1. The Trinity Catholic Primary School RESULTS OF THE GOVERNING BODY SKILLS AUDIT BY MAUREEN RUSSELL AND FRAN RYAN

2. Essential for all Governors12345 Commitment to improving education for all pupils29 Ability to work in a professional manner as part of a team and take collective responsibility for decisions110 Willingness to learn110 Commitment to the school’s vision and ethos110 Basic literacy and numeracy skills38 Basic IT skills (i.e. word processing and email)137

3. Understanding and / or experience of Governance12345 Experience of being a board member in another sector or a governor/trustee in another school 2125 Experience of chairing a board/ governing body or committee 317 Experience of professional leadership1118

4. Vision and strategic planning 12345 Understanding and experience of strategic planning1145 Ability to analyse and review complex issues objectively326 Problem solving skills128 Ability to propose and consider innovative solutions263 Change management (e.g. overseeing a merger or an organisational restructure, changing careers)1126 Understanding of current education policy2252

5. Holding the Head to account12345 Communication skills, including being able to discuss sensitive issues tactfully 227 Ability to analyse data245 Ability to question and challenge137 Experience of project management264 Performance management/appraisal of someone else1127 Experience of being performance managed/appraised yourself326

6. Financial Oversight12345 Financial planning/management (e.g. as part of your job)11234 Experience of procurement/purchasing1154 Experience of premises and facilities management2135

7. Knowing your school and community12345 Links with the community2324 Links with local businesses2441 Knowledge of the local/regional economy1523 Working or volunteering with young people (e.g. teaching/social work/youth work/sports coaching/health services for young people)2135 Understanding of special educational needs2243