Guide to the Law

Chapter 1.       Introduction
Chapter 2.       Constitution of governing bodies
Chapter 3.       Governing body powers, duties and procedures
Chapter 4.       Support and training for governors
Chapter 5.       Federation and collaboration
Chapter 6.       The curriculum
Chapter 7.       Children with special educational needs and other vulnerable children
Chapter 8.       The school budget
Chapter 9.       School capital
Chapter 10.     Staffing
Chapter 11.     The New Relationship with Schools
Chapter 12.     Admissions
Chapter 13.     Discipline and attendance
Chapter 14.     Inspection
Chapter 15.     Schools causing concern
Chapter 16.     Health, safety and welfare
Chapter 17.     Equal opportunities and school governors
Chapter 18.     Organisational changes to the school
Chapter 19.     Trust schools
Chapter 20.     Parent Councils
Chapter 21.     Control and community use of school premises
Chapter 22.     Extended schools
Chapter 23.     Charging for school activities
Chapter 24.     School companies
Chapter 25.     Providing information  

Annex 1.         Glossary
Annex 2.         Policies and other documents that governing bodies are required to have by law     
Index                  Index