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Equality Improvement Framework for Welsh Local Government

Equality Improvement Framework for Welsh Local Government. Linda Smith Corporate Development & Partnerships / Datblygiad Corfforaethol & Phartneriaethau. Objectives. To familiarise members of the Cabinet Equalities Committee with the Equality Improvement Framework for Welsh Local Government.

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Equality Improvement Framework for Welsh Local Government

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  1. Equality Improvement Framework for Welsh Local Government Linda Smith Corporate Development & Partnerships / Datblygiad Corfforaethol & Phartneriaethau

  2. Objectives • To familiarise members of the Cabinet Equalities Committee with the Equality Improvement Framework for Welsh Local Government

  3. Background • To replace the Equality Standard • To reflect changes in equality duties • To reflect reform agenda in Wales • To work with the WPI

  4. What is the EIF? • A management framework to help the authority meet its equality duties • Gather evidence of service improvement for all our customers and our communities • Identify local risks of inequality • Target activities to produce equality outcomes • Annual assessment of progress

  5. EIF – 7 Improvement Aims • Promoting a vision of equality and diversity • Single framework recognising the needs of each equality strand • Improving the quality services • Mainstreaming equality into business • Continuous improvement • Responding to local needs and risks • Engagement with stakeholders

  6. EIF – 11 Improvement Elements Part 1 – Corporate Governance • Values • Vision • Leadership & management Part 2 – Equality Outcomes • Local & national aspirations • Benchmarking Part 3 – Managing Equality • Performance management • Self-assessment • Engaging stakeholders • Evidence based systems • Challenge • Transparency and accountability • Capability

  7. 3 Levels of Attainment? • Improving status • Critical self-assessment • Achieving status • Peer review, scrutiny & stakeholder challenge • Leading status • Invite external challenge

  8. Any Questions? Thank you

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