School Development and Improvement Plan
Editable Word school development and improvement plan template for setting strategic goals, objectives and actions.
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A simple, editable School Development and Improvement Plan (SDIP) template for headteachers and senior leaders. Use it to set out your strategic goals, key objectives and the actions you will take to improve curriculum and teaching and the school's performance overall.
What's inside
- A template for your strategic goals, key objectives and actions
- Space to show how you will measure progress towards each priority
It can be used alongside our SEF and Monitoring Pack.
Tips for completing the plan
- Involve teachers, staff, parents and pupils in setting priorities
- Set SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound)
- Monitor progress regularly, using key performance indicators and softer evidence where useful
- Allocate budget to support the plan and adjust it as priorities change
- Keep communication open so everyone understands the plan's objectives
- Review and revise the plan as circumstances change
- Recognise and celebrate milestones along the way
Format: editable Word document, 7 pages. Approximate time saved: 14 hours.
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