Pwrpas y grŵp gorchwyl yw ystyried y fframwaith llywodraethu ysgolion presennol ac a yw’n addas at y diben.  Yn benodol, bydd y grŵp yn ystyried y dull o rannu cyfrifoldebau rhwng gwahanol elfennau’r system, gan gynnwys cyrff llywodraethu ysgolion ac awdurdodau lleol,  a ddylid diwygio hyn ac ailddosbarthu cyfrifoldebau, a natur a graddfa’r cymorth y dylid ei roi i gyrff llywodraethu ac eraill i’w helpu i gyflawni eu swyddogaethau.
The purpose of the task group is to consider the current school governance framework and whether it is fit for purpose.  In particular the group will consider the split of responsibilities between the different components of the system including school governing bodies and local authorities, whether this should be revised so as to redistribute responsibility, and the nature and extent of support which should be provided to governing bodies and others to help them discharge their duties.