Read curated blogs around the subject of trusteeship and governance within academy trusts, directly from the Trustee Recruitment Service.
When considering the key features of its myriad boards and committees, you’d be hard-pressed to find a school or academy trust unwilling to place ‘diversity’ somewhere near the top of the list of priorities. It’d be easy to spend time re-banging that drum. Reasserting the known…
In this blog, Emma Hawker – Vice Chair at Southend East Community Academy Trust – shares her insights on preparing for the role of academy trustee. From understanding the academy trust’s structure to building connections across schools, Emma offers practical advice she found invaluable along the…
As more people recognise the importance of addressing climate change and developing business practices that promote environmental sustainability – so too have academy trusts. While budgets remain tight, there are many cost-effective ways to promote sustainability/working towards net zero within educational institutions. This blog will explore…
Over the years, academy trusts have become instrumental in shaping the educational landscape. To celebrate Volunteers’ Week, one of the things we’re looking at as a charity is the impact of effective governance, and why academy trustees are central to the success of any academy…
We know that the role academy trustees play within education is incredibly important. These dedicated individuals provide invaluable guidance and oversight, shaping the strategic direction and ensuring the success of academy trusts. However, finding the right academy trustee(s) with…
In a previous blog post, we discussed academy trustees: who are they, and what do they do? We touched briefly on the differences between the role and that of school governors within the education space. While both are crucial in overseeing educational institutions, understanding the differences between…
Academy Trust Boards, responsible for the strategic oversight and governance of academies, are increasingly recognising the value of the significant contributions of individuals with corporate backgrounds. As the importance and benefit of a corporate mindset has become more widely sought within education, as has the need for academy…
Over the past decade, the education sector has seen an increasing number of schools become academy trusts and enjoy the benefits trust-status can bring (including the sharing of staff, curriculum expertise, and good teaching practice). This shift has generated some inevitable questions on what academy trusts are. In addition…
Are you considering becoming an academy trustee within a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) but have reservations about taking up the role? There are many common myths and misconceptions surrounding academy trustee positions that put people with suitable skills off applying. In this blog, we’ll debunk those myths and shed…
Are you somebody with senior board-level experience, who is looking for a rewarding volunteer role where you can make a difference in the lives of children and young people? Or you may be a school governor wanting to take the leap towards learning more about academy trustees. …
It’s been a week to reflect on the important role that trustees play in education, and for our Trustee Recruitment Service team, it has been an opportunity to talk to colleagues in the sector about the challenges finding the right people brings.
As a CEO of a trust, I have learnt an enormous amount from my time on the boards of CST and National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER). The opportunity to sit on the other side of the table and be involved in the strategic planning for the future of an...