‘Education for all’: SEND reform bill
The King’s Speech outlined reforms to the SEND system that will be legislated through the “Education for all” bill. The schools white paper...
18th May 2026
Devon Association of Governance
Chair’s Action
In maintained schools the chair is allowed to take decisions without asking the governing body if a delay will be detrimental to the school, a member of staff, a pupil or a parent. In academies, this power is not automatic and must be delegated to the chair