Eligibility, removal & disqualification

Know what will disqualify a governor or trustee from serving on your board and use our template declaration of eligibility form to confirm that all your board members are qualified.

The governing boards of maintained schools must be made up of specific types of governors. Understand what all of the different categories of governors are and the roles they play in school governance.

If you're a maintained school, you're required to have a local authority governor on your board. Find out what an LA governor is, how they're appointed and the restrictions on who can fill the role.

Understand best practice for handling governor maternity leave or paternity, parental or adoption leave. Check you know how to avoid discrimination, and how you can fill any skill gaps on your board.

Be clear about the difference between suspension and removal, and when these sanctions may be appropriate to carry out. Understand the procedures you need to follow to protect your school or trust, and the rights of individual governors or trustees.