Florence Melly Community Primary School
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Governing Body Constitution

There are 11 positions. We have one vacancy for a co-opted Governor with particular expertise in SEND/Inclusion. 

Governing Body Instrument of Government

This document explains how the governing body of Florence Melly Community Primary School is constituted. Section 20 of the Education Act 2002 requires all maintained schools to have an instrument of government which determines the constitution of the governing body and other matters relating to the school. Our Instrument of Government was last updated by our Full Governing Body (FGB) in October 2024: Instrument of Government – October 2024.


Governing Body Information and Duties

This document contains details of:

  • the structure and responsibilities of the governing body and its committees
  • the full names of the Chair of the governing body and Chair of each committee
  • information about each governor, including their:
    • full name, date of appointment, term of office, date they stepped down (where applicable) and who appointed them (in accordance with the governing body’s instrument of government)
  • relevant business and financial interests including:
    • governance roles in other educational institutions
    • any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives)

Governing Body Information and Duties (Historical Information)

Governors’ Information and Duties 2022/23

Governors’ Information and Duties 2021/22

Governors’ Information and Duties 2020/21

Governors’ Information and Duties – 2019/20

Governors’ Information and Duties – 2018/19

Governors’ Information and Duties 2017/18

Governing Body Attendance Records

This document contains information about Governor attendance at our governing body meetings:

Governing Body Information and Duties (Historical Information)

Governor Attendance Record 2022/23

Governor Attendance Record 2021/22

Governor Attendance Record 2020/21

Governor Attendance Record 2019/20

Governor Attendance Record 2018/19

Governor Attendance Record 2017/18

Governor Attendance Record 2016/17