Annual Action Plan

Here is another animal of a report due. It outlines plans for next year:



School: ___________________________



(replace with your school logo)


2011
School Improvement
Annual Action Plan


Our Vision

(Sample)

As a Catholic Christian community, we will support the children as they learn together, responding to the Gospel in their daily lives and exploring their emerging role in Australian society.






Date:


Principal:

With the support of the Educational Consultant: Plan Design and Endorsement

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Review and Accountability

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Key: Completed Actions Commenced, but needing further action



Key Aspect of Schooling:
Catholic School Culture - Operational Action

Components
• Context, Vision and Mission
• Catholic Life And Culture
• Outreach and Service
• Quality Relationships


Ongoing tasks include

 articulate policies and practices in light of vision and mission statements
 implement the Awakenings Religious Education Curriculum
 display religious symbols and icons
 provide opportunities for staff, student and parent spirituality
 provide support for parental involvement in the religious education of their children
 provide hospitality and welcome
 community service and social justice outreach programs
 involve the school on the life of the Diocese
 cyclically review all documentation










Documentation

bold = review/revise
italic = draft/ratify
(08) etc = date of last review
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Vision Statement (VRQA) (08)
Mission Statement (VRQA) (06)
Awakenings (09)
Contextual Statement (VRQA) (07)
Democratic Principles (VRQA) (08)
Governance (VRQA) (08)
Parish (98)



Catholic School Culture - Strategic Action
Intended Improvement Outcome(s):
•

Components 
Context, Vision and Mission Outreach and Service
Catholic Life and Culture Quality Relationships


Strategies and Actions Key Performance Indicators When & By Whom
We will… We have… We are …




Targets and/or Evidence:
Consultant and Advisor Support:
Smart Goals:
Strategic & Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Results-based
Time-bound


Key Aspect of Schooling:
Learning and Teaching - Operational Action

Components
• Religious Education
• VELS Physical, Personal and Social Learning
• VELS Discipline-based Learning
• VELS Interdisciplinary Learning
• Pedagogy (Principles of Learning and Teaching)
• Assessment
• Reporting Student Achievement

Ongoing tasks include

 implement Awakenings & sacramental programme
 implement VELS and PoLT
 ensure range and appropriateness of teaching practices
 integrate the principles of pastoral care into teaching practice
 imbed integrated inquiry as a means of consolidating curriculum delivery
 implement and sustain ongoing assessment & reporting practices
 use data as a framework for intervention for individuals and cohorts
 analyse and respond to external test results
 use target setting to meet individual learning needs
 forge partnerships with other community organisations, to assist children with special needs
 cyclically review all documentation



Documentation

bold = review/revise
italic = draft/ratify
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Assessment & Reporting (VRQA)
Camps And Excursions (VRQA)
Curriculum (VRQA)
Curriculum Plan (VRQA)
Curriculum Statements
Health & Physical Education
Interpersonal Development
Personal Learning
Civics and Citizenship
Religious Education
The Arts
English
LOTE
Humanities
Mathematics
Science
Communication
Design, Creativity & Technology
Information Communication Technology
Thinking Processes
Drug Education (ISDES)
Gifted And Talented
Homework
Integrated Curriculum
Integration
Learning And Teaching (VRQA)
Library
Literacy - CLaSS
Literacy - SELL
Numeracy - EMU
Program Implementation
Reading Recovery
Special Assistance/Education
Vocational Education
Work Programs


Learning and Teaching - Strategic Action
Intended Improvement Outcome(s):
•

Components  VELS: Interdisciplinary Learning
Religious Education Pedagogy (PoLT)
VELS: Physical, Personal and Social Learning Assessment
VELS: Discipline-based Learning Reporting Student Achievement

Strategies and Actions Key Performance Indicators When & By Whom
We will… We have… We are …




Targets and/or Evidence:
Consultant and Advisor Support:
Smart Goals:
Strategic & Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Results-based
Time-bound


Key Aspect of Schooling:
Student Well-being - Operational Action

Components
• Pastoral Care
• Student Connectedness
• Rights and Responsibilities
• Inclusive Practice

Ongoing tasks include

5 ensure structures and programs to facilitate the care, welfare and safety of students (primary prevention, early intervention, intervention and restoring relationships)
5 ensure welcome and hospitality
5 ensure structures and programs facilitating the care, welfare and safety of students (restorative justice and procedural fairness)
5 ensure risk management, safety and security
5 forge appropriate partnerships with community agencies
5 cultivate high expectations for students and staff
5 celebrate student achievement
5 ensure a well-ordered, managed and calm school climate
5 instill a sense of identity and pride in the school
5 foster quality relationships
5 provide effective support for students with special needs
5 conduct regular programme support group meetings
5 devise individual learning plans and integration submissions
5 provide assistance to families in crisis or need
5 regularly review student behaviour policies and procedures
5 appoint and support a Student Wellbeing Co-Ordinator
5 ensure display of NSSF and Values Posters
5 cyclically review all documentation
Documentation

bold = review/revise
italic = draft/ratify
____________________


Anaphylaxis Policy (VRQA)
Critical Incident (VRQA)
Discipline (VRQA)
Duty of Care (Supervision) (VRQA)
Electronic Mail & Internet (VRQA)
Emergency Management (VRQA)
Evacuation Plan (VRQA)
Extreme/Inclement Weather
Inclusive Practice
Head Lice
Lock Down & Containment (VRQA)
Medication & First Aid (VRQA)
National Safe Schools
Pastoral Care (VRQA)
School Uniform
Serious Offences (VRQA)
Student Representative Council
Student Wellbeing
Sun Smart


Student Well-being - Strategic Action
Intended Improvement Outcome(s):
•

Components 
Pastoral Care Rights and Responsibilities
Student Connectedness Inclusive Practice


Strategies and Actions Key Performance Indicators When & By Whom
We will… We have… We are …




Targets and/or Evidence:
Consultant and Advisor Support:
Smart Goals:
Strategic & Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Results-based
Time-bound



Key Aspect of Schooling:
Leadership & Management - Operational Action

Components
• Planning For Improvement
• Innovation, Development and Change
• Staff Management and Welfare
• Professional Learning
• Financial Management
• Use of Resources and Space
• ICT Resources
• Overall compliance with legislation and other requirements
• Local School Procedures and Regulations

Ongoing tasks include

5 Develop and implement
o four year School Improvement Plan
o annual action plans
5 employ and induct staff
5 provide staff with clear expectations and feedback
5 ensure all teaching staff are registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and are RE accredited
5 ensure up to date staff records
5 provide opportunities for all staff for professional development
5 ensure legal compliance, including Commonwealth Educational Accountability Requirements for Schools
5 comply with all recommendations of the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA)
5 work with the local school cluster
5 ensure appropriate Emergency Management procedures
5 develop and implement appropriate local policies and protocols
5 ensure adequate resources to support teaching and learning
5 maintain school plant and facilities
5 devise a capital development plan and ICT master plan
5 cyclically review all policies and other documentation







Documentation

bold = review/revise
italic = draft/ratify
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Leadership
Consultative Committee
Discrimination and Harassment (VRQA)
Employment of Staff
Probity (VRQA)
Rehabilitation-Return to Work (VRQA)
Role And Responsibility Statements
Shared Leadership
Staff Appraisal
Staff Induction And Retention
Staff Handbook
Staff Professional Learning (VRQA)

Management
Annual Report Distribution (VRQA)
Assets Register
Budget Development And Review
Canteen
Capital Development (VRQA)
Class Structure/Organisation
Communication Statement (VRQA)
Essential Services (VRQA)
Grounds & Maintenance
Handling Complaints (VRQA)
Legal Issues (VRQA)
Occupational Health & Safety (VRQA)
Privacy
Register - Anaphylaxis (VRQA)
Register - VIT (VRQA)
Register - First Aid (VRQA)
Register - WWCC (VRQA)
Purchasing Priority Plan
School Board Development
School Closure (Staff In Service)
School Development Committee
School Fees
School Improvement & Review (VRQA)
Student Attendance (VRQA)
Student Enrolment (VRQA)
Visitors To The School (VRQA)


Leadership & Management - Strategic Action
Intended Improvement Outcome(s):
•

Components  Financial Management
Planning For Improvement Use Of Resources And Space
Innovation, Development And Change ICT Resources
Staff Management and Welfare
(Recruitment, Selection & Retention Of Staff) Overall compliance
Professional Learning Local School Procedures & Regulations

Strategies and Actions Key Performance Indicators When & By Whom
We will… We have… We are …




Targets and/or Evidence:
Consultant and Advisor Support:
Smart Goals:
Strategic & Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Results-based
Time-bound

Key Aspect of Schooling:
School Community - Operational Action

Components
• Parent Involvement
• School Board
• Partnerships with the Wider Community
• Reporting to the Community
• Environmental Stewardship
• School Marketing And Promotion

Ongoing tasks include

5 maintain regular and effective communication within the school community
o school newsletter
o school website
o parent information sessions
o parent/teacher conferences
5 update and distribute school handbook
5 maintain a adequate level of fundraising
5 maintain and strengthen our links with the parish community
5 support and maintain an effective and functional school board (school board development and board member induction programme)
5 support and maintain an effective and functional parents and friends
5 provide an annual report to the community
5 engage the school community in environmental stewardship
5 develop and distribute promotional resources and materials
5 involve the school in local celebrations and observances
5 cyclically review all documentation
Documentation

bold = review/revise
italic = draft/ratify
____________________


Catholic Schools Network/Cluster
Parent Education
Parent Handbook
Parent Participation
Parents And Friends
Promotion and Marketing
Public Relations
Reporting To The Community (VRQA)
School Board
Visitors To The School (VRQA)


School Community - Strategic Action
Intended Improvement Outcome(s):
•

Components 
Parent Involvement Reporting To The Community
School Board Environmental Stewardship
Partnerships With The Wider Community School Marketing And Promotion

Strategies and Actions Key Performance Indicators When & By Whom
We will… We have… We are …




Targets and/or Evidence:
Consultant and Advisor Support:
Smart Goals:
Strategic & Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Results-based
Time-bound





Operational Actions

Actions that need to be done, but don’t require a high degree of planning or accountability.

These actions are:

• routine
• obvious
• ongoing
• cyclical
• compliant
• predictable
• minor in nature (possibly)






Strategic Actions

Actions that respond to specific needs where the intended outcome is a key component to an identified area of school improvement.

These actions are:

• pivotal
• innovative
• scripted
• calculated
• staged
• deliberate
• intentional
• assessable