What's Included

A dedicated clerk for ordinary governing board meetings per academic year.
Agenda planning in partnership with the Chair and Headteacher/CEO
Attendance, minute-taking and tracking of actions arising from meetings
Advice on governance procedure, statutory requirements and compliance between meetings

Who Full Clerking Is For

Boards that want a genuine partner in governance, not just someone to take minutes
New or developing governing boards that benefit from ongoing procedural guidance
Multi Academy Trust local governing bodies that need consistent, high-quality clerking across the trus
Boards preparing for increased scrutiny, growth, or inspection

Full Clerking, Basic Clerking or Minuting Only?

If your board mainly needs meeting minutes produced to a professional standard‚ for example, for a one-off panel or as cover for your existing clerk, our Minuting Only service may be more appropriate.

If you need lighter administrative support only, see Basic Clerking.

For boards wanting strategic governance support beyond clerking‚ including Company Secretary-style support for MATs‚ see our Governance Professional Package.

Why Governing Boards Choose S4S

Our clerks are DBS checked and either accredited or working towards accreditation (Level 3/4) in school and academy governance, with extensive experience of maintained school and academy board structures. Read more about our team and what schools say about us on the main Governor Support page.

What does a Full Clerking service include?

Full Clerking covers meeting attendance, minute production and agenda planning, plus ongoing advice on procedure and compliance between meetings‚ the fullest level of clerking support we offer.

Does the clerk provide advice as well as taking minutes?

Yes. Unlike our Basic Clerking or Minuting Only services, Full Clerking includes procedural and compliance advice between meetings, not just support at the meeting itself.

Can Full Clerking cover committee meetings as well as full board meetings?

Yes, this can be tailored to include relevant committee meetings alongside full governing board meetings‚ get in touch to discuss your board's structure.

Is Full Clerking suitable for Multi Academy Trusts?

Yes. We support local governing bodies within MATs as well as maintained school governing boards. For trust-wide, strategic governance support, our Governance Professional Package may also be relevant.

How much does Full Clerking cost?

Costs depend on your board's meeting schedule, whether support is face to face or virtual, and location, and include a Governor Skills Audit and School Website/GIAS Audit at no extra charge. Get in touch for a tailored quote.

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