Governance and Risk

What is the purpose of governance?

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• to provide strategic leadership .

• To provide robust accountability

• To oversee educational performance

• To oversee finance performance

• To hold Headteacher to account

How many core functions of governance are there

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What are the key features of an effective educational Board of Governors?

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• They are be ambitious for all children and young people and and a

• They are infused with a passion for education

• They are committed to continuous school improvement that enables the best possible outcomes.

The main reference sources of guidance on the roles and duties of governing boards, and advice on the skills, knowledge and behaviours they need to be effective are:

Governance must:

• Be grounded in reality

• Based on high quality data

• Based on a full understanding of the views and needs of pupils/students, staff, parents, carers and local communities

• Focussed on key strategic issues

• Conducted with good judgement, resilience and determination.

How many principles and personal attributes are identified in the Competency Framework for Governors

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10

Name two of these principles or personal attributes

Why do schools need to manage risk?

• to minimise disruption of children’s education

• to minimise damage to a school’s reputation

• to minimise the negative effect of incidents on staff and pupils’ morale

• to minimise time lost in reacting to incidents, handling claims etc.

• to minimise the stress and anxiety that accompanies accidents and losses

Name two areas of risk a school faces

The Health and Safety Executive advises that a process be followed to manage risk. How many steps does this process have?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7