Governors and trustees challenge and support leaders. They are working hard to engage parents in the life and work of the school.

Ofsted 2023

The role of the Governing Body (in line with the scheme of delegation) is:

• Building an understanding of how the academies are led and managed   
• Determine school level policies which reflect the Trusts ethos and values 
• Management of risk: establish register, review and monitor
• Monitoring whether the academies are:  
  • Working within agreed policies  
  • Is meeting the agreed targets  
  • Managing its finances and resources well   
  • Engaging with stakeholders  
  • Reporting to the Trust Board  

The Trust board will approve the appointment of the Governing Body Chair, ensure that parents are elected and will determine its structure and organisation.  

The Governing Body responsibilities include;

• Review, approve and monitor the Academy Development Plan (ADP)
• Review, monitor and challenge Executive Head/Directors/Head of School reports: 
• School performance & improvement
• Safeguarding, SEND, other vulnerable groups 
• Behaviour, attendance & safety 
• Student development 

Governing Body