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Welcome to Governance: digital edition

A guide for those new to school governance, and those who wish to refresh their knowledge of key roles, responsibilities and good practice.

Publication
23/09/2024
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Now available in a digital format

Please note: orders may be subject to delays over the Christmas period - find out more.

What's in the guide?

Welcome to Governance is an induction guide for those governing at a local authority maintained school, single academy trust or at an academy within a multi academy trust (MAT).

MAT trustees should refer to Governing a Multi Academy Trust.

The guide covers:

  • the school system
  • the responsibilities of governing boards
  • how governing boards work, meetings and decision-making
  • being an effective governor or trustee
  • strategic direction
  • pupils and learning (new and extended guidance)
  • accountability for educational performance (new and extended guidance)
  • finance and resources
  • stakeholder engagement

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How to access your digital edition

  • Purchasers receive an email containing a link, password and instructions to view the publication.
  • Where payment is made by card, access will be given within 3 working days.
  • If you choose to pay by invoice, an invoice will be emailed to you the next working day. Access to your digital guide will be granted only after payment has been made.
  • Please note: emails will be delayed over the Christmas period – any orders placed between 23 December and 3 January will be processed during week commencing 6 January.

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  • "The quality of Welcome to Governance, Welcome to a MAT and The Chair's Handbook cannot be too highly recommended. They give an excellent grounding for those new in post and are continuing source of information over the years..."

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