Governance

Question 1

What are the 8 elements of effective governance?

Answer 1

1. Good chairing
2. Professional clerking
3. The right people around the table
4. Understanding roles and responsibilities
5. Courageous conversations
6. Knowing the school
7. Asking challenging questions
8. Good relationships built of trust

Question 2

What are the respective roles between Govs and headteacher?

Answer 2

The governing board = concentrate
on delivering its core strategic functions.
The headteacher is expected to implement the strategic
priorities of the governing board through their day-to-day
management of the school.

Question 3

How should Heads and govs work together?

Answer 3

Develop a future strategy which reflects the values of the school

1. 3-5 year strategy
2. Self-evaluation
3. Agree shared priorities
4. Monitor progress on an annual cycle

Question 4

What does engaging stakeholders mean?

Answer 4

Maintaining transparent and open relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community

Question 5

How do GB’s and Heads make schools a great place to work?

Answer 5

§ complying with employment and equalities legislation
§ promoting safeguarding, transparency and equality
of opportunity
§ avoiding discriminatory practice
§ HR policies being applied consistently
§ ensuring policies and their implementation promote
a positive culture
§ recognising, encouraging and rewarding talent
§ tackling workload issues
§ engaging with staff to bring about improvement

Question 6

What are the 7 Nolan principles?

Answer 6

selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership