18 May Flexibility in governing body size and composition from September
The Education Act 2011 provides for some flexibility for governing bodies of local authority maintained school to reduce in size and amend the categories of governors, there is no requirement to change the size or composition of your governing body if it is working well, although you may want to consider whether the amendments would allow you to improve your effectiveness.
The final versions of the regulations are now available.
The School Governance (Constitution) (England) Regulations 2012
The School Governance (Federations) (England) Regulations 2012