This section contains information on the procedures and committees of governing bodies.
Governing body procedures and committees
Chair of governors and vice chair of governors
A breakdown of the role and responsibilities of the chair and vice chair of governors.
General article 16 September 2010
Collaboration and federations - an overview
Information about the role of collaborations and federations as stipulated under the Education Act 2002.
General article 10 April 2012
Committees of the governing body
An overview of the committees of the governing body, and details of its delegation of functions and staffing responsibilities.
General article 21 September 2010
Coordinators of governor services
An introduction to the Coordinators of Governor Services (COGS) committee, including its main responsibilities and details of its regional groups.
General article 16 September 2010
Ministerial Working Group report on the governance system
A breakdown of the key findings of the Ministerial Working Group on School Governance report of the governance system.
General article 09 March 2011
Notifying the Department of a change of chair of governors
Guidance on how to notify the Department of a change in chair of governors.
General article 16 September 2010
Roles of governing bodies and headteachers
An outline of the roles and responsibilities held by governing bodies and headteachers, including access to a guidance and decision planner.
General article 09 March 2011
School governance regulations 2007
Access to a range of files related to the school governance regulations established in 2007.
General article 16 September 2010
Setting up a parent council
A resource pack containing information on how to establish a parent council.
General article 21 September 2010
