Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 13961
Academies: Parents
Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 7 July 2026
Question
James Naish
Labour — Rushcliffe
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of parental representation and involvement in governance arrangements within academy trusts.
Answer
Georgia GouldAcademy trusts should have reserved places for parents, carers or other individuals with parental responsibility within their governance structure. Single academy trusts should have at least two such places on the trust board. Multi-academy trusts should ...
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