Knowledge:

• the role, responsibilities and accountabilities of the board, and its three core functions

• the strategic nature of the board’s role and how this differs from the role of executive leaders and what is expected of each other

• In academy trusts, the role and powers of Members and how these relate to those of the board

• the governance structure of the organisation and particularly how governance functions are organised and delegated, including where decisions are made

• how the board and any committees (including local governing bodies in a MAT) are constituted 

Skills & Effective Behaviours:

• able to contribute to the design of governance and committee structures that are fit for purpose and appropriate to the scale and complexity of the organisation

• able to adapt existing committee structures as necessary in light of learning/ experience including evaluation of impact 

Roles and Responsibilities 

Knowledge:

• the importance of their non-executive leadership role, not just in their current position but in terms of their contribution to local and, where appropriate, national educational improvement priorities 

Skills & Effective Behaviours:

• lead discussions and decisions about what functions to delegate