School Governance (Constitution) (England) Regulations 2003
These Regulations set out the new arrangements for the constitution of governing bodies of maintained schools, including maintained nursery schools, in England. After 1st September 2003, all governing bodies of new schools must be constituted in accordance with these Regulations. An existing governing body may, until 1st September 2006 choose whether to retain its existing Instrument of Government or to adopt a new one in accordance with these Regulations.