Governance guidance

DCFS guidance on governance can be downloaded from the resources section on the right of this page. This guidance outlines the role of governors and Sure Start children's centres advisory boards in offering access to extended services through schools and children’s centres. It provides: clarity about decision-making and the roles and responsibilities of different parties; a range of governance models; key principles and issues to consider; and access to other sources of advice and support. 

The case studies on this page explore different approaches that schools have taken to the governance and management of children’s centres and to the provision of extended services.