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Local Authority Governor Criteria Form

In May 2014 the DfE announced that all governing bodies must reconstitute under the School Governance (Constitution) (England) Regulations 2012 by September 2015. These regulations state that governing bodies must only have one LA governor.

The DfE Statutory Guidance (May 2014) states:

“Local authority governors are nominated by the local authority but appointed by the governing body. The local authority can nominate any eligible person as a local authority governor, but it is for the governing body to decide whether their nominee has the skills to contribute to the effective governance and success of the school and meets any other eligibility criteria they have set. Local authorities should therefore make every effort to understand the governing body’s requirements and identify and nominate suitable candidates.”

Previously, the LA appointed LA governors. However, the headteacher and chair of governors always provided their input about the suitability of candidates, who would meet them as part of the selection process.

In order to ensure that suitable candidates approach the school, we would be grateful if you could provide the details of the key skills required by the governing body. The details provided within this statement will be included with the schools details on the website and therefore would be grateful if your statement did not exceed 100 words.

It is recommended that the governing body complete a skills audit (models are available from the Governor Support Team) in order to assess the strengths, weaknesses and skills most needed by the Governing Body.

Skills required / How will this benefit the Governing body

Please provide copies of relevant minutes which record and confirm that the skills audit has taken place. Copies of all documents will be kept by Governor Support Team for future reference.

Completed forms and any evidence should be returned to

Governor Support Team, The Council House,

Corporation Street, Derby DE1 2FS

(SAMPLE) Local Authority Governor Criteria Form

The DfE Statutory Guidance (May 2014) states:

Our records indicate that you currently have a position for an Authority Governor on your governing body. This position will be advertised via Derby City Council and completion of the application forms and reference forms. In order to ensure that suitable candidates approach the school, we would be grateful if you could provide the details of the key skills required by the governing body. The details provided within this statement will be included with the schools details on the website and therefore would be grateful if your statement did not exceed 100 words.

Skills required / How will this benefit the Governing body
Finance / This will help in preparing the budgets and assist in all financial matters.
Strategic management, human resources / This will help should we decide to change to Academy status.
Staffing and human resources / This will help us in recruitment of new staff and any policy issues.

Please provide copies of relevant minutes which record and confirm that the skills audit has taken place. Copies of all documents will be kept by Governor Support Team for future reference.

Completed forms and evidence should be returned to

Governor Support Team, The Council House,

Corporation Street, Derby DE1 2FS

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School Name and address / School Contact name and number / Number of Posts Vacant / Post Vacant Since / Skills required

The details provided below offer a general view of the type of skills required at each governing body. If you are interested in a post or require further information, please make contact directly using the details required. These details and vacancies are correct at the time of publication and may change.

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School Name and address / School Contact name and number / Number of Posts Vacant / Post Vacant Since / Skills required
A School, School Lane Allestree, Derby / Mrs C Clerk / 1 / 01/12/2014 / A School is currently in the process of investigating Academy status and so is looking for any candidates who can support us in this process. Candidates with experience in strategic management, staffing/human resources and marketing would be most welcome.
B CE Primary School, New School Road, Oakwood, Derby / Mr C Hair / 1 / 03/04/2013 / Our school is currently lacking in governor with Financial expertise to help with our budget and would welcome any applicant willing to help in this field.
C School of Arts, School Road, Chaddesden, Derby / Mr Clerk / 1 / 03/04/2014 / We require governors with the following skills – Finance, Health & Safety, Strategic Management, Planning and Surveying
The Federation of D School, Derby / Mrs H, Teacher / 2 / 12/02/2014 / Having recently federated our schools require committed inviduals who are ready for the challenges involved in holding more than one school to account. A willingness to contribute during meetings and undertake monitoring visits during the day is essential.

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