The Role of the Trustee: Legal Duties, Contractual Responsibilities and Best Practice

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Lisa Ponter Experienced senior leader, education consultant and trainer
Webinar 59min

This webinar will provide you with expert insight into the role of the trustee of an academy trust, including core functions, legal and contractual duties, and the trustee’s pivotal role in steering strategy and holding senior leaders to account. It explores the latest research and identifies best practice as exemplified through case studies.

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For: Leaders, trustees

Aim: This webinar will provide you with expert insight into the role of the trustee of an academy trust, including core functions, legal and contractual duties, and the trustee’s pivotal role in steering strategy and holding senior leaders to account. It explores the latest research and identifies best practice as exemplified through case studies.

Rationale: The ESFA’s ‘Academy trust handbook’ advises that understanding your role as trustee “will help ensure the trust complies with legal and contractual duties”. It sets out the core functions of trustees, features of effective governance, and the legal and contractual obligations of trustees and trusts.