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Governance

Strong and resilient structures and assurance frameworks.

Our governance structure is designed to ensure all parts of Cranmer Education Trust work together seamlessly to support every child and deliver on our mission to make sure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a great education and real choices in life.

The roles of members, trustees and governors are set out in the Academy Trust  Handbook. The Trust is required to comply with this Handbook as part of its funding agreement with the Secretary of State and therefore these requirements have been incorporated into our Governance documents being the Cranmer Education Trust Articles of Association and Scheme of Delegation.

If you would be interested in finding out more about becoming a trustee or a local governor within one of our schools, please contact our Executive Assistant and Company Secretary on info@cranmeredt.org for further information.

 

Academy Trust Handbook

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Cranmer Education Trust Articles of Association

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Scheme of Delegation

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Committees & Terms of Reference

Whilst the Trust Board has overall accountability, it has established committees for detailed oversight and decision making. These committees are made up of Directors, (Trustees). The Audit and Risk Committee oversee controls and risk management. The finance committee oversee financial systems and reporting. The Trust is the Admissions Authority for each of the schools within the Trust and monitors each school's compliance with the Admissions Code and oversees consultations and changes to policy. The People Strategy and Policy Committee approve all HR policies and recommends decisions on pay awards to the Trust Board. The Standards Committee monitor and review the academic and pupil standards, reporting to the Trust Board on compliance with all statutory curriculum and reporting requirements.

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Audit & Risk Committee

Audit & Risk Committee

All trusts with an annual income of over £50 million must have a dedicated audit and risk committee. This committee has oversight of governance and risk management, they provide assurance over the suitability of, and compliance with, Cranmer's financial systems and operational internal controls, covering all schools and aspects of the trust.

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Finance Committee

Finance Committee

The finance committee ensures that financial plans are prepared and monitored, satisfying itself that the trust remains a going concern and is financially sustainable. It ensures regularity, propriety and value for money for the organisation’s activities.

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Admissions Committee

Admissions Committee

The Trust is the admissions authority for each of the schools within its Trust. The scope of the committee’s business is to monitor and review each school's policy to ensure compliance with the Admissions Code and to meet statutory deadlines. To oversee consultations on admission and to advise the Trust Board on necessary changes.

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People Strategy and Policy Committee

People Strategy and Policy Committee

The People Strategy and Policy Committee focus on people strategy, human resources policies and pay matters. They recommend workforce developmental strategy to the Trust Board.

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Standards Committee

Standards Committee

Our Standards Committee monitors academic and pupil standards across our schools, ensuring compliance with statutory curriculum requirements and the Trust’s vision. It reports to the Board on SIAMS progress, improvement strategies, and non-Church schools’ alignment, drawing on CEO reports, local committees, and annual QA deep dives.

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Professional Governance Operations

A group of schools working together under a single entity embedding effective and strong governance .

Governorhub

The portal for secure communications, efficient document sharing and meeting planning.

Clerking

A central trained pool of experienced clerks available to support each meeting.

Induction Programs & Training

Local governors are key to raising standards, training helps all to understand their responsibilities.

Organisation & Recruitment

Comprehensive organisation for meetings and recruiting new members.

Compliance

Trust responsible for statutory & regulatory updates: Accounts, Policies, GIAS, Secure Access, Companies House.

Quality of Education

Monitored and reviewed by local governance and the standards committee

Trust Leadership & Governance Structure

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CET Organisation Detailed

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Business and Pecuniary Interests 2025-26

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Constitution & Attendance 2024-2025

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LCG Terms of Reference March 2025

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Blue Coat School - Constitution & Attendance 2024-2025

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Blue Coat School - Business & Pecuniary Interests 2024-2025

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STA - Constitution & Attendance 2024-2025

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STA - Business & Pecuniary Interests 2024-2025

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Mayfield - Constitution & Attendance 2024-2025

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Mayfield - Business & Pecuniary Interests 2024-2025

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Brian Clarke Academy - Constitution & Attendance 2024-2025

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Brian Clarke Academy - Business & Pecuniary Interests 2024-2025

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Little Heaton - Constitution & Attendance 2024-2025

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Little Heaton - Business & Pecuniary Interests 2024-2025

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St John's Thornham - Constitution & Attendance 2024-2025

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St John's Thornham - Business & Pecuniary Interests 2024 - 2025

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St Matthew’s Constitution and Attendance 2024-25

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St Matthews - Business & Pecuniary Interests 2024-2025

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East Crompton St Georges - Constitution & Attendance 2024 - 25

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East Crompton St Georges - Business & Pecuniary Interests 2024-2025

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Saddleworth Constitution and Attendance 2024-25

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The Radclyffe School Constitution and Attendance 2024-25

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2024/25 Final Audit, Risk & Finance Committee

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