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Competency Framework for Governance

Governing Matters @5N_Afzal Naureen Khalid


Six Features of Effective Governance


Six Features: Knowledge and skills needed by all

1. Strategic Leadership2. Accountability for educational standards and

financial performance3. People4. Structures5. Compliance6. Evaluation



1. Strategic Leadership

• Setting the direction• Culture, values and ethos• Decision making• Collaborative working with stakeholders• Risk management




• Setting the directionEducational contextEffective governanceStrategic prioritiesStrategic planningDifference between strategic & operationalSupports strategic change




• Culture, values and ethosKnows about values and ethosKnows about code of conductSets and agrees the cultureActs to reinforce culture and ethosEnsures policies & practices reinforce culture,

values & ethos




• Decision makingIdentifies options by which objectives can be

achievedPersonal interestsActs with honesty & objectivityKnows when to seek expert adviceKnows about corporate responsibilityEncourages transparency




• Collaborative working with stakeholdersKnows about stakeholders (management, engagement)Consults and responds to their viewsAnticipates, welcomes & answers questionsCommunicates in clear languageFeedbackConsiders impact of decisionsActs as ambassadorSupports raising aspirations, community cohesion




• Risk managementPrinciples &processes of risk managementConflicts of interest or a breach of confidentiality Ensures risk management and internal control systems are

robust Advises on how risks should be managed or mitigatedEnsures the risk management and internal control systems

are monitored and reviewed and appropriate actions are taken

Actively avoids conflicts of interest or otherwise declares and manages them



2. Accountability for educational standards and financial performance

• Educational improvement• Rigorous analysis of data• Financial frameworks and accountability• Financial management and monitoring• Staffing and performance management• External accountability



2. Accountability • Educational improvement

High-quality teaching Broad and balanced curriculum Relevant national standards, statutory testing and assessment

(Assessment Without Levels) Key principles of school improvement Relevant indicators for monitoring behaviour and safety, role of

behaviour Clear expectations for executive Defines the range and format of information and data needed Impact of proposed improvement initiatives Assessment system and SEND



2. Accountability • Rigorous analysis of data

DfE performance tables, RAISEOnline How is data collected, quality assured and monitored Context of the school Attendance and exclusions Importance of triangulating information Performance of groups of pupils/students Progression and destination data Questions leaders on whether they are collecting the right data Challenges senior leaders to ensure that data collection is

purposeful, efficient and valid



2. Accountability • Financial frameworks and accountability

Financial policies, procedures, funding arrangements, funding streams

Internal control processes Financial health and efficiency of the organisation Basic understanding of financial management Has confidence in the arrangements for the provision of accurate

and timely financial information Interprets budget monitoring information and communicates this

clearly to others Self-evaluation Is rigorous in their questioning



2. Accountability • Financial management and monitoring

Resource allocation Setting and agreeing a viable financial strategy Knows about pupil premium and other grants Knows about the budget setting, audit requirements and

timescalesKnows about the principles of budget managementAssimilates the financial implications of priorities and use

this knowledge to make decisions about allocating current and future funding

Interprets financial data and asks informed questions



2. Accountability • Staffing and performance management

Expenditure on staff and resource, benchmarkingGood recruitment and retention practiceStaff performance managementRemuneration system for staff across the organisationStaffing and leadership structures are fit for purposeRobust and considered pay policyPerformance management of executive leadersBudgetary implication of pay decisionsSatisfactory work life balance



2. Accountability • External accountability

Accountability and scrutiny (e.g. DfE, Ofsted, EFA etc.) required and evidence

National performance measuresAppropriate structures, processes and professional

development for internal and external scrutinyEnsures that the board makes itself accessible and

answerable to parents/carersResponses to external scrutiny (e.g.

inspectors/RSCs/EFA)



3. People

• Building an effective teamActive participation in governanceWelcomes challenge and is respectful when

challengingProfessional ethics, values and sound judgementRecognises the importance of, and values the

advice provided by the clerk



4. Structures

• Roles and responsibilitiesKnows about

Role, responsibilities, three core functionsStrategic nature Governance structure of the organisationHow the board and any committees (including LGB)are constituted

Contributes to the design of governance and committee structures

Is able to adapt existing committee structures as necessary in light of learning/experience including evaluation of impact



5. Compliance

• Statutory and contractual requirements Legal, financial, regulatoryEducation & employment legislation, AoA, AFH, FAOfsted inspection frameworkEqualities, H&S, safeguarding, PreventSENDComplaintsWhen to seek specialist help/advice



6. Evaluation

• Managing self-review and development

• Managing and developing the board’s effectiveness



6. Evaluation

• Managing self-review and developmentOutward facingPersonal development planSeeks feedbackOpen to developing knowledge through training etc

• Managing and developing the board’s effectivenessEvaluates the impact of the board’s decisions Utilises inspection feedbackContributes to self-evaluation processes


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