by Al Kingsley
Governing boards play a critical role in ensuring schools and trusts are well-led, compliant and focused on improving outcomes for all pupils. This guide is a comprehensive list of key questions that trustees and governors should regularly ask themselves and their organisations. The questions have been curated from the discussions in my governance books and publications, alongside cross-references to current legislation guidance. Building on previous guidance already curated in "My School Governance Handbook" and "My School & Multi-Academy Trust Growth Guide", these questions are grouped by thematic topic. Each is followed by an explanation of why the question matters and any relevant guidance, alongside a few of my signposted insights as well as a handy space for your own notes.