S75 Equality And Good Relations Screening Form
General Information: Policy/ Procedure.
This is a revised policy.
Operational Area: Sport & Wellbeing Department & Council Facilities & Services.
Title: Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy and Procedures and Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedures.
Brief Summary:
The purpose of these policies and their respective associated procedures is to help protect the children, young people and adults at risk who use our services and to ensure that Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council employees, agency workers, volunteers and elected members are aware of issues that can cause children & young people and adults at risk from harm and take effective action to protect them. By complying fully with these policies and procedures, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council seeks to ensure that employees, agency workers, volunteers and elected members are also protected whilst carrying out their duties.
What is it trying to achieve? (intended aims and outcomes)
Every child, young person and adult at risk has a right to feel safe and protected and as a provider of public facilities and services Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for the children, young people and adults at risk who use our facilities and come into contact with members of our workforce. These policies will set out the framework for Safeguarding and ensure that Council meets all its legal responsibilities to children, adults at risk and families that it directly or indirectly provides a service to. These policies aim to:
- Promote zero tolerance of harm to all children and adults at risk.
- Influence the way Council thinks about harm to children and adults at risk by embedding a culture which recognises every person’s right to respect and dignity, honesty, humanity and compassion in every aspect of their life.
- Establish clear procedures for reporting and responding to concerns / incidents.
- Ensure safe recruitment, selection and other relevant HR procedures are integral in creating safe environments for children and adults at risk.
- Ensure effective and co-ordinated multi-agency responses are provided.
- Promote a continuous learning approach to Safeguarding.
Who owns and who implements each element of the function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
Sport and Well-being Head of Service owns the policy.
Each directorate is responsible for implementation in their own area.
Council leads provide advice on safeguarding.
Other policies etc. which have a bearing on this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
Strategies:
These Safeguarding policies & procedures have been developed in association with the NSPCC and has considered all relevant documentation and guidelines within the planning process. The development of these policies & procedures and presenting them to Council for approval is an integral element of Sport & Wellbeing’s Business Plan for 2023. These policies operate in parallel and are supported by the following council policies / guidance documents:
• Equality Scheme
• OD/HR policies
• Whistleblowing
• Health & Safety at Work
• Anti Bribery and Corruption Policy
• Complaints, Comments and Compliments
• Data Protection
• GDPR
• Code of Conduct
Studies, Publications, Statistics and Guidance:
• Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency – Census 2021
• Co-operating to Safeguard Children and Young People in Northern Ireland
• Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland Procedures Manual
• The Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995
• The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
• Child protection system for Northern Ireland | NSPCC Learning
• Care standards - documents | Department of Health
• Convention on the Rights of the Child | OHCHR
Available Evidence
Evidence to help inform the screening process may take many forms. Public authorities should ensure that their screening decision is informed by relevant data.
What evidence/information (both qualitative and quantitative have you gathered to inform this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance? Specify details for relevant Section 75 categories.
For the purpose of obtaining data for this screening exercise we are of the view that the Northern Ireland Census 2021 statistics relating to the Causeway Coast and Glens Local Government District, would have the most relevance in providing an illustration of the patrons likely to be affected by both the Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy and Procedures and the Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedures.
Causeway Coast and Glens has developed these policies and procedures in conjunction with the NSPCC (recognised as a Leading Authority in all aspects with regard to Safeguarding Policies and procedures). Council is also represented on two professional bodies i.e. the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland and the Local Government Safeguarding Network. These bodies offer an excellent opportunity to benchmark, share information, examples of best practice and to ensure Council meets our obligations pertaining to Safeguarding Legislation.
The practices and procedures within this policy are based on the principles contained within UK legislation and Government Guidance and have been developed to complement the Safeguarding Adults Board’s policy and procedures, and take the following into consideration:
- Adult Safeguarding: Prevention and Protection in Partnership, DoH
- Adult Safeguarding Operational Procedures
- Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
- The Family Homes and Domestic Violence (Northern Ireland) Order 1998
- The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
- The Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Data Protection Act 1998
- Disability Discrimination Act 1995
- Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015
Section 75 Category Details of Evidence/Information:
The Census statistics in 2021 collated by NISRA detailed the usual resident population of Causeway Coast & Glens Local Government District to be 141,746 accounting for 7.45% of the N.I. total. Statistical information with regards to the districts makeup and individuals therein was also reviewed.
Religious Beliefs
The 2021 Census outlined:
Religion / religion brought up in:
Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
Roman Catholic 40.12% 45.70%
Protestant & Other Christian
(including Christian related) 51.17% 43.48%
Other Religions 0.78% 1.50%
None/Not stated 7.94% 9.32%
Staff breakdown by Religious Belief / Community Background (Figures as at 21 October 2022)
Religious Belief /
Community Background Gender Number of Staff
Roman Catholic Male 119 (19.67%)
Female 126 (20.82%)
Protestant Male 199 (32.89%)
Female 128 (21.16%)
Non-Determined Male 17 (2.81%)
Female 16 (2.65%)
Total 605
A full consultation process was carried out in 2018. As part of the review documentation an audit was undertaken to identify if there were any issues flagged by the lead officers or relevant officers who operated the policy. Operational suggestions raised in this audit were incorporated within the revised policies and procedures. The policy was then amended in line with best practice as detailed by the NSPCC.
Although it is clear from statistics that there are 3 separate groupings with regards to religious belief; this information nor the audit raised any concerns or amendments.
There is no evidence to suggest a negative impact on this Section 75 Group. This category of information is not recorded within the policy or its subsequent documentation.
Political Opinion
The Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey (2021) provides the following information on the political parties people in Northern Ireland feel closest to (this information is not available at local government level) :
%
DUP/Democratic Unionist Party 12
Sinn Féin 13
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) 13
Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) 13
Alliance Party 19
Green Party 5
Other Party 4
None of these 11
Other answer 1
Don't know 9
A full consultation process was carried out in 2018. As part of the review documentation an audit was undertaken to identify if there were any issues flagged by the lead officers or relevant officers who operated the policy. Operational suggestions raised in this audit were incorporated within the revised policies and procedures. The policy was then amended in line with best practice as detailed by the NSPCC.
Although it is clear from statistics that there are 3 separate groupings with regards to political opinion this information nor the audit raised any concerns or amendments.
There is no evidence to suggest a negative impact on this Section 75 Group. This category of information is not recorded within the policy or its subsequent documentation.
Racial Group
On Census Day 21 March 2021 the resident population was:
Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
White 98.55% 96.55%
Irish Traveller 0.03% 0.14%
Roma 0.01% 0.08%
Indian 0.15% 0.52%
Chinese 0.22% 0.50%
Filipino 0.10% 0.23%
Pakistani 0.03% 0.08%
Arab 0.03% 0.10%
Other Asian 0.10% 0.28%
Black African 0.12% 0.42%
Black Other 0.04% 0.16%
Mixed 0.51% 0.76%
Other ethnicities 0.11% 0.19%
The 2021 Census detailed 98.55% of our population is white, with 1.45% from an ethnic background. The largest minority ethnic groups in Causeway Coast and Glens are the Chinese (0.22%), Indian (0.15%) and Filipino (0.10%). The proportion of ethnic groups from a non-white background has increased in Causeway Coast and Glens over the last 10 years by 0.95% slightly increasing the diversity in our population.
Country of Birth (basic detail)
Table MS-A16: Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council
Europe: United Kingdom: Northern Ireland 127,171
Europe: United Kingdom: England 5,991
Europe: United Kingdom: Scotland 1,556
Europe: United Kingdom: Wales 234
Europe: Republic of Ireland 1,931
Europe: Other EU countries 2,733
Europe: Other non-EU countries 149
Africa 384
Middle East and Asia 825
North America, Central America and Caribbean 499
South America 55
Antarctica, Oceania and Other 219
Number of people born outside UK/Ireland in CC&G Borough Council for the years 2011 and 2021
Census 2021
2011 2021
Number of people born outside UK/Ireland 4,100 4,900
Of the total population in Causeway Coast and Glens 3.45% of our residents were born outside the UK/Ireland as demonstrated in the table above this is an increase over the last 10 years of 0.56%.
Main Language
Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council
English 98%
Other languages 2%
Although our population is becoming more diverse 97.8% speak English as their main language. The other main languages spoken are Polish, Irish and Portuguese closely followed by Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese and Cantonese.
Main Language (Count)
Census 2021 MS-B12a All usual residents aged 3 and over
CC&G Borough Council
English 134,147 (97.80%)
Polish 1,524 (1.11%)
Lithuanian 49 (0.04%)
Irish 231 (0.17%)
Romanian 79 (0.06%)
Portuguese 39 (0.03%)
Arabic 63 (0.05%)
Bulgarian 66 (0.05%)
Chinese (not otherwise specified) 68 (0.05%)
Slovak 32 (0.02%)
Hungarian 18 (0.01%)
Spanish 50 (0.04%)
Latvian 36 (0.03%)
Russian 29 (0.02%)
Tetun 6 (0.00%)
Malayalam 24 (0.02%)
Tagalog/Filipino 46 (0.03%)
Cantonese 69 (0.05%)
Other languages 584 (0.43%)
All Residents 137,160
It is important to note that while other family members may be able to support translation, 1.30% or 750 households do not speak English as their main language and therefore would require translation services.
Household language (Count)
Census 2021 MS-B11a CC&G Borough Council
All people aged 16+ years have English
as a main language 56,063 (97.37%)
At least one but not all people aged 16+ years
have English as a main language 600 (1.04%)
No people aged 16+ years have English as a
main language, but at least one person aged
3-15 years has English as a main language 163 (0.28%)
No people have English as a main language 750 (1.30%)
57,576
Children’s Social Care Statistics for Northern Ireland 2021/22 (DoH) stated that:
Almost three quarters (71%) of the children in need were recorded as White, with 6% from Ethnic Minorities (including Irish Travellers, Roma Travellers, Asian, Black and those of mixed Ethnicity). Ethnic background was not recorded for 22% of children in need.
The Modern Slavery: National Referral Mechanism and Duty to Notify statistics UK (end of year summary, 2021) identified that the most common nationality referred was UK nationals, which accounted for 31% (3,952) of all potential victims (compared to 34% in 2020). The second most referred nationality was Albanian (20%; 2,511) and the third was Vietnamese (8%; 991). A large proportion (75%; 2,981) of UK nationals were child potential victims, whilst for Albanian nationals, most (81%; 2,046) were adult potential victims. For Vietnamese nationals, 64% (635) were adults and 27% (269) were child potential victims (Figure 6). Referrals for Albanian nationals increased as a percentage of all referrals this year, now accounting for 20% of all referrals, compared to 15% in 2020. There was also a notable increase in referrals for Eritrean nationals this year (712, 6%), compared to 359 (3%) in 2020.
A full consultation process was carried out in 2018. As part of the review documentation an audit was undertaken to identify if there were any issues flagged by the lead officers or relevant officers who operated the policy. Operational suggestions raised in this audit were incorporated within the revised policies and procedures. The policy was then amended in line with best practice as detailed by the NSPCC.
The policies will be uploaded to the website to support translation into a suitable language and individuals will be directed to this. However if an individual identified under the policy or procedures requires a translator; Council will provide one.
Our staff profile:
Staff breakdown by Racial Group / Ethnic Origin (Figures as at 21 October 2022)
Racial Group / Ethnic Origin Number of Staff
Mixed Ethnic Group 1 (0.16%)
Other 2 (0.33%)
White / White European 546 (90.25%)
Unknown 56 (9.26%)
Total 605
There is no evidence to suggest a negative impact on this Section 75 Group. This category of information is not recorded within the policy or its subsequent documentation.
Age
Age: (NISRA Census 2021 – Table MS-A02)
CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
0-4 years 7,973 (5.62%) 113,820 (5.98%)
5-9 years 8,878 (6.26%) 124,475 (6.54%)
10-14 years 9,113 (6.43%) 126,918 (6.67%)
15-19 years 8,326 (5.87%) 113,203 (5.95%)
20-24 years 7,873 (5.55%) 111,386 (5.85%)
25-29 years 7,713 (5.44%) 116,409 (6.12%)
30-34 years 8,460 (5.97%) 126,050 (6.62%)
35-39 years 8,528 (6.02%) 127,313 (6.69%)
40-44 years 8,513 (6.01%) 122,163 (6.42%)
45-49 years 9,322 (6.58%) 121,670 (6.39%)
50-54 years 10,412 (7.35%) 130,967 (6.88%)
55-59 years 10,150 (7.16%) 129,276 (6.79%)
60-64 years 9,171 (6.47%) 113,049 (5.94%)
65-69 years 7,769 (5.48%) 93,464 (4.91%)
70-74 years 6,990 (4.93%) 83,467 (4.39%)
75-79 years 5,659 (3.99%) 66,377 (3.49%)
80-84 years 3,718 (2.62%) 43,776 (2.30%)
85-89 years 2,126 (1.50%) 25,879 (1.36%)
90+ years 1,051 (0.74%) 13,512 (0.71%)
TOTAL Population 141,745 1,903,174
Statistics in the table above highlight an ageing population.
Age Comparison for CC&G Borough Council for the years 2011 and 2021
Census 2021
Age Range (years) 2011 2021
0-14 19% 18%
15-39 33% 29%
40-64 33% 34%
65+ 15% 19%
It can be seen from the 2 tables above, that the 2 younger age groupings our borough have decreased and are lower than the Northern Ireland average. Whereas the number of individuals aged 45 years and upwards has increased and our percentages in these groupings are higher than the Northern Ireland Average.
This is a trend which is forecast to continue as identified in NISRA’s 2020-based Interim Population Projections for Northern Ireland, which states that "by mid-2027, the number of people aged 65 and over is projected to overtake the number of children" .
There are 2 separate policies to support individuals classed as children or adults to support the specific needs of these groupings.
Staff breakdown by Age (Figures as at 21 October 2022)
Age Group Number of staff
22-29 21 (3.47%)
30-34 28 (4.63%)
35-39 64 (10.58%)
40-44 71 (11.74%)
45-49 99 (16.36%)
50-54 115 (19.01%)
55-59 92 (15.21%)
60-64 88 (14.54%)
65-120 27 (4.46%)
Total 605
Children’s Social Care Statistics for Northern Ireland 2021/22 (DoH) identified that:
As of 31st March 2022, there were 2,346 children on the child protection register in Northern Ireland. Neglect and Physical abuse were the main reasons for a child being on this register. Broken down by age the statistics are as follows:
- Under 1 year: 227
- 1 to 4 years: 623
- 5 to 11 years: 859
- 12 to 15 years: 498
- 16 years and over: 139
Also, as of 31st March 2022, 24,545 children in Northern Ireland were known to Social Services as a child in need. Some 34,969 children were referred to Social Services, with Police referrals being the highest followed by School/EWO referrals.
At 31 March 2022, 3,624 children and young people were in care in Northern Ireland. This was the highest number recorded since the introduction of the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995.
A full consultation process was carried out in 2018. As part of the review documentation an audit was undertaken to identify if there were any issues flagged by the lead officers or relevant officers who operated the policy. Operational suggestions raised in this audit were incorporated within the revised policies and procedures. The policy was then amended in line with best practice as detailed by the NSPCC.
Age information is used to determine the correct referral procedure and relevant GDPR procedures are in place.
There is no evidence to suggest a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.
Marital Status
Marital status by former legacy Council area (most recent figures available from Census 2021):
Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
Single (never married or never
registered a civil partnership) 40,720 (35.67%) 576,708 (38.07%)
Married 54,576 (47.81%) 690,509 (45.59%)
In a civil partnership 155 (0.14%) 2,742 (0.18%)
Separated (but still legally married
or still legally in a civil partnership) 3,795 (3.32%) 57,272 (3.78%)
Divorced or formerly in a civil
partnership which is now legally
dissolved 7,258 (6.36%) 91,128 (6.02%)
Widowed or surviving partner
from a civil partnership 7,655 (6.71%) 96,384 (6.36%)
All usual residents aged 16 and over 114,159 1,514,743
Causeway Coast and Glens follows a similar pattern to that of Northern Ireland in that the highest percentage of residents are married (47.81% compared with the NI average of 45.59%). The patterns are all higher than the NI average with the exception of Individuals in a civil partnership which at 0.14% is slightly lower than the NI average of 0.18%.
Same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland has been legal since 13 January 2020. (Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019)
Staff breakdown by Marital Status (Figures as at 21 October 2022)
Marital Status Number of staff
Unknown 60 (9.92%)
Married \ Civil Partnership 336 (55.54%)
Divorced 12 (1.98%)
Other 19 (3.14%)
Separated 12 (1.98%)
Single 164 (27.11%)
Widowed 2 (0.33%)
Total 605
A full consultation process was carried out in 2018. As part of the review documentation an audit was undertaken to identify if there were any issues flagged by the lead officers or relevant officers who operated the policy. Operational suggestions raised in this audit were incorporated within the revised policies and procedures. The policy was then amended in line with best practice as detailed by the NSPCC.
There is no evidence to suggest a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.
Sexual Orientation
The 2021 census for the first time included a question on sexual orientation.
Sexual orientation MS-C01: Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
Straight or heterosexual 104,205 (91.28%) 1,363,859 (90.04%)
Gay or lesbian 906 (0.79%) 17,713 (1.17%)
Bisexual 596 (0.52%) 11,306 (0.75%)
Other sexual orientation 135 (0.12%) 2,597 (0.17%)
Prefer not to say 4,502 (3.94%) 69,307 (4.58%)
Not stated 3,816 (3.34%) 49,961 (3.30%)
All usual residents aged 16 and over 114,160 1,514,743
These statistics were also reviewed by smaller age groupings:
Sexual orientation by broad age bands
MS-C02: Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
All usual residents aged 16 and over 114,158 1,514,745
Straight or heterosexual 104,203 (91.28%) 1,363,859 (90.04%)
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, other sexual
orientation 1,637 (1.43%) 31,617 (2.09%)
Prefer not to say/ Not stated 8,318 (7.29%) 119,269 (7.87%)
Usual residents aged 16-24 years 14,576 201,369
Straight or heterosexual 13,099 (89.87%) 175,346 (87.08%)
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, other sexual
orientation 517 (3.55%) 9,283 (4.61%)
Prefer not to say/ Not stated 960 (6.59%) 16,740 (8.31%)
Usual residents aged 25-39 years 24,700 369,770
Straight or heterosexual 22,732 (92.03%) 330,734 (89.44%)
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, other sexual
orientation 649 (2.63%) 13,991 (3.78%)
Prefer not to say/ Not stated 1,319 (5.34%) 25,045 (6.77%)
Usual residents aged 40-64 years 47,568 617,126
Straight or heterosexual 44,419 (93.38%) 571,502 (92.61%)
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, other sexual orientation 419 (0.88%) 7,459 (1.21%)
Prefer not to say/ Not stated 2,730 (5.74%) 38,165 (6.18%)
Usual residents aged 65+ years 27,314 326,480
Straight or heterosexual 23,953 (87.69%) 286,277 (87.69%)
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, other sexual orientation 52 (0.19%) 884 (0.27%)
Prefer not to say/ Not stated 3,309 (12.11%) 39,319 (12.04%)
The council currently has no data specific to its workforce with regards to sexual orientation.
A full consultation process was carried out in 2018. As part of the review documentation an audit was undertaken to identify if there were any issues flagged by the lead officers or relevant officers who operated the policy. Operational suggestions raised in this audit were incorporated within the revised policies and procedures. The policy was then amended in line with best practice as detailed by the NSPCC.
There is no evidence to suggest a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.
Men and Women Generally Gender:
(Census 2021 – Table MS-A07)
CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
Male 69,848 (49.28%) 936,132 (49.19%)
Female 71,898 (50.72%) 967,043 (50.81%)
Staff breakdown by Gender (Figures as at 21 October 2022)
Gender Number of staff
Male 335 (55.38%)
Female 270 (44.62%)
Total 605
PSNI Domestic Abuse Incidents and Crimes Recorded by the Police in Northern Ireland (update to 31st March 2023):
In the 12 months from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023:
- there were 32,875 domestic abuse incidents in Northern Ireland.
- Causeway Coast and Glens (policing district) had 2,206 incidents and 1,464 crimes April 2022 – March 2023.
A full consultation process was carried out in 2018. As part of the review documentation an audit was undertaken to identify if there were any issues flagged by the lead officers or relevant officers who operated the policy. Operational suggestions raised in this audit were incorporated within the revised policies and procedures. The policy was then amended in line with best practice as detailed by the NSPCC.
There is no evidence to suggest a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.
Dependants
In Causeway Coast and Glens 28% of households include dependent children, compared with the NI average of 29.21%.
Number of dependent children - households MS-A24:
Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
All households 57,577 768,809
No children in household 31,968 (55.52%) 423,956 (55.14%)
No dependent children in household/
All children in household non-dependent 9,490 (16.48%) 120,314 (15.65%)
One dependent child aged 0-4 1,816 (3.15%) 27,233 (3.54%)
One dependent child aged 5-11 1,470 (2.55%) 21,123 (2.75%)
One dependent child aged 12-18 2,919 (5.07%) 39,203 (5.10%)
Two dependent children, youngest aged 0-4 2,293 (3.98%) 32,598 (4.24%)
Two dependent children, youngest aged 5-11 2,635 (4.58%) 36,534 (4.75%)
Two dependent children, youngest aged 12-18 1,398 (2.43%) 18,532 (2.41%)
Three or more dependent children, youngest aged 0-4 1,773 (3.08%) 24,120 (3.14%)
Three or more dependent children, youngest aged 5-11 1,562 (2.71%) 21,677 (2.82%)
Three or more dependent children, youngest aged 12-18 253 (0.44%) 3,519 (0.46%)
In Causeway Coast and Glens 9.61% of households comprise of a lone parent and a dependent child or children, compared with the NI average of 10.58%.
Household composition - usual residents MS-A25:
Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
All usual residents in households 139,799 1,876,838
One person household: Aged 66 and over 7,426 (5.31%) 91,673 (4.88%)
One person household: Other 9,822 (7.03%) 142,975 (7.62%)
Single family household:
All aged 66 and over 10,442 (7.47%) 121,824 (6.49%)
Single family Household: Married or civil partnership couple:
No children 12,076 (8.64%) 142,437 (7.59%)
One dependent child 10,494 (7.51%) 147,784 (7.87%)
Two or more dependent children 29,298 (20.96%) 399,722 (21.30%)
All children non-dependent 17,704 (12.66%) 215,685 (11.49%)
Single family household: Cohabiting couple family:
No children 3,724 (2.66%) 60,486 (3.22%)
One dependent child 2,614 (1.87%) 34,334 (1.83%)
Two or more dependent children 4,378 (3.13%) 50,630 (2.70%)
All children non-dependent 910 (0.65%) 10,869 (0.58%)
Single family household: Lone parent family (female):
One dependent child 4,356 (3.12%) 63,191 (3.37%)
Two or more dependent children 8,309 (5.94%) 123,438 (6.58%)
All children non-dependent 5,668 (4.05%) 78,411 (4.18%)
Single family household: Lone parent family (male):
One dependent child 461 (0.33%) 6,520 (0.35%)
Two or more dependent children 304 (0.22%) 5,186 (0.28%)
All children non-dependent 1,667 (1.19%) 22,558 (1.20%)
Single family household: Other family composition 1,503 (1.08%) 21,409 (1.14%)
Other household types:
One dependent child 750 (0.54%) 10,734 (0.57%)
Two or more dependent children 901 (0.64%) 15,829 (0.84%)
All in full-time education 663 (0.47%) 7,191 (0.38%)
All aged 66 and over 144 (0.10%) 1,712 (0.09%)
Other household types: Other family composition 6,185 (4.42%) 102,240 (5.45%)
The above table reveals that the majority of carers lie within the 40-64 age band. Although there are also a significant number of older carers (those aged under 65) who provide unpaid care.
Provision of unpaid care by broad age bands MS-D17:
Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
All usual residents aged 5 and over 133,773 1,789,348
Provides no unpaid care 117,786 (88.05%) 1,567,135 (87.58%)
Provides 1-19 hours unpaid care per week 7,073 (5.29%) 100,777 (5.63%)
Provides 20-34 hours unpaid care per week 1,695 (1.27%) 24,636 (1.38%)
Provides 35-49 hours unpaid care per week 2,055 (1.54%) 28,109 (1.57%)
Provides 50+ hours unpaid care per week 5,164 (3.86%) 68,691 (3.84%)
All usual residents aged 5-14 years 17,991 251,394
Provides no unpaid care 17,793 (98.90%) 248,806 (98.97%)
Provides 1-19 hours unpaid care per week 153 (0.85%) 1,932 (0.77%)
Provides 20-34 hours unpaid care per week 17 (0.09%) 228 (0.09%)
Provides 35-49 hours unpaid care per week 5 (0.03%) 112 (0.04%)
Provides 50+ hours unpaid care per week 23 (0.13%) 316 (0.13%)
All usual residents aged 15-39 years 40,900 594,357
Provides no unpaid care 37,210 (90.98%) 538,184 (90.55%)
Provides 1-19 hours unpaid care per week 1,685 (4.12%) 25,983 (4.37%)
Provides 20-34 hours unpaid care per week 446 (1.09%) 6,909 (1.16%)
Provides 35-49 hours unpaid care per week 724 (1.77%) 10,462 (1.76%)
Provides 50+ hours unpaid care per week 835 (2.04%) 12,819 (2.16%)
All usual residents aged 40-64 years 47,568 617,125
Provides no unpaid care 38,488 (80.91%) 492,536 (79.81%)
Provides 1-19 hours unpaid care per week 4,376 (9.20%) 61,618 (9.98%)
Provides 20-34 hours unpaid care per week 976 (2.05%) 13,797 (2.24%)
Provides 35-49 hours unpaid care per week 1,103 (2.32%) 14,541 (2.36%)
Provides 50+ hours unpaid care per week 2,625 (5.52%) 34,633 (5.61%)
All usual residents aged 65+ years 27,314 326,472
Provides no unpaid care 24,295 (88.95%) 287,609 (88.10%)
Provides 1-19 hours unpaid care per week 859 (3.14%) 11,244 (3.44%)
Provides 20-34 hours unpaid care per week 256 (0.94%) 3,702 (1.13%)
Provides 35-49 hours unpaid care per week 223 (0.82%) 2,994 (0.92%)
Provides 50+ hours unpaid care per week 1,681 (6.15%) 20,923 (6.41%)
Staff Family Status (Figures as at 21 October 2022)
Family Status Number of staff
Blank 298 (49.26%)
Adults(s) 11 (1.82%)
Child/Children 157 (25.95%)
None 138 (22.81%)
Other 1 (0.16%)
Total 605
A full consultation process was carried out in 2018. As part of the review documentation an audit was undertaken to identify if there were any issues flagged by the lead officers or relevant officers who operated the policy. Operational suggestions raised in this audit were incorporated within the revised policies and procedures. The policy was then amended in line with best practice as detailed by the NSPCC.
There is no evidence to suggest a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.
Disability
The Census 2021 showed that 35.95% of our residents has a long-term health condition or illness which limits their daily activities or the work they can do, which is slightly higher than the NI average of 34.67%.
Number of long-term health conditions MS-D04:
Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
All usual residents 141,746 1,903,176
Does not have a long-term health condition 90,793 (64.05%) 1,243,371 (65.33%)
1 long-term health condition 26,690 (18.83%) 344,687 (18.11%)
2 long-term health conditions 12,121 (8.55%) 151,512 (7.96%)
3 long-term health conditions 6,220 (4.39%) 81,075 (4.26%)
4 long-term health conditions 3,440 (2.43%) 46,166 (2.43%)
5 or more long-term health conditions 2,482 (1.75%) 36,365 (1.91%)
In our borough long-term pain or discomfort affects the most individuals, followed by mobility or dexterity that limits physical activities.
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Long-term Condition
Deafness or partial hearing loss 8,914 (6.29%)
Blindness or partial sight 2,560 (1.81%)
Mobility or dexterity that requires the use of a wheelchair 2,145 (1.51%)
Mobility or dexterity that limits physical activities 15,951 (11.25%)
Intellectual or learning disability 1,340 (0.95%)
Intellectual or learning difficulty 4,334 (3.06%)
Autism or Asperger syndrome 2,282 (1.61%)
An emotional, psychological or mental health condition 11,787 (8.32%)
Frequent periods of confusion or memory loss 2,681 (1.89%)
Long term pain or discomfort 17,396 (12.27%)
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing 14,525 (10.25%)
Other condition 13,214 (9.32%)
Source: NISRA, Census 2021, tables MS-D03, MS-D04 through to MS-D16
Staff breakdown by Disability (Figures as at 21 October 2022)
With or Without a Disability Number of staff
No 591 (97.69%)
Yes 14 (2.31%)
Total 605
A full consultation process was carried out in 2018. As part of the review documentation an audit was undertaken to identify if there were any issues flagged by the lead officers or relevant officers who operated the policy. Operational suggestions raised in this audit were incorporated within the revised policies and procedures. The policy was then amended in line with best practice as detailed by the NSPCC.
Policies will be uploaded to the website as a word document to support screen readers. Information can be provided as an Easy Read Document, in large print or other relevant format to support clear understanding.
There is no evidence to suggest a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.
Screening Questions
1. What is the likely impact on equality of opportunity for those affected by this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
Section 75 Category - Positive impact (it could benefit), Neutral, or Negative impact (it could disadvantage)
Gender
Women Positive impact.
Men Positive impact.
Transgender men/women Positive impact.
Other please specify Positive impact.
Reason: It is every individual’s right to live in a society free from abuse and neglect. These policies will help ensure that children, young people and adults at risk will be safeguarded in a way that respects and promotes their human rights. All allegations will be investigated regardless of gender. There will be a positive continuing impact of the policy.
Race
The categories used in the Race section are those used in the 2011 census. Consideration should be given to the needs of specific communities within the broad categories.
Asian Positive impact.
Black Positive impact.
Chinese Positive impact.
Mixed race Positive impact.
Other please specify Positive impact.
Reason: It is every individual’s right to live in a society free from abuse and neglect. These policies will help ensure that children, young people and adults at risk will be safeguarded in a way that respects and promotes their human rights and associated racial backgrounds. All allegations will be investigated regardless of race. There will be a positive continuing impact of the policy.
Disability
Long term health impairment could include mental health problems, asthma, heart conditions, chronic fatigue etc.
Positive impact.
Reason: It is every individual’s right to live in a society free from abuse and neglect. These policies will help ensure that children, young people and adults at risk will be safeguarded in a way that respects and promotes their human rights regardless if they have or do not have a disability. All allegations will be investigated regardless of ability. There will be a positive continuing impact of the policy.
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual, lesbian, gay men, bisexual, others.
Positive impact.
Reason: It is every individual’s right to live in a society free from abuse and neglect. These policies will help ensure that children, young people and adults at risk will be safeguarded in a way that respects and promotes their human rights. All allegations will be investigated regardless of their sexual orientation. There will be a positive continuing impact of the policy.
Age
Older People Positive impact.
Younger people and children Positive impact.
Reason: It is every individual’s right to live in a society free from abuse and neglect. These policies will help ensure that children, young people and adults at risk will be safeguarded in a way that respects and promotes their human rights. All allegations will be investigated regardless of age. There will be a positive continuing impact of the policy.
Political Opinion
Positive impact.
Reason: It is every individual’s right to live in a society free from abuse and neglect. These policies will help ensure that children, young people and adults at risk will be safeguarded in a way that respects and promotes their human rights. All allegations will be investigated regardless of their political opinion. There will be a positive continuing impact of the policy.
Religious Belief
Positive impact.
Reason: It is every individual’s right to live in a society free from abuse and neglect. These policies will help ensure that children, young people and adults at risk will be safeguarded in a way that respects and promotes their human rights whether they do or do not have a religious belief. All allegations will be investigated regardless of religious beliefs. There will be a positive continuing impact of the policy.
Martial Status
Positive impact.
Reason: It is every individual’s right to live in a society free from abuse and neglect. These policies will help ensure that children, young people and adults at risk will be safeguarded in a way that respects and promotes their human rights. All allegations will be investigated regardless of marital status. There will be a positive continuing impact of the policy.
Dependants
Positive impact.
Reason: It is every individual’s right to live in a society free from abuse and neglect. These policies will help ensure that children, young people and adults at risk will be safeguarded in a way that respects and promotes their human rights. All allegations will be investigated regardless of whether they do or do not have dependants. There will be a positive continuing impact of the policy.
Screening Questions
2. Are there opportunities to better promote equality of opportunity for people within any of the Section 75 categories?
Gender
(Women, Men, Transgender men/women , Other please specify).
No – the aim of the policy is to promote the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk regardless of their gender.
Race
The categories used in the Race section are those used in the 2011 census. Consideration should be given to the needs of specific communities within the broad categories.
(Asian, Black, Chinese, Mixed race, White, Other please specify).
Yes. Communicating effectively with children/young people/adults at risk and their family/carers who have communication difficulties can be challenging due language barriers arising from ethnicity. Interpreters and support services will be sought to aid complainants, with cases being dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
Disability
Long term health impairment could include mental health problems, asthma, heart conditions, chronic fatigue etc.
Yes. The policies highlight that children, young people and adults at risk with disabilities may be more vulnerable to risk of harm which may impair their ability to access the support and services. Communicating effectively with children/young people who have communication difficulties can be challenging due to the age of the child/young person/adult at risk and/or their cognitive ability. Support services will be sought to aid complainants, with cases being dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual, lesbian, gay men, bisexual, others.
No - it is not possible to identify children, young people and adults at risk in need of safeguarding with different sexual orientation to promote equality of opportunity.
Age
Older People, Younger people and children.
Yes. Communicating effectively with children/young people or adults at risk who have communication difficulties can be challenging due to the age of the child/young person and/or their cognitive ability. Support services will be sought to aid complainants, with cases being dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
The Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy and Procedures acknowledges feedback received from previous policy documents and recognises the distinction between Children & Young People. Young People do not appreciate being considered as Children; documents previously were defined as Child Protection Policies.
Political Opinion
No - it is not possible to identify children, young people and adults at risk in need of safeguarding who are of different political opinion to promote equality of opportunity.
Religious Belief
No - it is not possible to identify children, young people and adults at risk in need of safeguarding who are of different religious belief to promote equality of opportunity.
Marital Status
No – the aim of the policy is to promote the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk regardless of their marital status.
Dependants
Yes – the aim of the policy is to promote the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children, young people and adults in need of safeguarding regardless of whether they have dependants or not. The policies highlight that children and young people with caring responsibilities may be more vulnerable to risk of harm which may impair their wellbeing and physical and emotional development.
Screening Questions
3. To what extent is the policy likely to impact on good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group?
Section 75 Category: Religious Belief.
Level of impact: None.
Section 75 Category: Political Opinion.
Level of impact: None.
Section 75 Category: Racial Group.
Level of impact: None.
Screening Questions
4. Are there opportunities to better promote good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group?
Religious Belief: No - it is not possible to identify children, young people and adults at risk in need of safeguarding who are of different religious belief to promote good relations.
Political Opinion: No - it is not possible to identify children, young people and adults at risk in need of safeguarding who are of different political opinion to promote good relations.
Racial Group: No - it is not possible to identify children, young people and adults at risk in need of safeguarding from different racial groups to promote good relations.
Additional Considerations
Generally speaking people can fall into more than one Section 75 category. Taking this into consideration, are there any potential impacts of the function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance on people with multiple identities? (For example: disabled minority ethnic people, disabled women, young Protestant men, young lesbians, gay and bisexual people.)
The policies take cognizance of the fact that those at risk will have multiple identities.
Provide details of data on the impact of the function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance on people with multiple identities. Specify the relevant Section 75 categories concerned.
A victim of abuse, neglect or exploitation may for example be a mother, a carer, have a disability or be from a different racial background. The policies seek to ensure that responses to allegations or disclosures of abuse meet the needs of each individual and that the various parts of their identities are recognised and respected.
Disability Considerations
Is there an opportunity to better promote positive attitudes towards disabled people by altering this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
No.
Is there an opportunity to encourage participation by disabled people in public life by altering this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
No.
Screening Decision
Likely Impact None.
If the decision is to subject the policy to an equality impact assessment (i.e. likely impact – Major), please provide details of the reasons for this:
N/A.
If the decision is not to conduct an equality impact assessment (i.e. likely impact = Minor) the Council should consider if the policy should be mitigated or an alternative policy be introduced:
N/A.
If the decision is not to conduct an equality impact assessment (i.e. likely impact = None), please provide details of the reasons for this:
The review and update of the policies and procedures are to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk from all forms of abuse, neglect or exploitation. The equality impact is positive and intentional for children, young people, older people, people with a disability and people from different racial backgrounds.
Mitigation
When the Council concludes that the likely impact is ‘Minor’ and an equality impact assessment is not to be conducted, the Council may consider mitigation to lessen the severity of any equality impact, or the introduction of an alternative policy to better promote equality of opportunity or good relations.
Can the policy/decision be amended or changed or an alternative policy introduced to better promote equality of opportunity and/or good relations?
No.
If YES, give the reasons to support your decision, together with the proposed changes/amendments or alternative policy:
Training and Practice.
- Victims of abuse should have access to the highest quality of support provided by a trained and skilled workforce. The policies seek to ensure that staff supporting those at risk have the necessary skills to assist them keep themselves safe from further harm.
- A training package with 3 identified levels within the organisation will be rolled out:
- Level 1 Introductory awareness training for all employees,
- Level 2 training for operational staff within a Leisure Environment, and
- Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Officers Training for Reporting Officers.
Governance, Audit and Quality Assurance
- The policies will establish an open and transparent process which will ensure that services and options for those at risk are maintained at the highest level, fit for purpose and meet the needs of individuals at risk.
Communication
- We recognise there are various communication and language needs, and the policies will be available in alternative formats, including easy read, upon request.
- People need to know how to identify and refer and who can help. Document to include quick reference for ease of use by all staff detailing reporting mechanisms using clear flowcharts.
- Raised awareness of staff to safeguarding issues.
- Clear procedures for reporting concerns.
- Improved information sharing between agencies.
Safe recruitment and selection procedures.
- Safe recruitment and selection procedures help to ensure a safe work place by deterring and screening out unsuitable individuals. Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will endeavour to always promote the safety of adults and provide a safe environment, by carefully following the procedures for recruitment and selection of staff, agency workers and volunteers and by carrying out the appropriate vetting procedure for staff, agency workers and volunteers.
- Safe environments.
Safeguarding Managers’ / Safeguarding Champion (Adults at Risk) / Designated Safeguarding Officers’.
- Council’s Safeguarding Managers’ will oversee Safeguarding, with the Safeguarding Champion and Designated Safeguarding Officers’ being responsible for promoting good practice and issuing operational guidance to employees/agency workers/volunteers/elected members.
- Guidance will be provided on appropriate and relevant supervision; including the appointment of designated safeguarding officers within each of our business units.
Record keeping
- Confidentiality.
- Improved record keeping.
Timetabling And Prioritising
If the policy/decision has been ‘screened in’ for equality impact assessment, then please answer the following questions to determine its priority for timetabling the equality impact assessment.
On a scale of 1 to 3, with 1 being the lowest priority and 3 the highest, assess the policy in terms of its priority for equality impact assessment.
Priority Criterion
Rating (1 to 3)
Effect on equality of opportunity and good relations N/A.
Social Need N/A.
Effect on people’s daily lives N/A.
Relevance to the Council’s functions N/A.
Monitoring
Please outline proposals for future monitoring of the policy/decision:
We are committed to reviewing our policies, procedures, practices and training in line with changes in legislation and best practice or at a minimum every three years.