This is a 12 page tabular review of governance structures in 12 leading education jurisdiction compared to England....
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Learning from overseas
Agree a long-term vision and plan
Insight
- Successive governments, institutions, research and stakeholders coalesce around a shared vision
Consistency**

Evidence strength

Source
- Edpol analysis, EPI Curriculum and Research reviews
Learning from overseas
Change is a recognisable process
Insight
- Change is announced, a process agreed, including timing and participation
Consistency**

Evidence strength

Source
- EPI reviews (above)
Learning from overseas
Research and evidence at the centre
Insight
- National institutions provide respected evidence from home nations and overseas
Consistency**

Evidence strength

Source
- EPI Research Review
Learning from overseas
Strong national institutions
Insight
- Institutions long established, secure and respected
Consistency**

Evidence strength

Source
- EPI Curriculum and Research reviews
Learning from overseas
Wide consultation and collaboration *
Insight
- Consultation used for buy-in and evidence gathering
Consistency**

Evidence strength

Source
- EPI reviews
- EPI/Edpol roundtable on Curriculum
Learning from overseas
Regional and local delegation
Insight
- Federal local delegation
Consistency**

Evidence strength

Source
- EPI reviews
Learning from overseas
Ideology does not drive success
Insight
- No silver bullets; no consistent ideological approach; all countries willing to learn and adapt
Consistency**

Evidence strength

Source
- Edpol analysis
Learning from UK
Consultation and collaborations can work
Insight
- ECF illustrates successful policy making with consultation and collaboration
Consistency**

Evidence strength

Source
- Public domain
Learning from UK
Takes time to consult
Insight
- Secretary of State interviews show retrospective view to engage with practitioners
Consistency**

Evidence strength

Source
- Edpol/FED/Public First, SofS interviews
Learning from UK
Local initiatives provide innovation
Insight
- Right To Succeed, Blackpool, School 21, Reach Oasis, Manchester; all provide important learning
Consistency**

Evidence strength

Source
- Public domain
*Not necessarily consensus drive **That is, how consistently used within research sample