ACET Members 

ACET’s Board of Members has responsibility to; 

• revise and approve the Articles of Association; 

• ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction; 

• hold trustees to account for educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the appraisal of staff;

• appoint and remove trustees. 

ACET Trustees

The Board of Trustees manages the business of the academy trust and its focus is on the three core functions of governance: 

• ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic implementation; 

• holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the appraisal of staff; 

• overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent.

The Board of Trustees also has two sub committees: Audit & Finance and Appraisal and Remuneration. 

ACET Local Governing Bodies 

Each academy has a Local Governing Body which meets every half term. Local Governing Bodies have delegated responsibilities from the Board of Trustees for: 

• Ensuring the quality of educational provision.

• Challenging and monitoring the performance of the academy 

• Supporting the principal in the management of staff 

• Ensuring good financial health and probity of the Voluntary Funds

Local Governing Bodies have a Chair, Vice Chair and named Governors with specific responsibilities. 

Please see link below for a list of ACET Governance Arrangements