Some schools work their way through each stage and module, while others pick and choose the tools that best match their needs. The framework is flexible and can be used to enhance existing improvement activities at any stage of the planning cycle. A diagram showing the structure of the SIPF can be found in the downloads section.

Prepare and engage

• Create a planning process based on a shared vision of where you are now, what you want to accomplish and a clear idea of how the framework can help.

Identify objectives

• Inside the classroom: set objectives for improving teaching and learning that consider standards of achievement and pupil well-being.
• Learning potential: reach a common understanding of the factors that affect pupils’ learning potential and identify ways to help all pupils achieve to the best of their ability.
• Beyond the classroom: identify ways to improve the well-being of all pupils in the school and community through extended services and other provision.

Ensure successful outcomes

• Personalise: assess the needs of targeted pupils or cohorts in order to develop personalised interventions and demonstrate their impact.
• Develop and prioritise solutions: generate and prioritise solutions that will help meet school improvement objectives and define indicators of success.
• Plan delivery and evaluation: create a practical and achievable plan for implementing and evaluating the agreed school improvement objectives.