Action planning What is an action plan An

Action planning

What is an action plan? • An action plan is simply the steps which need to be taken to achieve the goal. • An action plan is the link between training and achieving your targets. • It is the implementation process which links new learning to practice in the classroom.

Action planning- the thinking process is very important • A good action plan needs to give detailed consideration to the innovation intended and the strategy that will be employed to implement it. • And remember the process of planning (the thinking it through step by step) is often more important than the plan.

An action plan might address the following questions • Who will benefit from the change? (pupils, myself, staff, the school? ) • What will be the costs for those affected? • Is the change easy to communicate to those concerned and will they see the purpose? • Will it be possible to adapt what is intended to suit specific circumstances? • Will additional or new resources be required? • How will I get feedback on progress?

Other issues to consider (these may/may not be relevant) • Does anyone need to know what I am hoping to achieve? • Whose support will I need? • Do I need to give other people a sense of ownership of the change and so win their support? • Do I need to negotiate with anyone?