Overseeing the financial performance of your school is the governing board's third core function – if you're new to finance or want to brush up on what your role is, first take a look at our concise summary.
Once you understand the basics, the article below provides a more detailed overview of how to monitor finance effectively for your school.
Maintained schools As a governing board, your key financial responsibilities are to: Agree and manage the school budget Decide how to spend the delegated school budget as authorised by your local authority (LA) Be consulted by your LA on funding Make sure accurate financial accounts are kept Decide the number and type of staff and approve a pay policy in line with the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) each year Be a ‘critical friend’ to the headteacher by providing advice, challenge and support This is explained in the Department