Rationale SIP
Rationale SIP
Rationale SIP
Consistent with the national education policies, plans and standards, the school heads shall
The School Improvement Plan (SIP) is a road map that establishes the changes that the
school needs in order to improve student achievement and that shows how and when these changes
will be made. It is a three-year education development plan that embodies the vision and mission
The SIP contains the profile of the school and the community, problems and needs, goals,
objectives, standards and targets, implementation plan, monitoring and evaluation plan,
communication and advocacy plan, documentation and reporting to stakeholders and signatories.
It is a comprehensive overview of major priorities to which the school will commit its resources
The ultimate objective of the school improvement process is to achieve the desired learning
outcomes by enhancing the way curriculum is delivered by competent, committed and caring
teachers by creating a safe and a nurturing environment for learning, and by increasing the
It also aims to help school heads, teachers, parents and other stakeholders in the school
The process primarily requires constant analysis of school needs, planning and
implementing appropriate actions and monitoring and evaluating results and outcomes.
It also involves comparing existing school practices with those of others and obtaining
information about best practices in order to raise standards and ultimately improve school
performance.