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Schools: Governing Bodies

Commons · Question 96989 · Tabled 3 Dec 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 12 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions she has had with school governing bodies on improving transparency for parents.

Answer

Answered by Georgia Gould, 12 Dec 2025

The department’s governance guidance for schools and trusts makes clear that as publicly funded organisations, schools and trusts should foster a culture of transparency and welcome public scrutiny.When shaping the school or trust’s vision, the governing ...