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The headteacher's role on the board
- Division of responsibilities: governing board and headteacher Learn about the division of responsibilities between the board and the headteacher, and read advice on keeping the governor role strategic, not operational.
- Headteacher's position on the governing board It’s important to understand the headteacher’s role on the governing board, so that you can work constructively with them. Use this article to understand the rules around their rights to be a governor, and membership and voting rights in different situations, so your board can get this right.
- Headteacher's report to governors: template and guidance Use our template report to make sure you're giving the governing board all the information it needs to do its job well.
- How long is the headteacher's report you receive? See how long the headteacher's report is for other governing boards.
- The headteacher's voting rights in governor & trustee meetings Can the headteacher vote at governing body meetings? The headteacher has the same right to vote as other governors or trustees if they have chosen to be a governor or trustee. We also look at when they should refrain from voting.