Strengthening local governance in your trust

Effective local governance helps trusts stay connected to their schools, communities and stakeholders. It creates opportunities to bring local insight into trust decision-making, provide assurance to boards and support schools in delivering the trust's vision. 

Whether your trust is reviewing its approach to local governance, introducing changes to its scheme of delegation or supporting a growing community of local governors, we can provide training tailored to your context. 

A shared understanding of local governance 

Local governance arrangements vary across the sector. There is no single model that works for every trust. 

Our training helps local governors, governance professionals, trustees and executive leaders develop a shared understanding of: 

• the purpose of local governance within a school trust 

• the role of local committees and local governors 

• delegated responsibilities and accountability 

• effective relationships between local governors, school leaders and the trust 

• how local governance can add value for children, schools and communities 

Delivered exclusively for your trust, sessions can be attended by as many members of your local governance community as you wish, making it an effective way to build consistency, confidence and understanding across your organisation. 

Tailored to your trust 

We take time to understand your governance structure, scheme of delegation and local context so that the training reflects your trust's arrangements and priorities. 

Sessions can support: 

• induction for new local governors 

• development for existing local committees 

• revised schemes of delegation 

• trust growth and organisational change 

• greater consistency across schools and committees 

Training can be delivered online or in person.