Resources for Governance Professionals (Clerks)
The Governance Professionals (Clerks) of our Church schools are greatly valued and this page provides resources and links to information that we hope will be useful to you and assist you with your role.
RESOURCES
CHANGES TO THE GOVERNING BOARD
Please use our online Governing Board Amendments form to tell us about changes to the Governing Board. We need to know about changes relating to the Chair / Co-Chairs of Governors and Foundation Governors (including ex officio and temporary ex officio foundation governors).
REQUEST NOMINATION FORMS
You can now request the relevant nomination and supporting statement forms be sent out by completing our new online Request Form.
GOVERNANCE E-BULLETIN
Past editions of Governance E-Bulletin for Clerks and Foundation Governors, can be found on our website. Other useful and relevant information for Church school governors can be found by checking out the Governance Podcast
TRAINING
All governors should attend governor specific Local Authority Safeguarding training during their induction (Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023).
In addition, Foundation Governors are urged to undertake our NEW e-learning course within the first 3-6 months This self-paced, online training opportunity will introduce you to the basics of Church school governance. Your appointment letter will have provided details.
If you have any queries please contact schools@chichester.anglican.org
If you have any suggestions for other resources you would like us to develop and provide on this page, please email Michelle Perry
APPOINTMENT OF FOUNDATION GOVERNORS
Nomination Forms are sent directly to the people required to complete them using Adobe Sign forms.
Please complete this form to request a Nomination Form for the appointment or reappointment of Foundation Governors or Church Representatives (Academies).
Appointment Process for New Foundation Governors
Appointment Process for Foundation Governor Re Appointments
Code of Practice for Foundation Governors Updated May 2019
POLICIES AND GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS
DBE Policy for the Appointment of Foundation Governors - May 2021
DBE Policy for the Removal of Foundation Governors - February 2021
Recruitment Toolkit GB Appointments Guidance - May 2022