12(1)The governing body of a foundation special school shall consist of the following—E+W
(a)the head teacher, except at any time when he chooses not to be a governor,
(b)governors of each of the categories specified in the first column of the table set out in paragraph 11, in the numbers specified in either the fourth or the fifth column, and
(c)any additional governors required by virtue of paragraph 15.
Where the school does not have a foundation, the reference to foundation governors in the first column shall be read as a reference to partnership governors.
(2)The option of having a smaller governing body constituted in accordance with the fifth column of the table is accordingly available whether or not the school has less than 100 registered pupils.
(3)As regards the alternatives specified in the fourth column of the table, the governing body of a foundation special school to which that column is applicable must be constituted in such a way as to reflect either both of the first alternatives or both of the second alternatives.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 9 para. 12 applied (with modifications) (1.9.1999) by S.I. 1999/2243, reg. 10(1).
Sch. 9 para. 12 excluded (1.9.1999) by S.I. 1999/2243, regs. 14(1), 16.
Sch. 9 para. 12 applied (with modifications) (1.9.1999) by S.I. 1999/2262, regs. 10(1)(2), 17.