2) To foster a safe, cohesive and accessible city for all To strengthen voice & influence of under-represented communities within the city To advance health and wellbeing within the city To advance economic inclusion within the city To advance aspiration and learning opportunities and skills for all 40

41. To advance aspiration and learning opportunities and skills for all Aim - reduce young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) Reduce 16-18 NEETs from 6.5% in Nov 14 to 6.2% by Nov 15 Increase 16-18 LDD (Learning Difficulties and Disabilities) EETs (education, employment or training) from 67% in Nov 14 to 69% by Nov 15 Increase 16-18 young offenders EETs from 79.5% in Nov 14 to 80.5% by Nov 15 41

42. To foster a safe, cohesive and accessible city for all Aim - increase Hate Incident reporting Action via the City Wide Learning Board and lead schools to ensure that each school has plans to reduce bullying in relation racial, disability related or homophobic bullying To hold a training workshop in September 2014 open to all Primary Schools around the FREE DVD resource HR to become a Third Party reporting Centre in 2014 Launch new hate incident reporting for staff by July 2014 42

43. How we will measure progress Objectives agreed by Cabinet in Dec 2013 Measure progress via –  The Strategic Equality and Inclusion BoardStrategic Equality and Inclusion Board  The Annual Report to Cabinet in DecemberAnnual Report  Performance dashboards in Portfolios  Council Staff Networks  The Equality Hub Board 43

44. Examples of progress in last year’s Annual Report Fostering an accessible, inclusive & positive environment for staff Worked with the Hidden Impairment National Group to become the first local authority to adapt and sign up to and the Hidden Impairments Toolkit, which will be a helpful resource to both our staff and our customers We have remained a top 100 employer and increased our score in the Stonewall Workforce Index Continued to be part of Mindful Employer to support staff that experience stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions and Maintained our ‘Two Ticks’ Disability symbol 44

45. Trends in workforce data 45

46. The Apprenticeship Programme The extension of the programme by an additional 200 positions demonstrates the successful take up by young people. The progress to date April 2013: –210 female and 298 male young people applied for the opportunities, of which: 59% were male 41% were female 23% were BME 11% have a disability 46

47. Inclusive Sport Sheffield and Activity Sheffield Developments to ensure that we provide opportunities for and consultation with disabled people included: Marketing to adhere to accessibility guidelines for people with visual impairments and learning disabilities A sport and physical activity directory activity for disabled people in Sheffield Impairment specific activities e.g. the Quick Steps programme Pan disability activities for all impairment groups Inclusive activities i.e. Multi-Activity Holiday camps for children 47

48. Objective 7 To strengthen voice & influence of under-represented communities within the city 48

49. Where are we now? The Sheffield Equality Hub Network proposal was agreed by the Cabinet Member for Communities and Inclusion in 9 April following consultation The ‘mixed model’ was agreed The grants round closed on 23 May 49

50. The mixed model proposal Council support to develop a city-wide network of equality groups based on PCs Council support for a joint Board and joint events Grant scheme to fund activities that meet the voice and influence part our Equality and Fairness Objectives 50

51. Equality and Fairness Grants 106 Applications currently being assessed: Strengthening the voice and influence of under-represented communities of identity Favouring applications that work across COIs to address multiple layers of disadvantage Decision by panel 4 th July, write or speak to organisations if queries The Review of VCF Grants is underway in the Council - Stage 1 consultation complete, Stage 2 consultation starts in July 51

52. Equality Hub Board Disability Hub LGBT Hub Religion/Belief Hub Age Hub (young and older people) BME Hub Other communities of identity Hub e.g. Carers Women’s Hub 52 Equality Hub Network

53. What you told us In favour of the approach, but there were questions around how the Hubs would work and concerns about funding At the consultation event we asked you to tell us your hopes, fears and expectations of this proposed approach, and what issues we could explore during joint themed events 53

54. Your hopes and fears Hopes More inclusive and new and effective collaboration Improved communication within and across Sheffield More influential and that it will make a difference Fears Funding – not enough, not fairer, not sustainable It may be another Council structure with same voices, consultation without action/change Not inclusive – some ‘groups’ will remain excluded 54

55. Your expectations Council and partners to support hub network in practical ways Support for more than 1 year New collaborations/connections/initiatives formed across characteristics Training and development support 55

56. What we have done We delayed the grant application timescales following the feedback Held 2 grant information sessions attended by 62 people Feeding in your comments to the grant review Council Leader and Senior Officers are supporting the Networks Increased awareness and interest in the Hubs Talking to you about how you want to see the Board work 56

57. Equality Hub Network 57 Rachel Sanchez Elections, Equalities & Involvement

58. What will I cover Expectations of the Network Timelines Discussion topics Voting 58

59. Why have an Equality Hub Network? We want under-represented communities in Sheffield to be able to have a say on issues that affect them and influence the decisions that are made in the city. 59

60. 60 Provide quick and easy ways for communities of identity and the Council to talk to each other Bring people together Give all kinds of people access to the big decision makers Provide opportunities for communities of identity to challenge those decision makers Get people to work together on equality issues What the Network will do

61. How the Network will do this Equality Hubs – made up of individuals and organisations Equality Hub Board – made up of Hub reps, senior officers from the Council and other Public Sector orgs, chaired by Leader of Council and Cabinet Member for Communities and Public Health Joint events around timely themes 61 Quarterly

62. Council support to the Network Coordinate quarterly meetings and events –Equality Hubs –Equality Hub Board –Joint themed events Get info out about work of Hubs Training Website 62

63. Our approach Allow Hubs to develop at their own pace Encourage joint working across Equality Hubs Take a flexible and collaborative approach in how each Hub operates Prioritise in the 1 st year –Joint events –Development of those hubs where current involvement of people from those characteristics is low or where people face multiple barriers to participation –Improved communication 63

64. 64 FebMarAprMayJun Consultation 2014 Decision taken E&F Grants open for applications E&F Grants announced Network launch 12 Grant info sessions Equality Hub Network timeline

65. Consultation Decision taken E&F Grants open for applications JulAugSepOctNovDec Equality Hubs meetings Network event Network event: Budget consultation Equality Hub Board Equality Hubs meetings 2014 Equality Hub Network timeline 65

66. Get involved Register your interest in the Equality Hub Network –Fill in the form on your table –Get in touch via email, phone, website We’ll be in touch with details about future events –Equality Hub meetings to start in July –Network events in September and December 66

67. Discussion topics 67 Themes for future events Interim Equality Hub Board or wait?

68. Event Themes Top issues from last consultation… are there any others you want to prioritise? Community cohesion & understanding difference & hate crime Anti poverty & welfare reform Educational attainment and aspiration Transport Employment 68

69. Equality Hub Board options 1.Wait until 3 Hubs are established and have chosen their reps (no Interim Board) 2.2 delegates from groups we have been working with 3.1 delegate from groups we have been working with,1 elected delegate 4.2 elected delegates 69

70. Equality Hub Board option 1 No Interim Board - wait until 3 Hubs are established and have chosen their reps 1st Board meeting in early 2015 Board membership will grow as more Hubs are established 70

71. Equality Hub Board option 2 2 delegates from each group we have been working with Interim arrangement until Hubs have chosen their representatives All PCs represented on Board from beginning 1 st Board meeting in Sept 71

72. Groups we’ve been working with Sheffield 50+ (Age Hub - older people) and Sheffield Futures (Age Hub - young people) BME Network (BME Hub) Disability Sheffield (Disability Hub) LGBT Multi Agency Group (LGBT Hub) Faith Leaders Group (Religion/Belief Hub) Women's Network (Women's Hub) 72

73. Equality Hub Board option 3 1 delegate from each group we have been working with and 1 elected delegate Interim arrangement until Hubs have chosen their representatives All PCs represented on Board from beginning Vote at the Sept meeting 1 st Board meeting in Oct 73

74. Equality Hub Board option 4 2 elected delegates Vote at September event Interim arrangement until Hubs have chosen their representatives All PCs represented on Board from beginning 1 st Board meeting in Oct 74

75. Equality Hub Board options 3 & 4 All candidates must: Belong to the COI they want to represent Submit up to 200 words about themselves and why they are standing for election Attendees at the Sept event would be able to vote for each of their own self-identified protected characteristics reps only (ie, if you are LGB, over 50 and disabled you could vote in those 3 areas) 75

76. After discussion Each table to give brief feedback (up to 3 min) Vote using voting buttons for Board arrangements 76

77. Voting 2 test questions to get warmed up… The real vote! 77

78. What is your favourite animal? 78 1.Cat 2.Fish 3.Bird 4.Dog

79. Who will win the Word Cup 2014? 79 1.England 2.Brazil 3.Argentina 4.Germany

80. Which option do you prefer for the Equality Hub Board? 80 1.No Interim Board – wait 2.2 delegates from groups working with 3.1 delegate from groups working with, 1 elected delegate 4.2 elected delegates

81. Contact details Email equalitiesandinvolvement@sheffield.gov.uk equalitiesandinvolvement@sheffield.gov.uk Telephone 0114 273 5861 www.sheffield.gov.uk/equalityhub 81

82. Closing James Henderson Director of Policy, Performance and Communications Summary Next steps Evaluation Thanks 82