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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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How do you get the dynamic between the CEO and chair right? Tiffany Beck describes how she built a successful relationship with her CEO to achieve their vision for the MAT
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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
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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
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Creating a succession plan for the governing board and chair ensures the continuity of strong governance. Victoria Clifford suggests ways to develop governor skills
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Succession planning ensures schools are identifying and developing potential future leaders. Caroline Collins outlines questions governors should ask to help schools succession plan
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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
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Termly reporting can allow SENCOs and SEN governors to keep a track record of their progress. Here's an example template for you to use
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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
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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
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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