Prior to commencement of the appraisal cycle the governing body, the local authority and the head teacher must establish and maintain a School Performance Management Policy.

The governing body, the local authority and the head teacher must review, and, if they so decide, amend, the School Performance Management Policy at least annually.

The governing body and the local authority may delegate to the head teacher the formulation of a draft of or draft amendments to the School Performance Management Policy for their consideration.

In the event that agreement cannot be reached the local authority must determine the School Performance Management Policy.

Prior to the establishment or amendment of the School Performance Management Policy the governing body (or, if so directed by the governing body, the head teacher) must consult with the school teachers at the school on the content of or proposed changes to the School Performance Management Policy.

The governing body and the head teacher must implement the School Performance Management Policy.

At least once during each school year the head teacher must make a written report to the governing body about the operation of the School Performance Management Policy under these Regulations, the effectiveness of the school’s appraisal procedures, and the training and development needs of the school teachers and the head teacher.

The governing body must make a copy of the School Performance Management Policy available for inspection at the school on school days.