Updates: Academy trust governance guide

2025

25 June 2025 published amendments

In 6.3. 'Accountability for financial performance' we have made updates to the available sources of financial data and tools.

7. Compliance

In 7.3 'Complaints' we have updated the information about complaints to the department and Ofsted, including qualifying complaints.
In 7.5 'Funding and finances' we have removed references to the mainstream schools additional grant and the Covid Recovery Premium. We have updated the status of the teachers' pay additional grant, teachers' pension employer contribution grant, core schools budget grant and National Insurance contributions grant. We have also updated information regarding the chair's sign off of the digital reporting form return for the school's PE and sport premium allocation.
In 7.10.2 'Pupil mental health and wellbeing' we have added a nutrition section, and a link to 'School food: guidance for governors'.
In 7.10.3 'Supporting pupils in school with medical conditions' we have added new guidance including information on the trust board's responsibility.