Governance: A comprehensive offer for every Academy

At Exceed Learning Partnership, we believe that strong, effective governance is the bedrock of outstanding schools, directly impacting the success and well-being of every child. Our Central Support Services provide a robust, proactive governance offer designed to empower each Local Governing Board and ensure full compliance, strategic clarity, and continuous development.

Our comprehensive governance offer for all academies within the Trust includes:

Expert Clerking Services: Professional clerking, ensuring your meetings are organised, agendas are strategically set, minutes are accurately recorded, and all statutory requirements are met, allowing your committee to focus on high-level strategic discussions.

Dedicated Governance Specialism: Access to expert advice and guidance through our Head of Governance and dedicated Governance Professional. They offer bespoke support, interpret complex regulations, advise on best practice, and provide strategic insights to navigate the evolving educational landscape.

Comprehensive Annual Statutory Training Programme: We ensure all Governors and Trustees are fully equipped with the essential knowledge required for their roles through a meticulously designed annual training programme, covering all statutory duties, legal compliance, and the latest sector updates.

Dynamic Annual Governance CPD Programme: Beyond statutory requirements, our continuous professional development (CPD) programme offers a rich array of training sessions, workshops, and resources, enabling your committee members to deepen their understanding, hone their skills, and stay abreast of educational innovation and governance best practices.

Inspiring Governance Conference: Participate in our annual Governance Conference, a flagship event bringing together Governors, Trustees, and Leaders for invaluable networking, shared learning, and insightful discussions on key challenges and opportunities in school governance.

Exclusive Internal Governance Intranet Portal: Access a secure, user-friendly online portal dedicated to all things governance. This centralised hub called Exceed Connect provides instant access to all relevant documents, guidance, resources, and communications, ensuring consistency and efficiency across the Trust.

Dedicated Policy Portal: Dedicated online Policy Portal, ensuring each academy has immediate access to all up-to-date, legally compliant Trust-wide policies, streamlining local policy adoption and safeguarding consistency.

Clear Scheme of Delegation: A Scheme of Delegation that meticulously outlines roles, responsibilities, and decision-making authority across all levels of the Trust. This fosters clarity, accountability, and efficient operation, empowering local committees while maintaining Trust oversight.

Comprehensive Governance Handbook: Every Director, Governor, Members receives a detailed Governance Handbook, serving as an invaluable go-to guide for their role, responsibilities, and the operational framework of governance within our Trust. It’s an essential tool for effective induction and ongoing reference.

By centralising and professionalising our governance support, we enable every Local Governing Board and Directors Board to provide strategic leadership with confidence, ensuring every child in every school receives the highest quality education within a well-managed and compliant environment.