Normalises a culture of mediocrity

When principals do not set, manage or review the SIP, it makes a statement that continuous improvement is not a key priority of the school. It accepts mediocrity as being acceptable and the norm.

The problem is compounded

When principals do not set, manage and review the SIP, teachers or teaching assistants become complacent with their current level of practice and do not desire continuous improvement. In turn, students also become complacent and do not strive for higher learning outcomes or follow positive high expectations as this has not been modelled for them.

Without a commitment to excellence, the learning culture of the school becomes one where mediocrity is commonplace and accepted.