It's the final push before the summer holidays! Are you prepared for the month ahead? Use the SBM June checklist to ensure you haven’t forgotten anything and find links to expert advice
Benchmarking is a valuable tool in decision-making and ensuring value for money. This step-by-step guide from Caroline Collins shows how the benchmarking process works
All staff are responsible for complying with data protection law. Caroline Collins offers questions different staff members can ask their data protection officer to clarify their understanding
Data protection officers are responsible for data compliance and report directly to governors. Caroline Collins offers questions to ask a DPO and advice on how and what to report
Putting a probation period into the start of an employee contract helps avoid costly mistakes. Caroline Collins explains why they work and how to make the most out of them
Governors are responsible for making sure pupil premium funding is used to raise the attainment of disadvantaged children. Caroline Collins provides questions to ask to ensure this happens
Governors and SBMs should work closely together to ensure robust financial management of the school budget. Caroline Collins provides questions governors can ask to hold their SBM to account
Schools need to have an up-to-date asset management plan but what does it include? Caroline Collins provides a checklist for governors and guide for SBMs
Succession planning ensures schools are identifying and developing potential future leaders. Caroline Collins outlines questions governors should ask to help schools succession plan
Governors need clear, accurate information on areas of school life in order to support and challenge the SLT. Caroline Collins outlines why, how and when SBMs need to report to governors
