Structure and Remit

Academies receive funding from the government, but operate without the oversight of their local authority. They are run by Academy Trusts, which are not-for-profit companies. Ribston Hall High School is a single Academy Trust. The Academy Trust has members and trustees.

Members

• Members sit above the board of trustees, similar to a company's shareholders in relation to its board of directors. 

Members' main responsibilities are:

• Furthering the Trust's charitable objects
• Appointing some trustees
• Holding trustees to account for the successful governance of the trust

Members don't get involved in the day-to-day running of the trust.

Trustees

• The trustees are accountable to the Department of Education (DfE) and focus on the three core functions of governance:

1. Strategic Leadership:

• Setting the Trust’s vision for high quality & inclusive education (in line with charitable objects)
• Establishing and fostering the culture of the Trust
• Setting and championing the Trusts strategy
• Deciding delegation of governance functions

2. Accountability and Assurance: 

• Having robust, effective oversight of operations and performance, including the provision of education and pupil welfare
• Overseeing and ensuring appropriate use of funding and effective financial performance
• Keeping the estate safe and well-maintained

3. Strategic Engagement:

• Having oversight of relationships with stakeholders and ensuring that parents/carers and wider communities are involved when appropriate in decision-making to create a sense of trust and shared ownership   

You can read further details about the role of our trustees and members, and how tasks are delegated here. All Trustees are appointed for a four-year term except for the Headteacher, who is an Ex Officio Trustee.

Governance Professional/Clerk to Trustees

The Clerk to the Trustees is Mrs Denice Murphy. If you would like to contact the Chair, please email Mrs Denice Murphy: clerk@ribstonhall.gloucs.sch.uk.