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Many of the requirements and responsibilities placed on governing bodies are covered by legislation and well defined by guidance and recommended procedures.  The DfES recommends that for other procedures, the Governing Body develop a set of Standing Orders.  These Standing Orders should clearly define how the Governing Body intends to establish and review these additional procedures.

The following GovernorNet articles may prove helpful (see links in Background Reading below):

• Roles of the Governing Body and Headteacher, which outlines the main responsibilities of the governing body and the headteacher
• Committees of the Governing Body - Overview, which outlines the main functions of committees and contains links to example Terms of Reference for committees.