Community Planning Partnership ( CPP) | A partnership of public bodies which work together with the community to plan and deliver better services which make a real difference to people's lives. Led by local authorities, CPPs also comprise health boards, police, fire and rescue services, and Regional Transport Partnerships. CPPs are also encouraged to work with other interests, including the local community, businesses and Third (or voluntary) Sector representatives. |
Concordat | An agreement reached between COSLA (the representative body of local government in Scotland) and the Scottish Government in 2007, which establishes a new relationship between local and central government in Scotland based on mutual trust and respect. |
Government Purpose | An overarching vision for Government and public services, towards which each part of the NPF contributes. The Government Purpose is "To focus government and public services on creating a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing economic sustainable growth" |
Input | A resource that contributes to production and delivery. Examples: nurses, social workers, money. |
National Outcome | As part of the NPF, 15 National Outcomes describe what the Scottish Government wants to achieve over the next few years, in terms of making a positive difference to people, businesses and communities across Scotland. |
National Performance Framework ( NPF) | Introduced by the Scottish Government in 2007 to provide a clear and coherent expression of its vision for public services in Scotland. Includes a Government Purpose, related Purpose Targets and National Outcomes, against which progress can be assessed. |
Outcome | An impact or consequence for the community of the activities of the government, or what an organisation is trying to achieve. Example: We live longer, healthier lives. |
Output | The final product, whether goods or services, produced by the organisation for delivery to the customer. Example: the number of effective medical treatments. |
Process | The mechanism linked to the input which achieves an output. Example: Maintain a commitment to free personal and nursing care for the elderly. |
Single Outcome Agreement ( SOA) | An agreement between a CPP and the Scottish Government which sets out how each will work towards improving outcomes for their local communities in a way that reflects local circumstances and priorities, within the context of the NPF. |