Governance within Kaleidoscope MAT

Governing within a trust or school also provides an opportunity for personal development, building your skills and experience in areas such as project management, budgeting, and working as part of a leadership team. Governing boards meet regularly to look at the big picture and the school or trust’s long-term goals. Governors typically serve at schools that are maintained by the local authority or at the local level within a trust, whereas trustees serve on an academy trust board. See our Governance Structure for how governance within Kaleidoscope is managed. 
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RESPONSIBILITIES IN GOVERNANCE:

• develop a vision and strategy for the school or trust
• oversee/monitor the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent
• hold the school and trust leaders to account to ensure that every pupil has the best possible education
• engage with pupils, staff, parents and the school or trust community to understand their views 

ACTIONS TO PERFORM IN GOVERNANCE:

• attending governing board meetings: these normally take place around six times a year and may be held outside school hours
• looking at information and evidence on the school or trust's progress and discussing with executive leaders 
• visiting schools to see plans working in practice, and listening to the views of staff, pupils and parents 
• involvement with headteacher and CEO appointments
• making decisions about issues such as pupil exclusions and staff disciplinary matters
• undertaking induction training and ongoing development

ELIGIBILITY TO VOLUNTEER IN GOVERNANCE:

• the time to contribute
• to be aged 18 or over
• not to be disqualified under the relevant rules and procedures (see application form). 

Being a Trustee or Local Governor is a voluntary, unpaid role for people who have the time, energy and skills to make a real contribution to shaping the future of our Trust and schools. The board collectively use their skills, strengths and expertise from all walks of life to enrich the governance of Kaleidoscope.

Volunteering as a trustee or local governor is a valuable addition to both personal and professional life and is a challenging yet rewarding position.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Kaleidoscope Multi Academy Trust Board of Trustees is accountable in law for all decisions about its academies.  However, this does not mean that the Board makes all the decisions itself and as such, may choose to delegate to the CEO, Board Committees and Local Governing Bodies (LGB).

The decision to delegate a function is made by the full Board of Trustees and is recorded as such. Without formal delegation, the individual or committee has no power to act. 

For all levels of governance, Kaleidoscope corporately commits to
The Seven Principles of Public Life (The Nolan Principles). 

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If you would like further information or wish to put yourself forward to volunteer in a governance capacity, please see the application form below or contact us. 

Governance Application Form (Kaleidoscope MAT)