The Governor Guide

Part 1

• Introduction
• Membership of School Boards of Governors
• Overview of the Roles and Responsibilities of the School Board of Governors
• The Board of Governors in Operation

Part 2

• Promoting Equality
• Education Standard
• Northern Ireland Curriculum
• School Finances

Part 3

• School Staff
• Pupil Admissions
• Religious Education and Collective Worship
• Children with Special Educational Needs

Part 4

• Pupil Child Protection and Safeguarding
• Pupil Behaviour and Discipline
• Pupil Registration and Attendance

Part 5

• Schemes to Assist Low Income Families
• School Days of Operation and Closure
• School Fees
• School Milk

Part 6

• School Premises
• School Publications
• School Records
• Shared Education

Part 7

• Complaints
• Appendix 1 – Glossary
• Appendix 2 – The seven principles of public life

Part 8

• Appendix 3 – Policies, Schemes, Procedures Required by Schools
• Appendix 4 - Parental Rights and Responsibilities
• Governor guide in full