Risks and Limitations
RISKS IDENTIFIED
RISKS MITIGATED BY Target schools and colleges do not take part in activity The Project Leaders have regular interactions with schools and colleges , supported by Programme Manager and Head of SUN where needed .
Turnover of staff in schools , colleges and local authorities meaning
The Project Leaders have regular interactions with schools and colleges , consistency of communication and engagement effected and engagement supported by Programme Manager and Head of SUN where needed . variable SUN staff turnover meaning consistency of communication and engagement with target schools and colleges effected
Evaluation and monitoring methods and associated deadlines are not met meaning data returns to OfS incorrect and SUN are unable to identify engagement and impact Interventions offered are not fit for purpose and evaluation shows no positive increase in evaluation foci
Change in Government / HE policy shift in focus / drastic budget cuts due to unforeseen circumstances
OfS continue funding but Uni Connect main aims and parameters change
Sharing of data across various stakeholders does not happen due to concerns , or mismanagement , of GDPR meaning impact data and evaluation analysis is unable to take place
Disagreement among partners over strategic direction
Where possible target schools and colleges are given an interim contact who will be responsible for ensuring communication kept consistent until new staff member begins . The Head of SUN to effectively communicate associated deadlines and support wider SUN team and schools and colleges during reporting period and data returns . Interventions are matched against progression framework to ensure that the SUN offer is fit for purpose and forms a sustained and progressive outreach offer . Interventions are matched against relevant policies and frameworks ( e . g . Gatsby Benchmarks ). Partnership to seek feedback from both student and staff participants . SUN ensure that monitoring and evaluation is robust and data collection timely and accurate . Consistent and timely impact reports written for evidence to supply to OfS if requested . The SUN team to horizon scan to identify potential risks in evaluation and monitoring approaches . Continually review and amend evaluation , monitoring and operational frameworks to ensure the SUN is able to adapt to changing focus . SUN data collection items are GDPR compliant and receive regular reviews should any information or data processors change . Data Sharing Agreements are written and signed by relevant stakeholders and data sharing written into service level agreements and collaboration agreements which are approved by Legal Services at the lead institution . Clear governance and decision-making structures . The SUN Governance Group to include reps from each university partner ’ s SMT . The SUN