Governance

Making a Difference

Leadership is the most important determinant in the success of a school. We know that supporting effective governance is critical to sustaining school success. Effective challenge, effective support and accurate self-evaluation are key to any school.

Wellspring Academy Trust can support:

Governor recruitment
Governor training and development
Governor networks
An annual cycle of monitoring, evaluation and review
Governor toolkits
‘The OFSTED perspective’ for Governors
Robust Trust-level corporate governance
Exceptional School Improvement expertise
Governor Induction, training and support
An active commitment to excellent Governance at school level.

Governance of Wellspring Academy Trust

Wellspring Academy Trust is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board is comprised of:

Chairs of Governors from Trust Academies
Board-appointed Directors
Directors appointed by the Trust’s Sponsor

Academy Governing Bodies

In contrast to some Trusts, Wellspring believes in strong local governance. We believe that autonomy powers excellence.

Academies have their own Governing Bodies. Through the agreed Scheme of Delegation, the Governing Body is empowered to make decisions in the best interests of the children and the community it serves.

What is the difference?

We are closer to our Governing Bodies than a Local Authority can be. We have a closer relationship. We can provide more support.
In contrast to some Trusts, we believe very strongly in the principle of Local Governance.
Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to achieving the very best for every child. We will challenge where we think you can do even better.
We will ask for key information at key times during the year – helping the Governing Bodies to maintain an efficient Business Cycle that meets finance regulations and OFSTED requirements.
We will help your Governing Body to maintain a rigorous focus of the key levers of School Improvement.
Five places on the Trust Board are reserved for Governing Body Chairs.
Robust corporate governance and rigorous financial management offer safeguards and assurance.
Professional challenge and firmly established systems for audit, monitoring and review.
The Trust’s Governance department provides clerking and other governance services to Governing Bodies.
Quality Assurance of Governance and a toolkit for Self-Review.

We will provide: