Secure SchoolsSchool Governance Handbook
TheGuidance Secure Schools Governance Handbook is guidance from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) for the boards of trustees of secure schools.
Applies to England and Wales
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ItThis guidance from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) supplements existing guidance on the governance of academies and children’s homes issued by the Department for Education (DfE).
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The Secure School will meet all requirements of a Secure 16 to 19 Academy, as both:
- an approved provider of secure accommodation pursuant to section 1B of the Academies Act 2010, and
- a Secure Children’s Home (SCH) as an approved provider of secure accommodation pursuant to Regulation 2 of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 (CHR 2015)
Updates to this page
Last updated 26 July 2024 + show all updates
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Replaced governance handbook: the section on Parent Trustees has been amended to better reflect that Secure Academy Trust boards will not be subject to the DfE requirement to elect or reserve places for parent trustees. Secure Academy Trusts will be expected to demonstrate that the role of the parent or carer is effectively captured at board level.
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First published.
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2024-07-26 15:40
Replaced governance handbook: the section on Parent Trustees has been amended to better reflect that Secure Academy Trust boards will not be subject to the DfE requirement to elect or reserve places for parent trustees. Secure Academy Trusts will be expected to demonstrate that the role of the parent or carer is effectively captured at board level.
2023-11-28 10:53
First published.