Resources for all Governors
LEARNING RESOURCES…
Chair’s Guide
Connecting the role and responsibilities of the chair to the use of the Assurance Governance approach.
Every governor in a church school or federation has an equal responsibility to ensure it is distinctive & effective, exercising oversight through supportive challenge. The first section below is for all governors, with the second for those who are also Foundation governors, with a final thematic section for sub-committee chairs (or focus meetings of the main board).
Assurance Governance is dedicated to equipping governors with quick and accessible briefings that enable appropriate questioning in critical areas.
Choose from the thematic areas below to access a multi-format briefing and downloadable school self-review document for each area covered.
All Church School Governors…
Christian Distinctiveness
Briefing, Questions & Review
Nurturing the promotion of the principles, practices and tenets of the Church of England.
Overall Achievement
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of progress and attainment.
Overall Inclusivity
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight that every learner achieves regardless of characteristic.
Post 16 – transitioning
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of the last few years of schooling.
Leadership & Governance
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of how the school is led (and governed!).
Finance
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of fiscal responsibilities and sustainability.
Vision and Strategy
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing strategic governance oversight of the overall purpose & direction of the school.
Safeguarding
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the how well learners are kept safe.
Early Years – starting out
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of the first few years of schooling.
Personal Development
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of holistic development and wellbeing.
Attendance and Behaviour
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing oversight of the lived experience of coming to and being part of the school.
Property & Estate
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the stewardship of buildings and land.
Foundation Governors…
Setting the Vision
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight on the clarity and strategic intent of the schools overall encompassing vision.
Worship
Briefing, Questions & Reviews
Providing governance oversight of the quality and impact of worship in school.
Justice and Responsibility
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of how equity, equality and pro-action is promoted in the school.
Curriculum, Values & Belief
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight on the of why, what and the impact of what is taught across the school.
Culture
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the lived experience of the culture of the school.
Religious Education
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality RE teaching in the school.
Chairs of Sub-Committees…
Briefings that summarise the thematic areas that committees are typically formed around, thus supporting the individual use of the above resources.
Christian Distinctiveness
Summary ovevriew
Committee oversight of the ‘lived’ Christian character of the school.
Overall Achievement
Summary Overview
Committee oversight of progress and attainment in all areas.
Overall Inclusion
Summary Overview
Committee oversight of different groups, particularly vulnerable learners.
Attendance & Behaviour
Summary overview
Committee oversight of attendance and behaviour.
Personal Development & Wellbeing
Summary Overview
Committee oversight of the sustainable all aspects of personal development.
Finance, Property & Estate
Summary overview
Committee oversight of the sustainable management of school assets.
Practical Solutions for Busy Foundation Governors
Discover how our resources have empowered governors to excel in their roles through real-life feedback.
“The training materials provided a means to offer appropriate and supportive challenge to our school leaders, which was well received.“
Sarah White
School Governor
“The advice and resources were fully adaptable for my needs, helping me make confident decisions as a new governor.“
James Carter
New Governor
“The support I received helped me to clarify my role and responsibilities as a church school governor, and seek answers to important areas.“
Emily Dawson
Community Liaison Governor