An official DfE guidance handbook on aiding and supporting the work of school governors in academy schools, multi-academy trusts and maintained schools. This will be useful reading for both school leaders and governors.
Governance handbook
Synopsis
Offering guidance from the Department for Education, this handbook sets out the government’s vision and priorities for effective governance. It outlines the core role and functions of the governing board, summarises the legal duties of boards, and signposts more detailed information, guidance and resources.
This new edition of the handbook has been re-structured to provide a clearer account of key features of effective practice. The DfE recommends reading it alongside the new Competency Framework, which describes the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for effective governance.