Bastow Institute

Communities of Practice

The Education State includes the vision that networks and system leaders will adopt a Communities of Practice (CoP) approach to share knowledge, experience and resources.

The CoP approach involves educational leaders and professionals working collaboratively with the goal of developing a collective responsibility for driving improvement using the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO).

Good Practice

This section includes examples of schools currently working together to improve outcomes across a variety of different settings.

Current Research

The research section includes evidence to support Communities of Practice and useful links.

Supporting Documentation

The supporting documentation section includes: FISO Planning tools, Planning your next step as a network, Self assessment tool

Protocol Samples

This guide provides a template and examples for a range of network protocols that networks may find useful. This includes SEIL role guidance.

SEIL Role

Your SEIL will support the implementation of the Communities of Practice approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

View the Communities of Practice FAQs.