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West Burnham on Purpose Underlying Vision

Context:
This paper challenges each school to thoughtfully investigate the motivation and beliefs underlying their school vision for change.

 

Innovation summary:
How this resource can support you along the innovation continuum:

  • What is the nature of learning?
  • What are the components which need to be visited to develop a vision?
  • What does a vision provide and how can it be embedded into practice?

Key points:

  • A vision is seen as fundamental to effective leadership and the basis of all forms of organizational activity.
  • A vision can be developed from three main sources and is usually expressed in the school's aims or mission statement. These are:
    - The moral basis for the school's work.
    - The core purpose of the school.
    - The desired future state of the school.

 

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