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The composition of the Local Governing Bodies is determined by the Board of Trustees
and would normally consist of:
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
The Trust actively encourages the local Priest-in-Charge to be a member of the LGB as one of the allocated Foundation Governors. It will be in order for the composition of the LGB to state that the Parish Priest will be one of the Foundation Governors.
Local Governing Bodies may after consulting with the Board of Trustees appoint up to three persons to be “Co-opted” as Local Governors, for a term of 2 years. The quorum for any meeting is 50% of those eligible to vote.
As a committee of the board, delegation can be removed at any time. Where the Board of Trustees is concerned about the effectiveness of the leadership and management of an academy, the financial position of an academy or there are concerns how the school is operating as an academy they may decide to vary the membership of the local governing body. If there are serious concerns about the performance of an academy, the Board of Trustees may decide to replace the local governing body with a Core Executive Group with full responsibility for the running of the academy.
9.0 THE ROLE OF THE ACADEMY HEADTEACHER
The academy Headteacher is responsible for the day to day management of the academy and is line managed by the Head of Improvement and accountable to the Chief Executive Officer. However, with maximum delegation they report to the LGB on matters which have been delegated, which should include all elements of monitoring and scrutiny of the school’s management processes as well as the strategic development of the academy.
The Trust sets out a number of non-negotiable ‘red lines’ (appendix F) which are reviewed annually and discussed with Headteacher and Chairs of the LGB at the Academy Improvement Review Meeting (AIR). It is expected that these be shared with the wider local governing body and followed at all times.
To support each academy, the Trust provides a clear Trust Handbook which sets out operational expectations. It is held electronically and typically will be reviewed annually. A link to this can be found in appendix G.
Each Headteacher will follow their job description and be ambassadors for their academy and the Trust. They should adhere to the Nolan Principles of public life as set out separately in appendix H and outlined in the aforementioned Trust Handbook.
the Headteacher;
up to two Parent Local Governors;
one Staff Local Governor;
Foundation Local Governors;
Business and Community Local Governor(s).
Members of Local Governing Bodies are normally appointed for a four-year term of office which is
renewable.
Local Governors shall act in the best interest of the Trust and their academy at all times. They uphold
public trust in their roles and maintain high standards of ethics, behaviour and confidentiality, as set out in
the Trust Handbook
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