The Department for Education (DfE) has published a Competency Framework for clerks. The new non-statutory guidance sets out the competencies required for professional clerking to school governing boards and multi academy trust boards.
The Framework details specific knowledge, skills and effective behaviours for clerks, grouped under the following competencies:
- understanding governance: understanding the board’s duties and responsibilities including governance legislation and procedures;
- administration: ensuring that the processes and procedures of governance are administered efficiently;
- advice and guidance: access to timely and accurate advice and guidance, or signposting to expert advice where appropriate;
- people and relationships: ensuring that the board has accurate records of its people and their skills.
If your school would like any information about Haringey’s Clerking Services please contact Carolyn Banks, Governance Services Manager at carolyn.banks@haringey.gov.uk