Caroline Collins

Caroline is the Head of School Business Strategy and Resources at Miles Coverdale Primary School in London.

Pupil premium: questions for governors to ask

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: questions to ask your school business manager

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
Preparing an asset management plan: what governors and SBMs should know

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: questions for governors to ask

Succession planning ensures schools are identifying and developing potential future leaders. Caroline Collins outlines questions governors should ask to help schools succession plan
An SBM's guide to writing your first report to governors

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

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