The role of our governors
Our governors play an important role in the life and success of The Kassia Academy. They work alongside school leaders to provide support, constructive challenge and oversight, helping to ensure that every learner receives a high-quality education within a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment.
The Kassia Academy and Acer Academy share a local governing body, known as the Governor Hub. The Hub operates within Kings Academy Trust’s governance structure, carrying out the responsibilities delegated to it by the Trust Board through the Trust’s Scheme of Delegation.
Our key responsibilities
Within its delegated remit, the Governor Hub supports the Trust Board by:
Supporting the academy’s vision, ethos and strategic direction, with high expectations and learners’ needs at the heart of decision-making.
Holding school leaders to account for the quality of education, learner progress and the impact of school improvement priorities.
Maintaining oversight of safeguarding and wellbeing, helping to ensure that the academy provides a safe and supportive environment for learners and staff.
Monitoring the use of resources, supporting effective financial management and value for money.
Championing inclusion, with particular regard to learners with special educational needs and disabilities and those facing barriers to education.
Listening to the school community, ensuring that the views of learners, parents, carers and staff inform its work.
Governors focus on strategic oversight, while the day-to-day management of the academy remains the responsibility of school leaders.
Membership and appointments
The Governor Hub brings together individuals with a range of professional skills, experience and community perspectives. Community and associate members contribute expertise that supports the work and development of our academies, while staff and parent members provide valuable insight into school life.
Appointments and approvals are managed in accordance with the Trust’s agreed governance arrangements, involving the Governor Hub and Trust Board as appropriate.
Our governors are committed to integrity, accountability and working collaboratively to improve opportunities and outcomes for all our learners.
