Foundation Governors. The Foundation Governors shall be appointed by the Xxxxxx. They shall outnumber all the other members by two so as to ensure the preservation and development of the Catholic character of the Academy and the Multi-Academy Trust Company.
Foundation Governors. Whilst all governors of church schools are tasked with upholding and promoting the deeply Christian character of the school, it is the particular responsibility of foundation governors to take the lead in this area of school life. The DBE expects foundation governors, in line with the requirements of SIAMS, to regularly monitor and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the school’s Christian vision, values and ethos on the life and work of the school community. Foundation governors are also expected to ensure that appropriate action is taken, based on the findings of this monitoring activity. Foundation governors will be held to account by SIAMS for the outcome of governors’ regular monitoring in this regard at the time of a school’s inspection. Foundation governors are, usually, either appointed by the Parochial Church Council (PCC) or by the DBE. A school’s Instrument of Government will set out how foundation governors are to be appointed in each individual school. In a VC school, foundation governors will make up 25% of the full governing body. In a VA school, foundation governors must be in the majority. For further advice on structures of governance, please contact the EOE. The protocol for the appointment and reappointment of foundation governors by the DBE is set out on pages 14-16. Individual PCCs have their own appointment and reappointment protocols, although advice from the DBE will be given, should it be requested. Further information and advice about PCC-appointed and Ex-officio foundation governors is set out on page 16. School Governance The Diocese of Worcester Governance Agreement Through its Governance Agreement, the Worcester DBE seeks to enable all individual governors and full governing bodies to fulfil their roles with growing confidence and expertise. The Governance Agreement sets out the DBE’s commitment to: • have high standards in respect of governor appointments, reappointments and practice, to ensure that church school governance attracts individuals who are aware of and committed to the requirements of the role • offer training and support which enables individual governors and full governing bodies to meet these standards with ease in a nurturing context, so that governors flourish in their roles through opportunities to learn and be equipped • establish and maintain regular and effective communication with governing bodies and Clerks to enable the smooth exchange of information for the benefit of the school communities whi...
Foundation Governors. As outlined in each school’s Instrument of Government, the position of Ex-officio Foundation Governor is the gift of the Principal Officiating Minister for the parish, or benefice, in which the school is located. In the event that the Ex-officio Foundation Governor is unable, or unwilling, to take up their position, the Archdeacon (of Dudley or Worcester) will appoint a substitute. The Archdeacons are entitled to request the removal of any Ex-officio foundation governor and to appoint a substitute. Further guidance will be given to any school who advises the Diocesan Education Team of any upcoming vacancies. If your Clerk does not have up-to-date forms, information, advice or guidance in relation to church schools or foundation governors, please contact the EOE.
Foundation Governors. The Foundation Governors are appointed by the Xxxxxx. They will outnumber all the other members by two to ensure the preservation and development of the Catholic character of the MAT and its academies. Staff Governors Unless the Headteacher resigns from the LGC, they will be treated for all purposes as being an ex officio member of the LGC. The LGC can appoint a person who is employed at the Academy to serve on the committee through any processes that the Directors determine, as long as the total number of people (including the Headteacher) is in compliance with the constitution which is in force at the time. Unless the Directors agree otherwise, the LGC will invite nominations1 from all staff who are employed by the MAT and who workat the academy (excluding the Headteacher) and, where the post is contested, the LGC will hold an election by a secret ballot. All arrangements will be approved and determined by the Directors. Once elected, the LGC will appoint the staff member. Parent Governors Parent members of the LGC will be appointed after election by parents of registered pupils at the Academy. All applicants must be a parent of a pupil at the Academy at the time when they are elected. The LGC will make all necessary arrangements for the election of the parent members, including any question of whether a person is a parent of a registered pupil at the Academy. Where the post is contested, the LGC will hold an election by a secret ballot. Every person who is entitled to vote in the election can do so by post or, if they prefers, by having the ballot paper returned to the Academy. The LGC will take such steps as are reasonably practical to ensure that every parent of a registered pupil at the Academy is informed of the vacancy and informed that they are entitled to stand as a candidate and vote at the election. If the number of parents standing for election is less than the number of vacancies the LGC will appoint those standing. Where it is not reasonably practical to appoint a person who is a parent of a registered pupil at the academy, a person who is the parent of a child of compulsory school age may be appointed. The first parent and staff members of the LGC will be those peoplewho filled those positions on the governing Committee of the predecessor school at its closure. Parent and staff governors who do have the requisite skills will serve on the LGC for the remainder of the terms of office for which they were elected or appointed. Provided that the...
