Governance policies review service

This review will scrutinise the statutory policies for which the governing board is responsible.

The review will check that the policies:

• Are up-to-date, reflecting current statutory requirements and best practice
• Have been reviewed within the statutory timeframe
• Are being approved/adopted at the appropriate level within the board
• That the school has the statutory policies required to meet their obligations.

A written report will be prepared, identifying areas to be addressed, highlighting any areas of immediate concern, together with suggestions for future action. Where appropriate, model policies will be provided and/or links to guidance to support policy preparation.

Personnel policies will not be reviewed, but will be checked to identify if they reflect the most recent version available. Policies will be accessed from the school website, or may be sent electronically; there is no requirement to visit the school.