Kennet School is one of three schools working in partnership under the Equinox Learning Trust, governed by a Board of Trustees. The school itself is overseen by our governing body under the authority delegated to it by the Trust. It is responsible for the strategic leadership of the school, for the school's financial and academic performance, for safeguarding our pupils and for holding the Headteacher to account for policies and procedures.

Governors act collectively as the governing body, exercising their powers in a primary strategic leadership role; they do not get involved in the day-to-day running of the school. The governing body meets six times a year; their programme of work focusses on the school improvement cycle with the School Improvement Plan at the heart.

As well as attending governing body meetings, governors are expected to engage in appropriate governor and school activities, including 'Challenge Day' visits and meetings with school leaders. Governors also serve on various panels that decide on specific matters such as grievances, complaints and staff appointments. The Governing Body generally meets six times a year.