Termly agenda templates for governing board meetings

Use our termly agenda templates to make sure that your meetings cover key items and tasks. Each template includes suggested items for maintained schools and academies. See examples of agendas from local authorities and a trust.

Last reviewed on 22 August 2024
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Contents
  1. Download our termly agenda templates
  2. Examples of governing board agendas 

Download our termly agenda templates

Autumn

Download: autumn term agenda – template DOCX, 516.6 KB
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Spring 

Download: spring term agenda – template DOCX, 680.0 KB
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Summer

Download: summer term agenda – template DOCX, 679.8 KB
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How to use the templates

The suggested agenda items in these templates are aimed at governing boards in maintained schools and academies, but you'll need to adapt them depending on your own context.

These lists aren't exhaustive – and don't forget to check with your local authority/trust, to see if there are any specific items that must be included.

If you're struggling with time management in meetings

Don't worry, it can be challenging to fit everything in to a full governing board meeting.

Read our other article for tips and tricks and a more detailed agenda template to help keep things on track.

Examples of governing board agendas 

Lambeth School Services publishes termly model governing board agendas for its schools. The models have recommended actions