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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 Make sure you understand your headteacher's role and rights on your governing board, so your meetings run smoothly.
- 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.