Governance Structure
At the top of the governance structure are Members. Our Members play a vital role in holding the Board of Trustees to account, ensuring the trust remains true to its charitable objectives and complies with company and charity law.
A Board of Trustees, which is the key strategic decision-making body responsible for setting the trust’s vision, ensure statutory compliance, and oversee long-term development. The Board is supported by four sub-committees: Finance, Audit and Risk; Standards; Remuneration; and Church School Effectiveness, each with defined terms of reference.
Each of our schools have a Local Governing Board who operate at individual school level, providing local accountability and supporting school leaders in delivering high-quality education.
Trustees, Members, and local governors are supported through structured induction, regular meetings, and clear communication channels to ensure effective collaboration and informed decision-making across the trust.
Members
Ensure the trust meets its charitable objective, appoints trustees, agrees articles of association and appoints auditors
Board Of Trustees
The employer and accountable body, ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory functions, and appoints the Chief Executive Officer
Finance, Audit and Risk Committee
Detailed oversight of finance and risk
Standards Committee
Detailed oversight of school performance and pupil outcomes
Remuneration
Detailed oversight and approval of pay
Church Schools’ Effectiveness
Detailed oversight of Christian distinctiveness
Chief Executive / Accounting Officer
Strategic leadership of the trust, compliance and accountability
Headteachers
Strategic leadership of their schools
Local Governing Boards (LGBs)
The link between trust, board, parents and community, feeding into trust oversight
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At Keystone Academy Trust we passionately believe in supporting our academies to grow and develop to provide the best education and support for their communities. Please get in touch and talk to our team about how we could help your primary school or academy.