Common use of Uncertainties Clause in Contracts

Uncertainties. The next three years will present significant economic, political and financial uncertainty in the external environment facing the college and our partners. While these are outwith our control, it is critical that we continue to make a positive impact on the region. The wider political situation in Scotland, the UK and Europe over the next three years is already creating uncertainty. Although the impact, for example, of BREXIT and new arrangements for welfare reform and national bargaining are still largely unknown, such changes will present challenges for the college, our students, communities and employers. Therefore, to deliver this ambitious outcome agreement requires a significant increase in core funding. Financial challenges such as the introduction of a simplified funding model and changes to funding for extended learning support have the potential to put at risk support for students who need it most. For example, in 2015-16 a fifth of the college’s credit activity supported students with a declared disability and 20.5% supported students who lived in SIMD10 areas. Regionalisation is likely to remain high on the political agenda, in particular in relation to economic development and education. The outcomes of the consultation on governance arrangements in schools, as well as the review of enterprise and skills agencies, could have far-reaching consequences for schools, local authorities and national agencies. Changes arising from these reviews will require the college to be agile in how we work with national and local partners to ensure that people, communities and the economy in Ayrshire grow and develop through skills. Strategic Plan 2017-20 We will continue to be proactive to changes in the external environment and flexible in our approach to the delivery of learning and services to support our students. By working in collaboration with partners we will maximise the potential outcomes for our students. Our strategic goals for 2017-20 reflect this approach, and support Scottish Funding Council outcomes. These goals are:

Uncertainties. The next three years will present significant economic, political and financial uncertainty in the external environment facing the college and our partners. While these are outwith our control, it is critical that we continue to make a positive impact on the region. The wider political situation in Scotland, the UK and Europe over the next three years is already creating uncertainty. Although the impact, for example, of BREXIT and new arrangements for welfare reform and national bargaining are still largely unknown, such changes will present challenges for the college, our students, communities and employers. Therefore, to deliver this ambitious outcome agreement requires a significant increase in core funding. Financial challenges such as the introduction of a simplified funding model and changes to funding for extended learning support have the potential to put at risk support for students who need it most. For example, in 2015-16 a fifth of the college’s credit activity supported students with a declared disability and 20.5% supported students who lived in SIMD10 areas. Ayrshire College # 193132 2018-01-17 11:55:44 (UTC+00 Regionalisation is likely to remain high on the political agenda, in particular in relation to economic development and education. The outcomes of the consultation on governance arrangements in schools, as well as the review of enterprise and skills agencies, could have far-reaching consequences for schools, local authorities and national agencies. Changes arising from these reviews will require the college to be agile in how we work with national and local partners to ensure that people, communities and the economy in Ayrshire grow and develop through skills. Strategic Plan 2017-20 We will continue to be proactive to changes in the external environment and flexible in our approach to the delivery of learning and services to support our students. By working in collaboration with partners we will maximise the potential outcomes for our students. Our strategic goals for 2017-20 reflect this approach, and support Scottish Funding Council outcomes. These goals are: