Good Governance
A reminder to academy schools of some of the key requirements and available resources.
Self-assessment deadlines (FMGS) - Academy Trusts are required to complete their financial management and governance self-assessment using the online form within 4 months of opening
Full details here
Annual governance reviews - Academies are also recommended to undertake annual governance reviews, including audits of governors' skills.
The Role of Governors – Updated guidance on the role of governors in school and academies in the new Governors' Handbook is recommended reading.
Free guidance resources for trustees in education– We pull together a helpful list of sources of guidance on governance here
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