Governance
Our Governance Structure ensures there are clear reporting lines and explicit requirements to ensure probity, good governance and outstanding performance.
Members are responsible for determining the governance of the trust. They approve our Articles of Association. The Articles of Association, as agreed with the Department for Education, set out the details for our internal management, decision making and running of the trust. The Members also appoint Trustees in accordance with the Articles.
The Board of Trustees provide:
- Strategic leadership of the trust: the board defines the trust vision for high quality and inclusive education in line with its charitable objects. It establishes and fosters the trust’s culture and sets and champions the trust strategy including determining what, if any, governance functions are delegated to the local tier.
- Accountability and assurance: the board has robust effective oversight of the operations and performance of the trust, including the provision of education, pupil welfare, overseeing and ensuring appropriate use of funding and effective financial performance and keeping their estate safe and well-maintained.
- Engagement: the board has strategic oversight of relationships with stakeholders. The board involves parents, schools and communities so that decision-making is supported by meaningful engagement.
Trustees meet as a Board of Trustees and also as an Academic Board, Policy and Resources Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Faith and Character Education Board, and Audit and Risk Committee.
Governors serve as a key link between the schools, parents/carers and the local community. They monitor the performance of the school, advising the Trustees of any concerns.
All Members, Trustees and Governors complete an annual declaration of Business Interests and declare any pecuniary interests within meetings.
Our Scheme of Delegation identifies the key decision making roles for establishments within Star Academies. It determines the functions undertaken by the Board of Trustees and which have been delegated to its Committees, the Central Office Executive, Local Accountability Boards and Heads of Establishments.
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Click here for more information on our Independent Committee Co-optees
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View our current Register of Business and Pecuniary Interests and Attendance Records
View our Scheme of Delegation
View our Articles of Association
View our Memorandum of Association
Click here to view our Funding Agreements