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- QuickRead: Multi-academy trust governance structure Recommended - Save time by reading our summary of the governance structure in multi-academy trusts (MATs). Download a copy to share with your governing board.
- Academy conversion: step-by-step process Be clear on each step of the academy conversion process so you know what you need to do from start to finish. Use our handy checklist to keep track of the tasks to complete, to make sure everything's covered.
- Appraisal of the CEO in a multi-academy trust In a multi-academy trust (MAT), you're free to determine your own performance management processes. Trustees will lead on the appraisal process for the CEO. Learn how to approach it and the evidence you'll rely on, and get tips for setting objectives moving forwards.
- Members of the academy trust: role and responsibilities Learn about the role of members in an academy trust, and share our download to help everyone in your trust understand members' key responsibilities. Find out how to resolve any difficulties between members and trustees.
- Academy Trust Handbook: changes from September 2023 Changes to the Academy Trust Handbook 2023 include a move away from the Governance Handbook for descriptions of quality governance, and looser requirements for meeting frequency and sharing management accounts with the trust board.
- Academy trust AGMs and general meetings: attendance and agenda Find out the requirements for holding an academy trust's annual general meeting (AGM), who should attend and what the agenda should include. Understand the requirements for general meetings too.
- Appointing and re-appointing academy trustees: the rules Understand the different categories of trustee and how each one is appointed. Find out the rules for co-opted, foundation/sponsor-appointed and parent trustees, as well as staff and associate members, and directors in church academy trusts.
- Schemes of delegation (maintained schools and single academies) Get organised and understand what decisions you can delegate (and to whom) in your school. Save time by downloading our template schemes of delegation if you're a maintained school or single-academy trust.
- How to review your whistle-blowing policy: checklist, model and examples Academies are required to have a whistle-blowing policy. Understand the requirements and use our checklist and model policy to review the procedure for your school or trust.
- Induction for academy governors on local governing bodies New to a local governing body in a multi-academy trust (MAT)? We'll guide you through what you need to know right now about your school, your trust and your role, so you feel ready to contribute straight away. Learn in bitesize chunks whenever best suits you, or set aside about 2 hours to do this course in one sitting.
- Academy conversion: consultation toolkit Converting to an academy is a big decision. Find out who you should consult, how to do it and what information to include in your consultation. Adapt our template letter to inform and invite stakeholders to share their views on academy conversion, and share our stakeholder FAQs document.
- How academy governance works Learn how academies are governed, including the difference between members and trustees, and find out what key documents you need to be familiar with.
- Multi-academy trusts (MATs): pros and cons Get a reality check on the possible advantages and disadvantages to joining an academy trust so you can cut through the noise and make an informed decision.
- Register of interests (academies) Academy trusts must publish a register of interests online. Read up on the requirements, and use GovernorHub tools to make sure you've got everything covered.
- School website: publishing information about the governing board Find out what governing board information you're required to publish on your school website, and download our checklists for maintained schools and academies to make sure you haven't missed anything out.
- QuickRead: Single academy trust governance structure Save time by reading our summary of what governance looks like in a single academy trust. Download a copy to share with your board.
- How to avoid common pitfalls in academy conversion Find out how to avoid making the most common mistakes when converting to an academy, so you can make sure the process runs smoothly.
- How to effectively on-board new academies Get tips on how to smoothly on-board new academies into your trust. Find out what to prioritise before a school joins your trust, and how to help the LGB hit the ground running once all the paperwork is signed.
- Academy trustees: legal obligations As an academy trustee, you have legal duties as a charity trustee and a company director. Be clear on what they are, so you're compliant. Find out about sources of legal advice.
- School resource management self-assessment: summary and questions to ask Academy trusts must complete the self-assessment checklist annually. Find out what questions you can ask your trust leaders to make sure your trust meets good financial standards.