This section contains guidance on the arrangements in place for the constitution of governing bodies of maintained schools, including maintained nursery schools.
Constitution of the governing body
Instrument of Government
Information about the Instrument of Government (IoG) - a document that records the name of the school and the constitution of its governing body. Also includes guidance on legislation relating to the naming of a school.
General article 09 March 2011
Specific roles within the governing body
Information about the roles of subject-specific governors and others including those related to Link, SEN, literacy and numeracy.
General article 09 March 2011
