The starting point for creating a culture around governance and compliance: compliance is about policy and implementation; governance is about monitoring and oversight of the leadership team—including their work to ensure pupils’ well-being
A three-day, three step journey to ensure understanding of the new compliance and governance environment, a review of the Board’s readiness for a compliance inspection and a bespoke action plan for improvements.
The service
Step 1—Overview
A practical guide to the compliance role of governors in the form of a two to three hour workshop for governors (as outlined above)
Step 2—Assessment
A tailored compliance audit which assesses the governors’ performance in fulfilling their compliance responsibilities
- Meetings with the head, the chair of governors and other key personnel to discuss current practice and identify known areas of concern for the school
- Scrutiny of documentation, including specified policies and evidence of oversight (eg minutes of governors’ meetings, policy paperwork and records of governors’ monitoring)
Step 3—Action
- Verbal de-brief followed by a written report, an action plan for improvement and guidance on self-evaluation
Suitable for
Governors and heads seeking a thorough review of current compliance responsibilities, including guidance on how to proper implement effective policies.
For more information about how RSAcademics can assist with your compliance needs, please contact:
Durell Barnes, Head of Governance and Compliance:
durellbarnes@rsacademics.co.uk