Governance

The key pillars of governance in the Kingfisher Schools Trust, are as follows:

• The seven Nolan Principles of Public Life
• Strong financial governance, ensuring good value for money and accountability across the trust
• Clearly defined roles and responsibilities between the three tiers of governance – i.e. members, the trust board and the academy councils
• Ensuring that all the schools in the trust are rooted in the communities they serve and ensuring the academy council is championing the stakeholders in those communities
• Linking governance within the trust into the school improvement cycle and the relentless focus across the trust on improving the outcomes of pupils
• Strong central governance support, promoting strong governance through co-ordinated training, governance tools and expert clerking, guidance and advice. 

Academy Councils

Championing our communities

At the heart of our Trust lies a deep respect for local insight and community voice. One of our core values is community, and we believe that trust school improvement begins with those who know our schools best - pupils, parents, staff, and the local community. This is why as part of our revised governance structure we have Academy Councils at each of our schools.

What are Academy Councils?

Our Academy Councils are made up of dedicated volunteers from the parent body, school staff, and wider local community. They play a vital role in making sure that governance stays rooted in the real experiences, challenges, and aspirations of our local areas. 

The purpose of our Academy Councils

Academy Councils work to:

• Ensure our schools' vision and ethos are reflected in the day-to-day experiences of pupils, parents, staff and the wider community.
• Celebrate and champion the achievements of both the school and the Trust.
• Serve as an independent, local voice, ensuring that the concerns and ideas of the community are heard and acted upon.
• Strengthening ties, creating opportunities for learning, growth, and local engagement.
• Offer valuable local oversight to the Trust Board and support continuous school improvement. 
• Monitor key areas such as safeguarding and SEND, ensuring schools remain anchored in their communities. 
• Contribute to hearing panel cases and making decisions on key matters, including exclusions and complaints, where appropriate. 

Make a difference in your community

If you're passionate about education and want to make a difference in your community, this is your chance to get involved. You don't need an educational background - just a commitment to your community, a desire to help, and a willingness to listen, learn, and contribute.

Find out more

For further information about this opportunity: 

Contact Lisa Taylor. Trust Governance Professional 01508 520600 Ext 105 or l.taylor@kingfisherschools.co.uk