Foundation special schoolsE+W
17.—(1) The governing body of a foundation special 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 either the second or the third column.
TABLE
| Category of governor | Normal basis | Option if less than 100 registered pupils |
|---|---|---|
| Parent Governors | 5 or 6 | 4 |
| LEA governors | 2 | 2 |
| Teacher Governors | 1 | 1 |
| Staff governors | 1 | 1 or 0 |
| Foundation Governors | 3 or 4 | 2 |
| Community Governors | 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 column of the table is accordingly available whether or not the school has less than 100 registered pupils.
(4) As regards the alternatives specified in the second column of the table, the governing body of a foundation special 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. 17 in force at 31.10.2005, see reg. 1(1)