Important Forms and Documents
Important Forms
Nomination Forms are now sent out directly to the people required to complete them using our simple to use, new electronic system. Please email Michelle Perry with the full name and contact email address of the person requiring a nomination form.
Appointment Process for New Foundation Governors
Appointment Process for Foundation Governor Reappointments
Diocese of Chichester Documents relating to Schools
Foundation Governors Appointment Process - Coming soon
Academisation Documents
Academisation Glossary
Academy Conversion Toolkit
Academisation FAQ's
Code of Practice for Foundation Governors
DBE Policy for the Appointment of Foundation Governors
DBE Policy for the Removal of Foundation Governors
Diocese of Chichester Affiliated Schools and Academies Scheme
Diocese of Chichester Brief Guide to Federation
DfE and National Documents
Keeping children safe in Education 2025
Governance Handbook October 2020
What Maintained Schools should publish online Feb. 2021
The Competency Framework for Governance 2017
Constitution of Governing Bodies Guidance August 2017
Ofsted Inspections of maintained schools
Church of England Documents
Church of England Embracing Change - Rural and Small Schools March 2018
Self Review Questions for governing bodies taken from Church of England Embracing Change - rural and small schools March 2018