Governors can use the resources below to help identify areas of responsibility including holding the headteacher to account, safeguarding and risk management.
Maintained schools are required to have a document explaining the makeup of its governing body. Use our template to explain the structure of your governing body
Governing bodies must have evidence of paying expenses incurred by members relating to their role as governors. Download our template and adapt for your school
Inducting new governors is important to help them understand their roles and settle in quickly. Download the checklist to provide them with the key information and documents they need
With a range of responsibilities, it’s important that boards consist of governors and trustees with varied skills and expertise. How can schools make sure they recruit the right people? Fiona Stagg advises
Governing bodies should regularly reflect on current practice to improve effectiveness. Trevor Davies provides a governor SEF to evaluate strengths and identify improvements
As a governor or trustee, the safety of pupils is paramount and you must be able to hold your headteacher to account. Matt Miller describes what governors should be monitoring and questions to ask
