Part II New framework for maintained schools
Chapter III Government of maintained schools
Functions of governing body
I138 General responsibility of governing body for conduct of school.
1
Subject to any other statutory provision, the conduct of a maintained school shall be under the direction of the school’s governing body.
2
The governing body shall conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement at the school.
3
Regulations may—
a
set out terms of reference for governing bodies of maintained schools;
b
define the respective roles and responsibilities of governing bodies and head teachers of such schools, whether generally or with respect to particular matters, including the curriculum for such schools;
c
confer functions on governing bodies and head teachers of such schools.
4
The governing body of a maintained school shall, in discharging their functions, comply with—
a
the instrument of government; and
b
(subject to any other statutory provision) any trust deed relating to the school.