Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust Governors' Briefing Pack

26 Admissions Sets admissions policy and acts as admissionsauthority, Determines applications against the policy criteria for in-termapplications Manages appeals against admissions decisions Premises Develops and implements buildings strategy andmanagement Maintains small scale repairs and maintenance Propose projects for consideration under shared SCAresponsibility Health and Safety Develops Health & Safety Policy Provides H&S support, guidance and reportingthrough retained ‘competent person’. Provides software to monitor H&S Ensures implementation, provides scrutiny of effectiveness,monitoring and reports. School Organisation Responsible for all aspects of school organisation, including increases in numbers etc Agree any significant changes proposed foracademies in the Trust Manage expressions of interest from schoolsjoining the Trust Provides insurance for all schools in the Trust Provide information about admissions and local pressure on places Develop any plans of action and the business case for changes inage range or significant size increase or other changes. Monitor and provide information around insurance claims etc Information for Parents Develops prospectus, reports to parents and parental engagement activities Governing Body Procedures Establishes Local Governing Bodies and ensures effective operation Recommends Foundation Governors for appointment to ODBE Agrees other governor appointments. Ensures election of parent and staff governors; sourcing and suggest appointment of other (co- opted) Governors Extended School Determines and manages range of extended activities with financial agreement