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Declaration and register of interests forms

Use our template forms to record and publish interests that might affect board members' ability to act impartially

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18/03/2026

All governors and trustees are required to declare business and pecuniary interests that might affect their ability to make impartial decisions. Such interests must be recorded in a register of interests and published on the school/trust website.

Examples of interests that governors/trustees should declare include:

  • being a trustee or governor at another school or charity
  • having a relative who supplies services to the school/trust
  • a close personal relationship with a member of staff

Use our template forms to record and publish relevant interests.

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