[Business Continuity Strategy] [Template 3]
CBF 1: Special Education Services (Pathlight School)
Minimum Resources Required during a Disaster
In times of disruption, ensuring the continuity of essential educational services at Autism Resource Centre (ARC), particularly for Pathlight School, is of paramount importance.
The unique learning needs of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) require structured, supportive environments that must be rapidly re-established in the event of a disaster.
This chapter identifies the minimum resource requirements necessary for the resumption and continuity of key sub-functions under the Critical Business Function (CBF-1): Special Education Services.
Each Sub-Critical Business Function (Sub-CBF) detailed in this section outlines the essential human, infrastructural, and technological resources needed to support operations at pre-identified recovery locations.
These include staffing levels, equipment needs, communication tools, and other specialised requirements such as therapy kits, behavioural support materials, and secure access to educational content.
This structured approach provides a practical reference for ARC’s recovery planning and enables timely, prioritised resource deployment in support of students, caregivers, and staff during adverse events.
Table 3: [BCS] [T3] Minimum Resources Required for CBF 1: Special Education Services (Pathlight School)
Sub-CBF Code |
Sub-CBF |
Recovery Location |
Minimum Resource Requirements Per Function Per Recovery Location |
CBF-1.1 |
Curriculum Development and Academic Planning |
ARC HQ / Remote |
• Staff: 5 • Seats: 5 • Tel: 2 • PC/Laptops: 5 • Others: Access to curriculum repository; secure cloud storage (min 1TB); academic collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace) |
CBF-1.2 |
Classroom and Learning Delivery (Onsite & Remote) |
Pathlight Satellite Campus / Remote |
• Staff: 30 • Seats: 30 • Tel: 5 • PC/Laptops: 30 • Others: Projectors (5), Wi-Fi access points (5), learning materials, remote learning platform (e.g., Zoom licenses, LMS) |
CBF-1.3 |
Student Support Services (Allied Professionals) |
ARC HQ / Remote |
• Staff: 10 • Seats: 10 • Tel: 3 • PC/Laptops: 10 • Others: Therapy kits, confidential consultation rooms (2), secure case documentation system |
CBF-1.4 |
Behavioural and Emotional Support |
ARC HQ / Mobile Team |
• Staff: 8 • Seats: 5 • Tel: 2 • PC/Laptops: 5 • Others: Behavioural intervention tools, private space for sessions, incident documentation tools |
CBF-1.5 |
Individual Education Plan (IEP) Management |
ARC HQ / Remote |
• Staff: 6 • Seats: 6 • Tel: 2 • PC/Laptops: 6 • Others: Access to IEP database, secure student record system, printing/scanning equipment |
CBF-1.6 |
Student Transport Coordination |
ARC HQ / Temporary Ops Site |
• Staff: 4 • Seats: 4 • Tel: 3 • PC/Laptops: 4 • Others: Access to transport vendor contacts, emergency contact list, GPS tracking system |
CBF-1.7 |
Parent and Caregiver Communication |
ARC HQ / Remote |
• Staff: 3 • Seats: 3 • Tel: 3 • PC/Laptops: 3 • Others: SMS and email communication tools, broadcast system access, multilingual support materials |
CBF-1.8 |
Examination and Assessment Administration |
Pathlight Satellite Campus |
• Staff: 5 • Seats: 5 • Tel: 2 • PC/Laptops: 5 • Others: Access to exam papers (secured), printing devices (2), scanner (1), assessment rooms (2) |
CBF-1.9 |
Vocational and Life Skills Training |
ARC Training Facility |
• Staff: 6 • Seats: 10 • Tel: 2 • PC/Laptops: 6 • Others: Life skills equipment (e.g., cooking, housekeeping kits), workshop tools, safety gear |
CBF-1.10 |
Emergency and Safety Protocols in Schools |
Pathlight Satellite Campus |
• Staff: 4 • Seats: 4 • Tel: 3 • PC/Laptops: 2 • Others: Emergency kits (min 3), communication radios (2), printed evacuation maps (20), incident log sheets |
Summing Up ...
Effective disaster recovery for ARC's Special Education Services hinges on more than just physical relocation—it requires the availability and deployment of critical resources tailored to each functional area.
From lesson delivery to student support and crisis communication, the minimum resource thresholds outlined in this chapter ensure that Pathlight School can uphold its commitment to continuous, inclusive education, even during disruption.
By pre-defining these minimum requirements, ARC enhances its organisational resilience, reduces operational downtime, and protects the well-being of students and staff.
This proactive resource planning not only aligns with best practices in business continuity management but also reinforces ARC’s mission to empower individuals with autism through structured, uninterrupted learning environments.
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