Introduction to the DECD Performance and Development Policy and Guidelines

1. Introduction to the DECDPerformance and Development Policy and Guidelines Performance Standards and Certification Team

3. Performance and Development Policy • Principles • fairness, equity and trust • mutual respect, understanding and responsibility • openness to learning and change • performance processes that are integrated into day-to-day workplace practices • accountability through professional conversations and authentic feedback • recognition and reward • work life balance • supportive and safe working environment • access to effective and relevant professional development • commitment to improve outcomes for children and students.

4. Performance and Development Guideline

5. Elements supporting a Performance and Developmentculture • A shared and common commitment to organisational vision and site improvement • Quality relationships and the development of trust • Active engagement in regular performance conversations • A cycle of planning, learning and review that supports personal accountability and mutual responsibility.

6. Other key factors to success • Clear expectations (induction, Job &Person Specifications / Standards, culture) • Observation of practice • Sharing learning and good practice • Recognising and celebrating performance • Critical self reflection • Open exchange of feedback • Quality documentation • Linking individual performance objectives to organisational or site objectives

7. Further information is available from: DECD Performance and Development New employees are encouraged to visit: Workforce Development: Professional Learning and Development DECD Induction Contact: Performance Standards and Certification DECD.StandardsCertification@sa.gov.au Tel: 8226 4183