Who sits on the Governing Body?

The governing body is made up of:

• Parent governors (elected by parents of the school);
• Staff representatives (elected by school staff);
• The Headteacher;
• Local authority governors (appointed by the local authority);
• Community governors (members of the local community appointed by the governing body);
• For some schools, people appointed by the relevant religious body or foundation; and
• Up to two sponsor governors (appointed by the governing body).

The numbers in each category vary depending on the size of the school. Appointments are usually for four years.