Why your scheme of delegation matters, how to put it into practice, and when to undertake a review
This course will develop your understanding of each governance layer and demonstrate why an effective scheme of delegation sits at the heart of your trust’s governance. It will offer insight into different models for local school governance within trusts and advice on how to establish meaningful communications between each layer.
You will leave with a clear understanding of what effective separation of the roles of different layers looks like, and what strong alignment and connection between those layers can achieve. You will also get practical ideas and approaches for reviewing and refreshing the structure of your trusts’ governance.
Who is it for?
- Chairs and trustees
- Governance professionals
- Executive leaders
What you will gain
This course will give you:
- An overview of the key roles and accountabilities for each layer of trust governance
- An understanding of the importance of your scheme of delegation and how to make it meaningful
- Insight into different models for local school governance within trusts
- Guidance on how to establish effective communication between your layers of governance
- A framework for the review of your scheme of delegation and ideas for how you might approach the redrawing of governance responsibilities in your trust
Course overview
Session one: Getting to grips with school trust governance
- An overview of the governance structures of school trusts
- Different governance stakeholders and how they work together
- Working effectively and cohesively with the other governance layers
Session two: Schemes of delegation
- How and why your scheme of delegation supports effective governance
- Making sure the scheme sits at the heart of your trust’s governance
- Developing an effective scheme
- A framework for review and approaches to redraw responsibilities
- Communication and reporting across the governance layers
Session three: Board committees and local governance
- The role of committees in your governance structure
- Approaches to reviewing schemes of delegation in the context of committees and the local layer of governance
- Different models of local governance including a broad overview of alternative structures
- A trust case study sharing their experience of developing and implementing a local governance model
An informative, well-structured masterclass that has supported and strengthened my understanding of key areas of school trust governance. I would highly recommend.
03:30 pm
12 May 2026 02:00 pm to
03:30 pm
19 May 2026 02:00 pm to
03:30 pm
- CST members £270+VAT
- Non-members £330+VAT
