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Governor election and appointment

Governor election and appointment

Background

This guidance sets out the arrangements for the appointment/re-appointment of governors as vacancies occur and covers the following categories of governor: Parent/ Staff/ Local Authority / Community / Partnership and Associate Member.  

Information on how we can help you recruit can be found on our 'Improving your Board - The Right People' pages.

DfE Guidance

Types of Governor
Statutory guidance on school governance 
Governor's Handbook

Further National Guidance

Church of England Foundation Governors
Governors for Schools

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