The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton
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LAB Governors work together to carry out their core functions:
- ensuring there is clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils and the performance management of staff
- making sure its money is well spent
- ensuring the voices of stakeholders are heard.
LAB Governors must also ensure that the Local Advisory Board complies with the scheme of delegation and all legal and statutory requirements. LAB Governors should seek the advice of the Clerk, Governance Professional and other professional advice as appropriate.
Local Advisor Board Governor role description strategic responsibilities:
Local Advisor Board work closely with Principal / Head of School and senior leaders. Principal / Head of School are responsible for day-to-day management whereas the role of the Local Advisor Board is strategic. As such, LAB Governors are responsible for:
- upholding the mission, values and long-term ambitious vision for the Trust
- deciding the principles that guide academy policies and approving key policies
- (delegated as per the scheme of delegation)
- working with Trust Board to develop a strategy for achieving the vision
- ensuring that parents, pupils, staff and the wider community are involved, consulted and informed as appropriate
- ensuring that all pupils have access to a broad and balanced curriculum such that pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education and adult life
- ensuring robust risk management procedures are in place and that risk control measures are appropriate and effective
- Working within the expectations of the LAB Terms of Reference (ToR).
Monitoring and evaluating academy performance
LAB Governors must monitor the priorities that have been set to ensure progress is being made by:
- measuring the academy’s impact and progress towards its strategic objectives
- ensuring the required policies and procedures are in place and the academy is operating effectively in line with these policies
- evaluating relevant data and feedback provided by academy leaders and external reporting on all aspects of school performance
- asking challenging questions of academy leaders in order to hold them to account
- holding the Principal / Head of School to account for standards and compliance with agreed policies
- visiting the academy to monitor implementation of the strategy and reporting back to the board (this could be in a link governor capacity)
- ensuring that there are policies and procedures in place to deal with complaints effectively
Panels and committees
When required, LAB Governors are expected to serve on panels or committees in order to:
- hear staff grievances and disciplinary matters
- review decisions to exclude pupils
- deal with formal complaints
Contribution to the Local Advisor Board
LAB Governors should ensure that they are making a positive and meaningful contribution by:
- attending meetings reading papers and preparing questions for senior leaders in advance
- establishing and maintaining professional relationships with senior leaders and colleagues on the board
- getting to know the academy, including visiting the academy occasionally during academy hours
- undertaking induction training and developing knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis.
Expenses
LAB Governors can apply to receive out of pocket expenses incurred as a result of fulfilling their role as governor, a copy of the expenses policy is available on the Trust website.
Closing Date: 28 April 2025, 3.38pm
Interview Date: 1 March 2025