Overview
This CST
masterclass will develop your understanding of the principles and structure of school trust governance and the role and purpose of each governance layer. It
will demonstrate why an effective scheme of delegation sits at the heart of
your trust’s governance and share practical insight on how and when to review
it.
Please be sure to check our fees before making your booking.
Who is it for?
- Chairs and trustees
- Executive leaders
- Governance professionals
How you will benefit
You will gain:
- An overview of the scope and purpose of each
layer of trust governance, including key roles and accountabilities.
- Insight into some of the different models for
local school governance within school trusts.
- An understanding of the importance of your
scheme of delegation and how to make it meaningful.
- Advice on how to establish effective
communication between your layers of governance.
- An opportunity to hear from others on their
practice and share your own questions.
Seminar leaders
Jamie Otter, Partner, Stone King LLP
Dr Lizzie Oliver, Director of Policy and Programmes, Trust Governance Professionals
Previous participants said
‘Knowledgeable and experienced presenters helped make complex issues relatable and laid out practical steps to take around improvement.’
‘Excellent - very thorough and informative.’
‘An informative, well-structured masterclass that has supported and strengthened my understanding of key areas of school trust governance. I would highly recommend.’
Spring 2025 - online
- Seminar 1: 10:00 - 11:30 on Tuesday 4 February 2025
- Seminar 2: 10:00 - 11:30 on Tuesday 11 February 2025
- Seminar 3: 10:00 - 11:30 on Tuesday 25 February 2025
Book now spring 2025
Seminar 1: Getting to grips with School Trust governance
– with a spotlight on members and the Trust Board
The first seminar will explore:
- An overview of the governance structures of School Trusts.
- Different governance stakeholders and how
they work together effectively, including:
- Members
as the Guardians of Trust Governance
- The
Trust Board and their role as Trustees and Directors
- The role
of the Executive
- The role
of the Governance Professional
- The Trust Board in action – working
effectively with the other governance layers, the Chair and Vice Chair of the
Board.
Seminar 2: Board committees - with a spotlight
on local governance
The second seminar will consider:
- Approaches to the setting and review of delegations to
committees and to the local layer of governance.
- Spotlight on local governance, including an
overview of on alternative structures.
- A case study of one Trust’s experience of
developing and implementing their local governance model.
Seminar 3: Delegations – with a spotlight on the Scheme of Delegation at the heart of Trust governance
The final seminar will cover:
- The importance of the Scheme of Delegation in
ensuring effective governance.
- Ensuring that the SOD sits at the heart of
your Trust’s governance.
- Consideration of makes an effective scheme of
delegation.
- A framework for review and approaches to
redraw responsibilities.
- Effective communication and reporting across
the governance layers.
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