Strategic Planning & Reporting

Important 

The Education (School Planning and Reporting) Regulations 2023open_in_new are expected to be updated before the end of 2026.

This article suite has been updated to reflect the intended wording of the new regulations.

Your board’s first strategic plan under the new regulations (effective 1 January 2027) will be in place for 2 years to align with the next triennial board election cycle. 

What should your board be doing now? 

In preparation for your board’s next strategic plan, consultation and information-gathering should be completed or underway. 

Part of this process must include paying particular attention to the paramount and supporting objectives of boards in governing schoolsopen_in_new.

Your board is also required to consult with your school community to determine their aspirations and values. This consultation must include students and staff, as well as parents, whānau, and the wider community.

Bringing together community feedback, an understanding of the paramount and supporting objectives, and your school’s current performance will help identify the priorities that will shape your board’s strategic direction.

To read more about strategic planning and reporting, click on another article in this suite.