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
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
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
