Terminology
We've referred to the 'headteacher' and the 'school' within the body of this article, but the information is just as applicable to a trust. If you're a trustee, you will likely have conversations about stakeholder engagement with the executive leader of your trust. That could be the CEO or executive headteacher.
We've also got some specific advice for multi-academy trusts (MATs), where appropriate.
Why stakeholder engagement matters
In maintained schools, there's an expectation that the governing body will build relationships with stakeholders and that you will have systems in place to communicate regularly with them. In terms of decision making, your board should consider the views of the school's key stakeholders, particularly parents and carers. This is set out in sections 2.3 and 2.7