School Governance

School Governing Bodies

The following Board of Education documents provide support to governing bodies.

The Ethos of Church Schools
The distinctiveness of Chuch Schools
Foundation Governors
Governors new to Church Schools – Principles for Governance  
Visits and Monitoring the Curriculum

The DfES Governors website contains useful guidance on issues of school governance www.governornet.co.uk

Change of status

Changing School Status - Voluntary Controlled to Voluntary Aided and Trust Schools


Schools wanting to investigate the possibility of changing status to Voluntary Aided or seeking Trust School status should contact Will Leeson.

Useful information can also be found on The National Society website.