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Everyone on the Governing Body
Everyone on the Governing Body
Knowledge:
the legal, regulatory and financial requirements on the board
the need to have regard to any statutory guidance and government advice including the Governance Handbook
the duties placed upon them under education and employment legislation, and, for academy trusts, the Academies Financial Handbook and their funding agreement(s)
the articles of association or instrument of government and where applicable, the Trust Deeds
the Ofsted inspection/regulatory framework
where applicable, denominational inspection carried in accordance with s.48 of the Education Act 2005
the board’s responsibilities in regard to Equalities and Health and Safety legislation
duties relating to safeguarding, including the Prevent Duty; duties related to special education needs and disabilities (SEND); and duties related to information, including in the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000
the school’s whistleblowing policy and procedures and any responsibilities of the board within it
the importance of adhering to organisation policies e.g. on parental complaints or staff discipline issues
Skills & Effective Behaviours:
is able to speak up when concerned about non-compliance where it has not been picked-up by the board or where they feel it is not being taken seriously
explain the board’s legal responsibilities and accountabilities
is able to identify when specialist advice may be required
The Chair
The Chair
Skills & Effective Behaviours:
sets sufficiently high expectations of the clerk/governance professional, as applicable, ensuring the board is compliant with the regulatory framework for governance and, where appropriate, Charity and Company Law (Clerk's appraisal)
ensures the board receives appropriate training or development where required on issues of compliance
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