The University of Birmingham School’s statutory policies and other useful documents.

The University of Birmingham School’s statutory policies and other useful documents which have been approved by our Board of Governors can be found below. Paper copies of all policies and any other information on this website are available on request by contacting the School’s reception on 0121 796 5000.

The University of Birmingham School functions as a separate, charitable company limited by guarantee, but also as a subsidiary of the University. The charitable objects of the School are aligned with those of the University and together we pursue the advancement of education. We are establishing and managing a School with a broad and balanced curriculum; our charitable objects provide Initial Teacher Training and further advanced training for qualified teachers, including but not limited to masters level programmes. As a subsidiary of the University, University Council has an obligation to monitor the School, to ensure that it is properly and effectively run, with financial probity, in accordance with its objects. It does not have a management role.

The subsidiary company is called the University of Birmingham School and referred to as the Academy Trust in the School’s Articles. In broad terms, the University is responsible for appointing the Members of the Academy Trust who, in turn, are responsible for appointing the majority of the Governors. Full details are included within the School’s Memorandum and Articles.

The current Members of the Academy Trust are:

– Professor Sir David Eastwood (Representing the University of Birmingham)

– Dr Chris Banks CBE (Chair of Governors and Chair of Resources Committee)

– Professor Tim Jones

– Mr Richard Haywood

To contact University of Birmingham Academy Trust, please write to the University of Birmingham Academy Trust, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT or call 0121 414 3344.