Foundation schoolsE+W
16.—(1) The governing body of a foundation school must consist of the following—
(a)the head teacher, unless he or she resigns the position in accordance with regulation 26(1);
(b)governors of each of the categories specified in the first column of the table below in the numbers specified in whichever of the other columns relates to the school.
TABLE
| Category of governor | Secondary school-normal basis | Secondary school-option if less than 600 registered pupils | Primary school-normal basis | Primary school-option if less than 100 registered pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Governors | 7 | 6 | 5 or 6 | 4 |
| LEA governors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Teacher Governors | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Staff governors | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 or 0 |
| Foundation Governors | 5 | 4 | 3 or 4 | 2 |
| Community Governors | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
(2) Where the school does not have a foundation, the reference to foundation governors in the first column is to be read as a reference to partnership governors.
(3) The option of having a smaller governing body constituted in accordance with the third or fifth column is available—
(a)in the case of a secondary school, where the school has less than 600 registered pupils, and
(b)in the case of a primary school, where the school has less than 100 registered pupils.
(4) As regards the alternatives specified in the fourth column of the table, the governing body of a primary school to which that column applies must be constituted in such a way as to reflect either both of the first alternatives or both of the second alternatives.
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 16 in force at 31.10.2005, see reg. 1(1)