England readiness

School governance and compliance evidence

Create a clearer evidence trail across governance actions, policy records and public information so school leaders can see what is supported and what needs confirmation.

Connect status to evidence

Record the document, link or governance record that supports a readiness status instead of relying on an unsupported completion label.

Make gaps reviewable

Where evidence cannot be confirmed, Edvance describes the uncertainty and suggests a manual check rather than presenting the result as a definitive compliance failure.

Support accountable follow-up

Use evidence and next-action views to support leadership and board conversations while keeping decisions, approvals and assurance with the school.

Readiness guidance, not certification

Edvance helps schools organise public evidence, identify items that may need review and record their chosen follow-up. It does not certify compliance, replace current DfE guidance or make governance decisions for the school.