APPENDIX B
SIGNIFICANT
RISK
Risk Description : Policy on Post 16 provision The consultation
process indicates significant opposition to the Policy Commission’s
proposal The LSC decides to
re-present its case and actively oppose the recommendation The LSC decides not to
invest at all in academic provision at IOW College The Council fails to
identify partner sponsors for the ‘Trust’ Standards in schools
dip during the implementation phase Parents lose faith in
the Council’s ability to deliver such an innovative solution and move their
children from the School staff are unsupportive
and leave posts in Middle schools are
unwilling to expand to take on year 9
Risk Owner : Steve Beynon, Director of Children’s
Services
Impact : High Probability : Likely
(Catastrophic, High, Medium, Low) (Very Likely, Likely, Unlikely, Remote)
No |
Containment Actions |
Accountability |
Target Date/Milestone |
Progress/Outcome |
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1.
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Consultation process is inclusive with targeted session for specific stakeholders (e.g. governors, staff, YP and parents) |
Steve Beynon |
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2.
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Immediate discussion with DfES and LSC to explore implications of proposal and ensure active role for IOW College in future academic provision |
Steve Beynon |
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3.
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Active profiling of proposal with industry and HE providers |
Steve Beynon |
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4.
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Preparation of costed implementation plan, with extensive consultation with high school and middle school governors following Council decision to include potential implications for each high school and impact on middle schools |
Keith Simmonds |
21/3/07 – 31/07/07 |
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5.
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Production of Standards Plan and revision of School Improvement strategy |
Chris Vieler-Porter |
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6.
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Regular updates for YP, parents, governors, staff after Council decision |
Comms team |
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7.
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Regular meetings for high school staff with professional association representatives throughout implementation phase |
Keith Simmonds |
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