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Reviewing and approving policies

Learn how governing boards can manage policy review and approval efficiently while ensuring robust oversight.

Guidance
29/07/2026
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Governing boards have a crucial role in overseeing and approving policies. However, governors and trustees can easily spend too much time on policies, getting lost in the detail.

This guidance explains how governing boards can manage policy review and approval efficiently. It covers:

  • whether the board needs to approve certain policies
  • how to provide scrutiny when reviewing policies
  • deciding approval levels, including in multi academy trusts
  • effective policy scheduling

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