Catholic Multi-Academy Trust (CMAT) Documentation Expand Please read the guidance below before submitting an application: Governance in Catholic Schools FAQs Foundation Governor and Director Applications FAQs Procedures and Guidance for Governor and Director applications Application Documents Apply for appointment as a Foundation Director, Foundation Regional Governor or Foundation Governor Co-opted Director Application Form Undertaking to the Diocesan Bishop For any Director or Governor other than FoundationUndertaking for Directors Undertaking for Governors Important Documents for all Directors and Governors Governor Induction Checklist Governance of a Catholic School: Roles and Responsibilities Election of Parent and Staff Governors or Directors Useful links for further reading and information MAC Directors & Governors Code of Conduct Governance Matters
Multi-Academy Company (MAC) Documentation Expand Please read the guidance below before submitting an application: Governance in Catholic Schools FAQs Foundation Governor and Director Applications FAQs Procedures and Guidance for Governor and Director applications Application Documents Apply for appointment as a Foundation Director or Foundation Governor Co-opted Director Application Form Undertaking to the Diocesan Bishop For any Director or Governor other than FoundationUndertaking for Directors Undertaking for Governors Important Documents for all Directors and Governors Governor Induction Checklist Governance of a Catholic School: Roles and Responsibilities Election of Parent and Staff Governors or Directors Useful links for further reading and information MAC Directors & Governors Code of Conduct Governance Matters
Voluntary Aided (VA) Schools Documentation Expand Please read the guidance below before submitting an application: Governance in Catholic Schools FAQs Foundation Governor and Director Applications FAQs Procedures and Guidance for Governor and Director applications Application Documents Apply for Appointment as a Foundation Governor Appointment of Foundation Governors - Procedures and Guidance Key Governance Documents For Voluntary Aided Schools Governor Induction Checklist Governance of a Catholic School: Roles and Responsibilities Time off from work for Governor duties Notes concerning these latest regulations written by CES lawyers are provided here Election of Parent or Staff Governors Governors Code of Conduct for Governing Bodies of Voluntary Aided Schools Draft Instrument of Government Examples of constitution models Making a Variation to the Instrument of Government Governance Matters
Governance Skills Audit Expand If you are a newly appointed governor or director in one of our diocesan schools then please complete a skills audit by clicking on the link below. This will assist in identifying training needs for all of those involved in the governance of our schools. We also recommend that all existing governors complete this skills audit on an annual basis to ensure that they identify their training needs, which can then be met by suitable providers, including the DES. The DES does not have their own skills audit, however one is provided by the Catholic Education Service and the DES would recommend its use. The audit can be accessed via the link below. CES Model Governor's Skills Audit
Governor Training and Events Expand Governor Induction Training The Governor Induction Training is set over four sessions. Each session will last approximately an hour and a half. All sessions will be held virtually.The sessions will cover: An introduction to governing in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Birmingham Supporting Catholic Life in a Catholic School Developing School Improvement Governors as stewards in Catholic schools to include Leadership & HR, Resources and School Admissions & Appeals You are required to attend all four sessions in order to complete the training. Governor Induction Training Registration School Leader Briefings An opportunity to receive updates from the BDES team on local and national information that will support you in your role as a governor or Director. All sessions will be delivered via Zoom. Details, including dates and booking links can be found on the Training and Events page of our website.