Download our collection of templates
In this collection of templates you'll find a:
- Candidate form and letter to parents/carers inviting candidates
- Ballot paper and letter to parents/carers outlining the voting procedure
- Letter to successful candidate(s)
- Letter announcing the result
Adapt our templates to your needs and procedures. Be sure to contact your local authority (maintained schools), or check your articles of association (academies), to make sure that you meet any specific election requirements.
Am I responsible for organising the election?
School type Responsibility Community Local authority (can delegate to the headteacher) Community special Local authority (can delegate to the headteacher) Voluntary controlled Local authority (can delegate to the headteacher) Maintained nursery schools Local authority (can delegate to the headteacher) Voluntary aided Governing board Foundation Governing board Foundation special Governing board Single academies Board of trustees Multi-academy trusts (MATs) Board