Governors can use the resources below to help identify areas of responsibility including holding the headteacher to account, safeguarding and risk management.
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
Schools need to have an up-to-date asset management plan but what does it include? Caroline Collins provides a checklist for governors and guide for SBMs
Creating a succession plan for the governing board and chair ensures the continuity of strong governance. Victoria Clifford suggests ways to develop governor skills
Succession planning ensures schools are identifying and developing potential future leaders. Caroline Collins outlines questions governors should ask to help schools succession plan
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
A strong working relationship between SENCOs and SEN governors is paramount to effective provision for SEND pupils. Anita Devi has created this toolkit, providing you with talking points and tools to help you secure better outcomes
Effective meetings can allow a SENCO and SEN governor to co-ordinate the best possible provision for pupils. Use this template to record the key points and agreed actions for each meeting
Governors must know their school to be able to effectively hold the headteacher and SLT to account. Stephen Tierney provides strategies for working with governors to ensure the best for pupils
The SDP sets out the school’s strategy for improvement. Ensure your governing body are involved in setting and monitoring strategic priorities with our advice
