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	Phase 1	Phase 2	Phase 3	Phase 4	Phase 5
DIMENSION	PROPOSAL	SCOPING	PLANNING	IMPLEMENTATION	MATURITY SUSTAINABILITY
Relationship and Communications	Develop a Philosophical Context	Identify key stakeholders and leadership group, establish communication networks, and confirm shared vision and principles.	Ensure regular, effective communication with stakeholders.	Use and, where necessary, modify or augment existing communication channels.	Develop and enhance relationships both within the cluster and outside the cluster.
Learner Needs		Carry out a learning needs analysis to identify the range of learning opportunities required.	Ensure learner needs are identified and addressed in an ongoing manner.	Provide ongoing support for learners in this environment.	Review current teaching and learning practices to ensure learner needs are met.
Logistical Coordination	Identify Community of Interest	Complete an investigation of other LCO and cluster models.	Establish staff appointment procedures. Identify and appoint staff to key positions.	Confirm shared timetables, calendars, and protocols for sharing with staff and students.	Working with others outside the cluster.
Professional Development and Support		Identify strengths and professional development needs of schools.	Establish initial professional development (induction) programme.	Establish ongoing professional development within a community of practice.	Maintain programmes of regular professional learning opportunities for teachers.
Pedagogy	Establish Purpose	Identify current and desired teaching practices online.	Develop a professional learning programme focussed on student-centred learning.	Ensure teaching practices are reflective and changing from traditional to blended learning.	Establish a culture that accommodates changing pedagogical practice.
Technical Coordination		Conduct a technical audit, and identify technical needs.	Obtain advice and explore technical support options.	Ongoing and effective support processes are in place.	Developing strategies for review and adoption of new and emerging technologies.
Learning and Teaching Resources	Set Goals and Principles	Conduct a review of appropriate learning resources, identify gaps and future needs.	Make decisions about how to access and develop appropriate teaching and learning resources.	Establish and implement a shared resource library for digital and non-digital resources.	Regularly review teaching and learning resources to ensure they are current and up to date.
Administration and Support Strategies		Identify, support, management and leadership personnel.	Establish LCO level management team and systems.	Maintain cluster level management team and systems.	Regularly review systems to ensure LCO management is sustainable.
Finance/Funding	Agree Membership	Explore existing funding models and draft budgetary requirements.	Coordinate financial systems within and between schools. Finalise budget.	Agree to and meet regular accounting milestones	Develop a 3–5 year financial plan to support strategic plan.
Evaluation and Strategic Planning	Explore Funding Opportunities	Identify appropriate evaluation processes.	Identify specific outcomes/indicators against which to measure success toward the goals of the LCO.	Integrate goals into participating Organisations’ strategic plans and validate these through regular milestone reporting.	Implement a self-review process aligned with meeting cluster goals and strategic planning.
OUTCOME	Commitment to proceed.	Commitment to participate.	Action plan ratified and resourcing allocated.	LCO operational.	LCO remains fresh and self renewing.
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