Local Committee Member

• oversee the school's long term development in conjunction with the trust
• bring valuable information from a variety of perspectives to help make strategic decisions about the school as a whole
• provide assurance to the trustee directors that every child in our schools is learning, achieving and flourishing in a safe environment

• get to know the school, including by visiting the school occasionally during school hours, and gain a good understanding of the school’s strengths and weaknesses
• attend induction training and regular relevant training and development events
• attend meetings (LC meetings and other events) and read all the papers before the meeting
• act in the best interest of all the pupils of the school
• behave in a professional manner, as set down in the Trust code of conduct including acting in strict confidence and adhering to the Nolan Principles – leadership, selflessness, objectivity, openness, integrity, honesty and accountability

Training and support are available for new and existing members and is free of charge