Parent and Staff governors play the vital role on governing bodies of providing a current parental / staff viewpoint, and it is a good idea, therefore, to try to fill vacancies as soon as they occur.  They are elected by other parents / staff at the school.

There is a simple 3-step process for election, taking 3 weeks.  In most schools the Headteacher manages the election.

• Step 1 – request nominations.  Model forms are available via the links below.
• Step 2 – conduct a ballot – where the number of valid nominations exceeds the number of vacancies.  Again, model forms are available below.
• Step 3 – publish results.  A model form is available below.

Information and forms may be downloaded here:

Parent Governor Elections

	Regulations Regulations relating to the election of parent governors.
	Guide Parent governor elections - a step-by-step guide.
	Paperwork Sample paperwork that includes an updated governor disqualification list.

Staff Governor Elections

	Regulations Regulations relating to the election of staff governors.
	Guide Staff governor elections - a step-by-step guide.
	Paperwork Sample paperwork that includes an updated governor disqualification list.

Inducting new governors onto the Governing Body is most important, so that they can become effective as early as possible. Help and information is given on our Induction page.

Help and guidance with elections and attracting potential governors is available from the Recruitment Officer.