What information is legally required for governors to hold your school to account? Find out where your statutory obligations lie and the best ways to provide information to your governors
Risk awareness is a different matter to risk assessment, argues Nickii Messer, and it involves an understanding of strategic, governance, financial, legal and reputational risks
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
The finance committee terms of reference should describe the responsibilities of the chair, clerk and finance committee. Nina Siddle provides an example to use as a guide
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
