Contents

  1. Purpose and Scope
  2. Headline GLD Challenge
  3. Evidence of Need
  4. System and Service Analysis
  5. GLD Improvement Priorities
  6. Delivery Plan
  7. Outcomes, Measures and Learning
  8. Governance, Accountability and Partnership
  9. Risks, Assumptions and Mitigations
  10. Next Steps and Review Cycle
  11. Annex A
  12. Annex B
  13. Easy Read Version

9. Risks, Assumptions and Mitigations

Key risks include:

  • workforce capacity constraints in School Improvement and Early Years teams until new roles are recruited.
  • financial pressures from MTFS and service budgets affecting sustainability.
  • dependency on ICB transformation timelines.
  • estate readiness and digital infrastructure.

Mitigations include:

  • strengthened governance,
  • phased implementation,
  • recruitment of a dedicated BSiL Lead, and
  • use of evidence‑based practice to maximise value and impact.