School Governance Quiz

What is the purpose of the briefing document?

• To provide information on school governance structures

• To outline new educational policies

• To discuss student performance metrics

• To evaluate teacher effectiveness

Approximately how many school governors are there in England?

• 23,000

• 11,000

• 300,000

• 100,000

What document includes the trust’s governance structure in academy trusts?

• Articles of association

• School charter

• Educational policy

• Governance manual

Who funds controlled schools in Northern Ireland?

• The Department of Education

• The Education Authority (EA)

• Private donors

• The local community

Who are typically included in the governing boards of primary and secondary controlled schools in Northern Ireland?

• Only teachers

• Parents, teachers, EA, and transferors

• Students and teachers

• Local business leaders

What is the role of the school governing board or board of trustees?

• To manage the day-to-day operations of the school

• To hold the headteacher to account for educational performance

• To teach students directly

• To organize school events

According to the 2014 report from the University of Bath, which type of schools find recruiting governors harder?

• Private schools

• Special schools and primary schools

• International schools

• Online schools

Which competency area deals with roles and responsibilities within the board?

• Structures

• Evaluation

• Compliance

• Strategic leadership

What is the nature of the information provided to Members of Parliament?

• It is a substitute for specific advice

• It is a general briefing only

• It is a detailed financial report

• It is a personal opinion

Which email address should be used for inquiries about the House of Commons?

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]