Effective governance starts with an exceptional governance professional (clerk)
At Forward Focus Education we understand that high-quality governance depends on more than well-run meetings. Professional clerking provides the foundation for effective decision making, statutory compliance, and strategic leadership.
Our clerking service is designed to meet the individual needs of maintained schools, academies and multi academy trusts. Whether you need a clerk for your full governing board, committee meetings or additional governance support throughout the year, we provide a flexible, reliable and professional service that allows Governors and school leaders to focus on improving outcomes for children and young people.
What we offer
Our professional clerking service includes:
- Preparation of agendas in consultation with the Chair and Headteacher
- Distribution of meeting papers within agreed timetables
- Accurate, impartial and high-quality minutes that clearly record strategic discussion, challenge and decisions.
- Advice on governance procedures, statutory responsibilities and constitutional requirements
- Guidance on governance regulations, policies and best practice
- Maintenance of Governor records, attendance and declarations of interest
- Monitoring of meeting schedules and statutory governance requirements
- Ongoing governance advice between meetings
Why choose Forward Focus Education?
Our clerks are experienced governance professionals with an excellent understanding of education, safeguarding, compliance and governance legislation. We work in partnership with school leaders and governing bodies to ensure governance is efficient compliant and focussed on strategic improvement.
Our service offers:
- A personalised approach tailored to your schools’ governance structure
- Consistent, dependable support throughout the academic year
- Clear communication and responsive advice
- Up to date knowledge of current legislation and governance expectations
- Confidential, professional and impartial support
- Flexible packages to meet the needs of individual schools and trusts
Supporting Strong Governance
An effective clerk is much more than an administrator. They are a trusted governance professional who helps ensure that governing boards operate effectively, fulfil their statutory obligations and maintain high standards of accountability.
By choosing Forward Focus Education you will benefit from a service that promotes robust governance, strengthens compliance and enables Governors to concentrate on strategic leadership, school improvement, and the safety and well-being of every young person.
Cost
In order to illustrate our costings, we have assumed 9 meetings a year (to include FGB’s and Committee Meetings) your setting may be different and we are happy to adapt to accommodate your individual needs:
- Clerking for 9 meetings per academic year
- Meetings of up to 2.5 hours in duration
- Comprehensive meeting preparation and follow up
- Full governance administrative support
- Virtual attendance (option to upgrade to in person attendance for an additional £80 per meeting)
- Access to professional advice on governance matters
- Additional meetings (including panel meetings) can be purchased to create a bespoke package for your setting
- Annual cost £4,455
Please get in touch to discuss how our bespoke Clerking service can support your governing board, we would be delighted to arrange a meeting to discuss the needs of your school and to develop a package that’s right for you