Category Archives: Case Study Commentary

Commentary All local authorities have a School Forum which was introduced to develop dialogue between local authorities and their schools on “budgetary issues, including school funding levels for the coming year, pressures on future years’ budgets, changes to local funding formulae, as well as reviewing contracts/service level agreements for services to schools.” Do you know whoContinue reading “Financial shortfall and potential redundancies”

Commentary All new governors must attend mandatory training on induction and understanding school data, which is provided by your Local Authority or Regional Consortium.   This training must be completed within 12 months of being appointed or elected.  This will give you more of an understanding of the governor role.   Here are the links to theContinue reading “Getting to grips with the role”

Commentary Human Resource issues can be very complex, so it is important that governing bodies review their policies and are familiar with the correct processes to follow. Your Local Authority may also provide a range of training for you to attend, particularly if you are a member of any of the relevant statutory committees, inContinue reading “Suspension and dismissal of a member of the senior leadership team”