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Foundation Governors
In a Voluntary Aided School (VA), the majority of the Governing Body will be Foundation Governors (some of whom should also be parents). In a Voluntary Controlled School (VC), at least two and up to a quarter of the Governing Body will be Foundation Governors. The Diocese of Ely recommends a minimum of three Foundation Governors at a VC school. Every school has its own 'Instrument of Government' which clearly sets out the number of governors to be appointed to each category, and in the case of Foundation Governors, which body or bodies appoint them. It is usually the Diocesan Board of Education and Training, local church PCCs and/or a Trust which appoints. The local minister(s) is often appointed as 'ex-officio' Foundation Governor(s). As well as participating fully in the life of the GB like any other Governor, Foundation Governors also have special responsibilities for sustaining and developing the school's Christian character. Find out more about Foundation Governors by following the links below: |
The Forms below can be downloaded and copied for your use.
Foundation Governor Recommendation FormThis form is to be used by a PCC to recommend a person to be appointed by the Diocesan Board of Education
Foundation Governor Declaration FormThis Form is to be completed, signed and returned by any person nominated to serve as a Foundation Governor. An appointment cannot be made until this Declaration Form is completed and returned |
Church schools have "Foundation Governors" as well as 'parent', 'staff' and other categories of Governor. 
