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Appointing and removing governors

Learn how maintained school governors are appointed or elected and the procedure for removing governors from the board.

Guidance
06/03/2026

Your school's instrument of government will tell you the types and number of governors there must/can be on your board and how they are appointed. The process varies according to the category of governor.

This page covers:

  • the different categories of governor and how they are appointed or elected
  • considerations for removing governors
  • the procedure for removal and appeals

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