This systems map is made up of several sub-systems, some with separate sub-elements. These are as follows:

• Strategy and management subsystem comprising:
  • Senior management team
  • Governors
  • School council
• Parents
• Head
• Site and buildings subsystem comprising:
  • Site manager
  • Health and safety officer
• Core teaching subsystem comprising:
  • Teachers
  • Teacher assistants
  • Children
• Child protection
• Catering subsystem comprising:
  • Cooks
  • Assistants
• Administration subsystem comprising:
  • School office
  • Finance manager
  • County council
• ICT lead

Outside the boundary of the system, several systems are shown:

• Central government
• Education inspectors
• County council
• Other schools
• ‘Natural’ environment
• Media

◄ 9.2 Purpose and boundary