Department Action Plan Template

This Department Action Plan Template is a comprehensive planning tool designed to help Heads of Department strategically evaluate and develop their subject area over a two-year period. Ideal for use in schools, this editable Microsoft Word document includes structured sections for curriculum intent, executive summary, and a detailed McKinsey 7S analysis with prompt questions to guide reflection on strategy, structure, systems, shared values, staff, skills, and leadership style.

The template also features a multi-layered action planning framework, allowing departments to define development goals, break them into specific objectives, and map out actions with fields for leadership, resources, timelines, success criteria, monitoring, and RAG rating. This resource supports strategic planning, performance review, and improvement tracking across academic years 2024/25 and 2025/26.

File type: .docx (Microsoft Word): compatible with most word processing software.
Keywords: department action plan, school improvement, curriculum planning, McKinsey 7S, strategic goals, RAG rating, editable Word template.