School leaders and other school staff share responsibility for the creation, operation and long-term effectiveness of this inclusive culture. School leaders need to encourage and welcome contributions from all school staff and ensure their suggestions and effort are valued and recognised. In turn, school staff need to contribute positively to the forming and implementation of change and actively show they understand and support a culture where opportunities are explored and challenges are faced in a professional and effective manner.

From this base a common understanding develops that all major challenges can be overcome by combining the right talent within the school with the appropriate approach.

When this cultural change is fully embedded, the sense of all-staff empowerment and positive attitude to change and progress becomes schools' 'default setting' – the way they meet all challenges and opportunities.

This capacity minimises possible disruption and allows schools to embrace and manage change while remaining focused on teaching and learning.