How we do it
We use our LDE improvement cycle for greatest impact.
Learn, Design, Enact (LDE)
At Excellent Schools we have created our own LDE school improvement cycle to best tailor solutions that address the unique needs and aspirations of each school, ensuring sustainable growth and lasting impact.
LDE Improvement Cycle
The most effective leaders utilise quality improvement processes within a cohesive cycle to bring about the required change in the relevant high leverage areas.
We have the necessary tools for high quality evaluation processes, strategic thinking and situational analyses (LEARN). We provide all necessary planning tools to establish an effective response to opportunities for improvement and areas for acceleration (DESIGN), while supporting leadership teams through implementation processes and change management phases (ENACT).
Our agile and responsive approach means that LDE processes are used appropriately to best reflect the context of the school and each leadership challenge. Each aspect of the LDE cycle uses a unique set of tools and approaches to reinforce agility. Within such an improvement cycle sits nine sets of processes within three quality phases to achieve the greatest impact.The LDE cycle can be followed in its entirety or through its seperate parts.
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The Learning Phase
Blue Sky Thinking + Embracing Local Context + Reviewing and Evaluating
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Blue Sky Thinking
We help you to collaboratively establish the range of possible futures for the school and community. We use unique tools such as Mind Maps, Over the Horizon protocols and PMIs.
Embracing Local Context
Using our bespoke tools, we work with you to understand local context, community demographics and stakeholder opinions. Our tools include needs analyses, perception surveys and demographic trends.
Reviewing and Evaluation
We help you to carry out comprehensive school self-reviews against a range of quality indicators, including our Excellent Schools Quality Framework, and carry out annual evaluations of strategic plans.
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The Designing Phase
Establishing Purpose and Goals + Strategic / Improvement Planning + Collecting Data and Feedback
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Establishing Purpose and Goals
Using bespoke tools, we support you to set SMARTA goals and chart strategic directions. We co-design responses to school review recommendations. Our tools include a goals matrix and gap analyses.
Strategic Improvement Planning
We deliver context specific strategic planning templates, processes and KPIs that maximise impact for learners. Our tools include visual boarding and a six-phase change management model.
Data Collection and Feedback
We work with you to create and implement a unique data collection, analysis and response system. Our tools include data calendars, perception pulse checks and performance walls.
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The Enacting Phase
Implementing and Action + Professional Learning and Upskilling + Monitoring and Adapting
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Monitoring and Adapting
We deliver a range of systems to monitor the agreed actions, adapt as required and communicate to all. Our tools include traffic light systems, progress checks and graphic indicators.
Professional Upskilling
We help you to get the best from your team by understanding their abilities and using collaborative processes to influence practice. Our tools include SWOT analyses, performance development systems and appraisal tools.
Implementation / Actions
Using our unique tools, we work with you to set key actions and deliver on role alignment and resource use. Our tools include RAP Plans, Gantt Charts and RACI matrices.
Our Process
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1. Contact
Reach out to us by phone or email to discuss your project goals, complexities, and opportunities, no obligation, no charge.
2. Design
3. Resourcing
Choose from our three support packages and payment plans to meet your specific needs.
4. Agreement
Finalise the partnership by signing a bespoke project brief, timeline and memorandum of responsibilities.