Page | 40 TermsofReference for Local Governing Bodies (LGBs) Local Governing Bodies are legally committees of the Trust Board and operate on the basis of the delegated powers given to them by Trustees, as expressed in this document. The Articles of Association do not require Trustees to form local committees, but in doing so, Trustees have committed to the separation of each tier in the governance structure to demonstrate transparent decision making and prevent bias and conflicts from emerging, therefore strengthening the checks and balances within the Trust. In delegating to LGBs, these committees are a valued point of consultation and representation in the development of Trust policies and are recipients of detailed information about how the school is being managed, therefore providing Trustees with assurances that the school is operating within the ethos and values of the Trust, meeting agreed targets and engaging with all stakeholders, reflecting the diversity of its local community. As a committee of the Trust Board, Trustees appoint LGB Skills governors and make a recommendation to ODBE for the appointment of Foundation governors. Parent and staff representatives, whilst elected at school level, will have those appointments confirmed by Trustees in a welcome letter. Overall responsibilities of the Local Governing Bodies (LGBs) To ensure the Board maintains effective oversight of educational performance and local financial management for the benefit of children, the Trust Board has delegated responsibility to LGBs: • for driving educational improvement via the monitoring and evaluation of educational performance against the School Development Plan, • the provision of challenge as well as support to hold school leaders to account for school standards, pupil outcomes (especially for disadvantaged children), spirituality and wellbeing, stakeholder engagement and regulatory compliance i.e. safeguarding, H&S, SEND. • to acceptably manage and expend all monies received on account from the Trust. Membership A minimum of 9 and up to 12 governors as agreed with the Trust, recruited for their skills, knowledge and experience in the following categories: Membership Number- formerly VA* Numberformerly VC** Number- formerly community Term Election Process Foundation 5-8 2-3 0 4 years There are no ex-officio arrangements for Foundation governors. Applications should be made in consultation with the local PCC/incumbent and with the Chair of Governors (who will endorse the application before submission). Trustees will make a recommendation to ODBE for appointment. Foundation Governors are appointed with the additional responsibility to support and promote the Christian foundations of the school. Skills 0 3-4 5-8 4 years Skills governors are appointed by Trustees. Applications should be endorsed by the LGB Chair and should take place on the ODBST Skills Governor application form. Headteacher 1 1 1 Ex-officio Staff 1 1 1 4 years No change in the current procedure: elected by staff, following which the candidate will fill out the
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