DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2016 - 2019

To enable personal growth, instil a passion for learning

and create aspirational minds

This Development Plan sets out the implementation of our Strategic Plan for the next three years. This plan has been a consultative document with staff, parents, students and governors all contributing to our vision and setting the priorities to shape our future. We start with our newly agreed vision “to enable personal growth, instil a passion for learning and create aspirational minds among our students.” It is our mission “to unlock our students’ full potential, develop their confidence, creativity and intellect in a safe and caring environment, empowering their contribution to global society.”

Here we share with you the key priorities we will take to meet this vision and set out the road map to achieve our mission and develop High Performance Learning. High Performance Learning is designed

to offer schools a path that is inclusive,

challenging and ambitious. It offers

unprecedented opportunities to all

learners, embraces a broad paradigm

of education, and it represents an

improvement-focused framework for

outstanding schools.

In essence, High Performance Learning is

what excellent schools are all about.

Dr Steffen Sommer Principal

INTRODUCTION

This development plan sets six key priorities to ensure we achieve our vision.

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Board of Governors

Governance and leadership Change and improvement

Community

Parent representation Community engagement

Central Services

Admissions/Marketing Finance/Facilities/ICT

Staff

Continual professional development Safeguarding

Student Services

Global Citizens Well-being strategy & ECAs

Curriculum

High performance learning Language development

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Priority One:

CURRICULUM AND ENHANCED SUPPORT

THROUGH HIGH PERFORMANCE LEARNING

Prepare and implement a High performance learning strategy as a systematic

approach to achieve excellence for all.

Research and plan for new educational enhancements and support added value initiatives.

Start a Modern Foreign Language programme in Primary and increase Secondary opportunities

Continually support individual learning needs and non-native English learning.

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Priority Two:

STUDENT SERVICES

Further strengthen the student councils and develop the student voice

Fully embed the Student well-being strategy

Plan and introduce a Global Citizenship and soft skills programme.

Further strengthen and embrace our ECA programme to provide opportunities for all in view of sporting, music, arts and drama and additional outdoor pursuits.

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Priority Three:

STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH

To ensure Doha College continues to employ and retain staff of the highest quality.

Investment in all staff and support enhanced Teaching & Learning through continued professional development.

Ensure the highest levels of safeguarding through constant training and development.

Ensure staff development supports succession planning and allows for professional progression.

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Priority Four:

CENTRAL SERVICES

Admissions

Ensure waiting lists are well managed and furnished with viable candidates who have been screened and tested.

Facilities

Ensure all systems, facilities and procedures are fit for purpose and exceeds best practice providing a sustainable environment.

Build a new modern campus by 2019 which enhances the learning/living environment for the college and its stakeholders and meets budget and programme requirements.

Finance

Develop a modern, future-orientated and fit for purpose fee structure which is flexible and provides for continually high standards and developments.

To develop a policy for bursaries and scholarships. ICT

Investigate future orientated ICT technologies to enhance teaching and learning.

Develop the virtual learning environment for students and staff. Marketing

Devise a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy.

Develop the virtual learning environment for students and staff.

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To further improve the cohesion of our community.

To consider the creation of a Parent Representative Committee to include parents as stakeholders for the New Campus development.

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Priority Six:

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

To be champions for change and improvement.

Introduce innovative ways to deliver governance and leadership.

Increase Board of Governors engagement and visibility.

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To be recognised as one of the leading international schools in the world

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Core Values:

Excellence and Achievement

Respect and Integrity

Commitment and Responsibility

Challenge and Reward

Fun and Enjoyment

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