The constitution of governing bodies
This is statutory guidance from the Department for Education. This means that governing
bodies (including governing bodies of federations) and local authorities must have regard
to it when carrying out certain functions relating to the constitution of governing bodies in
maintained schools. There is some overlap with Departmental advice set out in the
Governance Handbook (as amended from time to time).
This guidance is about the constitution of governing bodies and their size, membership
and ski