To inspire, support and challenge all our Children and Young People to be the best that they can be.

Strategic Plan 2017-2027

FOREWORD

The Education Authority is a relatively new organisation serving everyone in the region. The services it provides are the cornerstone of a successful society, growing educated and confident children and young people. We are focused on ensuring that we will do the best we can for all our children and young people.

The EA is working in a challenging context that will drive the need for change. I know that there is a workforce of talented and skilled people working for the Authority across Northern Ireland, who are committed to meeting these challenges and who will adapt to these changes in a positive way.

As we publish our interim Strategic Plan I want to acknowledge the thoughtful contributions of our Board Members, key Education Partners, Principals and Staff whose suggestions have been invaluable in helping us in developing our plan.

This interim Strategic Plan sets out our vision 'to inspire, support and challenge all our Children and Young People to be the best that they can be'. It provides a framework for our work and showcases how we will develop and monitor our services to schools, Boards of Governors,teachers, parents, young people and children as we move towards our goal of improving educational achievement.

Whilst it is impossible for any document to capture everything the EA does or is trying to achieve, I hope this plan creates a unity of purpose as well as a basis on which we can move forward.

This plan begins by outlining our Vision, Mission and Values which will be central to everything we do. The strategic priorities will provide the framework to achieve our Vision.

I recognise that the current financial situation creates substantial challenges for the Authority. The expectations and needs of young people, their families and the communities in which we operate are increasing. We can no longer provide the same services in the same way and we will transform the way we deliver our services. Difficult decisions must be made but our focus will be on the young people whose lives are directly or indirectly affected by the services we provide.

All our activities will support, be complementary to and be driven by the range of education related aspects of the emerging Programme for Government and the Young People's Strategy and in support of the Department of Education's Corporate Goals. We are working to improve educational outcomes; reduce educational inequality; improve child development; improve the quality of education and enhance the skills profile of the population.

Sharon O'Connor - Chairperson

Through our journey of transformation, children and young people will remain at the heart of everything we do. I want this organisation to be engaged with people. All of us have a shared interest in improving outcomes for children and young people within our society to help them be the best that they can be.

What does the Education Authority do?

The Education Authority Strategic Plan 2017-2027

EA Vision, Mission and Values

What are EA's Priorities for the next 10 years?

What are EA's planned Outcomes for the next 10 years?

The 3-Year Corporate Plan 2017-2020

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OUR VALUES

Openness

We will promote a culture of openness and will be transparent and honest in our dealings with the public, our partners and colleagues.

Respect

We will listen to and respect those we serve, as well as each other and will recognise effort, achievement and contribution.

Reflection

We will be a learning organisation, reflecting and taking on board the lessons learned from our own experiences and from comparable organisations.

Responsibility

We will act responsibly and acknowledge that our actions will impact on others. We will be helpful, conscientious, reliable and accountable for all our actions.

Excellence

We will strive for quality in everything we do. We will behave professionally and take pride and ownership for everything we say and do.

Equality

We will promote equality of opportunity through our employment practices, service delivery and engagement activities.

OUR 10 - YEAR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

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LEARNING

Meeting the LEARNING needs of our children and young people

E

EXCELLENT

Providing EXCELLENT education support services

A

ALL OUR PEOPLE

Developing ALL OUR PEOPLE to carry out their jobs successfully

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RESOURCES

Managing our RESOURCES effectively and efficiently

N

NURTURING LEADERSHIP

NURTURING LEADERSHIP across the EA to give clear direction in a dynamic and complex environment