Flexibility of Resources. Due to practical consequences arising from the outbreak of the virus that is the subject of the Field, it may become difficult or temporarily impossible (including as classified as a force majeure event) for a Party to fulfil all of its responsibilities under the Research and Development Plan or as allocated to it by the JSC. Accordingly, a Party, in its effort to collaborate, may therefore agree to swap, substitute or perform any of the other Party’s responsibilities that were allocated to it in the Research and Development Plan or by the JSC. The JSC shall be responsible for coordinating any such changes, which must be finally approved in writing by the Parties where the change results in a Party taking on additional financial cost and responsibility.
Flexibility of Resources. The Service Provider will ensure appropriate and relevant Staff are provided and available to deliver the agreed curriculum within the agreed core learning hours in each Establishment. Whilst the majority of learning takes place during the working day there will be a requirement for the provision of Services during the evening and at weekends depending on the Establishment’s needs. Such flexibility, where required, will be agreed within the Establishment’s Annual Learning Plan. The Service Provider will ensure and provide a flexible team structure which enables relevant and qualified team members to substitute for one another particularly where an individual’s absence becomes protracted for any reason, or to support delivery of specific training (such as vocational training courses; employability initiatives), etc. Operational flexibility through use of peripatetic Staff to deliver curriculum across several Establishments, or to respond to specific needs for specialist subjects, is encouraged. Creative and flexible use Staff resources (e.g. use of Programme Tutor or Learning Assistant roles) relative to the subject and nature of the learning to be delivered is also encouraged All Service Provider Staff absences must be backfilled to maintain continuity of service provision. These backfill arrangements will not, however, reflect the Learning Centre Manager substituting for another team member to provide cover unless in exceptional circumstances and for a period of no more than 48 hours unless agreed by the Purchaser’s nominated representative at the Establishment concerned. The Service Provider’s flexible team structure shall allow for a changes to the Staff mix and complement as changes arise within the nature of the Establishment population or as the parties agree to alter the focus or way the Services are delivered or to rebalance between Establishments. Examples include, but are not restricted to: Accommodating special learning support for those requiring additional support for learning difficulties and/or disabilities; A significant change to the programme of learning as a result of needs identified through the annual Learning and Skills Review or quarterly Annual Learning Plan reviews; or A change in population demographics or prisoner mix. All of the above reflects general and specific links through organisational and Scottish Government policy, towards addressing National Outcomes detailed within the National Performance framework.
