Foundation Governor Appointment Process
For Schools - do you have a Foundation Governor vacancy?
This could be due to a resignation or a Foundation Governor not wishing to be re-appointed at the end of their four-year term.
Your school's Instrument of Government clearly sets out the constitution of your governing body and how this is made up. Every Governor should have a copy of this document.
If you have not been able to identify a suitable person to apply for the vacancy, please get in touch with us and we will offer support to recruit a foundation governor.
Click here to read an example of an Instrument of Government
6. The Lincoln Diocesan Board of Education is entitled to appoint one ex officio foundation governor.
The Lincoln Diocesan Board of Education, after consultation with the Parochial Church Council, or if appropriate, the Village Church Council or District Church Council, of the parish in which the school is situated being a person who is fit and willing to support the Anglican ethos, values and aims of the school and be a person of faith, is entitled to appoint 1 foundation governor.'
This means the PCC nominate a suitable person and the Board of Education is responsible for approving the appointment.
For Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) - advice for recruiting foundation governors
Finding a suitable person who is willing to serve as a Foundation governor in church schools is no easy task for the Parochial Church Council (PCC).
In this paper (click here), we have identified the common challenges that PCCs face in recruiting governors and developed some strategies that could support church schools and PCCs develop a more collaborative approach in finding the right governors for schools. This support paper will be circulated to all PCCs.
When a prospective Foundation Governor has been identified:
Please see the Foundation Governor appointment process flowchart at the bottom of the page for further guidance.
The appointment process can also be used for re-appointments.
Please allow 2 months' notice for re-appointments.
If you have any questions about appointment or re-appointment of foundation governors, please contact Kim Dove, DBE Administrator - kim.dove@lincoln.anglican.org