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Personal relationships between governors/clerks and school staff
There's nothing to prevent relationships between governors and school employees, but it's crucial to handle them carefully. Read what the rules say, and how our experts recommend managing this.
Contents
- Declare the conflict of interest
- Identify potential areas of risk
- Assess each situation on a case-by-case basis
- Consider when a substitution would be appropriate
- Relationship between headteacher and the chair
- Relationship between members of the governing board
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