<p>The key focus of this podcast was:</p>

<p>•	Understanding the requirements of the Academy Trust Handbook 2025 and utilising the Academy Trust Good Governance Guide 2025
•	Decision making/delegated authorities
•	Keeping governance dynamic and not static</p>

The key focus of this podcast was: • Understanding the requirements of the Academy Trust Handbook 2025 and utilising the Academy Trust Good Governance Guide 2025 • Decision making/delegated authorities • Keeping governance dynamic and not static

Episode 2: Good Governance: Top tips and pitfalls

Stone King has partnered with RSM - a leading provider of audit, tax, and consultancy services to the education sector - to bring you Back to Basics: Flourishing in Education, a podcast series created especially for academy trusts.
In collaboration with the Confederation of School Trusts (CST), this series brings together experts from Stone King and RSM to explore key topics that matter most to education providers.
Every episode is packed with practical advice and expert perspectives on issues including:
• Special staff severance payments
• Strengthening governance practices
• Managing risk
Whether you're a trust leader, governance professional, or part of a school executive team, these podcasts are designed to support your work and help your organisation thrive.
Listen to the episodes below and stay tuned for more in the series.

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Stone King has partnered with RSM - a leading provider of audit, tax, and consultancy services to the education sector - to bring you Back to Basics: Flourishing in Education, a podcast series created especially for academy trusts. In collaboration with the Confederation of School Trusts (CST), this series brings together experts from Stone King and RSM to explore key topics that matter most to education providers. Every episode is packed with practical advice and expert perspectives on issues including: • Special staff severance payments • Strengthening governance practices • Managing risk Whether you're a trust leader, governance professional, or part of a school executive team, these podcasts are designed to support your work and help your organisation thrive. Listen to the episodes below and stay tuned for more in the series.

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