Strategic Planning Support for Schools That Drives Real Progress

Expert facilitation and advice to help New Zealand school boards and leadership teams create purposeful, achievable strategic plans aligned with their vision and Ministry of Education requirements.

Independent Supportfor School Strategic Planning

A clear, focused strategic plan is essential to strong school governance and leadership. At Edsolnz, we support school boards and leadership teams across Aotearoa to develop practical, future-focused strategic plans that reflect each school’s unique culture —while meeting Ministry of Education expectations and obligations under the Education Act. Our consultants bring decades of experience and provide independent facilitation that ensures your school’s vision, values, and goals are clearly defined, measurable, and achievable.

Support for School Boards and Leadership Teams

We work with school boards, principals, and senior leaders to develop strategic plans that genuinely support school improvement and compliance. Whether you’re preparing your next three-year strategic plan, responding to a recent ERO review, or reviewing progress against existing goals, we offer a trusted, external perspective to help move your planning forward with clarity and confidence.

A Structured and Collaborative Planning Process

Our strategic planning support includes both board training and hands-on facilitation. We provide a structured yet flexible process built on open dialogue, stakeholder engagement, and practical governance knowledge.

We offer two key components

1. Strategic Planning Training for School Boards

A focused session covering:

  • Strategic and annual planning requirements
  • Governance and management roles
  • Obligations under the Education Act
  • Stakeholder consultation best practices
  • A step-by-step planning process

2. Facilitated Planning Support

We guide your board and leadership team through:

  • Understanding Your School Context
    Reviewing school documents, student data, ERO reports, and community feedback to establish a shared understanding of current state.
  • Stakeholder Consultation
    Engaging board members, staff, whānau, and the wider community to gather diverse insights and highlight shared priorities.
  • Facilitated Planning Workshops
    Structured workshops to identify strategic goals, define desired outcomes, and align actions with your school’s long-term vision.
  • Drafting and Refinement
    Co-constructing a working draft of your strategic plan, aligned with Ministry of Education guidelines and community input.
  • Finalisation and Implementation Advice
    Finalising the plan and advising onhow to embed it into board practice, annual planning, and ongoing evaluation.

Clear, Actionable Plans with Real Outcomes

Working with an experienced, independent facilitator brings clarity and momentum to your school’s strategic planning. We help your team focus on what matters —and translate vision into meaningful action.

  • Clear, compliant strategic plans aligned with Ministry of Education requirements
  • Informed governance through board training and sector expertise
  • Balanced decision-making supported by independent facilitation
  • Stronger alignment between governance, leadership, and community voices
  • A realistic roadmap for long-term school improvement and success

Need help with your school plan?

Talk to our consultants about developing a clear, achievable strategic plan for your school.

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