Strategic Plan

National Performance Framework for Scotland

Direction

Vision

A more successful country

Mission

To give opportunities to all people living in Scotland

Values

Dignity

Openness

Rule of Law

respect the rule of law

Action

act in an open and transparent way

Kindness

treat all our people with kindness, dignity and compassion

Compassion

Public Service

These values guide our approach to government and public services in Scotland.

Transparency

Scorecard

Perspective	Goals	Objectives	Performance Indicators			Commentary
	Goal Children & Young People	Objective Social & Physical Development	KPI Children with No Concerns	66.1 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2016-17 = 66.1
		Objective Wellbeing & Happiness	KPI Wellbeing & Happiness	0 TBD	Loading...	Performance to be confirmed
		Objective Children's Voices	KPI Young People	53.4 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 53.4
		Objective Healthy Start	KPI Deaths Per Thousand Births	6 Number to 31/12/2016	Loading...	2016 = 6.0
		Objective Children's Services	KPI ELC Settings	91.1 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	Performance Maintaining -- 2017 = 91.1
		Objective Relationships	KPI Children with Friends	0 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	Performance to be confirmed
		Objective Material Deprivation	KPI Material Deprivation	12 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	Performance Maintaining -- 2014-17 = 12
	Goal Communities	Objective Local Areas	KPI Adults Rating Areas Highly	57 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	Performance Maintaining -- 2017 = 57
		Objective Loneliness	KPI Loneliness	0 TBD	Loading...	[To be determined]
		Objective Crime	KPI Respondents	72.6 Percentage to 31/12/2018	Loading...	Performance Worsening -- 2018 = 72.6
		Objective Land Ownership	KPI Land Ownership	0 TBD	Loading...	No data, indicator currently in development
		Objective Crime Victimisation	KPI Crime Victims	12.5 Percentage to 31/12/2018	Loading...	Performance Maintaining -- 2018 = 12.5
		Objective Interaction	KPI Places	0 TBD	Loading...	No data, indicator currently in development
		Objective Green & Blue Space	KPI Adults	64.7 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	Performance Maintaining -- 2017 = 64.7
		Objective Social Capital	KPI Social Capital	0 TBD	Loading...	No data, indicator currently in development
	Goal Culture	Objective Attendance	KPI Cultural Attendance	84.5 Percentage of Adults to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 84.5 -- Performance Improving
		Objective Activity	KPI Adults Participating	78.1 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 78.1 -- Performance Maintaining
		Objective Growth	KPI Cultural Growth	4,389 GBP Millions to 31/12/2016	Loading...	2016 = 4,389 -- Performance to be confirmed
		Objective Workers	KPI Jobs	77,000 Number to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 77,000 -- Performance to be confirmed
	Goal Economy	Objective Productivity	KPI Productivity	16 Ranking to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 16 -- Performance Maintaining
		Objective Exports	KPI Exports	32,440 Million GBP to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 32,440 -- Performance Improving
		Objective GDP	KPI GDP Gap	-1.4 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = -1.400 -- Performance Worsening
		Objective Carbon Footprint	KPI Carbon	76.5 Million Tonnes to 31/12/2015	Loading...	2015 = 76.5 -- Performance Maintaining
		Objective Natural capital	KPI Natural Capital	101.5 Index to 31/12/2016	Loading...	2016 = 101.5 -- Performance Maintaining
		Objective Greenhouse Gas	KPI Greenhouse Gas Change	-0.45 Percentage to 31/12/2016	Loading...	2016 = -0.45 -- Performance Maintaining
		Objective Broadband	KPI Broadband Access	87 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 87 -- Performance Improving
		Objective R&D	KPI R&D Spending	1.63 Percentage of GDP to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 1.63 -- Performance Improving
		Objective Income Inequality	KPI Income Inequality	124 Palma Ratio to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2014-17 = 124 -- Performance Maintaining
		Objective Entrepreneurship	KPI Entrepreneurial Activity	6.7 TEA Rate to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 6.7 -- Performance Maintaining
	Goal Education	Objective Attainment	KPI Educational Attainment	0 TBD	Loading...	No data, indicator currently in development
		Objective Confidence	KPI Youth Confidence	0 TBD	Loading...	No data, indicator currently in development
		Objective Resilience	KPI Youth Resilience	0 TBD	Loading...	No data, indicator currently in development
		Objective Workplace Learning	KPI Employees Trained	23.2 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 23.2 -- Performance Maintaining
		Objective Extra-Curriculars	KPI Extra-Curricular Engagement	0 TBD	Loading...	No data, indicator currently in development
		Objective Young People	KPI Youth Engaged	91.8 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 91.8 -- Performance Maintaining
		Objective Skill	KPI Unqualified Adults	10.8 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 10.8 -- Performance Improving
		Objective Skill Shortages	KPI Employers	6 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2015 = 6
		Objective Skills Underutilisation	KPI Low-Skilled Employment	35 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 35.0 -- Performance Worsening
	Goal Environment	Objective Outdoor Visits	KPI Adults Visiting Outdoors	52 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 52 -- Performance Improving
		Objective Historic Sites	KPI Sites in Disrepair	68 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 68 -- Performance Maintaining
		Objective Nature Sites	KPI Sites in Good Condition	80.3 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 80.3 -- Performance Maintaining
		Objective Renewable Energy	KPI Renewable Energy	20 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 20.0 Performance Improving
		Objective Household Waste	KPI Waste	2.5 Million Tonnes to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 2.5 -- Performance Improving
		Objective Biodiversity	KPI Breeding Birds	119 Index to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 119.0 -- Performance Improving
		Objective Marine Environment	KPI Marine Environment	0 TBD	Loading...	No data, indicator currently in development
	Goal Work & Business	Objective Businesses	KPI Businesses	391 Number per 10K Adults to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 391 -- Performance Maintaining
		Objective High Growth Businesses	KPI High-Growth Enterprises	1.2 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 1.2 -- Performance Worsening
		Objective Innovative Businesses	KPI Innovative Businesses	45 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 45.0 -- Performance to be confirmed
		Objective Economic Participation	KPI Labour Market Participation Gap	-1.31 Percentage to 31/12/2018	Loading...	2018 = -1.31 -- Performance Maintaining
		Objective Living Wage	KPI Low-Paid Workers	19.4 Percentage to 31/12/2018	Loading...	2018 = 19.4 -- Performance Maintaining
		Objective Pay Gap	KPI Pay Gap	5.7 Percentage to 31/12/2018	Loading...	2018 = 5.7 -- Performance Maintaining
		Objective Work Security	KPI Work Security	0 TBD	Loading...	No data, indicator currently in development
		Objective Employee Voice	KPI Employees Who Agree	34.8 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 34.8 -- Performance Maintaining
		Objective Gender Balance	KPI Gap	6.9 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 6.9 -- Performance Maintaining
	Goal Health	Objective Life Expectancy	KPI Life Expectancy	61 Years to 31/12/2015	Loading...	2015 = 61 -- Performance Maintaining
		Objective Mental Wellbeing	KPI Mental Wellbeing	49.8 Mental Wellbeing Scale to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 49.8 -- Performance Maintaining
		Objective Weight	KPI Healthy Weight Adults	33 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 33 -- Performance Maintaining
		Objective Risky Behaviours	KPI Adults with Risk Behaviour	29 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 29 -- Performance Maintaining
		Objective Physical Activity	KPI Physically Active Adults	65 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 65 -- Performance Maintaining
		Objective Active Travel	KPI Actively Travelling Adults	30.1 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 30.1 -- Performance Maintaining
		Objective Quality of Care	KPI People with Quality Care	83 Percentage to 31/12/2018	Loading...	2017-18 = 83 -- Performance Worsening
		Objective Ill Health	KPI Ill Health	0 TBD	Loading...	No data, indicator currently in development
		Objective Mortality	KPI Mortality	425.2 Rate Per 100K to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 425.2 -- Performance Improving
	Goal Human Rights	Objective Public Services	KPI Public Service Quality	0 TBD	Loading...	No data, indicator currently in development
Objective Local Services		KPI Local Service Quality	51.9 Satisfaction Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 51.9 -- Performance Worsening
Objective Local Decisions		KPI Local Influence	22.7 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 22.7 -- Performance Maintaining
Objective Justice		KPI Respondents with Confidence	75.2 Percentage to 31/12/2018	Loading...	2017-18 = 75.2 -- Performance Maintaining
Goal International	Objective Visitors	KPI Positive Experiences	0 TBD	Loading...	No data, indicator currently in development
	Objective Reputation	KPI Reputation	62.7 Nation Brands Index to 31/12/2018	Loading...	2018 = 62.7 -- Performance Maintaining
	Objective Population	KPI Population	0 TBD	Loading...	No data, indicator currently in development
	Objective Trust	KPI Trust	0 TBD	Loading...	No data, indicator currently in development
	Objective Networks	KPI International Networking	0 TBD	Loading...	No data, indicator currently in development
	Objective Development	KPI Development Support	0 TBD	Loading...	No data, indicator currently in development
Goal Poverty	Objective Relative Poverty	KPI Impoverished Individuals	19 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2014-17 = 19 -- Performance Maintaining
	Objective Wealth Inequality	KPI Wealth Inequality	61 Gini Coefficient to 31/12/2016	Loading...	2014-16 = 61 -- Performance Maintaining
	Objective Cost of Living	KPI Net Income Spent	25 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2014-17 = 25 -- Performance to be confirmed
	Objective Debt	KPI Debt-Ridden Households	3.3 Percentage to 31/12/2016	Loading...	2014-16 = 3.3 -- Performance Improving
	Objective Persistent Poverty	KPI Poor People	8 Percentage to 31/12/2016	Loading...	2012-16 = 8 -- Performance Maintaining
	Objective Housing	KPI Satisfied Households	92 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 92 -- Performance Maintaining
	Objective Food	KPI Worried Adults	8 Percentage to 31/12/2017	Loading...	2017 = 8 -- Performance to be confirmed

Goals

Children & Young People

Goal Statement: We grow up loved, safe and respected so that we realise our full potential

Vision -- We do all we can to ensure our children grow up in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding. We enhance their life chances through our early years provision and by supporting families when they need it. We ensure childhood is free from abuse, tobacco, alcohol, drugs, poverty and hunger. Our children are not left worried or isolated. We include and involve children in decisions about their lives and world, and protect their rights, dignity and wellbeing. Our communities are safe places where children are valued, nurtured and treated with kindness. We provide stimulating activities and encourage children to engage positively with the built and natural environment and to play their part in its care. We provide the conditions in which all children can be healthy and active. Our schools are loving, respectful and encouraging places where everyone can learn, play and flourish. We provide children and young people with hope for the future and create opportunities for them to fulfil their dreams. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: * no poverty * zero hunger * Good Health and Well-being * Quality Education * Clean Water and Sanitation * Affordable and Clean Energy * Reduce Inequalities

Objectives:

• Children's Voices
• Children's Services
• Wellbeing & Happiness
• Relationships
• Material Deprivation
• Healthy Start
• Social & Physical Development

Communities

Goal Statement: We live in communities that are inclusive, empowered, resilient and safe

Vision -- Our communities are pleasant places to live where everyone has a warm, appropriate, efficient and affordable home. We value excellent and innovative design and are committed to sustainable planning and transport. We believe that access to greenspace, nature and other leisure activities positively enhances our lives and health. We have high quality, affordable and accessible public services and facilities that positively enhance our lives. We focus our investment on deprived communities and disadvantaged rural areas. We live in friendly, vibrant and cohesive communities which value diversity and support those in need. We are encouraged to volunteer, take responsibility for our community and engage with decisions about it. Our communities are resilient, safe and have low levels of crime. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: * Gender Equality * Clean Water and Sanitation * Affordable and Clean Energy * Industries, Innovation and Infrastructure * Reduce Inequalities * Sustainable Cities and Communities

Objectives:

• Loneliness
• Social Capital
• Crime Victimisation
• Crime
• Local Areas
• Green & Blue Space
• Interaction
• Land Ownership

Culture

Goal Statement: We are creative and our vibrant and diverse cultures are expressed and enjoyed widely

Scotland is a vibrant, modern country with a strong tradition of investment in the arts and creativity. We have world renowned festivals, music and film industries and a rich seam of storytelling and visual art which stretches back hundreds of years. In this Outcome we honour, celebrate and support our creative talent in all its wonderful diversity. Vision -- We take pride in being a vibrant and creative country. We see our culture, humour and heritage as essential to who we are and to our appeal as a place to live and visit. We recognise that the arts and culture bring us pleasure as well as other social and economic benefits. We cherish and protect our history, traditional and rural cultures, and embrace those from elsewhere. Everyone is encouraged to enjoy culture in all its forms and we support our creative sectors and those working in them. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: * Gender Equality * Reduce Inequalities * Sustainable Cities and Communities

Objectives:

• Activity
• Attendance
• Growth
• Workers

Economy

Goal Statement: We have a globally competitive, entrepreneurial, inclusive and sustainable economy

We recognise that a strong, competitive economy is essential to supporting jobs, incomes and our quality of life. We also know that our economy must be environmentally sustainable, inclusive and benefit all our people and communities. Through this Outcome we will create the conditions through which to achieve these commitments alongside economic growth. Vision -- We have a strong, dynamic and productive economy which creates wealth and employment across Scotland. Our economy is competitive and we have good international trade, investment and export networks. We are considered an attractive place to do business. Our economy is inclusive and focused on improving the lives of all our people. We ensure the benefits of economic growth, wealth and opportunities are fairly shared. Access to labour markets and jobs is evenly shared between us. Our sustainable economic growth is not achieved at the expense of our social interests or those of the environment. As such, our economy is ecologically accountable as well as socially responsible. We regard the green economy and our rich ecological capital as a valuable development opportunity and actively progress advancements in these areas. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: * Quality Education * Gender Equality * Decent Work and Economic Growth * Industries, Innovation and Infrastructure * Reduce Inequalities * Responsible Consumption and Production

Objectives:

• Broadband
• Carbon Footprint
• GDP
• Income Inequality
• Productivity
• Natural capital
• Entrepreneurship
• R&D
• Exports
• Greenhouse Gas

Education

Goal Statement: We are well educated, skilled and able to contribute to society

We learn throughout our lives and find knowledge in varied and sometimes surprising places. Through learning we grow as individuals and as a nation, and as such, we must recognise and support excellence in teaching, research and innovation for all learners in all educational contexts. Vision -- We have an education system we can all take part in and which inspires us to reach our potential whatever that may be. We understand that the desire to learn continues throughout life and that being curious, creative, skilled and knowledgeable is good for us, our society and economy. We value our teachers, educators and academics and do all we can to achieve the highest standards across our learning and research. We work with partners in business, industry, science and academia to ensure we lead the world in new thinking and have the talents and abilities to flourish in future. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: * no poverty * zero hunger * Good Health and Well-being * Quality Education * Gender Equality * Reduce Inequalities

Objectives:

• Workplace Learning
• Skill Shortages
• Confidence
• Skill
• Young People
• Skills Underutilisation
• Resilience
• Attainment
• Extra-Curriculars

Environment

Goal Statement: We value, enjoy, protect and enhance our environment

Scotland is a beautiful country and we are blessed with abundant natural resources and architecture to rival the best in the world. Through this Outcome we recognise that it is our duty to protect and enhance these assets as essential to our economy, culture, way of life and the wellbeing of future generations. Vision -- We see our natural landscape and wilderness as essential to our identity and way of life. We take a bold approach to enhancing and protecting our natural assets and heritage. We ensure all communities can engage with and benefit from nature and green space. We live in clean and unpolluted environments and aspire to being the greenest country in the world. We are committed to environmental justice and preserving planetary resources for future generations. We consume and use our resources wisely, ethically and effectively and have an advanced recycling culture. We are at the forefront of carbon reduction efforts, renewable energy, sustainable technologies and biodiversity practice. We promote high quality, sustainable planning, design and housing. Our transport infrastructure is integrated, sustainable, efficient and reliable. We promote active travel, cycling and walking, and discourage car reliance and use particularly in towns and cities. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: * Gender Equality * Clean Water and Sanitation * Affordable and Clean Energy * Decent Work and Economic Growth * Industries, Innovation and Infrastructure * Responsible Consumption and Production * Climate Action * Life Below Water * Life on Land

Objectives:

• Nature Sites
• Renewable Energy
• Historic Sites
• Marine Environment
• Biodiversity
• Household Waste
• Outdoor Visits

Work & Business

Goal Statement: We have thriving and innovative businesses, with quality jobs and fair work for everyone

Investing in the skills and creativity of our workforce, protecting workers rights and providing decent working conditions is the right thing to do. It also makes our economy more stable, productive and efficient. In this Outcome we will provide the necessary legislative and operational structures to achieve this. Vision -- We successfully attract and retain new talent and fully support business and social enterprise. Our achievements are underpinned by a strong culture of research, innovation and development. We take seriously the wellbeing and skills of our workforce and provide good quality, fair work, training and employment support for all. Employers actively fulfil their corporate responsibilities. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: * Quality Education * Gender Equality * Affordable and Clean Energy * Decent Work and Economic Growth * Industries, Innovation and Infrastructure * Reduce Inequalities * Responsible Consumption and Production

Objectives:

• High Growth Businesses
• Work Security
• Businesses
• Employee Voice
• Economic Participation
• Living Wage
• Gender Balance
• Innovative Businesses
• Pay Gap

Health

Goal Statement: We are healthy and active

Our NHS is pivotal to our health and happiness as a nation and we are dedicated to supporting and equipping it to face the challenges it has now and in future. We also understand that our health is dependent on a wide variety of factors and actors and we therefore need to take a whole system approach to promoting good health and activity. Vision -- We regard the health of all our people as being of upmost importance. Consequently, we live long, healthy and active lives regardless of where we come from. We are all able to access world class, appropriate and free/affordable health, social care and dental services. We cherish and protect the NHS as a force for good in our lives and provide the necessary investment and planning to ensure our health and social care systems are viable over the long term. We prioritise health and wellbeing at national and local government levels and actively implement healthy public policy. We use evidence intelligently to continuously improve and challenge existing healthcare models. Our approach is integrated, preventative and person-centred. We are focused on resolving needs in order to achieve positive health, care and wellbeing outcomes. We implement a whole system approach to health and wellbeing which targets harmful health behaviours early on and from different angles. We have revolutionised our food culture and prioritise affordable, healthy food and local food production. We have addressed the availability of unhealthy food options and are combatting food and drink industry facilitation of ill-health. We have developed a healthier, responsible attitude to smoking, alcohol and drug use. We are active and have widespread engagement with sport and exercise. Our awareness of mental health and suicide has resulted in more immediate, comprehensive and successful support for those in need. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: * Good Health and Well-being * Gender Equality * Reduce Inequalities * Responsible Consumption and Production

Objectives:

• Risky Behaviours
• Quality of Care
• Mental Wellbeing
• Mortality
• Weight
• Life Expectancy
• Active Travel
• Physical Activity
• Ill Health

Human Rights

Goal Statement: We respect, protect and fulfil human rights and live free from discrimination

We recognise and protect the intrinsic value of all people and are a society founded on fairness, dignity, equality and respect. We demonstrate our commitment to these principles through the way we behave with and treat each other, in the rights, freedoms and protections we provide, and in the democratic, institutional and legal frameworks through which we exercise power. Vision -- We recognise the fundamental equality of all humans and strive to reflect this in our day to day functioning as a nation. We stand together to challenge unfairness and our equalities legislation, law and practice are world leading. We uphold human rights, democracy and the rule of law, and our justice systems are proportionate, fair and effective. We provide the care people need with love, understanding and dignity. We have robust, independent means to hold government to account and take an active interest in politics and civic life. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: * Gender Equality * Reduce Inequalities * Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions * Partnerships for the Goals

Objectives:

• Public Services
• Justice
• Local Services
• Local Decisions

International

Goal Statement: We are open, connected and make a positive contribution internationally

Scotland has a long and proud history of intellectual, cultural and economic exchange. As we have carried our stories, talents and creations abroad so too we have welcomed and benefited from those of others. In this Outcome we commit to fulfilling our obligations internationally, promoting our place in the world and deepening our relationships with others. Vision -- We pursue happiness and quality of life as legitimate social goals. Our family, communities and people are important to us and we are committed to being fair and socially just. We are respectful of all who chose to visit, live and work in Scotland and acknowledge the positive contribution they make. Our visitor economy is thriving. We are proud of our achievements and are confident, ambitious and positive about the future. We are regarded as a vibrant, modern country and have positive international relations, influence and exchange networks. We recognise the inter-connectedness of people and the obligations which flow from this and play a valuable role in providing aid and supporting developing countries. We are committed to promoting peace, democracy and human rights globally. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: * Gender Equality * Industries, Innovation and Infrastructure * Reduce Inequalities * Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions * Partnerships for the Goals

Objectives:

• Visitors
• Networks
• Population
• Trust
• Development
• Reputation

Poverty

Goal Statement: We tackle poverty by sharing opportunities, wealth and power more equally

Scotland is a wealthy country and we have the resources, ability and commitment to provide a decent life for all our people. Through this outcome we will work together across political parties and sectors to identify and address the root causes of disadvantage and set in place the actions to eradicate poverty for good. Vision -- We are committed to eradicating poverty and hunger in Scotland. We are addressing the links between poverty and income, housing, ethnicity, gender, health, disability and age. Our achievements, potential and life choices are not decided at birth or by class or background. We are all able to enjoy financially security, have a decent job, home and a good life. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: * no poverty * zero hunger * Gender Equality * Affordable and Clean Energy * Reduce Inequalities * Responsible Consumption and Production

Objectives:

• Debt
• Persistent Poverty
• Relative Poverty
• Wealth Inequality
• Cost of Living
• Housing
• Food