KU Annual Report 2016 | Page 14

STRATEGIC PLAN 2017 TO 2019 Creating, Thinking and Doing for today and tomorrow From humble beginnings in 1895, our organisation has grown and evolved into a modern KU for today’s children and Australian families. In 2016 the Board and Executive worked together to reflect on KU’s experiences in today’s operating landscape, and to develop a Strategic Plan for 2017-2019, becoming the organisation’s roadmap to the future, and specifically the next three years. This bold Strategic Plan builds on, and aligns with, our existing six core values. While continuing to value Childhood, Leadership, Innovation, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion, we have expanded the value of Integrity. The value ‘Relationships and Integrity’ better reflects the important role engaged relationships play in our interactions with children and families, each other, and our environment. Together we will work towards our core vision; a world where “Every child has the right to feel safe, nurtured, valued and heard”. KU’s Purpose in this vision is to continue delivering, supporting and leading high quality inclusive play-based learning programs. We provide opportunities for children to become the creators, thinkers and doers of today and tomorrow. In delivering our strategic objectives and goals, KU must continue to do what it does well and leverage our existing strengths. Just as we nurture and support children to develop and grow, we need to nurture the organisation to continue to improve, evolve, create and grow. A sustainable, scalable business model empowering our future. Achieving excellence to advance the status and standing of early childhood education. 121st Annual Report 2016 2. 4.