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Chair of the governing board
In-depth articles
- Can the vice-chair cover for the chair?
- Chair of governors: eligibility
- Chair of governors: meetings with the headteacher
- Chair of governors: reporting to the governing body
- Chair of governors: role and effectiveness
- Electing a chair and vice-chair of governors
- Electing a chair of governors: nominations
- Electing a chair/vice-chair: FAQs
- How can the chair challenge and support the headteacher?
- Length of service for a chair of governors
- Removing the chair of governors from office
- Shared leadership on governing boards
- The chair's power to act in cases of urgency
- The chair's relationship with the headteacher
- Vice-chair: role and responsibilities
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