Download - The Journey to Excellence package
The Journey to Excellence package Part 1: The concept of excellence and the 10
dimensions Part 2: Examples of each dimension Part 3: How good is our school? and The Child
at the Centre Part 4: Planning for Excellence Part 5: Journeys to Excellence
Part 4
Planning for Excellence
Existing strengths Well-established cycles Direct links to outcomes for learners Bringing together external expectations and needs of
learners Professional reflection
and teamwork Involvement of school
community
Essential elements of an improvement plan
Clearly stated and aspirational vision and values
Developed by and shared with the whole school community
A small number of improvement priorities
Emphasis on action not bureaucracy
Outcomes which focus on learning and achievement
Clearly identified responsibilities linked to named individuals and / or teams
Clear timescales with milestones and deadlines
Relevant measures of success
Self delusion
SELF EVALUATION OR
SELF DELUSION?
Effective planning: is based on the evidence of ongoing self-
evaluation (JTE Part 3 – HGIOS3, TCAC) builds on identified strengths emphasises action not bureaucracy focuses on delivery and impact involves the whole school community is flexible and responsive
(www.journeytoexcellence.org.uk)
Successful Plans
are high level have a small number of key priorities reflect the school’s own context present improvement priorities as outcomes for
learners impact directly on learners