How do I get my governors to approve a policy?

Overview

Yes - governors can be given access to SchooliP to review and approve policies directly within the system. This removes the need for paper copies or email trails, streamlining the approval process and keeping everything in one place.

How Governors Can Be Involved

• Access to Policies: Governors can log in to SchooliP and view all relevant policies online, eliminating the paper trail from the traditional process.

• Approval Process: If required, governors can be set up as approvers within the policy workflow. This means a policy cannot be finalised until governor approval has been recorded.

• Audit Trail: All approvals are logged in the system, providing a clear record of governor involvement and ensuring compliance.

Best Practice

• Use governor approval for key policies where governance oversight is required (e.g., safeguarding, finance, statutory compliance).

• Keep communication simple by using automated reminders - governors will be notified until their approval is given.

• Clearly define which governors need to approve each policy in the workflow settings to avoid delays.