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Written question asked by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Friday, 7 November 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2014 (named day). It was answered by Edward Timpson (Conservative) on Monday, 17 November 2014 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Academies

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 24 October 2014 to Question 211249, what powers academy trusts have to pre-screen parent director candidates prior to election by parents; and what guidance her Department issues to academy trusts on such pre-screening.

Answer

The model articles set out the arrangements for the election and appointment of parents to be directors of academy trusts. They provide discretion to directors of the trust to determine the terms of reference under which elections and appointments should be undertaken. The Department for Education has set out in the Governors’ Handbook the high professional standards which governors and directors are expected to meet. Academy trusts must ensure that directors are suitable and have the necessary skills and capacity to take on the role.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
213838
Session
2014-15
Related items
Academies
Friday, 24 October 2014
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Academies
Link
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