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External Review
of Governance
PAG is well-placed to advise on the complex and demanding requirements of multi-academy trust governance. PAG can deliver an external review of governance for a range of organisations to ensure their governance structures are transparent and compliant with relevant legislation, and to understand and inform growth strategy. Continue reading to find out how we deliver our external review of governance.
PAG's external review of governance
Strong governance is the backbone of any successful organisation. With direct experience as chairs of trustees and governors, our consultants deliver insightful external reviews and ongoing governance advice tailored to your needs. We recognise the importance of having a transparent, well-organised structure of governance to ensure that MATs can expand their family of schools, in addition to effectively managing their existing ones.
Drawing on our substantial prior experience in conducting external reviews of governance and advising clients across various areas in the education sector, our team will bring a comprehensive set of skills and expertise to the review. This includes a full compliance check, a thorough skills audit, a succession review, and a detailed report outlining actionable points to enhance the governance of your academy trust, ensure full compliance with relevant legislation, and execute your strategic vision.
Clients that utilise our external review of governance service will be ensuring they are best placed to initiate their growth, as well as being continually supported after their review.
How will PAG implement our external review of governance?
1. Planning
Our experienced reviewers will conduct a preliminary scoping session with trust leaders and collect relevant data to build an accurate picture of the existing governance structure.
2. Engagement
PAG will hold 1-1 discussions with governance leads and a self-review session with the Board of Trustees, in which the external consultant leads the MAT through the eight elements of effective governance, guiding the governing board as it self-diagnoses its own strengths and areas for development.
3. Documentation
& reporting
We will then produce both an action plan and a findings report for the Board of Trustees and central team leaders.
4. Follow Up
Once the action plan has been agreed, the MAT will move ahead with implementing the proposed changes. PAG will continue to consult with, and advise, the trust to monitor all developments and implementation.
PAG's adjacent growth & governance services
We can also provide a wide range of growth and governance support and strategy, covering all aspects of free school operations. If you do not see the specific service or aspect of support you are looking for on this page, please get in touch via our contact page and we will be in touch to arrange a call.
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