The Olive Academies Independent Schools Board (OAISB) are committed to providing exceptional education and support to pupils in alternative provision settings. Our governance structure is designed to ensure that our schools operate with the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and effectiveness. This page outlines the key responsibilities of the OAISB and explains how shared leadership fosters best practice.
At OA-North View, governance is a collaborative effort involving multiple stakeholders. Olive Academies Independent Schools Board has distinct responsibilities that contribute to the overall success and integrity of our schools.
The Olive Academies Independent Schools Board are the Proprietary Body and are accountable for ensuring the school meets the Independent School Standards.
OAISB must ensure the school meets all eight parts of the standards:
- Quality of education
- Spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of pupils
- Welfare, health, and safety of pupils
- Suitability of staff and proprietors
- Premises and accommodation
- Provision of information
- Handling of complaints
- Leadership and management
More information about the Independent School Standards
Strong partnership working with local schools, parents, families and communities, the Local Authority and other partners is vital to our success and to the educational outcomes of children and young people who attend our school.
Olive Academies Independent Schools Board (OAISB):
Phil Whall (Chair of OAISB and Chair of the OA Trustees)
Mark Vickers (Ex-Officio)
Karen Grimes
Cath Kitchen
The OAISB focuses on:
- Local Governance: Addressing the specific needs and challenges of OA-North View.
- Community Engagement: Building strong relationships with parents, students, and local stakeholders.
- Support and Challenge: Providing support to school leaders while challenging them to achieve excellence.
- Quality Assurance: Ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and student welfare.
- Financial Oversight: Ensuring the financial integrity and sustainability of the school. Their key financial oversight responsibilities include:
- Budget Approval and Monitoring: Reviewing and approving the annual budget, and regularly monitoring financial performance to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
- Financial Reporting: Ensuring the preparation and review of accurate financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and standards, and implementing strategies to mitigate financial risks.
- Resource Allocation: Overseeing the efficient and effective use of financial resources to support the school's educational objectives.
- Audit and Accountability: Commissioning regular audits to ensure transparency and accountability in financial management.
Through these responsibilities, the OAISB ensures the school remains financially stable and capable of delivering high-quality education.
Shared Chair Responsibilities: Fostering Collaboration and Best Practice
The shared Chair responsibilities between the trustees of the Olive Academies Trust Board and OAISB play a crucial role in enhancing governance. This collaborative approach ensures that there is a seamless flow of information and resources, enabling both bodies to work together effectively.
Benefits of Shared Chair Responsibilities
- Best Practice Sharing: The shared Chair facilitates the exchange of successful strategies and practices between the Trust Board and the OAISB, promoting continuous improvement.
- Resource Utilisation: By pooling governance resources, both bodies can leverage expertise, tools, and support systems to enhance their effectiveness.
- Unified Vision: The shared leadership ensures alignment in goals and objectives, fostering a unified approach to achieving the trust's mission.
- Enhanced Accountability: With shared oversight, there is a stronger focus on accountability and transparency, ensuring that all decisions are made in the best interest of the students.
Governing Documents
Please find a link to key documents:
- The Articles of Association for the Independents Schools Board
- Declarations of Interest
If you have any general questions about governance or to contact the chair, please contact the governance professional via info@oliveacademies.org.uk - please mark your emails for the attention of the governance professional.
Once the Board has met for a full year we will publish our attendance data.
