From 1 September 2015, all governing bodies in maintained schools are required to be constituted under the 2012 School Governance Regulations. This note provides information to staff governors on the effect of the change in the law and the Union’s advice on the approach to be taken in discussions with governing bodies.
This document contains advice and information on secondary schools which are considering changing school category to foundation status. The NUT’s position on acquiring foundation status is outlined and advice given on how to respond to the proposals under existing legislation.