COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK

Knowledge and skills needed by all

1. Strategic Leadership2. Accountability for educational standards

and financial performance3. People4. Structures5. Compliance6. Evaluation

1. Strategic LeadershipSetting the directionCulture, values and ethosDecision makingCollaborative working with stakeholdersRisk management

1. Strategic LeadershipSetting the direction

Educational contextEffective governanceStrategic prioritiesStrategic planningDifference between strategic & operationalSupports strategic change

1. Strategic LeadershipCulture, values and ethos

Knows about values and ethosKnows about code of conductSets and agrees the cultureActs to reinforce culture and ethosEnsures policies & practices reinforce culture,

values & ethos

1. Strategic LeadershipDecision making

Identifies options by which objectives can be achieved

Personal interestsActs with honesty & objectivityKnows when to seek expert adviceKnows about corporate responsibilityEncourages transparency

1. Strategic LeadershipCollaborative working with stakeholders

Knows about stakeholders (management, engagement)

Consults and responds to their viewsAnticipates, welcomes & answers questionsCommunicates in clear languageFeedbackConsiders impact of decisionsActs as ambassadorSupports raising aspirations, community cohesion

1. Strategic LeadershipRisk management

Principles &processes of risk managementConflicts of interest or a breach of confidentiality Ensures risk management and internal control

systems are robust Advises on how risks should be managed or mitigatedEnsures the risk management and internal control

systems are monitored and reviewed and appropriate actions are taken

Actively avoids conflicts of interest or otherwise declares and manages them

2. Accountability for educational standards and financial performance

Educational improvementRigorous analysis of dataFinancial frameworks and accountabilityFinancial management and monitoringStaffing and performance managementExternal accountability

2. Accountability Educational improvement

High-quality teaching Broad and balanced curriculum Relevant national standards, statutory testing and

assessment (Assessment Without Levels) Key principles of school improvement Relevant indicators for monitoring behaviour and safety,

role of behaviour Clear expectations for executive Defines the range and format of information and data

needed Impact of proposed improvement initiatives Assessment system and SEND

2. AccountabilityRigorous analysis of data

DfE performance tables, RAISEOnline How is data collected, quality assured and monitored Context of the school Attendance and exclusions Importance of triangulating information Performance of groups of pupils/students Progression and destination data Questions leaders on whether they are collecting the right

data Challenges senior leaders to ensure that data collection is

purposeful, efficient and valid

2. AccountabilityFinancial frameworks and accountability

Financial policies, procedures, funding arrangements, funding streams

Internal control processesFinancial health and efficiency of the organisationBasic understanding of financial managementHas confidence in the arrangements for the

provision of accurate and timely financial information

Interprets budget monitoring information and communicates this clearly to others

Self-evaluation Is rigorous in their questioning

2. AccountabilityFinancial management and monitoring

Resource allocation Setting and agreeing a viable financial strategy Knows about pupil premium and other grants Knows about the budget setting, audit

requirements and timescalesKnows about the principles of budget managementAssimilates the financial implications of priorities

and use this knowledge to make decisions about allocating current and future funding

Interprets financial data and asks informed questions

2. AccountabilityStaffing and performance management

Expenditure on staff and resource, benchmarkingGood recruitment and retention practiceStaff performance managementRemuneration system for staff across the

organisationStaffing and leadership structures are fit for

purposeRobust and considered pay policyPerformance management of executive leadersBudgetary implication of pay decisionsSatisfactory work life balance

2. AccountabilityExternal accountability

Accountability and scrutiny (e.g. DfE, Ofsted, EFA etc.) required and evidence

National performance measuresAppropriate structures, processes and

professional development for internal and external scrutiny

Ensures that the board makes itself accessible and answerable to parents/carers

Responses to external scrutiny (e.g. inspectors/RSCs/EFA)

3. People

Building an effective teamActive participation in governanceWelcomes challenge and is respectful when

challengingProfessional ethics, values and sound

judgementRecognises the importance of, and values the

advice provided by the clerk

4. StructuresRoles and responsibilities

Knows about Role, responsibilities, three core functions Strategic nature Governance structure of the organisation How the board and any committees (including LGB)are

constitutedContributes to the design of governance and

committee structures Is able to adapt existing committee structures as

necessary in light of learning/experience including evaluation of impact

5. ComplianceStatutory and contractual requirements

Legal, financial, regulatoryEducation & employment legislation, AoA,

AFH, FAOfsted inspection frameworkEqualities, H&S, safeguarding, PreventSENDComplaintsWhen to seek specialist help/advice

6. Evaluation

Managing self-review and development

Managing and developing the board’s effectiveness

6. EvaluationManaging self-review and development

Outward facingPersonal development planSeeks feedbackOpen to developing knowledge through training etc

Managing and developing the board’s effectivenessEvaluates the impact of the board’s decisions Utilises inspection feedbackContributes to self-evaluation processes