Question 1

Academy Trust

Accepted Answer

The body ultimately responsible and that has legal responsibility for the schools, is Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow (LT2). This body is the employer of all staff within the Trust and accountable to the Secretary of State through the terms of its funding agreement. The Trust also acts as the admissions authority of all the schools within the trust. The Trust is fully aware of its procurement and Academies Financial Handbook obligations and implements its policies to ensure that value for money is consistently and sustainably achieved. Moreover, all members, trustees and local governors are aware of and committed to following the Seven Principles of Public Life.

Question 2

LT2 Trust Board

Accepted Answer

The LT2 Trust Board is the decision making body of the trust and sets the vision, mission and strategic direction for the trust through: The development of Trust policy in accordance with statutory regulations and the Funding Agreements Effective governance and leadership structures and the performance management of senior executive leaders The board hold leadership at all levels to account for the educational performance of the schools, student outcomes and the performance management of all staff. Trustees oversee the financial performance of the schools and trust in accordance with trust policy and the Academy Financial Handbook ensuring that money is well spent. The LT2 Trust Board meets six times a year and there are two standing trust committees that scrutinise Audit & Risk and Performance & Standards. These committees meet once per term or more frequently if necessary. The LT2 Trust Board delegates the day-to-day operation of the Trust to the CEO. The LT2 Scheme of Delegation explains the ways in which the trustees fulfil their responsibilities for the leadership and management of the Academies, the respective roles and responsibilities of the Trustees, members of the local governing body/sustainable improvement board and senior leadership in ensuring the success of Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow. The current scheme of delegation can be found here. The LT2 Trust Board is chaired by Dave Johnson.

Question 3

Audit and Risk Committee (ARC)

Accepted Answer

The Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) is a committee of the main LT2 Trust Board. The main purpose of the ARC is to:  Review the annual budget and recommendations from the executive team and make recommendations to the board Review internal and external financial statements and reports to ensure they reflect best practice Review internal and external operational reports e.g. HR, H&S, GDPR to ensure they are monitoring risks effectively and reflect best practice Consider and scrutinise termly safeguarding reports from schools Consider all relevant reports by the Trust Financial Officer or the external auditor Review the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control system and Value for Money framework Review the Trust’s risk register and risk management systems and make recommendation for action to the Board Act as pay committee including reviewing headteacher recommendation and rationale for pay progression for school level staff and to consider the affordability of headteacher pay progression recommendations The ARC is chaired by Gary Brown. The CEO, CFO, Head of HR and headteachers (when required) report directly to the committee.

Question 4

Performance and Standards Committee (PSC)

Accepted Answer

The Performance and Standards Committee (PSC) is a committee of the main LT2 Trust Board. The main purpose of the PSC is to monitor and advise the LT2 Trust Board on the following areas by feedback report:  Quality of Education Behaviour and Attitudes​ Self-evaluation and improvement planning​ Data on progress and attainment for all of the trust’s schools   Overall performance of each of the schools  Leadership Performance and Standards   Intervention strategies and plans  Special Educational Needs (SEND) and inclusion  Partnership working  Admissions  Safeguarding arrangements  Community engagement  Local governance effectiveness  The PSC is chaired by Paul Murphy and the chairs of both the local governance bodies, the Sustainable Improvement Board at RFSS and Local Governing Board at RFPS sit on the committee. The headteachers report directly to this committee.

Question 5

Rugby Free Primary School (RFPS) Local Governing Board (LGB)

Accepted Answer

Rugby Free Primary School (RFPS) is overseen by a locally-recruited local governing board (LGB) who are be accountable to the Trust Board.   The LGB supports the LT2 Trust Board’s vision of encouraging successful schools and the effective operation of its policies within the schools. Members of the trust and the school governors meet regularly with the Headteacher and school staff in order to monitor KPIs and to provide scrutiny, challenge and support for th e school. They also act as critical friends to the school.     Please click here for more information

Question 6

Rugby Free Secondary School (RFSS) Sustainable Improvement Board (SIB)

Accepted Answer

The Sustainable Improvement Board (SIB) of Rugby Free Secondary School (RFSS) was appointed by the LT2 Trust Board and took effect from 1 September 2019. The SIB is a committee of the main LT2 Trust Board and is chaired by a trustee. The SIB fulfils all the functions of its predecessor LGB and conducts the school in a way that ensures rapid, sustainable improvement and promotes high standards of educational achievement. The SIB’s main function is to secure a sound basis for current and future improvement in the school and the safeguarding of the children and young people attending RFSS.    Please click here for more information

Question 7

RFSS Parent/Carer Advisory Board (PCAB)

Accepted Answer

The Parent/Carer Advisory Board (PCAB) is a representative board of current parents and carers established by the Trust Board to strengthen the voice of Parents/Carers. The PCAB focuses on communication between the school and the parent/carer body and is consulted on key areas of school operations. The PCAB’s view is represented to the Sustainable Improvement Board via the PCAB Chair and in turn to the LT2 Trust Board via the senior leaders of the school and the Chair of the SIB.   Please click here for more information

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