Governance

The Governing Body of Rusthall St Paul's Primary School

In multi-academy trusts, the purpose of governance is to provide:

• strategic leadership
• accountability and assurance
• strategic engagement

Our Board of Directors has collective accountability and strategic responsibility for the trust and must focus on ensuring the Trust delivers an excellent education to pupils while maintaining effective financial management and compliance with the Trust’s charitable objects, regulatory, contractual and statutory requirements, and the Trust’s funding agreement.

The Board also has strategic and statutory responsibility for safeguarding, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) arrangements within, and across, the Trust to ensure the promotion of pupil welfare is paramount, in addition to keeping the estates safe and well-maintained.

To do this effectively, our Board has delegated some responsibilities to Local Governing Bodies via a scheme of delegation.

The role of the Local Governing Body (LGB) is crucial.  Local governors play a vital role as a link between individual schools and the trust board. Our governors, drawn from the local community, parents, staff, and individuals with specific expertise, provide essential oversight and support to the schools they represent. Their voluntary commitment contributes significantly to the effective governance and overall success of our trust, ensuring that educational standards are upheld and strategic decisions align with the best interests of pupils and the community.

If you would like to know more about the work of the LGB, or wish to become a local governor, please contact the clerk at jjohnson@inspiream.org.uk

Governors Information

Trust Governance and Financial Information