Strategic planning

Many schools have development or improvement plans which contribute to short-term effectiveness. Long-term success requires strategic planning, looking to the future and planning the journey to get there. These resources guide you through the process of effective strategic planning and provide supporting tools and case studies.

Publications

Clustering together to advance school improvement - full report
Research associate report looking at how working with an external colleague in peer support can positively affect the leadership of your school
Success and sustainability: developing the strategically-focused school
Outlines a framework that combines strategic processes with strategic leadership to develop successful and sustainable schools for the future
School self-evaluation: models, tools and examples of practice
Practical models, tools and examples for school self-evaluation
School self-evaluation: background, principles and key learning
A report on the use of self-evaluation in schools
School self-evaluation: a reflection and planning guide for school leaders
A practice-oriented guide to school self-evaluation

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Top tips for effective strategy
Shaping the strategic direction of a school is a fundamental aspect of a leader's role. In this video, four experts share their advice for doing this successfully.