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School and system improvement
Continuous improvement, the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle and school profiles.
What continuous school and system improvement means
Continuous school and system improvement (CSSI) is a positive, data-informed way to improve teaching, learning and leadership. It focuses on student outcomes, not on the plan or the activities completed.
Running a Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle
Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) is a four-step cycle for continuous improvement. You plan a change, try it, study the data, then adjust and start again.
Starting the year: create a school profile
A school profile is a short snapshot of your school. Create one at the start of the year to set a baseline and measure progress.
Leading improvement in your school or system
Keep the focus on a few priorities, share a clear vision, and use data to guide your decisions. Make improvement part of daily work, not an add-on.