The Education (School Government) Regulations 1987

7.  Without prejudice to the preceding provisions of this Schedule, if a person employed as a teacher or otherwise at a school is present at a meeting of the governing body thereof at which–

(a) his conduct;

(b) his continued employment at the school;

(c) the appointment of a successor to him;

is the subject of consideration or discussion he shall (where a member of the governing body) not vote on any question with respect to that matter and (whether or not such a member), save and so far as the governing body otherwise allow, shall–

(a) take no part in the consideration or discussion of the matter in question; and

(b) withdraw from the meeting during such consideration or discussion.