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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