Governance within The Corinium Education Trust is built on a robust three-layered structure that ensures accountability. This framework brings together Members, Trustees, and Local Governing Bodies, each with distinct roles and responsibilities, as outlined in the CET’s Scheme of Delegation.

Local Governing Bodies (see LGB Terms of Reference) play a vital role in supporting schools within the Corinium Education Trust. Acting as a link between the Trust Board and individual schools, Local Governing Bodies work to ensure each school thrives and upholds a clear vision, values, and direction that reflect the Trust’s overarching goals.

Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as a critical friend by providing guidance and challenge to school leaders.
- Ensuring the school has a clear vision, ethos, and strategic direction.
- Monitoring academic standards, pupil outcomes and attendance
- Supporting safeguarding, special educational needs, and equality practices.
- Ensuring the voices of parents, pupils, and staff are heard, creating strong connections within the school community.
- As a Church school, the Sherborne Local Governing Body upholds the school’s Christian ethos and distinctiveness.