The 3 core functions of the governing board
The Governance Handbook explains on page 13 that these are:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff
- Overseeing financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent
Key tasks and responsibilities
These vary depending on your school type
Remember, you might delegate some of your responsibilities. Find out more about schemes of delegation for maintained schools.
Admissions Community Voluntary aided (VA) Voluntary controlled (VC) Foundation Comply with the local authority’s (LA’s) admission arrangements ✓ ✓ Determine the school’s admission arrangements annually, including the published admission number (PAN) and the oversubscription criteria ✓ ✓ Ensure the school’s admission arrangements comply with the School Admissions Code and