Governance

Exeter Diocesan Board of Education has a dedicated team and long term relationships with School and Academy Governing Boards. We offer specialist advice and guidance on a wide range of issues specific to the governance of Church of England Schools. We also offer training courses to Governors, Directors, Members and Clerks, and are happy to provide bespoke training for your school or academy’s needs.

The appointment of all Foundation Governors is undertaken via the Exeter Diocesan Board of Education. The appointment of Foundation Directors within Academy Trusts is undertaken via the Exeter Diocesan Education Network (EDEN).

Please contact us if you have any queries or requirements or require the information on this page in a different format, and we shall be happy to assist you.

Key Contacts:

Governance
Pete Brown, Diocesan Education Adviser- Governance, School Admissions and School Organisation
Tel: 01392 294941
Mobile: 07415 774378
Email: Pete Brown

Christina Mabin, Senior Diocesan Education Adviser – Governance, Admissions and School Organisation
Tel: 01392 294 939
Mobile: 07966 652587
Email: Christina Mabin

Foundation Governor Appointments
Alex Mihnovits, Education Administrative Officer Tel: 01392 294 950 or Mobile: 07399 937712
Email: Alex Mihnovits

For queries from VA schools, VC schools and Federations please email

For queries from Academies and Trusts please email

Information for governors and clerks:

Contact / change of details of the Governing Board Form

2023 Ex-Officio Foundation Governor Application Form

2024 Foundation Director New Appointment Form

2024 Foundation Director reappointment Form

2024 Foundation Governor New Appointment Form – maintained schools and Federations

2024 Foundation Governor Reappointment Form – maintained schools and Federations

Policy on Foundation Governors in Church of England Voluntary Aided (VA) and Voluntary Controlled (VC) schools

Model Code of Conduct Exeter Diocese 2021

Governance in Multi Academy Trusts