Key Abbreviations and Acronyms
Learn about the key abbreviations and acronyms used within academy trusts with this useful resource.
Trustee Resources
When becoming a trustee there is a huge amount of background reading available. There's also training and advice provided by many organisations, as well as that provided by your trust. These trustee resources have been designed to help prospective and current trustees expand their knowledge of the governance landscape.
Preparing to become a Trustee
The Academy Trust Handbook (DfE) - Part 1: Roles and responsibilities
Find out about the roles and responsibilities with this resource produced for trustees by the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
About Trustees, members and MAT boards from The Key
Find out more about Trustees, members and MAT boards with this article from The Key.
The Governance Handbook (DfE)
Read the Governance Handbook from the Education and Skills Funding Agency to learn more about the role of a trustee.
[e-Learning] Becoming a trustee
This eLearning is an introduction to the role, and is recommended if you are considering applying to become a trustee.
This resource was developed in partnership with the Confederation of School Trusts (CST)
[Webinar] Becoming a Trustee with the Trustee Recruitment Service
Find out what it means to volunteer and the process of becoming a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) Trustee with the Trustee Recruitment Service. The responsibilities, the benefits and how you can get involved.
Current Trustees
[e-Learning] The first 100 days as a trustee
This in-depth, interactive eLearning is designed to support you once you have been appointed as a trustee, answering questions you may have during your first 100 days.
This resource was developed in partnership with the Confederation of School Trusts (CST)
Academy Trust Governance Code
The Academy Trust Governance Code website features many resources that trustees can utilise in their role.
Confederation of School Trusts - Trustee Resources
Find resources for trustees from the Confederation of School Trusts.
The Academy Trust Handbook (DfE)
The Academy Trust Handbook from the Education and Skills Funding Agency is a must-read for all academy trustees.
Governance in multi-academy trusts (DfE)
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 (DfE)
Keeping Children Safe in Education is an important safeguarding document that should be read by everyone working in governance roles.
Trustee expenses and payments (DfE)
Find out more about the importance of trustee expenses and payments and when you might be entitled to them.
Academy Trust Governance Information from the National Governance Association
Review important information about academy trust governance from the National Governance Association.