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Staff dismissal and the role of the governing body
What is the governing body's role in dismissing staff? The governing body's role varies depending on the type of school. We refer to guidance on managing staff employment in schools and on developing disciplinary procedures. We also relay advice on delegating staff dismissal to the headteacher.
- Addressing concerns about the headteacher's conduct
- Personal relationship between the headteacher and a member of staff
- Staff disciplinary appeal hearings: procedures
- Staff disciplinary hearings: guidance and procedures
- Staff disciplinary panels: which governors should be involved?
- Staff grievances: guidance
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