Governance
Governors play a vitally important role in our schools, contributing to school effectiveness, management and, if a foundation governor, maintaining the Christian ethos of the school. Through the Diocese of St Albans Educational Trust (its ‘Umbrella Trust’), the Diocesan Board of Education also has a role in the appointment of Members and Directors (governors) for diocesan academies and free schools. The Trust is also the diocesan corporate member for many of its standalone and multi-academy trusts.
For help and advice on governor-related issues, please contact Governance Adviser Belinda Copson on bcopson@stalbans.anglican.org / 07990 001071.
For foundation governor appointment processes, please get in touch with Vicki Barrière on vbarriere@stalbans.anglican.org / 01727 818170.
We are very grateful for the support given to our schools by their governors.
Diocesan Guidance
Foundation Governor Appointments
Please find below a guidance document and the current application form for the appointment of Foundation Governors. A formal appointment process, including a completed application form, are required for all foundation governor appointments and for each term of office.
- Diocese of St Albans Foundation Governor Appointment Process – May 2019 update
- Maintained schools: Diocese of St Albans VA/VC Foundation Governor Application Form
- Academies: please contact the Schools Team on 01727 818170 or schools@stalbans.anglican.org to talk about appointing your governors.
Briefing papers
You will find in these documents information on diocesan policy and advice on a number of Governance topics.
Courses
You will find on these pages details of training we run for governors.
National Guidance and Resources
DfE governance handbook and competency framework
The constitution of governing bodies of maintained schools – Statutory guidance
Governance in Multi-Academy Trusts
Charities & Charity Trustees – an introduction for school governors
For help and advice on governor-related issues, please contact Vicki Barrière (01727 818170).