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An overview of governance structures and how governing bodies must be constituted.
Guidance for governing bodies on how to meet its legal and regulatory responsibilities with regards to compliance.
Statutory guidance setting out the arrangements for the constitution of governing bodies of all local-authority-maintained schools.
This page provides background information on public bodies and gives guidance to departments.
An overview of the features of effective governance.
An overview of strategic leadership for maintained schools.
How to arrange an effective external review of governance for your school or academy trust, and improve the performance of your board.
Information on governance roles, appointments, support and staff well-being.
Explanations of the terms used in this guidance.
How regular evaluation can be carried out on the effectiveness of governance and the school's performance.
Decide which activities are business or non-business for VAT purposes if you're a local authority or other public body.
Holding school leaders to account for the school’s educational and financial performance and ensuring money is well spent.
Could you help set a school's direction and ensure that its budget is properly managed?
The information that schools maintained by their local authorities must or should publish on their websites.
Guidance about working in collaboration with other charities.
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