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- Foundation Governors are representatives of the Church of England on the school's Governing Body. They have a special role in, and responsibility for ensuring that: • The Christian Character of the school they serve is secured, preserved and developed; and • The school is run in accordance with any trust deed relating to the school.
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What does a governor do? Governors have an important role in making an NHS foundation trust publicly accountable for the services it provides. They bring valuable perspectives and...
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Mar 26, 2014 · This brief guide to the role of NHS foundation trust governors is for: current governors. anyone thinking about standing for election as a governor. other interested audiences such as patients...
Foundation governors are appointed to the governing boards of voluntary controlled and voluntary aided schools. This is to preserve the religious character of the school. There are foundation governors in every Church of England school and also in Roman Catholic schools.
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The role, responsibilities and powers of a governor in an NHS foundation trust.
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This publication offers guidance on carrying out the statutory duties of an NHS foundation trust governor.
NHS foundation trust governors are the direct representatives of local communities. They challenge the board of directors and hold the non-executive directors to account for the performance of the board.
This guide was first published by Monitor in October 2009. This updated version reflects the new roles and responsibilities of governors as set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2012.
Published 6 August 2013
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May 22, 2014 · As an NHS foundation trust governor, you hold your foundation trust’s non-executive directors to account for the performance of the board and represent the interests of members and the public.
The inclusion of Foundation Governors on the governing bodies of both Aided and Controlled schools is one of the distinguishing characteristics of a Church school. The Foundation Governors represent the historic link with the original establishment of the school and its distinctive religious ethos.
‘NHS Foundation Trust Governors are the individuals that bind a Trust to its patients, staff and local stakeholders’. Monitor. This leaflet briefly explains what an NHS Foundation Trust is and how a Governor can represent the interests of members and the public.