This course aims to support school leaders in understanding the purpose of strategic development plans. We will explore how SDPs are linked to values and vision, and how these should be incorporated into the SDP. Participants will be asked to reflect on the different ways in which long term planning is led. We will also explore some of the challenges experienced in the creation and implementation of SDPs and ensuring that they continue to deliver over long periods of time.
You will learn:
- the purpose of a school plan
- ways to develop SDPs
- an awareness of and ideas to address the challenges of implementing a SDP
Programme outline
- Why do schools need a strategic development plan (SDP)?
- Aren’t all plans the same? SDPs vs SIPs
- Values, vision and SDPs
- Strategic leadership of SDPs
- What could your SDP look like?
- Addressing the challenges of implementation
