Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 97735
Schools: Governing Bodies
Tabled: 8 December 2025
Answered: 12 January 2026
Question
Dan Norris
Independent — North East Somerset and Hanham
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if her Department will publish guidance on recruiting impartial school governors.
Answer
Georgia GouldThe government’s guidance on the constitution of school governing bodies explains that the most robust governing bodies welcome and thrive on diversity of viewpoints, skills, experiences and backgrounds. This ensures open debate, effective decision-making...
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