Resources for all Trustees (and where appropriate local governors)
LEARNING RESOURCES…
Chair of Trustees Guide
Connecting the role and responsibilities of the chair to the use of the Assurance Governance approach.
Every trustee in a single or multi academy trust with at least one church school has an equal responsibility to ensure such academies are distinctive & effective, exercising oversight through supportive challenge.
The first section below is for all trustees (with much applicable to church and none-church academies), with the second for those who are also Foundation appointed trustees. The final thematic section is for sub-committee chairs (or focus meetings of the main board).
Assurance Governance is dedicated to equipping trustees 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 Trustees…
Christian Distinctiveness
Briefing, Questions & Review
Nurturing the promotion of the principles, practices & tenets of the Church of England in trusts with one or more church academy.
Overall Achievement
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing trustee oversight of the quality of progress and attainment.
Overall Inclusivity
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing trustee oversight that every learner achieves regardless of characteristic.
Post 16 – transitioning
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing trustee oversight of the quality of the last few years of young adult learning.
Leadership & Governance
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing trustee oversight of the quality of how the trust is led (and governed!).
Finance
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing trustee oversight of fiscal responsibilities and sustainability.
Vision and Strategy
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing strategic trustee oversight of the overall purpose & direction of the trust and its academy/s.
Safeguarding
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing trustee oversight of the how well learners are kept safe.
Early Years – starting out
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing trustee oversight of the quality of the first few years of early learning.
Personal Development
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing trustee oversight of the quality of holistic development and wellbeing.
Attendance and Behaviour
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing trustee oversight of the lived experience of coming to and being part of the trust.
Property & Estate
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing trustee oversight of the stewardship of buildings and land.
Foundation Trustee Appointments…
Setting the Vision
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing trustee oversight on the clarity and strategic intent of the trusts overall encompassing Christian vision.
Worship
Briefing, Questions & Reviews
Providing trustee oversight of the quality and impact of worship in church academy(s).
Justice and Responsibility
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing trustee oversight of how equity, equality and pro-action is promoted in church academy(s).
Curriculum, Values & Belief
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing trustee oversight on the of why, what and the impact of what is taught across church academy(s).
Culture
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing trustee oversight of the lived experience of the culture of church academy(s).
Religious Education
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing trustee oversight of the quality RE teaching across the trust and in each church academy(s).
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 trust or respective church academy(s).
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 Trustees
Discover how our resources have empowered trustees to excel in their roles through real-life feedback.
“The approach and resources have enabled us to adopt a much more systematic, rigorous and supportive approach to our trusteeship.“
Trust Chair
“The resources have enabled me to progress from a tentative new member to a confident trustee, asking the right questions at the right time.“
New Trustee
“The resources have helped me to clarify my role and responsibilities as a Foundation appointed trustee, and seek answers to important areas.“
