Diocese of Chichester Education

Foundation Governors


All of our Church of England Schools and Academies require Foundation Governors who are responsible for preserving and developing the Christian foundation and ethos of their institution.

Governors are responsible for working with the school’s leadership team to provide strategic leadership.

The core responsibilities of a school governor include:

  • Setting the strategic direction, vision and ethos of a school.
  • Holding school leaders within a school to account on various issues.
  • Overseeing financial performance, including the setting of the budget on an annual basis.
  • Ensuring high educational standards for all.

In order for a Foundation Governor to be appointed or reappointed, please contact
Michelle Perry (schoolgovernors@chichester.anglican.org) with the full name and contact email address of the person to be appointed or reappointed and she will arrange for the electronic forms to be sent out to all relevant parties. 

Information on the Appointment Process for New Foundation Governors and Reappointments

NEW Foundation Governors Appointment Process
Foundation Governor REAPPOINTMENTS Process

Code of Conduct for Foundation Governors