LDBS Reference Form for Governors & Trustees

LDBS reference form for Governors & Trustees in Church of England Schools & Academies

CONFIDENTIAL
The LDBS serves and supports Church of England Schools and Academies within the Diocese of London.

LDBS Foundation Governors are appointed by the LDBS to promote effective governance and to develop the Christian character of our schools. Our vision is for every child and young person in London to encounter the love of God in Christ, with its invitation to ‘life in all its fullness’.
LDBS Foundation Governors:
- commit to actively support and promote the LDBS vision for children and young people within the school context.
- commit to actively support and promote principles of good governance within the school context.
- commit sufficient time to the role to attend meetings, training and occasionally visit the school.
- have relevant skills, experience and knowledge to contribute to the effective governance and success of their school.
- have good interpersonal skills, with an ability to challenge, question and analyse in a supportive manner.
- have competent levels of literacy, numeracy and English language.
- are members of a Christian church.
- meet safeguarding requirements including an enhanced DBS check.
- provide two references from the school headteacher or chair of governors, a member of the clergy, or someone who knows you in a professional context.
- are not disqualified from taking office as a governor.
- are appointed for a term of four years, with the option to renew if all parties agree.
In exceptional circumstances, the LDBS has the discretion to appoint a governor who does not meet all of these criteria.
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Name of prospective governor*

TitleForenameSurname
Your name*

TitleForenameSurname
Your email*
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Your role*
Please describe your relationship with the prospective governor*

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For how long have you known the prospective governor?*

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Using the criteria listed above, please provide three reasons why you believe this candidate would be suitable to act as an LDBS Foundation Governor or Trustee at a C of E school / academy, focusing on:
- Their ability to preserve and develop the Christian character of a school
- Their relevant skills and experience
- Their ability to provide effective governance and oversight in a school setting
- Their commitment to children and education
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2.*

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3.*

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Are you aware of any safeguarding or other concerns which might make this person unsuitable to be a school governor? If so, please provide details.*

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If the person who is the subject of your comments, seeks disclosure of this completed form, do you consent to this?

Yes, I consentNo, I do not consent
Your name

First NameLast Name
DECLARATION*

I confirm the information contained in this reference is a true and accurate record:
Signature*
Date*

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Date
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LDBS reference form for Governors & Trustees in Church of England Schools & Academies

LDBS Foundation Governors:

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