School Governance
School governing bodies are responsible for the conduct of maintained schools in England.
The School Governance (Constitution) Regulations 2012
These amendments came into force on 17 March 2012
The changes encompass the following:
the eligibility criteria for appointment as a staff governor
the definition of foundation governors
the disqualification criteria for appointment as a partnership governor
removal of the reference to interim executive member in regulation twenty two
update of the definition of appropriate religious body
removal of the disqualification from serving as a governor whilst detained under the Mental Health Act
update of the restrictions from serving as a governor during bankruptcy.
Bury Governors' Association
Association aims are to:
- ENABLE discussion between governing bodies,
- HELP governors,
- PROVIDE a means by which governors can use their collective strength,
- RAISE public awareness, and
- PROMOTE co-operation between all concerned with education.
Governor Help Lines:
If you need help with Governance issues, please contact the Governor Support Team on either of the following numbers:
0161-253-5617 or 0161-253-5688
Dates for your Diary
Bury Governors Association
- Tuesday, 12th June 2012
- Wednesday, 21st November 2012
- Thursday, 7th March 2013
- Tuesday, 4th June 2013
Executive Committee
- Wednesday, 11th July 2012
- Wednesday,19th September 2012
- Wednesday, 28th November 2012
- Wednesday,9th January 2013
- Wednesday,13th March 2013
- Wednesday,8th May 2013
- Wednesday,10th July 2013
Bury Governor Training Group
- Tuesday 29th May 2012
- ( 1.00pm at The Development Centre )
Training for all governors is to be encouraged. Although not compulsory, it is strongly recommended and all governors, however experienced, need training to improve their effectiveness and to keep abreast of developments that may affect their schools and roles as governors. New governors should take advantage of induction training. It will benefit their schools if governing bodies use the funds they allocate for governor training and development. There is a wide range of training and support available for governors and each governing body should consider what its needs are and how training can help it to meet those needs...