Foundation Governors in maintained schools may be nominated by Parochial Church Councils or the Diocesan Board of Education (DBE). In all cases their nomination must be ratified by the DBE.
Foundation Governors in Multi Academy Trusts (MATs) are appointed by the MAT Board.
Please see below for the various forms to complete.
Application forms
New Foundation Governor in a church school | Word version | PDF version
New Foundation Governor in an academy within a Multi Academy Trust | Word version | PDF version
For new foundation governors in Diocesan MAT schools, please contact Harriet Ellis | 01473 298542.
Re-appointment forms
Re-appointment of a Foundation Governor in a church school - Word version | PDF version
Re-appointment of a foundation governor in an academy within a Multi Academy Trust - Word version | PDF version
Once the application form is completed and signed by the Incumbent, the process takes about a week from receipt of the form in the Diocesan Office. Completed forms should be sent to: Jacqui Studd, Governor Appointments, Diocesan Office, 4 Cutler Street, Ipswich IP1 1UQ or via email to jacqui.studd@cofesuffolk.org