Guidance

School Governors' guide to the law

A reference guide for school governors on the roles and responsibilities of a school governing body.

Part of:
Roles and responsibilities for school governors
First published:
16 June 2016
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1: Introduction
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2: Governing Bodies: Their Powers, Duties and Relationships
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3: Governing Body Constitution
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4: Governing Body Procedures and Meetings
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5: The Annual Report and Annual Meeting with Parents
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6: Providing Information
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7: Support and Training for Governors
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8: Managing The Budget
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9: Equal Opportunities and School Governors
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10: Staffing
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11: The Curriculum
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12: Complaints and Whistleblowing
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13: Children with Additional Learning Needs
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14: Admissions
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15: Behaviour and Attendance
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16: School Uniform and Appearance Policies
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17: Charging for School Activities
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18: School Premises and Capital Investment
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19: Organisational Changes to the School
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20: New Schools and Temporary Governing Bodies
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21: Collaboration and Federation
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22: The School Year and Session Times
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23: Inspection
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24: Schools Causing Concern and Interim Executive Boards
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25: Health, Safety and Welfare
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26: Control and Community Use of School Premises
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27: Community Focused Schools
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28: School Development Plans
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Annex 1: School Governing Bodies: Policies and Documents
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Annex 2: Useful Addresses
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Annex 3: Glossary
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Annex 4: Index
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First published

16 June 2016

Last updated

Part of

Roles and responsibilities for school governors