Education Act 1996

Constitution of governing body and conduct of school

1(1)For every governing body of a grant-maintained special school there shall be—

(a)an instrument (known as the instrument of government) providing for the constitution of the governing body, and

(b)an instrument (known as the articles of government) in accordance with which the school is to be conducted.

(2)The instrument and articles of government—

(a)shall comply with any requirements imposed by or under Part IV, and

(b)may make any provision authorised by or under Part IV to be made and such other provision as may be necessary or desirable.

(3)Subject to any express provision of the instrument or articles of government, the school shall be conducted in accordance with any trust deed relating to it.