Questions to ask
Questions to ask about educational performance
Examples of questions governors and trustees might ask about the attainment and progress of all pupils.
Guidance
24/06/2026
The following are examples of the type of questions that governors and trustees might ask about educational performance in full governing board meetings, committee meetings or on monitoring visits.
Consider how you might use these examples to construct your own questions, informed by the specific context and data about your school or trust.
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