TET Trustees  

Whilst the Trust has been established as a multi academy trust (which means that it is therefore capable of operating further schools if desired), it currently only operates APSoL. Accordingly, the local governing body for APSoL is constituted by the board of Trustees. On this basis, the Trustees are also sometimes referred to as 'Governors'.   

The Trustees meet together as the Board of Trustees to carry out their duties and functions. They have a fiduciary duty to act in good faith in the best interests of the Trust.  

The term of office of a Trustee is four years. Trustees can be re-appointed, in accordance with the Articles.  

The Trustees have approved Board terms of reference which includes further information as to:  

•     Core values  

•     Expectations of the Trustees; 

•     Powers, functions and responsibilities of Trustees 

•     Constitution of the Board of Trustees 

•     Appointment and recruitment of Trustees 

•     Trustee induction  

•     Training and development of Trustees 

•     Accountability of Trustees  

•     Conducting Trustees' business 

•     Personal interests of Trustees 

•     Chair and Co-Chairs of Trustees and Chair's Action  

•     Meetings of Trustees 

•     Risk management  

•      Policy reviews  
   

It is for the Board of Trustees to determine what decisions it will take for itself, what will be delegated to committees, working groups or individual Trustees (e.g. the Chair) and what will be delegated to the Principal and the Chief Financial Officer.  The Trustees must also consider when and from whom they should take professional advice. 

Delegation can be made to: 

•     Trustee committees (or individual Trustees); and  

•      the Principal and the Chief Financial Officer. 

Talent Education Board of Trustees