Key Abbreviations and Acronyms
Learn about the key abbreviations and acronyms used within academy trusts with this useful resource from Governors for Schools.
When becoming a trustee there is a huge amount of background reading available. In addition to this, there's also training and advice provided by many organisations, as well as that provided by your trust. As a result, we've complied these trustee resources together to help prospective and current trustees expand their knowledge of the governance landscape.
Learn about the key abbreviations and acronyms used within academy trusts with this useful resource from Governors for Schools.
Find out more about the role in addition to the responsibilities of trustees with this resource produced by the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
Read the Academy trust governance guide from the Department for Education to learn more about the role of a trustee.
This eLearning is an introduction to the role of a trustee, and is therefore recommended if you are considering applying to become a trustee.
This resource was developed in partnership with the Confederation of School Trusts (CST).
Find out what it means to volunteer and the process of becoming a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) Trustee with the Trustee Recruitment Service. Moreover, find out the responsibilities, the benefits and how you can get involved.
The Academy Trust Governance Code website features many resources that trustees can utilise and therefore increase their understanding of when in their role.
Find useful resources for trustees from the Confederation of School Trusts.
In addition to our other resources, the Academy Trust Handbook from the Education and Skills Funding Agency is a must-read for all academy trustees.
This trustee resource from the Education and Skills Funding Agency will be important for any trustee in a multi-academy trust.
Keeping Children Safe in Education is an important safeguarding document and therefore should be read by everyone while working in governance roles.
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Find out more about the importance of trustee expenses and payments and when you might be entitled to them.
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Review important information about academy trust governance while learning more about the National Governance Association.
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