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Governance
Governors can use the resources below to help identify areas of responsibility including holding the headteacher to account, safeguarding and risk management.
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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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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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Guidelines for the school governing body, trustees and senior staff to declare interests that may lead to bias
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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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Download our templates for access to minutes of governing body meetings and taking minutes during meetings
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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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Download the governor skills audit to assess and evidence the skills members have and determine strengths and weaknesses of the board
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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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Governors have a role to play in supporting the wellbeing of school leaders and other staff. Fee Stagg offers some ideas for stress-free board meetings and beyond
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Download these checklists to ensure your governing body understands what the SEND link governor needs to know in relation to their key responsibilities