Governance

Governors can use the resources below to help identify areas of responsibility including holding the headteacher to account, safeguarding and risk management.

Governor self-evaluation form
Governing bodies should regularly reflect on current practice to improve effectiveness. Download and edit this governor SEF template to evaluate strengths and identify improvements
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Academy and MAT governor/trustee year planner
Download and use this year planner for academy and MAT governors and trustees to ensure essential tasks are completed each term and school leaders are held to account
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Register of business interests reporting
Guidelines for the school governing body, trustees and senior staff to declare interests that may lead to bias

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Instrument of government template
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

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Governor and trustee allowances reporting
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

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Access to minutes of governing body meetings
Download our templates for access to minutes of governing body meetings and taking minutes during meetings

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Governor year planner
Download and use this year planner for governors to ensure you are carrying out the essential tasks each term and holding the headteacher to account
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Governor induction checklist
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
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Recruiting governors and trustees
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
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Converting to an academy: guide for governors
Use this governor briefing to ensure your governing body is aware of what the academy conversion process involves
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