Review of Corporate Risk- Educational Outcome - Raising Attainment and Closing the Attainment Gap
North Lanarkshire Council · 18 May 2023
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North Lanarkshire Council Report Audit and Scrutiny Panel Does this report require to be approved? ☒ Yes ☐ No Ref Date 05/04/23 Raising attainment and closing the attainment gap – risk Janie O’Neill Chief Officer (Education -South) ONeillJa@northlan.gov.uk Executive Summary To support the Council in mitigating risks and uncertainty, the Council operates risk management arrangements which identify, evaluate, manage, and control a range of key corporate risks. All risks identified and agreed as meriting inclusion in the corporate risk register are subject to regular monitoring and review by relevant senior management and periodic review/consideration of individual risks by both the Corporate Management Team (CMT) and the Audit and Scrutiny Panel (ASP) in line with the Council’s Risk Management Strategy and their respective governance roles. This report identifies a corporate risk that current strategies and approaches do not improve attainment and achievement levels and/or do not reduce the poverty related attainment gap (Excellence and Equity). The report provides an overview of the current risk environment as set out and assessed within the draft Deep Dive document attached at Appendix 1. Members should note that although raising attainment and closing the poverty related attainment gap has been a priority for several years, recent findings outlined by Audit Scotland (March 2021) concluded that progress on closing the poverty-related attainment gap, between the most and least deprived school pupils, has been limited and falls short of the Scottish Government’s aims. Therefore, we propose that further work is required to fully analyse risk impacts and to reflect and develop mitigating actions and controls which may be exercised by the Council to support NLC to raise attainment and close the gap. The level of uncertainty associated with this risk is reflected in the inherent (16 - high) and residual risk (9-medium) ratings. Recommendations The Panel is asked to consider the contents of the report and to: (1) Note the draft deep-dive document (at Appendix 1) and indicative risk scoring which reflects both the high levels of uncertainty associated with the complex nature of this risk and the potentially wide-ranging impacts for the council associated with this risk.
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1. Background 1.1 CMT has previously approved the corporate risk register for 2022-23. 1.2 The definition of a corporate risk is ‘those risks which can impact the Council in achieving its priorities and stated objectives or are more strategic in nature and require corporate oversight. For example, such risks may have the potential to impact many Services, and/or can impact significantly on the Council in terms of financial costs and reputational damage’. 1.3 The Corporate Risk Register will reflect an amalgamated position of Service-level risks and may also include significant Service-level risks which have been escalated for attention at a strategic level. 1.4 Risks contained within the register are subject to ongoing monitoring and review throughout the year, with regular risk reporting to CMT and the Audit and Scrutiny Panel both on the overall register, and with details on individual risks being reported by relevant Risk Leads. 1.5 The Service recognises the risk and potential negative impact on the Council if current strategies and approaches do not improve attainment and achievement levels and reduce the poverty related attainment gap. Therefore, they propose this risk should be included on the risk register 2023-24. 2. Report 2.1 The Standards in Schools Act (2000), as amended by the Education (Scotland) Act 2016, places specific responsibilities on the Local Authority to improve the standards in schools. Specifically, it requires Local Authorities to: • Promote a reduction in inequalities of educational outcomes experienced by pupils as a result of socio-economic disadvantage. • Secure improvement in the quality of school education, aligning improvement and reporting activity with the strategic priorities identified in the National Improvement Framework. 2.2 To exercise our duty in relation to these responsibilities, the Education and Families Service has established robust quality assurance and governance procedures that enables them to track, monitor and report on the impact of improvement activity and attainment outcomes for learners. The Service sets ambitious goals for improvement and has clear processes to support improved attainment and outcomes for learners. (2) Note that this risk documentation will be regularly reviewed in keeping with both the high indicative scoring and the fluid risk environment. The Plan for North Lanarkshire Priority Support all children and young people to realise their full potential Ambition statement (6) Raise attainment and skills for learning, life, and work to enhance opportunities and choices
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2.3 In North Lanarkshire a significant number of children and families live in areas of high deprivation with over 25% in SIMD 1 and 2; approximately 15,500 in primary and secondary. There is clear evidence that poverty significantly influences children's educational outcomes with students from the richest households consistently outperforming those from poorer backgrounds (Scottish Government, 2014; Scottish Government, 2015b; OECD, 2016; Sosu and Ellis, 2014). Therefore, the Service has a clear focus on implementing strategies to close the poverty related attainment gap. 2.4 At establishment level, school leaders have access to delegated local authority funding and additional funding, provided through the Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC), to improve outcomes and close the poverty related attainment gap. 2.5 In session 2022-23, the Scottish Government changed its approach to SAC funding, replacing this with Strategic Equity Funding (SEF). The introduction of this new model will see NLC receive a tapered reduction in financial support, from 7.5 million to 3.4 million by session 2025-26. The SEF model will operate from 2022-2026. 2.6 Local Authorities work with their assigned Education Scotland Attainment Advisor to produce a plan detailing how the funding will be used, and to report on the progress of this plan, in line with National guidance and governance arrangements. 2.7 The new SEF approach requires Local Authorities to use local intelligence and data to identify stretch aims (targets) for various measures and submit these to the Scottish Government and to report on progress towards achieving targets set. 2.8 Establishments also receive another layer of additional funding, from the Scottish Government, known as Pupil Equity Funding (PEF). PEF must be used to support schools to close the poverty related attainment gap. PEF is downloaded directly to individual establishments and Head Teachers are responsible for controlling and monitoring PEF spend (in accordance with Scottish Government guidance). The Scottish Government has committed to this funding as part of the new phase of the programme from 2022 to 2026. 2.9 The Council’s ability successfully raising attainment and closing the poverty related attainment gap is impacted upon by a range of internal and external factors as exemplified in the Deep Dive document (Appendix 1). 2.10 The Deep Dive identified three key factors impacting on this risk: • Risks associated with external factors for example changes to national policy drivers and grant funds, impact of National Curriculum Review, • Risks associated with the implementation processes and controls, e.g., workforce challenges, provision of appropriate curriculum pathways, establishment of effective quality assurance processes. These factors will require careful monitoring, controls and actions to support achievement of the aim and to reduce risk to the council. 2.11 The Service recognises this risk would have significant impact on the Council in terms of reputational damage, ability to meet future workforce demands, and potential longer term financial burden on the Council, associated with supported higher number of unemployed residents.
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3. Measures of success 3.1 CMT and ASP are content with, and have an appropriate understanding of, the key risks facing the Council and how these are being managed. 3.2 The corporate risk management team will continue to report quarterly to CMT and the ASP providing an overview of key developments in risk management and updating on progress in respect of planned improvements to the Council’s risk management arrangements. 3.3 The adequacy and effectiveness of the Council’s risk management arrangements will be independently and regularly reviewed by Internal Audit, who will report directly on the results of that work to the ASP. 3.4 Effective risk management arrangements assist the Council in achieving planned outcomes and/or help the Council mitigate the impacts of adverse events. 4. Supporting documentation 4.1 Appendix 1 – Deep Dive Report – Attainment and Achievement Janie O’Neill Chief Officer, (Education - South)
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5. Impacts 5.1 Public Sector Equality Duty and Fairer Scotland Duty Does the report contain information that has an impact as a result of the Public Sector Equality Duty and/or Fairer Scotland Duty? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? If Yes, has an assessment been carried out and published on the council’s website? https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/your-community/equalities/equality- and-fairer-scotland-duty-impact-assessments Yes ☐ No ☐ 5.2 Financial impact Does the report contain any financial impacts? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, have all relevant financial impacts have been discussed and agreed with Finance? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.3 HR policy impact Does the report contain any HR policy or procedure impacts? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, have all relevant HR impacts have been discussed and agreed with People Resources? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.4 Legal impact Does the report contain any legal impacts (such as general legal matters, statutory considerations (including employment law considerations), or new legislation)? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, have all relevant legal impacts have been discussed and agreed with Legal and Democratic? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.5 Data protection impact Does the report / project / practice contain or involve the processing of personal data? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, is the processing of this personal data likely to result in a high risk to the data subject? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, has a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) been carried out and e- mailed to dataprotection@northlan.gov.uk Yes ☐ No ☐ 5.6 Technology / Digital impact Does the report contain information that has an impact on either technology, digital transformation, service redesign / business change processes, data management, or connectivity / broadband / Wi-Fi? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact?
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Where the impact identifies a requirement for significant technology change, has an assessment been carried out (or is scheduled to be carried out) by the Enterprise Architecture Governance Group (EAGG)? Yes ☐ No ☐ 5.7 Environmental / Carbon impact Does the report / project / practice contain information that has an impact on any environmental or carbon matters? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.8 Communications impact Does the report contain any information that has an impact on the council’s communications activities? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.9 Risk impact Is there a risk impact? Yes ☒ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the key risks and potential impacts, highlighting where the risk(s) are assessed and recorded (e.g. Corporate or Service or Project Risk Registers), and how they are managed? Inclusion on the corporate risk management register will support effective risk management arrangements including the identification, assessment, management and oversight of relevant risks and will reduce potential threats to planned improved outcomes. 5.10 Armed Forces Covenant Duty Does the report require to take due regard of the Armed Forces Covenant Duty (i.e. does it relate to healthcare, housing, or education services for in-Service or ex- Service personnel, or their families, or widow(er)s)? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the provision which has been made to ensure there has been appropriate consideration of the particular needs of the Armed Forces community to make sure that they do not face disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public services.
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Apr 4, 2023, 9:48 AM Deep Dive Report RIS0000625 Risk Title Education and Achievement Owner Janie O'Neill Risk Context The Standards in Schools Act (2000), as amended by the Education (Scotland) Act 2016, places specific responsibilities on the Local Authority to improve the standards in schools. Specifically, it requires Local Authorities to: Promote a reduction in inequalities of educational outcomes experienced by pupils as a result of socio-economic disadvantage Secure improvement in the quality of school education, aligning improvement and reporting activity with the strategic priorities identified in the National Improvement Framework. To exercise our duty in relation to these duties, the Education and Families Service has established robust quality assurance and governance procedures that enables them to track, monitor and report on the impact of improvement activity and attainment outcomes for learners. The Service sets ambitious goals for improvement, at Service and Establishment level, and has clear processes to support improved attainment and outcomes for learners. The Service follows established Council reporting processes, providing the senior leadership team and elected members with regular progress updates. In line with Scottish Government guidelines, the Service submits an annual Standards and Quality Report, summarising progress and attainment information, and an Annual Improvement Plan outlining priorities for the next session, to the Scottish Government for scrutiny and publication. Authority level attainment data, including Broad General (BGE) and Senior Phase attainment data, is published annually. Published data includes specific information around progress in closing the poverty related attainment gap. In North Lanarkshire a significant number of children and families live in areas of high deprivation with over 25% in SIMD 1 & 2; approximately 15,500 in primary and secondary. There is clear evidence that poverty significantly influences children's educational outcomes with students from the richest households consistently outperforming those from poorer backgrounds (Scottish Government, 2014; Scottish Government, 2015b; OECD, 2016; Sosu and Ellis, 2014). Therefore, the Service has a clear focus on implementing strategies to close the poverty related attainment gap. At establishment level, school leaders have access to delegated local authority funding and additional funding, provided through the Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC), to improve outcomes and close the poverty related attainment gap. SAC funding is downloaded directly to Local Authorities to utilise in accordance with national guidance. Local Authorities work with their assigned Education Scotland Attainment Advisor to produce a SAC plan and to report on the progress of this plan, in line with National guidance and governance arrangements. In the initial SAC model 9 local authorities, including North Lanarkshire Council, were identified as Challenge Authorities, and received additional Scottish Government funding to support equity and to close the poverty related attainment gap. However, in session 2022-23, the Scottish Government changed its approach to SAC funding, replacing this with Strategic Equity Funding (SEF). SEF will continue to focus on improving outcomes for children and families impacted by poverty but will see all local authorities receiving additional funding instead of the original 9. Introduction of this new model will see NLC receive a tapered reduction in financial support, from 7.5 million to 3.4 million by session 2025-26. The SEF model will operate from 2022- 2026. The new SEF approach requires Local Authorities to use local intelligence and data to identify stretch aims (targets) for various measures and submit these to the Scottish Government. These measures are categorised as core and core plus. The core elements are part of a requisite package of measures identified by the Scottish Government mainly focusing on attainment. Local Authorities were able to identify their own Core plus stretch aims. Based on local data North Lanarkshire Councils Core Plus aims focus on improving attendance (primary and secondary) and include a participation measure reflecting the exceptional work that the Virtual School team have been working towards over the past 2 years in improving outcomes for our Care Experienced young people. To support schools to close the poverty related attainment gap, they receive another layer of additional funding from the Scottish Government known as Pupil Equity Funding (PEF). Although Pupil Equity Funding forms part of the overall £1 billion Scottish Attainment Challenge Fund, the governance arrangements are significantly different, with PEF funding being delegated directly to individual establishments. Head Teachers are responsible for controlling and monitoring PEF spend (in accordance with Scottish Government guidance). The Scottish Government has committed to this funding as part of the new phase of the programme from 2022 to 2026. The Local Government Benchmarking Framework (LGBF) is a high-level benchmarking tool. It is designed to support councils to compare their performance Last Assessment Due 17 January 2023 Last Assessment Undertaken 29 March 2023
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Apr 4, 2023, 9:48 AM against a suite of efficiency, output and outcome indicators that cover all areas of local government activity. Publication of the LGBF forms part of each council’s statutory requirements for public performance reporting. Analysis of data contained in the framework contributes to risk management discussions. NLCs latest P1, 4 and 7 combined achievement of a level data for literacy (68.6%) and numeracy (79.4%) is higher than National attainment levels; Literacy (66.9%) and Numeracy (77.9%). Data also indicates that NLC are making progress in closing the attainment gap for literacy (19.0%) and numeracy (16.6%) with gap data remaining lower than National figures (21.3%) Literacy and (16.6 %) for Numeracy. However, NLCs gap is wider than the gap recorded within our comparator family groups and therefore must remain a focus. Senior phase 5@ level 5 (67%) and 5@ level 6 (37%) data indicates that NLC are outperforming their family group comparators, however we are still below national data levels, 69% and 40% respectively. Therefore, we must continue to focus on improving attainment levels in these measures. The attainment gap within NLC for both measures is broadly in line with National data. NLCs attendance rates (89.8%) and participation rates (90.2%) are below national comparison data, (92% and 92.4% respectively) and so will remain a focus for improvement to ensure all learners are supported to reach highest possibly levels of attainment and achievement. Risk Description There is a risk that current strategies and approaches do not improve attainment and achievement levels and reduce the poverty related attainment gap. (Excellence and Equity). Due To Uncertainty around what will truly influence poverty related attainment. Impact of the pandemic on learning and health and wellbeing, and the long- term impact of on attainment and outcomes. Current cost of living crisis and impact on children and families and the workforce. Inconsistent approaches to poverty proofing our establishments to ensure all children have equal access to all learning opportunities. (This includes digital etc.) Failure to utilise PEF funding appropriately to close the poverty related attainment gap. Changes to the Scottish Attainment Challenge funding model with a reduction in allocated funding and consequential impact. Introduction of the Scottish Equity Fund (SEF) and additional external measures and expectations. (Stretch Aims) Failure of NLC to keep abreast of changes in national and local curriculum drivers and advice and to plan strategically to support establishments to manage the changes to ensure a consistent educational offering across NLC (curriculum structure and content). NLC not having a curriculum that provides young people with the opportunity to develop a range of skills, knowledge and attributes required to succeed in learning, life and work. Increased focus on national assessment results pressuring schools to have an overly narrow focus on only academic qualification and outcomes. Recommendations from the National Conversation (Review), e.g. to assessment approaches and national governing bodies and the subsequent impact at Authority and School level and inability of the Service to implement the recommendations. Inability to identify and provide necessary support to children and families to ensure they are able to access all educational experiences. Failure to maximise partnerships and opportunities for learners to develop their skills for life, learning and work. Failure to apply strategies to ensure all parents, including those impacted upon by financial barriers, are provided with appropriate support and opportunities to enable them to support their child's learning. Failure to evidence the impact of additional funding (PEF/SEF) in improving outcomes for children and families. Difficulties in recruiting staff, particularly teachers, to deliver specific interventions. Lack of stakeholder engagement or participation. (This includes NLC staff, external parties and elected members.) Impact Decreasing levels of educational attainment and sustained positive destinations. Potential negative impact in preparing young people to meet local workforce demands. Failure to address Inequalities agenda and to close the poverty related attainment gap and the subsequent long-term detrimental impact on children and young peoples' capacity to progress into a sustained positive destination, to support themselves financially and to feel valued Organisation Structure North Lanarkshire Corporate
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Apr 4, 2023, 9:48 AM and able to contribute to their local community. Increased numbers of young people requiring support with Health & Wellbeing and resultant additional pressure on NLC resources and budgets. Unable to report accurately on the difference that funding and related interventions are making. Inability to report fully on the NIF drivers around Excellence and Equity and identified Stretch aims. Negative inspections and increased internal and external scrutiny. Reputational damage and loss of confidence in NLC as an Education authority, particularly with SG, Elected Members and parents whereby North Lanarkshire is not viewed as a place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. Long term financial impact on the Council in terms of providing additional financial support to residents if they are unable to secure employment. Corporate Priorities • Improve economic opportunities and outcomes • Support all children and young people to realise their full potential • Improve North Lanarkshire’s resource base • Improve the health and wellbeing of our communities Inherent Assessment ASM0003436 Likelihood - 4 Impact - 4 High - 16 Likelihood Reason North Lanarkshire is one of the most deprived Local Authorities in Scotland with a significant number of our children and families impacted upon by challenges associated with poverty. NLC receive additional Scottish Government funding, from the Scottish Attainment Challenge Fund, to deploy additional resources to help schools to raise attainment and to provide specific targeted support to close the poverty related attainment gap. With no control measures in place, the possibility of this risk occurring is thought to be likely. Impact Reason Failure to manage this risk could result in major impact with multiple service standards not met i.e. our educational provision failing to ensure all learners, regardless of socio economic background, leave school with the required skills and qualities to gain, and sustain, employment. This in turn will have a negative impact on our ability to meet local workforce demands and have a potentially negative financial impact on the Council, with more resources required to support unemployed NLC residents. There is also significant reputational damage associated with poor educational performance, with statistics published and compared at Local Authority and National Level. Decreasing attainment trends could also trigger increased external scrutiny from HMIE (External Inspectors). NLCs latest P1, 4 and 7 combined achievement of a level data for literacy (68.6%) and numeracy (79.4%) is higher than National attainment levels; Literacy (66.9%) and Numeracy (77.9%).For P1, P4 and P7 NLC is making progress in closing the attainment gap for literacy (19.0%) and numeracy. For Senior phase 5@ level 5 (67%) and 5@ level 6 (37%) data indicates that NLC are outperforming their family group comparators, however we are still below national data levels See Risk Context for further details. Controls and Actions Owner Status Target/Due Date CON0002475 - There is an overall SAC Plan which encompasses the strategy and outlines related initiatives to improve attainment and reduce the poverty related attainment gap with North Lanarkshire. This plan is informed by relevant research and has on-going monitoring built in to ensure best practice (new initiatives) will be incorporated into this plan. Michelle O'Halleron In Progress ACT0001078 - CON0002475 - Amend and adapt annual SAC Plan to accommodate reduction of £4.1m from Scottish Government. (This will impact on strategies/initiatives funded via SAC at authority level, but not those necessarily those funded through PEF. Michelle O'Halleron Underway 31 August 2023
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Apr 4, 2023, 9:48 AM ACT0001079 - CON0002475 - Monitor revised (Dec. 2022) Framework and governance around SAC/PEF spend. William Collum Underway 31 May 2023 ACT0001080 - CON0002475 - Continued engagement with the Attainment advisor to support best practice and ensure compliance with National guidance Michelle O'Halleron Raised 30 June 2023 ACT0001113 - CON0002475 - Continuing engagement with external participants and suppliers, in line with procurement guidance. William Collum Raised 30 June 2023 CON0002476 - Clear processes in place to deploy additional staffing (via PEF and SAC funding) to provide additional support to improve outcomes and reduce poverty related attainment gap and impact of the pandemic. Geraldine Shearer In Progress ACT0001081 - CON0002476 - Continue to track, monitor and report on the impact of additional staffing and to adjust approaches based on feedback and evaluation results. Geraldine Shearer Underway 30 June 2023 CON0002477 - Implementation of refreshed quality assurance, planning and reporting processes to ensure a clear focus on self-evaluation and improvement, at all levels, complemented by proportionate arrangements for external scrutiny/quality assurance. (Validated self-evaluation processes). Regular progress reports provided to internal and external stakeholders including CMT, Elected Members and Scottish Government (financial and performance information). Michelle O'Halleron In Progress ACT0001082 - CON0002477 - Review and address action points identified through internal audit. Michelle O'Halleron Underway 30 June 2023 CON0002478 - Creation and use of toolkits and processes that facilitate the effective interrogation, analysis and use of data to identify, track and monitor progress and to identify areas for improvement. This enables Head Teachers to identify individuals impacted by poverty and to quantify their attainment gap. Michelle O'Halleron In Progress ACT0001083 - CON0002478 - Support all establishments to make effective use of these toolkits to identify, plan and deliver appropriate interventions, and track and report on the impact of interventions in improving attainment, closing the poverty related attainment gap and meeting stretch aims. Michelle O'Halleron Raised 29 September 2023 CON0002479 - Creation of a staff culture that encourages innovative and creative approaches to improvement, keeping abreast of new research and pedagogical developments to ensure all learners have consistent access to high quality learning experiences. Geraldine Shearer In Progress ACT0001084 - CON0002479 - Provide opportunities for staff to upskill and develop their understanding of the moderation cycle and national expectations to ensure all children are appropriately challenged and supported in their learning. Geraldine Shearer Underway 30 June 2023 CON0002480 - Clear structure to drive and support curricular review including Develop the Young Workforce, Pathways programme and Curriculum Toolkit to reflect CFE core components and aspirations. There is on-going Michelle O'Halleron Enhancing
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Apr 4, 2023, 9:48 AM involvement in Inter authority networks to develop common strategies and to share approaches and prepare for outcomes of National Conversation. (ES, WP, ADES) ACT0001114 - CON0002480 - Provide opportunities for school leaders to upskill and to work with internal and external stakeholders to create a curriculum rationale that reflects local contexts, principles of Curriculum for Excellence and best national practice to improve outcomes for learners Jacqueline Burton Underway 30 June 2023 CON0002481 - Establishment of networks and partnerships to improve outcomes for children and families (Empowering Our Clusters Model) West Partnership, Family Groups Iain Macaulay In Progress ACT0001085 - CON0002481 - Continue to build partnerships and to collect data to evidence impact of new approaches in improving outcomes for learners Iain Macaulay Raised 30 June 2023 ACT0001086 - CON0002481 - Review of NLC Parental Engagement Strategy to empower and support improved outcomes William Collum Raised 29 September 2023 ACT0001087 - CON0002481 - Employ strategies to ensure pupil voice is central to evaluations and improvement work; CL&D forums, Pupil Parliaments etc. Michelle O'Halleron Raised 29 September 2023 CON0002482 - Interaction with the Tackling Poverty Officers Action Group to align support for identified children and families and address council priorities in relation to tackling poverty. William Collum In Progress 28 February 2023 ACT0001088 - CON0002482 - Work with TPOAG to create the strategy and then to implement any assigned actions. William Collum Underway 29 September 2023 CON0002483 - Recruitment campaign for teachers and other key staff John McKenna In Progress ACT0001089 - CON0002483 - Implementation of revised SAC procurement framework and NLC?s recruitment procedures to secure as additional teaching staff including retaining finishing probationers and NQTs. Michelle O'Halleron Raised 29 September 2023 CON0002484 - Establishment of policies and procedures designed to remove barriers and ensure all children and families have equal access to learning experiences e.g. Poverty Proofing Policies, Processes for Digital access, Parental engagement/family support policies. Michelle O'Halleron In Progress ACT0001090 - CON0002484 - Monitor the impact of new Family Engagement workers. Iain Macaulay Raised 31 October 2023 ACT0001091 - CON0002484 - Further develop integrative practice model within all NL services to align support available across council services e.g. support from the Welfare Team, Club 365 etc. Michelle O'Halleron Raised 30 June 2023 CON0002485 - Ongoing engagement with Elected Members Michelle O'Halleron Implemented
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Apr 4, 2023, 9:48 AM Residual Assessment ASM0003436 Likelihood - 3 Impact - 3 Medium - 9 Likelihood Reason As this risk is intrinsically linked to several externally influenced factors including changing socio economic and political landscapes, reduced funding and potential staffing challenges, there remains a possible likelihood of this risk impacting on Service delivery. Impact Reason There remains a moderate level residual risk that the Service fails to adapt to changing contexts and to deliver a high quality educational provision that raises attainment and closes the poverty related attainment gap. This failure would lead to increased internal and external scrutiny and have a negative impact on NLC?s reputation. With appropriate controls and robust monitoring processes the risk can be tolerated and any decreasing trends in attainment could be addressed through an appropriate action plan, with results improving within a 12 month period.