Governing bodies

Guidance and support for school governing body members including how to become a local authority (LA) governor.

Local authority governor guidance

When a Local authority (LA) governors term of office comes to an end, they can ask to continue or resign.

Continuing a post

To continue as a LA governor, please email LAGovernance@essex.gov.uk before your term of office has expired. 

Resign from a post

To resign from a post at any time, email LAGovernance@essex.gov.uk

Find current vacancies

To register an interest in becoming a school governor: