Expectations of your board
All schools and trusts should be working towards meeting the DfE's 6 core digital and technology standards by 2030 (if they don't already).
To meet the core standards, your school or trust must have:
- A digital lead responsible for digital technology
- A digital strategy that is reviewed every year
Read more about your board's role in digital strategy.
Your role as link governor
You should:
Work closely with the digital lead
You're not expected to be an expert. Your role is to work closely with the digital lead, and provide insights that will help your board hold school leaders to account.
Be the board's specialist
Your job is to act as the link between governors and the digital lead. You should report to the board on things such as:
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