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Outcomes Monitoring Profile

Fermanagh Locality

Children’s Services Planning

1

Healthy

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Live Births

(Fermanagh)

2000/01 – 2009/10

Story Behind the Trends

Year on year Castlecoole has had the highest numbers of live births in the Fermanagh area.

Source : Child Health System

Why is it Important

The number of births is necessary to inform the level of particularly universal services that will be required in a specific area.

This includes e.g. schools, health visiting, early years provision etc.

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10

Fermanagh 679 782 717 704 768 795 867 878 822

Ballinamallard 27 28 32 41 39 39 45 36 33

Belcoo and Garrison 29 26 29 39 29 38 35 29 32

Belleek and Boa 26 39 31 25 36 29 30 35 37

Boho Cleenish and Letterbreen 41 36 26 24 30 33 44 44 33

Brookeborough 28 26 33 19 24 31 38 28 31

Castlecoole 52 75 61 64 60 57 63 59 55

Derrygonnelly 16 26 25 30 36 26 38 39 26

Derrylin 25 37 34 28 25 37 29 48 32

Devenish 29 19 19 20 21 20 22 29 23

Donagh 26 30 32 27 26 26 31 31 38

Erne 34 34 28 27 39 33 42 33 36

Florence Court and Kinawley 29 28 31 28 24 40 33 35 40

Irvinestown 26 31 34 33 45 38 39 50 43

Kesh Ederney and Lack 41 42 45 40 40 36 49 57 40

Lisbellaw 40 47 32 34 48 33 47 44 40

Lisnarrick 15 14 16 20 11 16 18 17 19

Lisnaskea 32 37 24 36 32 40 35 35 40

Maquires Bridge 26 52 33 35 32 34 40 34 44

Newtownbutler 31 34 36 36 38 44 41 47 40

Portora 33 42 36 36 27 39 42 45 40

Rosslea 28 33 25 28 38 34 27 36 34

Rossorry 21 21 28 19 37 35 35 36 29

Tempo 24 25 27 15 31 37 44 31 37

N/A

Number of Live Births

Live Births By Locality 2000/01-2009/10

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

00/01 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10

Waterside

Cityside

Limavady

Strabane

Omagh

Fermanagh

3

Children Born with a Low Birth Weight

(Fermanagh)

2000/01 – 2009/10

Why is it Important?Low Birth Weight has negative long and short term effects on the child’s development. Low Birth Weight is closely associated with foetal mobility, respiratory problem, motor and sensory impairment (including cerebral palsy, visual impairment, and hearing impairment) and neuro-cognitive impairment (including lower IQ, lower academic achievement, behavioural problems and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

The Story Behind the TrendsLevels in Fermanagh have fluctuated widely between 2000/01 and 2009/10. Over the past 2 years Boho, Cleenish & Letterbreen has had the highest rates.


Children Born with a Low Birth Weight

(Rate per 1000 births)

2000/01 - 2009/10

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

00/01 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10

Waterside

Cityside

Limavady

Strabane

Omagh

Fermanagh

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10

Fermanagh 49 60 68 44 42 57 75 67 65

Ballinamallard 37 71 31 49 51 26 44 0 61


Belleek and Boa 0 26 129 80 56 34 100 86 81


Brookeborough 0 0 0 0 83 32 132 103 129

Castlecoole 19 53 49 63 17 88 111 0 18

Derrygonnelly 0 77 0 67 28 0 26 77 37

Derrylin 40 27 88 36 0 81 34 21 63

Devenish 34 53 158 200 143 0 136 34 87

Donagh 77 33 94 37 77 38 65 97 26

Erne 29 176 179 0 103 91 143 30 81


Irvinestown 38 0 88 0 44 79 128 160 47


Lisbellaw 100 43 125 0 42 0 21 45 125

Lisnarrick 0 0 0 0 0 125 111 0 53

Lisnaskea 188 108 0 0 31 75 171 86 75

Maquires Bridge 115 173 61 57 0 59 0 29 91

Newtownbutler 0 59 83 0 0 45 0 43 75

Portora 91 48 139 56 0 26 167 89 100

Rosslea 71 61 40 71 53 0 37 83 29

Rossorry 0 0 143 105 0 114 57 111 0

Tempo 42 80 0 0 97 108 91 32 26

N/A

Number of Children Born with a Low Birth Weight (Rate Per 1000 Births)

4

Infant Mortality Rate

(NI and Western Area)

2000 - 2008

Why Is It ImportantInfant Mortality Rate (IMR) is used worldwide as a predictor of a population’s health. Research has highlighted that the causes of infant mortality are strongly related to structural factors such as economic development, the quality of the environment and social well-being. All these factors have been found to have an effect on the health of the entire population. Death is the ultimate adverse health outcome. Higher mortality rates indicate avoidable deaths and IMR is therefore an important indicator of the health of the population.

The Story Behind the TrendsThe Infant Mortality Rate was at its peak in 2005 with the death of 7.5 infants per 1000 live births in this year in the Western Trust.

Source : Registrar General NI Annual Reports

Infant Mortality Rate 2000 - 2008

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

WHSSB

NI

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

WHSSB 4.5 5.2 5.5 4.8 5.9 7.5 5.2 5.7 4.5

NI 5 6 4.6 5.2 5.3 6.1 5.1 4.9 4.7

Infant Mortality Rate (Rate per 1000 live births, resident and non-resident)

5

Mothers Breastfeeding at Discharge

(Fermanagh)

2000/01 – 2009/10Why is it Important?Research has evidenced that breast feeding has a positive impact on the child’s and the mother’s health in both the short and the long term. Breastfeeding in infants is linked to protection from gastro-enteritis and infections of the middle ear, respiratory system and urinary tract; optimum neurological development; and reduced risk of necrotising enterocolitis. For older children it has been linked to reduced risk of diseases of the respiratory system, allergic disorders, insulin-dependent diabetes and raised systolic blood pressure.

The Story Behind the TrendsDerrygonnelly consistently had high levels of mothers breastfeeding at discharge whereas the trend has shown low levels within the Erne ward.Source : Child Health System

Percentage of Mothers Breastfeeding at Discharge

0.0%

10.0%

20.0%

30.0%

40.0%

50.0%

60.0%

02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10

Waterside

Cityside

Limavady

Strabane

Omagh

Fermanagh

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10

Fermanagh 41 42 43 42 43 46 42 45

Ballinamallard 48 50 50 46 44 51 53 56 45


Belleek and Boa 55 44 39 32 44 68 57 34 43


Brookeborough 57 58 52 42 54 55 39 46 39

Castlecoole 51 32 44 30 37 42 51 63 53

Derrygonnelly 37 46 56 53 56 42 63 51 65

Derrylin 43 41 47 29 48 41 45 50 38

Devenish 48 0 26 45 24 35 36 45 30

Donagh 52 37 38 56 50 31 42 39 32

Erne 30 21 43 33 26 36 38 36 44


Irvinestown 36 39 41 45 38 39 51 44 40


Lisbellaw 32 40 31 35 56 48 47 27 50

Lisnarrick 75 64 50 45 45 56 39 71 53

Lisnaskea 38 32 38 44 31 38 23 34 45

Maquires Bridge 48 50 42 49 50 47 43 44 36

Newtownbutler 45 35 50 36 26 32 49 40 48

Portora 36 40 44 44 48 56 52 60 33

Rosslea 57 48 36 32 45 32 56 33 44

Rossorry 28 43 43 53 43 49 43 47 45

Tempo 58 44 26 53 45 27 34 39 35

N/A

% of Mothers Breastfeeding at Discharge

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Obesity


2002/03 – 2006/07Why is it Important?Both being obese and being overweight increase the risk of a range of diseases that can have a significant health

impact on individuals. For individuals who are obese the risk of Coronary Artery Disease is increased 3.6 times for

each unit increase in BMI , 85 per cent of hypertension is associated with a BMI greater than 25, and the risk of

developing type 2 diabetes is about 20 times greater for people who are very obese (BMI over 35), compared to

individuals with a BMI of between 18 and 25. Health effects of excess weight are increasingly apparent even in

children; the incidence of both type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease used to be rare in children, but

is increasing, obesity in pregnancy is associated with increased risks of complications for both mother and baby.

Social stigmatisation and bullying are common in individuals who are obese and can, in some cases, lead to

depression and other mental health conditions.

The Story Behind the TrendsIn the Western Area, 6.1% of P1 Pupils were

obese in 2005 and since then there has

been a slight decrease in Obesity levels.

Source : NINIS Investing for Health

2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

WHSSB 5.80% 6.00% 6.10% 5.50% 5.40%

NI 5.40% 5.70% 5.40% 5.10% 5.00%

Percentage of P1 Pupils who are classified as being Obese

Percentage of P1 Pupils who are classified as

being Obese

4.60%

4.80%

5.00%

5.20%

5.40%

5.60%

5.80%

6.00%

6.20%

2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

WHSSB

NI

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Child Deaths by Suicide


2000 - 2008

Why is it Important?Suicide is an important child health indicator as it is a major cause of premature death in Northern Ireland. Data has demonstrated that over the last couple of decades (up until the DHSSPS Protect Life was implemented) suicide rates have increased steadily especially with young males. Reducing the number of people who commit suicide was highlighted as a priority area in three-year PSA targets and associated Ministerial Targets for 2008/09. Priorities for Action identifies that by March 09 there is to be a 5% reduction in suicide rates and by March 11, this reduction should be 15%.

The Story Behind the TrendsIn the Western Area, there have been fluctuations in child deaths by suicide from none in 2001 to 7 in 2006.

A child has been defined as being < 20.

Source : Registrar General

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

WHSSB 4 0 1 2 2 4 7 2 5

NI 19 13 14 6 9 19 26 17 32

Number of Child Deaths by Suicide

Number of Child Deaths by Suicide

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

WHSSB

NI

8

Child Deaths by Accidents


2001 - 2008

Why is it Important?Data has showed that over the period 2001-2008 child deaths due to accidents in NI have averaged 31 each year.

The Story Behind the TrendsThere has been no improvement in the number of child deaths by accidents between 2006 and 2008 as 7 children have died each year in this period.

A child has been defined as being <17.

Source : Registrar General

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

WHSSB 10 5 5 6 4 7 7 7

NI 32 25 20 38 24 37 47 23

Number of Child Deaths by Accidents

Number of Child Deaths by Accidents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

WHSSB

NI

9

Births to Teenage Mothers

(Fermanagh) 2000/01 – 2009/10

Why is it Important?Research tends to suggest that prevalence of births to

teenage mothers is largely concentrated in deprived areas.

Teenage pregnancy is associated with many detrimental

outcomes for both the child and the mother. Children born to

teenage mothers are at an increased risk for low birth weight,

are twice as likely to be the victim of neglect as those born to

20-to-21 year-old women, and tend to score lower on

standard intelligence tests and achievement evaluations.

Furthermore, research has accentuated that children of teen

mothers are at increased risk of being placed in special

education classes, probably due to factors associated with

teenage pregnancies (i.e. marital status, poverty). Behaviour

problems are also common in children born to adolescents.

Compared to children from two parent homes, the generation

born to teen mothers is at increased risk for incarceration and

drug use. Source: (Fagan et al, 2002).

The Story Behind the TrendsRates within the wards vary from year to year.

Devenish hit a peak of 26.3% in 2003/04; Erne

had the highest rate in 2009/10 at 10.8%.


Percentage of Births to Mothers under 20

0.0%

2.0%

4.0%

6.0%

8.0%

10.0%

12.0%

14.0%

16.0%

00/0102/0303/0404/0505/0606/0707/0808/0909/10

Waterside

Cityside

Limavady

Strabane

Omagh

Fermanagh

00/01 01/02 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10

Waterside 6.8% 6.7% 6.7% 6.1% 6.6% 6.9% 6.5% 6.0% 5.7%

Cityside 13.9% 10.2% 10.2% 10.0% 10.1% 8.6% 7.4% 8.4% 8.3%

Limavady 5.9% 6.5% 7.4% 5.3% 6.1% 6.5% 5.8% 7.3% 6.5%

Strabane 7.7% 7.4% 5.3% 4.7% 4.1% 5.0% 6.5% 3.6% 4.6%

Omagh 4.7% 4.4% 3.4% 4.5% 2.4% 3.5% 2.8% 2.7% 3.6%

Fermanagh 5.4% 4.2% 6.4% 3.1% 4.8% 4.8% 2.9% 2.7% 4.2%N

/A

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Living in Safety and with Stability

11

Children on the Child Protection Register

(Fermanagh)

2001 - 2009

Why is it Important?

Child abuse & neglect reflect parenting skills in the

community and the availability of family support systems.

Both are preventable and are strong indicators of a family’s

ability to cope with the stresses of poverty, substance

abuse, health issues and access to health services. Abuse

& neglect can limit a child’s success in school, and increase

the likelihood of health problems.

Consequently identifying the rate of children on the child

protection register is a fundamental core indicator as these

are ‘high risk children’ who are at an increased risk of

experiencing adverse childhood experiences. Therefore

quantifying these children will enable commissioners to

identify where services should be implemented.

The Story Behind the TrendsRates of children on the child protection

register have shown significantly high

levels in both Devenish and Rossory.

Source : Soscare


Rate/1000

0.0

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

7.0

8.0

9.0

2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Waterside

Cityside

Limavady

Strabane

Omagh

Fermanagh

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Waterside 2.0 N/A 3.3 2.4 5.0 4.9 6.1 6.3 7.3

Cityside 4.0 N/A 3.2 1.9 2.4 2.2 2.3 3.3 3.8

Limavady 3.1 N/A 2.7 4.3 4.9 4.1 4.1 4.0 3.2

Strabane 4.3 N/A 4.9 3.6 4.1 2.5 2.9 3.2 3.7

Omagh 2.4 N/A 4.5 3.3 3.5 5.7 8.2 6.4 5.4

Fermanagh 2.2 N/A 4.8 4.0 3.8 4.1 4.4 4.3 7

Children aged 0-17 on the Child Protection Register Rate/1000

12

Re-registrations on Child Protection Register

(NI and Western Area) 2001/02 – 2007/08

Why is it ImportantResearch has consistently highlighted that adverse negative childhood experiences have long term negative

outcomes for children.

Research studies have identified a relationship between childhood abuse and increased susceptibility to

psychiatric disorders including depression, substance abuse, anxiety disorder and suicidal behaviour.

Children who are abused in childhood are 25% more likely to become pregnant as teenagers than those who

are not exposed (Barnardos, 1996). They are more likely to be sexually promiscuous, and get involved in

subsequent prostitution.

Children who experience child abuse & neglect are 59% more likely to be arrested as a juvenile, 28% more

likely to be arrested as an adult, and 30% more likely to commit a violent crime.

The Story Behind the TrendsThe highest percentage of re-registrations in the

Western Area (12.7%) was in 2002/03.

From 2004/05 to 2007/08, the levels have varied

between 6% and 10%.

(Percentages are based on the number of re-registrations

during the year/number on Child Protection Register at year

end).

Source : Children Order Statistical Bulletins, DHSSPS

2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08

Western Area 8.30% 12.70% 8.20% 5.70% 10.10% 8.20% 8.10%

NI 11.80% 12.20% 10.90% 10.20% 10.90% 11.90% 11.60%

Percentage of Re-registrations of Children on the CPR

Percentage of Re-registrations of


0.00%

2.00%

4.00%

6.00%

8.00%

10.00%

12.00%

14.00%

2001/022002/03 2003/042004/052005/06 2006/072007/08

Western Area

NI

13

Looked After Children

(Fermanagh) 2001 - 2009

Why is it Important?Research has consistently highlighted that Looked After

Children (LAC) are one of the most vulnerable and

disadvantaged groups in society and are consequently more

susceptible to a wide array of negative outcomes. Research

has clearly illustrated that young people in care or who have

been looked after have poorer educational attainment, are

more likely to be unemployed and are more likely than their

peers to become pregnant in their teenage years.

Furthermore, young care leavers are more likely than their

peers to become homeless and are at a higher risk of poverty

and social exclusion. There is a general consensus amongst

researchers that susceptibility to long term negative effects

are moderated by placement type, with those in residential

care fairing more poorly than foster children.

The Story Behind the Trends

The Portora ward had the highest rate of Looked

After Children with 10.6 per 1000 population of 0-

17 year olds in 2009.

Source : Soscare

Looked After Children

Per 1000 Population of 0-17 year olds

0.0

2.0

4.0

6.0

8.0

10.0

12.0

2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Waterside

Cityside

Limavady

Strabane

Omagh

Fermanagh

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Waterside 7.8 N/A 8.5 6.2 6.0 6.4 5.3 5.2 6

Cityside 5.9 N/A 6.8 5.3 5.3 4.1 3.6 3.7 4.1

Limavady 8.5 N/A 7.1 9.8 8.2 7.1 6.2 5.5 4.7

Strabane 5.1 N/A 6.2 7.0 5.9 6.2 6.2 5.6 6.1

Omagh 4.2 N/A 4.1 4.4 3.7 4.4 4.9 5.4 4.7

Fermanagh 3.3 N/A 2.6 2.4 1.8 2.9 2.9 2.6 2.6

Looked After Children per 1000 population of 0-17 Year Olds

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Children who are victims of Domestic Violence

(Western Area)

2004/05 – 2007/08Why is it Important?

In the past two decades, there has been growing recognition of the prevalence of domestic violence in our society. Moreover, it has become apparent that some individuals are at greater risk for victimisation than others. Domestic violence has adverse effects on individuals, families, and society in general.More than half of the school-aged children in domestic violence shelters show clinical levels of anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder. Without treatment, children are at significant risk for delinquency, substance abuse, school drop-out, and difficulties in their own relationships. Source: (Graham-Bermann, 1994).


Numbers in Fermanagh have risen year on year from 12 in 2004/05 to 29 in 2007/08.

Source : PSNI

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08

Foyle 44 28 36 50

Fermanagh 12 18 23 29

Limavady 13 15 16 22

Omagh 11 14 22 32

Strabane 22 16 18 14

Children 0-16 years who are Victims of Domestic Violence

Number of 0-16 year old Children who are

Victims of Domestic Violence

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08

Foyle

Fermanagh

Limavady

Omagh

Strabane

15

Children Killed on the Roads

(Western Area)

2001 – 2008


Car crashes are preventable, but pose one of the greatest risks of death to our young people.


The number of children killed on the roads has fluctuated between 2001 and 2008. The highest number of deaths was in 2005 (7).

Source :PSNI

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Western Area 6 3 2 3 7 4 4 4

Children Killed on the Roads

Number of Children Killed on the Roads

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Western Area

16

Enjoying Learning and Achieving

17

Children aged 4-16 years Suspended from School

(Western Area)

2002/03 – 2007/08


Reducing truancy and exclusions levels are an important part of Government social inclusion policy. Young people who attend school regularly are more likely to get the most they can out of their time at school, and therefore more likely to achieve their potential, and less likely to take part in anti-social or criminal behaviour.


Levels of children suspended from school in the Fermanagh area have been fairly consistent around 1-2% from 2002/03 to 2007/08.

Source :DENI

2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08

Derry 2.14% 2.17% 2.52% 2.47% 2.27% 2.08%

Fermanagh 1.18% 2.19% 1.44% 1.45% 1.65% 1.36%

Limavady 1.44% 1.21% 0.93% 1.26% 1.14% 1.08%

Omagh 1.25% 0.99% 1.65% 1.12% 1.64% 1.72%

Strabane 1.54% 1.21% 0.87% 2.09% 1.83% 1.82%

Percentage of Pupils attending schools in the Westerm Area who were suspended

Percentage of Pupils attending schools in the

Western Area who were Suspended

0.00%

0.50%

1.00%

1.50%

2.00%

2.50%

3.00%

2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08

Derry

Fermanagh

Limavady

Omagh

Strabane

18

Children aged 4-16 years Expelled from School


2002/03 – 2006/07


Reducing truancy and exclusions levels are an important part of Government social inclusion policy. Young people who attend school regularly are more likely to get the most they can out of their time at school, and therefore more likely to achieve their potential, and less likely to take part in anti-social or criminal behaviour.


The percentage of children expelled from school in the Western Area stayed level at 0.02% between 2002/03 and 2006/07.

Source : DENI

2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

WELB 0.02% 0.02% 0.02% 0.02% 0.02%

NI 0.02% 0.02% 0.02% 0.02% 0.02%

Percentage of Children aged 4-16 years Expelled from School

Percentage of Children aged 4-16 years

Expelled from School

0.00%

0.01%

0.01%

0.02%

0.02%

0.03%

2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

WELB

NI

19

Key Stage One - English

Percentage of Children Achieving Level 2 or above (Western Area)

2000/01 – 2007/08

Why is it Important?For each National Curriculum subject, there is a programme of study. The programmes of study describe the

subject knowledge, skills and understanding pupils are expected to develop during each key stage.

Children develop at different rates, but National Curriculum levels can give you an idea of how your child’s progress

compares to what is typical for their age. For example, by the end of Key Stage 1, most children will have reached

level 2, and by the end of Key Stage 2, most will be at level 4.

The tests won’t give you a complete picture of how your child is doing at school – they provide a “snapshot”,

showing how they performed in selected parts of a subject on a particular day. But schools can use the test results

as an independent measure of how they, and their pupils, are doing compared to standards across the country.

The Story Behind the TrendsPercentages in Fermanagh have

fluctuated over the last 8 years between

92.4% and just over 95%.

Source : DENI

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08

Derry 93.87% 93.46% 93.44% 93.40% 93.40% 92.74% 93.00%

Fermanagh 93.51% 95.21% 93.51% 93.00% 94.90% 92.38% 94.10%

Limavady 92.75% 91.59% 93.83% 91.00% 91.80% 92.00% 93.40%

Omagh 91.04% 94.27% 95.12% 96.20% 95.80% 93.01% 93.00%

Strabane 92.81% 92.58% 92.57% 94.40% 95.10% 93.00% 93.40%

N/A

Percentage of Children Achieving Level 2 or above in KS1 English

Percentage of Children Achieving Level 2 or

above in KS1 English

88.00%

89.00%

90.00%

91.00%

92.00%

93.00%

94.00%

95.00%

96.00%

97.00%

2000/012001/022002/032004/052005/062006/072007/08

Derry

Fermanagh

Limavady

Omagh

Strabane

20

Key Stage One - Maths


2000/01 – 2007/08









The Story Behind the TrendsTrends have shown levels in Fermanagh

to be consistent largely between 94 and

95%.

Source : DENI

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08

Derry 93.86% 94.95% 94.91% 94.50% 95.10% 92.61% 93.20%

Fermanagh 94.16% 94.53% 94.94% 93.60% 94.60% 94.57% 94.70%

Limavady 93.98% 92.89% 93.83% 90.90% 93.20% 94.05% 92.70%

Omagh 92.47% 94.92% 95.77% 95.70% 97.10% 95.38% 94.40%

Strabane 92.13% 93.51% 93.09% 95.20% 95.90% 93.22% 91.90%

N/A

Percentage of Children Achieving Level 2 or above in KS1 Maths


above in KS1 Maths

87.00%88.00%89.00%90.00%91.00%92.00%

93.00%94.00%95.00%96.00%97.00%98.00%

2000/012001/022002/032004/052005/062006/072007/08

Derry

Fermanagh

Limavady

Omagh

Strabane

21

Key Stage One - English


2000/01 – 2007/08









The Story Behind the TrendsTrends have shown in 2005/06 levels in

Fermanagh hit Western area peak of over

40%, a significant rise from the previous

year (28.7%).

Source : DENI

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08

Derry 30.78% 34.39% 34.18% 33.70% 33.00% 33.12% 33.30%

Fermanagh 25.68% 28.86% 28.66% 28.70% 40.40% 33.46% 35.30%

Limavady 23.81% 24.14% 28.63% 26.80% 31.00% 18.89% 19.20%

Omagh 31.43% 34.77% 39.85% 33.00% 34.00% 34.52% 36.70%

Strabane 28.60% 33.58% 31.52% 32.90% 34.50% 31.06% 30.40%

N/A




0.00%

5.00%

10.00%

15.00%

20.00%

25.00%

30.00%

35.00%

40.00%

45.00%

2000/012001/022002/032004/052005/062006/072007/08

Derry

Fermanagh

Limavady

Omagh

Strabane

22

Key Stage One - Maths


2000/01 – 2007/08









The Story Behind the TrendsPercentages in Fermanagh have

fluctuated between 33.3% and just under

44% over the last 8 years.

Source : DENI

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08

Derry 34.71% 41.65% 41.41% 40.10% 39.80% 37.91% 40.90%

Fermanagh 33.33% 36.94% 38.26% 35.40% 43.70% 36.56% 36.40%

Limavady 26.56% 28.02% 37.67% 36.00% 41.40% 31.94% 28.00%

Omagh 37.01% 40.68% 47.76% 39.10% 42.30% 41.46% 44.80%

Strabane 31.82% 34.88% 41.31% 41.40% 44.20% 35.48% 40.90%

N/A



above in KS1 Maths

20.00%

25.00%

30.00%

35.00%

40.00%

45.00%

50.00%

2000/012001/022002/032004/052005/062006/072007/08

Derry

Fermanagh

Limavady

Omagh

Strabane

23

Key Stage Two - English


2000/01 – 2007/08









The Story Behind the TrendsFrom 2000/01 to 2007/08, trends have

showed the Omagh and Fermanagh

areas as consistently having the

highest results in the Western area.

Source : DENI

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08

Derry 69.60% 70.99% 72.30% 75.10% 76.20% 77.24% 77.10%

Fermanagh 75.50% 74.60% 80.15% 78.70% 81.70% 77.38% 77.30%

Limavady 65.10% 71.54% 71.29% 64.90% 76.50% 73.07% 78.20%

Omagh 76.40% 77.26% 82.60% 78.10% 82.90% 81.46% 82.90%

Strabane 73.95% 70.93% 75.04% 74.25% 77.72% 74.69% 78.60%

N/A




60.00%

65.00%

70.00%

75.00%

80.00%

85.00%

2000/012001/022002/032004/052005/062006/072007/08

Derry

Fermanagh

Limavady

Omagh

Strabane

24

Key Stage Two - Maths


2000/01 – 2007/08









The Story Behind the TrendsFrom 2000/01 (77.3%) to 2005/06

(83.9%) percentages in Fermanagh had

steadily risen before falling to just under

79% for the following 2 years.

Source : DENI

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08

Derry 69.50% 74.29% 73.87% 76.60% 76.60% 76.49% 77.20%

Fermanagh 77.29% 77.83% 81.64% 81.70% 83.90% 78.73% 78.20%

Limavady 68.43% 76.54% 73.38% 68.00% 78.80% 71.08% 78.90%

Omagh 78.68% 81.52% 83.53% 78.70% 83.00% 86.89% 85.40%

Strabane 76.60% 74.43% 78.52% 76.55% 79.68% 74.69% 81.20%

N/A



above in KS2 Maths

50.00%

55.00%

60.00%

65.00%

70.00%

75.00%

80.00%

85.00%

90.00%

2000/012001/022002/032004/052005/062006/072007/08

Derry

Fermanagh

Limavady

Omagh

Strabane

25

Key Stage Two - English


2000/01 – 2007/08









The Story Behind the TrendsLevels have increased in Fermanagh

from 2000/01 (19.5%) to 2007/08

(24.4%).

Source : DENI

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08

Derry 18.20% 18.05% 21.65% 24.40% 22.50% 28.14% 24.50%

Fermanagh 19.46% 19.05% 21.09% 20.00% 24.20% 24.33% 24.40%

Limavady 14.90% 19.42% 19.01% 13.90% 19.10% 17.44% 24.60%

Omagh 17.39% 19.25% 24.23% 23.10% 28.80% 28.21% 34.10%

Strabane 15.44% 16.11% 21.80% 22.20% 22.10% 21.09% 25.90%

N/A




10.00%

15.00%

20.00%

25.00%

30.00%

35.00%

40.00%

2000/012001/022002/032004/052005/062006/072007/08

Derry

Fermanagh

Limavady

Omagh

Strabane

26

Key Stage Two - Maths


2000/01 – 2007/08









The Story Behind the TrendsTrends have shown slight fluctuations

(35% to 40%) in Fermanagh over the 8

year period.

Source : DENI

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08

Derry 35.70% 34.43% 38.93% 39.70% 39.60% 39.09% 39.50%

Fermanagh 35.46% 38.11% 38.09% 38.40% 39.90% 37.78% 34.90%

Limavady 26.27% 34.42% 32.70% 29.40% 36.30% 32.23% 36.00%

Omagh 38.32% 42.76% 45.65% 43.70% 47.90% 42.25% 45.90%

Strabane 37.60% 37.83% 40.92% 41.56% 39.22% 38.14% 43.10%

N/A



above in KS2 Maths

10.00%

15.00%

20.00%

25.00%

30.00%

35.00%

40.00%

45.00%

50.00%

2000/012001/022002/032004/052005/062006/072007/08

Derry

Fermanagh

Limavady

Omagh

Strabane

27

Key Stage Three - English

Percentage of Children Achieving Level 5 or above (WELB)

2000/01 – 2005/06









The Story Behind the TrendsHaving reached a peak of 73.5% in

2002/03, percentages of children

achieving level 5 or above in Key Stage 3

English have decreased to 70.9% in

2005/06 in the Western area.

Source : DENI

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06

WELB 69.70% 71.80% 73.50% 72.50% 72.20% 70.90%


Percentage of Children

Achieving Level 5 or above in KS3 English

67.00%

68.00%

69.00%

70.00%

71.00%

72.00%

73.00%

74.00%

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06

WELB

28

Key Stage Three - Maths


2000/01 – 2005/06









The Story Behind the TrendsFrom 2002/03 to 2005/06 percentages

have fluctuated between 70% and 73%.

Source : DENI

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06

WELB 66.40% 72.60% 70.10% 72.10% 70.30% 73.10%



Achieving Level 5 or above in KS3 Maths

62.00%

64.00%

66.00%

68.00%

70.00%

72.00%

74.00%

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06

WELB

29

Key Stage Three - Science


2000/01 – 2005/06









The Story Behind the TrendsFrom 2000/01 (63.8%) to 2005/06

(69.9%) results have shown a gradual

improvement in the Western Area.

Source : DENI

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06

WELB 63.80% 67.40% 67.30% 69.20% 68.50% 69.90%

Percentage of Children Achieving Level 5 or above in KS3 Science


Achieving Level 5 or above in KS3 Science

60.00%61.00%

62.00%63.00%64.00%65.00%

66.00%67.00%68.00%69.00%

70.00%71.00%

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06

WELB

30

Key Stage Three - English


2000/01 – 2005/06









The Story Behind the TrendsUntil 2002/03 there had been a steady

rise in results in the Western Area. From

then (46.3%), percentages have fallen to

42.6% in 2005/06.

Source : DENI


Achieving Level 6 or above in KS3 English

38.00%

39.00%

40.00%

41.00%

42.00%

43.00%

44.00%

45.00%

46.00%

47.00%

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06

WELB

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06

WELB 40.90% 44.60% 46.30% 45.20% 44.10% 42.60%


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Key Stage Three - Maths


2000/01 – 2005/06









The Story Behind the TrendsIn the 6 year period percentages have

fluctuated between 44.4% and a high of

48.1% in 2003/04.

Source : DENI

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06

WELB 44.40% 45.80% 45.30% 48.10% 45.70% 47.40%



Achieving Level 6 or above in KS3 Maths

42.00%

43.00%

44.00%

45.00%

46.00%

47.00%

48.00%

49.00%

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06

WELB

32

Key Stage Three - Science


2000/01 – 2005/06









The Story Behind the TrendsResults steadily increased from 2000/01

to 2003/04 but have since levelled off at

around 43%.

Source : DENI

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06

WELB 36.60% 38.50% 38.70% 43.30% 43.30% 42.70%

Percentage of Children Achieving Level 6 or above in KS3 Science


Achieving Level 6 or above in KS3 Science

32.00%

34.00%

36.00%

38.00%

40.00%

42.00%

44.00%

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06

WELB

33

Young People gaining 5 GCSE’s (A-C) or above

(Fermanagh)

2000/01 – 2008/09


GCSE stands for General Certificate of Secondary Education. GCSE’s are the main qualification taken by 14-16 year olds. You can take GCSE’s in a wide variety of academic and ‘applied’ (work related) subjects.GCSE’s are highly valued by schools, colleges and employers. Obtaining GCSE’s lead to a number of routes, mainly work, further study or an Apprenticeship.Most Universities will ask for 5 GCSE’s grades A-C, including English and Maths (as well as A Levels or equivalent qualifications).


In 2008/09, Lisnarrick ward had the highest results (83%).

Source : DENI

Percentage of Young People who have

gained 5 GCSEs or above

45%

50%

55%

60%

65%

70%

75%

80%

2000/01 2001/02 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09

Waterside

Cityside

Limavady

Strabane

Omagh

Fermanagh

2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09

Fermanagh 63% 66% 73% 66% 69% 70% 71% 73%

Ballinamallard 65% 71% 78% 73% 75% 67% 72% 78%

Belcoo and Garrison 68% 73% 66% 74% 82% 80% 78% 71%

Belleek and Boa 53% 50% 59% 60% 73% 61% 76% 81%

Boho Cleenish and Letterbreen 56% 67% 87% 63% 72% 72% 82% 76%

Brookeborough 62% 68% 79% 70% 63% 73% 77% 79%

Castlecoole 60% 74% 82% 71% 64% 64% 71% 81%

Derrygonnelly 67% 72% 66% 71% 86% 79% 76% 74%

Derrylin 67% 68% 77% 60% 70% 77% 90% 81%

Devenish 43% 43% 32% 33% 59% 50% 30% 64%

Donagh 83% 71% 85% 83% 86% 74% 71% 80%

Erne 54% 51% 70% 63% 64% 71% 60% 75%

Florence Court and Kinawley 63% 77% 77% 78% 80% 82% 63% 63%

Irvinestown 60% 50% 52% 42% 47% 62% 50% 66%

Kesh Ederney and Lack 65% 58% 72% 64% 43% 68% 62% 63%

Lisbellaw 59% 69% 89% 89% 75% 69% 72% 75%

Lisnarrick 64% 71% 88% 60% 65% 77% 68% 83%

Lisnaskea 58% 61% 65% 74% 66% 67% 76% 74%

Maquires Bridge 81% 77% 79% 70% 76% 76% 69% 68%

Newtownbutler 74% 73% 72% 55% 55% 62% 70% 72%

Portora 56% 60% 88% 53% 67% 71% 58% 79%

Rosslea 68% 64% 71% 83% 71% 73% 68% 58%

Rossorry 70% 68% 75% 68% 61% 74% 75% 69%

Tempo 50% 78% 66% 62% 65% 67% 78% 68%

Percentage of Young People who have gained 5 GCSE's or above

N/A

34

Young People Leaving School with No GCSE’s

(Fermanagh)

2000/01 – 2008/09


GCSE stands for General Certificate of Secondary Education. GCSE’s are the main qualification taken by 14-16 year olds. You can take GCSE’s in a wide variety of academic and ‘applied’ (work related) subjects.GCSE’s are highly valued by schools, colleges and employers. Obtaining GCSE’s lead to a number of routes, mainly work, further study or an Apprenticeship.Most Universities will ask for 5 GCSE’s grades A-C, including English and Maths (as well as A Levels or equivalent qualifications).


Trends show that Fermanagh had the lowest percentages over the last 8 years, apart from a rise in 2006/07, with only 1% of young people leaving school with no GCSEs in 2008/09.

Source : DENI

Percentage of Young People Leaving School

with No GCSEs

0%

1%

2%

3%

4%

5%

6%

7%

8%

9%

10%

Derry

Limavady

Strabane

Omagh

Fermanagh

Derry 7% 7% 9% 6% 7% 5% 5% 3%

Limavady 7% 6% 6% 6% 5% 2% 2% 2%

Strabane 8% 5% 4% 4% 4% 4% 3% 2%

Omagh 5% 5% 4% 4% 4% 5% 3% 3%

Fermanagh 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 5% 3% 1%

2000/01 2001/02 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09

Please note that this information is not available by ward area. Due to small numbers, it has been anonymised by DENI.

35

Percentage Uptake of Children in Nursery and Reception Classes in Primary Schools, Nursery Schools and PEAG’s (WELB & NI)

2001/02 – 2007/08


The Pre-School Education Expansion Programme, which is an important element both of the Department of Education’s strategy for tackling low and under-achievement and of the Government’s Childcare Strategy, is designed as a partnership between the statutory and voluntary/private sectors.In order to utilise and build upon the learning that has taken place in the home and its immediate environment, pre-school education should provide children with a rich variety of play activities and other experiences in a stimulating and challenging environment. The focus should be to allow children to learn without experiencing a sense of failure.


In the 6 year period from 2002/03 onwards percentages fluctuated from 85.3% to a high of just under 90% in 2007/08.

Source : DENI

2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08

WELB 85.50% 85.30% 88.50% 86.60% 87.90% 87.40% 89.90%

NI 78.50% 83.10% 84.80% 85.70% 85.70% 87.60% 85.90%

Percentage Uptake of Children in Nursery & Reception Classes in Primary Schools, Nursery Schools & PEAGs

Percentage Uptake of Children in Nursery &

Reception Classes in Primary Schools, Nursery

Schools & PEAG's

72.00%

74.00%

76.00%

78.00%

80.00%

82.00%

84.00%

86.00%

88.00%

90.00%

92.00%

2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08

WELB

NI

36

Making a Positive Contribution

37

Contact with Criminal Justice

(Western Area)

2001 – 2006


There is generally no simple reason why children become involved in offending. However we do know that a number of things can act together to make children more likely to commit crime. These things include: not doing well in school; truanting from school; difficult family relationships; lack of boundaries and parental supervision; having friends who commit crime; drug and alcohol misuse; mental health issues, such as attention deficient and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Source: NIDirect 2009


The number cautioned has increased

steadily from 2002 to reach 0.65% in

2006.

Source :PSNI

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Cautioned 0.00% 0.07% 0.08% 0.17% 0.53% 0.65%

Convicted 0.77% 0.79% 0.56% 0.69% 0.71% 0.64%

Prosecuted 0.91% 0.93% 0.76% 0.85% 0.86% 0.78%

Sentenced to Immediate Custody 0.06% 0.05% 0.01% 0.05% 0.06% 0.05%

Percentage of Young People Cautioned, Convicted, Prosecuted, Sentenced to Immediate Custody in the Western Area

Percentage of Young People Cautioned,

Convicted, Prosecuted, Sentenced to Immediate

Custody in the Western Area

0.00%

0.20%

0.40%

0.60%

0.80%

1.00%

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Cautioned

Convicted

Prosecuted

Sentenced to

Immediate Custody

38

Participation in Youth Activities

(Western Area)

2005 – 2007


Young people should have a means to fill their leisure time productively, so that it can act as a diversion from engaging in anti-social behaviour and criminal activity. One way of doing this is through the use of youth facilities. Too often, boredom is cited as a reason for the involvement of young people in criminal activity. As evidenced in the group of Indicators entitled ‘Contact with Criminal Justice’, we need to ensure that community and voluntary groups are given the support and the means to provide services, such as youth facilities. These facilities are not only diversionary, but essential in providing young people with a choice as to how they want to live their lives, and will go some way in preventing their exclusion due to crime.


Levels of young people participating in youth activities have been falling since 2005 (43%) to 37.6% in 2007.

Source : Youth Council

2005 2006 2007

Western Area 43.00% 38.60% 37.60%

Young People aged 4-18 years who Participate in Youth Activities

Young People aged 4-18 years who

Participate in Youth Activities

34.00%

35.00%

36.00%

37.00%

38.00%

39.00%

40.00%

41.00%

42.00%

43.00%

44.00%

2005 2006 2007

Western Area

39

Economic and Environmental Well Being

40

Life Expectancy by Gender (NI and Western Area)

2001 – 2007

Why is it Important?There are great variations in life expectancy worldwide, mostly caused by differences in public health, medical care

and diet from country to country. There are also variations between groups within single countries. Significant

differences still remain in life expectancy between men and women, with women outliving men. These gender

differences have been lessening in recent years, with men's life expectancy improving at a faster rate than women's.

Poverty, in particular, has a very substantial effect on life expectancy. In the United Kingdom life expectancy in the

wealthiest areas is on average ten years longer than the poorest areas and the gap appears to be increasing as life

expectancy for the prosperous continues to increase while in more deprived communities there is little increase.

Other factors affecting an individual's life expectancy are genetic disorders, obesity, access to health care, diet,

exercise, smoking and excessive drug and alcohol use.

The Story Behind the TrendsThe life expectancy levels of both male and females have been increasing steadily almost year on year in the

Western Area although females have a slightly greater life expectancy than males.

Source : statistics.gov.uk

01_03 02_04 03_05 04_06 05_07

Western Area 74.9 75.2 75.6 75.7 75.3

NI 75.6 75.9 76.1 76.2 76.2

Life Expectancy for Males

Life Expectancy for Males

74.0

74.5

75.0

75.5

76.0

76.5

01_03 02_04 03_05 04_06 05_07

Western Area

NI

01_03 02_04 03_05 04_06 05_07

Western Area 79.9 80.1 80.4 80.4 80.8

NI 80.5 80.6 80.9 81.0 81.3

Life Expectancy for Females

Life Expectancy Females

79.0

79.5

80.0

80.5

81.0

81.5

01_03 02_04 03_05 04_06 05_07

Western Area

NI

41

Living in Overcrowded Conditions

(Western Area)

2003 – 2008


Living in overcrowded accommodation can have a devastating effect on families. If a home is overcrowded it can affect health and educational attainment and can impact negatively on life chances. Source: Full House, Shelter 2005


From 2003 (30) to 2008 (236) there has been a significant increase year on year in the number of young people living in overcrowded conditions across Fermanagh.

Source : NIHE

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Derry 191 186 338 483 560 582

Limavady 15 14 50 77 80 124

Omagh 4 6 53 86 99 88

Strabane 10 15 90 108 104 127

Fermanagh 30 41 92 212 212 236

Young People Living in Overcrowded Conditions

Number of Young People

Living in Overcrowded Conditions

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Derry

Limavady

Omagh

Strabane

Fermanagh

42

Number of Families with Children Presenting to NIHE as

Homeless (Western Area)2003 – 2008

Why is it Important?The major reasons for homelessness as documented by many reports and studies include

•Lack of affordable housing

•Unavailability of employment opportunities.

•Poverty caused by many factors including unemployment

•Lack of affordable healthcare.

•Substance abuse and unavailability or lack of needed services.

•Mental Illness

•Domestic Violence

•Prison release and re-entry into society.

The Story Behind the TrendsThere has been a drop of just under 20% in

2008 (103) from the previous year (125)

across the Fermanagh area.

Source : NIHE

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Derry 154 170 229 271 306 356

Limavady 10 15 21 25 39 50

Omagh 6 4 7 7 4 10

Strabane 12 16 28 22 27 44

Fermanagh 23 38 60 98 125 103

Number of Families with Children Presenting to the NIHE as Homeless

Number of Families with

Children Presenting to the NIHE as Homeless

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Derry

Limavady

Omagh

Strabane

Fermanagh

43

Number of Families with Children Awarded as Homeless

(A1 Statutory) (Western Area)2003 – 2008


Homeless people face many problems beyond the lack of a safe and suitable home. They are often faced with many social disadvantages and reduced access to private and public services such as: Reduced access to health care, Limited access to education, Increased risk of suffering from violence and abuse, General discrimination from other people, Not being seen as suitable for employment.


Since 2003 (23), numbers have risen significantly year on year up until 2007 (116) across Fermanagh. Levels then fell the following year in 2008 (99) by 15%.

Source : NIHE

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Derry 164 182 230 267 301 363

Limavady 10 16 19 21 39 48

Omagh 6 6 8 7 6 10

Strabane 13 16 26 22 26 45

Fermanagh 23 38 53 84 116 99

Number of Families with Children Awarded as Homeless (A1 Statutory)

Number of Families with

Children Awarded as Homeless (A1 Statutory)

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Derry

Limavady

Omagh

Strabane

Fermanagh

44

Number of Dependent Children in Families Awarded

A1 Statutory Homelessness (Western Area)2003 – 2008


Children are frightened, insecure, or worried about the future as a result of their homelessness. There is evidence among homeless children of mood swings, nervousness and bad tempers, bed-wetting and disturbed sleep patterns. Source: Where's home? Children and homelessness in Bristol, Shelter, London, 2002.


Trends have shown a high increase in numbers over the 6 year period from 2003 (40) to 2008 (170) across the Fermanagh area.

Source : NIHE

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Derry 270 268 334 377 466 559

Limavady 22 27 31 32 71 85

Omagh 11 10 12 9 2 16

Strabane 28 33 54 33 45 76

Fermanagh 40 77 85 147 183 170

Number of Dependant Children in Families Awarded A1 Statutory Homelessness

Number of Dependant Children in Families

Awarded A1 Statutory Homelessness

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Derry

Limavady

Omagh

Strabane

Fermanagh

45

Number of Young People Under 18 Awarded A1 Statutory

Homelessness (Western Area)2003 – 2008


Many people only associate homelessness with sleeping on the streets… The reality is that the vast majority of homeless people are families or single people who are not ‘sleeping rough’. Some may be staying with relatives and friends on a temporary basis. Others live in temporary accommodation, such as bed and breakfast, hotels, hostels, night shelters and refuges. For many, this means living in poor quality accommodation that is detrimental to their health and well-being. Source: Shelter 2009


Following a steady upward trend in Fermanagh from 2003 (3) to 2007 (12) numbers have dropped by over 65% in 2008 (4).

Source : NIHE

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Derry 9 9 10 7 6 8

Limavady 2 2 0 3 4 2

Omagh 0 1 1 1 0 4

Strabane 4 2 2 0 2 1

Fermanagh 3 6 6 10 12 4

Number of Young People Under 18 Awarded A1 Statutory Homelessness

Number of Young People Under 18

Awarded A1 Statutory Homelessness

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Derry

Limavady

Omagh

Strabane

Fermanagh

46

Number of Families with Children Living in Temporary

Accommodation (Western Area)2003 – 2008


Homelessness is not that obvious. It is a social failure that extends to people, families and children whose homelessness is inconspicuous and concealed from the openness that comes with sleeping rough. These people are the hidden homeless, many forgotten and most of them out of sight in the temporary accommodation where they find themselves trapped . Having no fixed address is a devastating experience for children and their families and leads to social, physical and mental crises that can last well into a child’s adulthood.


After an upward trend in the 3 previous years to 2007 (7) across Fermanagh, numbers have fallen considerably (over 50%) in 2008 (3).

Source : NIHE

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Derry 21 24 33 39 62 89


Omagh 0 1 0 0 0 1


Fermanagh 0 0 3 5 7 3

Number of Families with Children Living in Temporary Accommodation

Number of Families with Children Living in

Temporary Accommodation

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Derry

Limavady

Omagh

Strabane

Fermanagh

47

Number of Children Living in Temporary Accommodation

(Western Area)2003 – 2008


A safe and secure home is an essential element of a child’s well being. It is a constant in a child’s life that is essential for their progression into adulthood and one that should be far easier to provide. Homeless children in temporary accommodation are amongst the poorest and most deprived children in the country, regularly experiencing anxiety, insecurity and disruption .


After an upward trend in the 3 previous years to 2007 (11) across Fermanagh, numbers have fallen considerably (just under 50%) in 2008 (6).

Source : NIHE

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Derry 39 37 50 59 95 138


Omagh 0 3 0 0 0 1


Fermanagh 0 0 3 5 11 6

Number of Children Living in Temporary Accommodation

Number of Children Living in

Temporary Accommodation

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Derry

Limavady

Omagh

Strabane

Fermanagh

48

Percentage of Children Living in Relative Low Income Poverty

(NI and Western Area)2002/03 – 2005/06


The term relative poverty can also be used in a different sense to mean "moderate poverty" –- for example, a standard of living or level of income that is high enough to satisfy basic needs (like water, food, clothing, shelter, and basic health care), but still significantly lower than that of the majority of the population under consideration.


The Western area has seen percentages stay consistent around 37% for the years 2003/04-2005/06. This is much higher than the NI rate which has averaged 27% over the same period.

Source : Family Resource Survey

2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06

WHSSB 30.00% 37.00% 36.00% 36.00%

NI 27.00% 27.00% 25.00% 29.00%

Children Living in Relative Low Income Poverty

At risk of poverty rate AHC, UK median - Children

Percentage of Children Living in

Relative Low Income Poverty

20.00%

22.00%

24.00%

26.00%

28.00%

30.00%

32.00%

34.00%

36.00%

38.00%

40.00%

2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06

WHSSB

NI

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Percentage of Children Living in Absolute Low Income Poverty

(NI and Western Area)2002/03 – 2007/08


According to a UN declaration that resulted from the World Summit on Social Development in Copenhagen in 1995, absolute poverty is “a condition characterised by severe deprivation of basic human needs, including food, safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, health, shelter, education and information. It depends not only on income but also on access to services.”Source: UN Declaration


Levels of children living in absolute low income poverty in the Western Area have fallen since 2003/04 (23%) to 15% in 2005/06.

Source : Family Resource Survey

2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06

WHSSB 20.00% 23.00% 21.00% 15.00%

NI 20.00% 18.00% 17.00% 14.00%

Children Living in Absolute Low Income Poverty

Percentage of Children Living in

Absolute Low Income Poverty

10.00%

12.00%

14.00%

16.00%

18.00%

20.00%

22.00%

24.00%

26.00%

28.00%

2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06

WHSSB

NI

Absolute risk of poverty benchmarked at 98/99, AHC, UK median - Children

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Percentage of Children who are Dependents of Claimants of JSA(Fermanagh)

2001 - 2009

Why is it Important?Jobseeker’s Allowance replaced Unemployment Benefit and Income Support for unemployed people. It is payable to people under pensionable age who are available for, and actively seeking, work of at least 40 hours a week. Children who experience poverty, especially persistently, are at higher risk of encountering difficulties, health problems, developmental delays and behaviour disorders and they are also more likely to fall into low income themselves in adulthood (Kornberger et al. 2001, Finnie and Bernard 2004)

The Story Behind the TrendsTrends have shown the Newtownbutler ward as having the highest levels across Fermanagh over the last 9 years.

Source : DSDNI

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Ballinamallard 1.9 0 0 0.7

Belcoo and Garrison 6.7 2.3 4.8 1.3 1.6 2.3 1.6

Belleek and Boa 3.5 2.7 2.4 2.1 1.3 2.1 2.5

Boho Cleenish and Letterbreen 4.3 2.3 1.2 0 0 0.8 2.2

Brookeborough 7.3 3 2.3 2.2 1.2 1.5 3.2 2.2

Castlecoole 2.8 2.4 1.3 1.1 1.5 1.7 0.8 1.1

Derrygonnelly 6.8 3.6 3.4 2.5 0.9 1.6 2.5

Derrylin 4.9 1.2 2.6 2.2 0.8 0.9

Devenish 6.2 5.9 3.9 3.2 2.9 2.2 1.5 2.9

Donagh 5.6 6.1 3.4 2 1.6 1.4 3.1

Erne 6.7 2.8 2.5 1.6 0.9 1.2 0.7

Florence Court and Kinawley 3.7 2.5 2.8 1.5 1.2 1 1.5 3.4

Irvinestown 8.2 3.8 4.3 2.5 2.3 1.6 1.1 3.6

Kesh Ederney and Lack 5.4 4.3 1.7 0.9 0.9 0.7 0.7 0.5

Lisbellaw 0.8 1.7 0.8 0.8 0.6 1.0

Lisnarrick 2.7 1.7 1.3 0.0

Lisnaskea 6.9 7.9 6.3 4.5 3.3 4 2.3 2.0

Maquires Bridge 5 1.6 2.7 3.2 1.3 1 1.6

Newtownbutler 13.3 10.9 8.4 5.3 4.9 3.4 4.0 5.9

Portora 3.2 1.4 0.9 1.2 1.2 1.2 3.3

Rosslea 14 9.5 6.7 3.9 4.2 0.9 1.7 4.2

Rossorry 5.4 3.3 2.6 1 0.7 1.3 1.0

Tempo 6.8 3.8 2.2 2 1.2 0.7N

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Percentage of Children who are Dependents of Claimants of Job Seekers Allowance

Percentage of Children who are Dependents of Claimants of

Job Seekers Allowance

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

3.5

4

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Derry

Limavady

Strabane

Omagh

Fermanagh

51

Percentage of Children who are Dependents of Claimants of IS(Fermanagh)

2001 - 2009

Why is it Important?An individual whose income, from all sources, is below the minimum level set by Government is entitled to Income Support. IS is normally claimed by people who are aged 16 or over, not working 16 hours or more (and/or with a partner working less than 24 hours) and not required to be available for full-time employment. Children growing up in low income families may be ‘learning to be poor’ from an early age as diminished expectations of what their parents can afford lead them to scale down their hopes and aspirations for the future.

The Story Behind the TrendsThe Devenish and Erne wards have significantly higher levels than any other area across Fermanagh.

Source : DSDNI

Percentage of Children who are Dependents of Claimants of

Income Support

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Derry

Limavady

Strabane

Omagh

Fermanagh

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Ballinamallard 5.3 7 6.5 5.7 5.5 3 3.6 4.3

Belcoo and Garrison 8.1 10.5 11.2 11.2 11.2 9.8 7.0 7.6

Belleek and Boa 19 12.2 11.5 12.4 11.5 12 11.6 10.9

Boho Cleenish and Letterbreen 11.6 9.9 6.8 8.5 7.5 6.2 6.4 6.7

Brookeborough 14.1 12.4 12 10.2 9.5 8.8 7.3 6.3

Castlecoole 16.6 15.9 15.8 16 14.5 13.3 12.9 13.8

Derrygonnelly 8 7.5 7.6 7.3 7.6 5.5 5.6 5.9

Derrylin 8.6 5.7 8.4 6.7 6.8 4.8 5.3 5.1

Devenish 37.9 38 41.7 36.3 32.9 33.7 27.1 25.4

Donagh 13.9 10.6 11.2 10.1 6.9 5.6 6.7 7.0

Erne 34.6 25.2 28 25.5 24.5 21.7 20.9 21.4

Florence Court and Kinawley 13.5 12.1 11.5 11.1 8 7.3 5.8 7.2

Irvinestown 26.6 18.5 22.5 23.6 19.6 23 20.7 20.3

Kesh Ederney and Lack 13.4 11.1 15.5 13.1 12.8 11.8 12.0 10.7

Lisbellaw 6.7 11 7.4 5.7 5.2 5.7 5.2 5.4

Lisnarrick 8.7 6.5 5.9 6.3 4.6 1.7 2.1 1.7

Lisnaskea 31.8 20.9 21.7 20.1 21 19 18.3 15.8

Maquires Bridge 8.6 14.1 13.7 12.9 10.2 10.2 9.3 11.6

Newtownbutler 20 19 22.6 23.3 20.9 20.3 15.4 13.9

Portora 14.3 12.5 18.3 19 16.4 15.1 14.5 15.8

Rosslea 22.3 19.4 22.4 18 20.3 16.1 12.8 13.6

Rossorry 19.9 16.4 17.9 15 14.6 14.3 11.7 11.4

Tempo 13.5 12.2 11.6 8.7 7.7 5.5 5.9 6.7

Percentage of Children who are Dependents of Claimants of Income Support

N/A

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Percentage of Lone Parent Families Claiming JSA

(Western Area)2004 – 2008


According to the most recent figures for Northern Ireland, over one quarter (27%) of families with dependent children are now headed by lone parents (NISRA, 2006, Annual Abstract of Statistics) compared to just under one quarter (24.5%) in Great Britain. Most lone parents are women. While Northern Ireland’s overall unemployment rate (4.6%) compares favourably with Great Britain (5.5%), long-term unemployment is much worse in Northern Ireland where a quarter of claimants have been unemployed for at least 2 years. (Department for Social Development, 2006).


Trends have shown there has been a consistent rise in percentages year on year across Fermanagh from 2004 (0.9) to 2008 (2.2).

Source : DSDNI

LGD1992NAME

LPS Claimants % LPS Claimants % LPS Claimants % LPS Claimants % LPS Claimants %

Derry 46 3578 1.3 34 3288 1.0 44 3476 1.3 59 2795 2.1 52 2672 1.9

Fermanagh 12 1296 0.9 12 1024 1.2 16 925 1.7 15 831 1.8 16 733 2.2

Limavady 10 668 1.5 8 631 1.3 8 607 1.3 9 577 1.6 7 580 1.2

Omagh 22 950 2.3 12 813 1.5 21 759 2.8 17 621 2.7 15 629 2.4

Strabane 13 1226 1.1 13 1026 1.3 18 1111 1.6 21 1008 2.1 12 1012 1.2

Total 103 7718 1.3 79 6782 1.2 107 6878 1.6 121 5832 2.1 102 5626 1.8

Mar-08Mar-07Mar-04 Mar-05 Mar-06

Percentage of Lone Parent Families Claiming JSA

0.0

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Derry

Fermanagh

Limavady

Omagh

Strabane

53

Percentage of Lone Parent Families Claiming IS(Fermanagh)

2001 - 2009

Why is it Important?Children living in lone-parent families and families claiming Income Support have less experience of handling their own money than other children: they are less likely to receive regular pocket money and are less likely to get part-time jobs. Children in lone-parent or Income Support families have much lower expectations about their future careers than their peers. They are more likely than other youngsters to want jobs that require few qualifications and little training. And they are less likely to aspire to attaining professional qualifications or occupations. Source: Joseph Rowntree Trust

The Story Behind the TrendsAlthough showing a downward trend from 2004 to 2009, each year the Devenish ward has shown significantly higher levels than any other area across Fermanagh.

Source : DSDNI

Percentage of Children who are Dependents of Lone Parent

Claimants of Income Support

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Derry

Limavady

Strabane

Omagh

Fermanagh

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Ballinamallard 3.5 5.2 5.5 4.9 4.8 2.4 3.4 2.8

Belcoo and Garrison 4.5 5.2 7.4 6.4 6.7 4.8 3.2 3.5

Belleek and Boa 12 6.9 7.4 8.3 7.9 9.5 9.5 8.1

Boho Cleenish and Letterbreen 5 4.4 4.7 5.2 4.7 4 4.8 5.2

Brookeborough 7.1 8 6.8 5.7 6.3 6 4.7 3.8

Castlecoole 12.3 11.8 11.2 12.2 12.2 10.6 10.1 12.0

Derrygonnelly 6.6 4.8 5.5 5.5 6.2 4.4 3.9 3.1

Derrylin 3.2 3.4 6.2 5 4.5 2.6 3.4 3.1

Devenish 30.3 31.2 36.3 33.4 30.2 28.8 23.7 22.2

Donagh 8.1 7.5 7.3 6.4 4.8 3.9 4.4 5.3

Erne 25.4 19 22.8 19.6 19.6 18.2 16.5 18.0

Florence Court and Kinawley 5.3 4.2 6.7 6.4 5.1 4.7 3.9 5.5

Irvinestown 20.6 14.6 18.5 18.9 15.3 19.2 15.8 15.5

Kesh Ederney and Lack 7 7.3 9.4 8.4 8.6 7.8 7.9 7.7

Lisbellaw 5.3 6.9 4.5 4.4 4.2 3.8 4.0 4.5

Lisnarrick 6 5 5.5 6.3 4.6 1.3 1.7 1.5

Lisnaskea 23 15.7 14.9 14.1 16.1 14.6 14.1 12.4

Maquires Bridge 6.5 8.3 10.5 10 7.8 7.5 7.3 8.3

Newtownbutler 13.5 12.9 14.9 15.6 15.3 13.9 10.6 9.1

Portora 11.3 9.2 14.2 14.9 11.5 12.5 11.6 13.3

Rosslea 14.3 13.1 14.1 12.7 14.1 12.2 11.1 10.3

Rossorry 13.9 13 15.6 13.4 13.1 12 10.0 9.1

Tempo 7.5 6.2 5.8 4.1 4.2 4.2 5.1 5.5

N/A

Percentage of Children who are Dependents of Lone Parent Claimants of Income Support

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