The primary purpose of this document is to provide guidance on the School Staffing (England) Regulations 2009 (the 2009 Regulations) by explaining what is required of governing bodies, LAs and headteachers. Where appropriate, it also gives some guidance on, or pointers to, other acts and regulations relevant to the employment of staff in maintained schools.

This guidance supersedes the Staffing guidance under sections 35(8) and 36(8) of the Education Act 2002 (the 2002 Act) and came into effect on 2 November 2009.

This advice is not comprehensive and is included primarily to draw attention to other legislation and guidance that needs to be considered, some of which may be statutory.