In addition, the Trust and its Governing Body conforms to the requirements of the Department for Education (DfE) and is thus accountable to the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), which is an executive agency of the DfE. In so doing the Governing Body complies with company and charity law and its funding agreement with the ESFA.
appoint the majority of Governors and retain oversight of the procedures for appointing or electing the remainder.
The Academy Trust comprises nine members, four of whom are Governors. Two of the members of the Trust (one a Governor) are appointed by the Diocese of Portsmouth and Winchester Board of Education.
The Governing Body comprises twenty members who are also designated Directors under Company Law and Trustees, in accordance with the regulations of the Charities Commission.
creates robust accountability, oversight and assurance for educational and financial performance.
It should be noted that although powers are delegated to these Committees all key decisions are reported to and ratified by the Full Governing Body.
reviewing and updating related policies in accordance with a published programme.
The Governing Body also has a Marketing, Promotion and Media Working Group, which does not have delegated powers.
*All Governors participate in the programme of Governor Visits to monitor the implementation of Academy's Annual Strategic Plan.
All Governors are linked with a class in the Academy as part of the Adopt-a-Governor Scheme, which serves to give pupils a better understanding of the role of the Governing Body.
Governor Panels are convened and meet for specific purposes as required.
Wednesday 21 November at 3.45 pm.
Audit: w/b Monday 29 October 2018.