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Written question asked by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 October 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 October 2014 (named day). It was answered by Edward Timpson (Conservative) on Monday, 27 October 2014 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Academies

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance her Department issues on the circumstances in which parent governors at academy trusts should be (a) elected and (b) selected; and what the process is in each case.

Answer

The model articles for academies set out the governance arrangements which we expect academy trusts to follow. They include the arrangements for appointing and electing members, directors and parent directors/governors. The Department for Education provides additional guidance on academies governance through the governors’ handbook and the academies financial handbook.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
211476
Session
2014-15
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Trusts Academies
Link
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