Annex 4 SWOC analysis matrixes

To determine the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities or Challenges of your school i.e., what is your school good at, what needs to improve, what are the school's opportunities, and what are main barriers for improvement, you can make a SWOC analysis. The matrixes below (one of the SDP components) are an easy way to make such SWOC analysis

School resources (SIS) and finance

Section: Major strengths of the school Major weaknesses of the school Main opportunities for the school Main challenges

School resources (books, desks, etc.) and infra-structure (building, classrooms, etc)

Human resources (pupils, teachers, non-teaching staff, S/C)

Financial management (source of income, expenditure)

Information collection and recording (SIS) (accuracy, reliability, up-todate)

Teaching and learning

Section: Major strengths of the school Major weaknesses of the school Main opportunities for the school Main challenges

Professional development of teachers (INSET training, indoor training, peer-topeer learning, etc.)

Monitor implementation of PDPs (classroom observations, lesson plans)

School-based support teachers in

improving pupil's learning outcomes

Monitor pupil performance

Gender responsive school environment

Section: Major strengths of the school Major weaknesses of the school Main opportunities for the school Main challenges

School data and information interpreted in terms of gender and equity issues

Gender equity in school governance and operations (members of the S/M; school management m/f; prefects m/f; etc)

Teachers applying gender responsive pedagogy (equal distribution of available text books over boys/girls, etc)

Sexual Harassment and Bullying Policy and Procedures

Section:

School data and information are collected, recorded and up-to-date (SIS)

Community involvement in school improvement (PTP activities)

Lead and monitor

School improvement

Major strengths of the school Major weaknesses of the school

Main opportunities for the school Main challenges school development plan implementation

Record progress made (monitoring)

Community involvement and communication

Section: Major strengths of the school Major weaknesses of the school Main opportunities for the school Main challenges

Community involvement in development planning

Democratic decisionmaking

Communication with community stakeholders on school improvement progress (notice board)