Eligibility, removal & disqualification

Appointing academy employees as trustees Get clarity on whether academy employees can also sit on the board of trustees, and what rules to follow to make sure your board can remain impartial.
Disqualification of governors (maintained): criteria and template Understand what disqualifies an individual from serving as a maintained school governor. You can also use our template form for governors to sign to declare their eligibility.
Governor categories in maintained schools 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.
Local authority governors in maintained schools All maintained schools are required to have a local authority governor on the board. Read about what an LA governor is and the function they serve.

Removing a governor (maintained) Understand the procedure for removing governors from the board with guidance on who can remove a governor and the procedure for removal. Two of our associate experts also provide advice on the removal process.
Staff governors on maternity leave Even on maternity leave, staff members can be elected and serve as staff governors. Here we outline the rules surrounding staff governors on maternity leave.
Suspending a governor (maintained) What is the procedure for suspending someone from the governing board? This article sets out the grounds on which a governing board may decide to suspend a governor. It also sets out the procedure for initiating and appealing against a suspension.
Union representatives serving as governors Union reps are free to serve as governors but wearing both hats comes with difficulties and risks. Find out how you can make this work.

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