Governors can use the resources below to help identify areas of responsibility including holding the headteacher to account, safeguarding and risk management.
Download this checklist to make sure your governing body and nominated safeguarding governor understand their roles and responsibilities in ensuring robust safeguarding practices
It’s good practice for a governing board to review its own performance and evaluate the GB’s impact. David Marriott provides questions governors can ask to develop the board’s effectiveness
Governors should ask questions of themselves to assess their effectiveness. Joe Dilger poses some questions they can ask themselves to ensure they are professional, accountable, strategic and skilled
Prepare for your role as a governor with our induction pack detailing what is expected of you and questions you should ask to hold the school to account
How do you build the right governance board for a new or growing multi-academy trust? Sarah Gore of Academy Ambassadors explores how to make the move and what to consider when recruiting and structuring your board of trustees
Governors need clear, accurate information on areas of school life in order to support and challenge the SLT. Caroline Collins outlines why, how and when SBMs need to report to governors
