Change and innovation are inevitable aspects of life. Our school is committed
to embracing change positively, and developing students and staff who not
only adapt readily to change, but are at the forefront of innovation.
Education is an ever-changing journey, not a single destination.
Our school community accepts that change in education and life is inevitable,
and provides opportunities for growth and invigoration.
Aims:
To critically analyse opportunities for change, and to embrace those opportunities
that benefit our school and our students.
To develop a robust and resilient school atmosphere that responds positively
to change and innovation.
To be at the forefront of educational innovation.
Implementation
We intend to constantly review and redefine our current practices, with
the deliberate intention of being at the 'cutting edge' of education.
While some changes are imposed, opportunities for voluntary change at our
school will be scrutinised and assessed as to whether or not they contribute
to us achieving our goals.
All proposals for change or innovation will be analysed openly and without
prejudice.
In doing so, we will focus upon practical advantages that may be gained
by change, and will not be drawn into attempts to simply retain the status
quo without justification.
All staff will be provided with professional development relating to change,
change management and adapting to change.
All staff, students and community members affected by proposed changes will,
where practicable, be involved in opportunities to have input.
We recognise that people respond differently to change - changes that some
people find exciting may be threatening to others.
All members of the school community will be proactively supported through
periods of change.
Changes will be clearly communicated.
Once changes are made, it is a clear expectation from all members of the
school community, that they be adopted.
Changes themselves will not be immune from reconsideration or review.
Change takes time and effort.
All relevant changes will be incorporated into the school charter.
Evaluation:
This policy will be reviewed as part of the school three-year review cycle.
This policy was last ratified by School Council in.... November
2003