The principle governance document is the trust’s Articles of Association. The Articles set out the charitable purpose of the trust, providing a framework for the trust to act within both company and charity law.
The trust’s Board of Trustees is accountable in law for all major decisions about school and trust matters. The Board of Trustees establishes and maintains a governance structure and arrangements to support effective governance across all trust activities – as set out in its
- Scheme of Delegations
- Terms of Reference for Committees and
- Role Descriptions for individual trustees with specific delegated responsibilities.
The Funding Agreement between the Department for Education and the Trust sets out arrangements for funding and oversight by the DfE including through the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
Our trust governance partnership ensures that trust board accountability is delivered through a structure and arrangements based on robust scrutiny, challenge and support informed through stakeholder involvement. Our approach focusses on -
- acknowledgement of the importance of local level governance
- commitment to consultation and dialogue across the governance partnership and with stakeholders
- a framework of delegated authorities, clearly set out in our scheme of delegations
- a commitment to transparency through information sharing an across and beyond the governance partnership
TRUST BOARD OF BURNAGE ACADEMY FOR BOYS
Download the Members Tables (above) here
The trust Board operates through a number of Committees as shown in the organisational structure.
Download the Members Board flow chart (above) here
BURNAGE ACADEMY FOR BOYS – BOARD OF TRUSTEES STATUTORY INFORMATION
Download the Board Of Trustees information (above) here
GOVERNORS ATTENDANCE RECORD 21/22
Trustee attendance at Trust Board and Committee meeting 2021-22
Trustees produce a comprehensive annual Trustees’ Report and Governance Statement as part of the Annual Report and Financial Statements reviewed by the independent auditor. The latest audited Annual Report and Financial Statements is available in the Finance and Funding Section of this website.
Governance Meeting Calendar 2022/23
Scheme of Delegation
The Trust Board is the body accountable to the DfE for ensuring delivery of effective governance. The Trust’s Scheme of Delegations sets out responsibilities delegated by the Trust Board to its committees and to individuals to support effective governance. Those with delegated responsibilities are required to provide formal report-back on their activities (including all decisions and or recommendations), as detailed in relevant Terms of Reference or Individual Role Remits. The Scheme of Delegations is reviewed not less than annually by the Trust Board.
Scheme of Delegation
Governor Code of Conduct
All Members, Trustees and Governors sign up to our Code of Conduct which is reviewed on an annual basis.
Code of Conduct.
Trust Board Finance, Resources, Risk and Audit Committee Terms of Reference
Trust Board Achievement and Improvement Committee Terms of Reference
Trust Board Achievement and Improvement Committee
Trust Board Academy Committee
GOVERNOR’S PORTAL
NB. The access to this portal is restricted to existing governors only.
To access governor resources, please use your username and password to login to https://gov.burnage.manchester.sch.uk
If you have forgotten your username or password, please contact office@burnage.manchester.sch.uk
CONTACT:
The Trust Board Chair can be contacted via the School Office email – office@burnage.manchester.sch.uk