Dr Brian Henderson, Reid-Howie Associates
ISBN 0 7559 2995 0 (Web only publication)
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CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND TO THE RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE RESEARCH
INTRODUCTION TO COMPACTS
SECTION 2 : THE DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL COMPACTS
DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH COMPACT
Good practice guidance
The review and development of an implementation strategy
The 2004 Baseline Review
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL COMPACT IN ENGLAND
SECTION 3 : THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL COMPACTS IN ENGLAND
THE EARLY STAGES
THE CURRENT POSITION IN ENGLAND
Support available for the development and implementation of Local Compacts
Compact Plus
KEY LESSONS
SECTION 4 : THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL COMPACTS IN SCOTLAND
BACKGROUND
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PUBLIC BODIES AND VOLUNTARY SECTOR
Evidence of the effectiveness of relationships
Views about the potential benefits of Compacts
MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS
Non Compact areas
Compacts
THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING COMPACTS
Identification of the need for a Compact
Developing the Compact
The content of Compacts
The development of an action plan
Validating the Compact and Action Plan
Launching the Compact
Implementing the Compact
OVERVIEW
SECTION 5 : PROGRESS TO DATE AND KEY LESSONS
THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL COMPACTS TO DATE
KEY LESSONS FROM THE NATIONAL COMPACTS
KEY LESSONS FROM LOCAL COMPACT DEVELOPMENT
SUGGESTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE
Leadership
Guidance
Direct assistance
Specific support with equalities issues
Financial support for voluntary sector participants
National conference
The development of a "Compact" website for Scotland
The development of a Glossary
"Dedicated" staff resources at local level
OVERVIEW
The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.