Although not a statutory requirement, most governing boards have link governors to act as a 'link' between the school and local authority to advise their governing board of training opportunities available and on topical developments within governance.

The term 'link governor'is also used for specific subjects/areas.

In Ealing these have traditionally included:

• Looked after children
• Special educational needs
• Child protection /safeguarding
• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Sex, relationships, teenage pregnancy.

In other authorities, these are also link governor areas:

• Health and safety
• ICT
• Behaviour and attendance

For further information see:
Governance handbook and competency framework (GOV.UK)