Governor visits policy: model and examples

Download our model policy

Either the senior leadership team (SLT) or governing board members can write this policy, so agree with your board who will do it. 

If you're writing it: download our template and adapt it to your school's needs.

If your governing board is writing it: use our template to check that they have included all the relevant information, and suggest any changes you think are appropriate.

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Our model policy is:

• Designed for you to adapt to suit your school's context
• In line with good practice
• Approved by Forbes Solicitors

What to include

If you would prefer to create a governor visit policy from scratch, use the following suggestions as guidance on what you may want to include:

That visits help your board fulfil its statutory duty to hold school leaders to account and make sure your school complies with statutory