Notice is hereby given that an election of a Parent Governor will be held on;

 26^th February 2026

The following points should be noted in relation to this election:

1. Only parents/carer of pupils registered at the school are eligible for nomination and to vote.

1. The elected person(s) will normally serve for a period of four years.

1. If the elected parent governor ceases to be a parent of a registered pupil at the school, he or she may continue office until the end of the term of office.
2. Any parent/carer wishing to stand for election must complete a nomination form, which is available on our website; Our School>Our Governing Body> Vacancies 2026 or email Mrs Sharp (Clerk to the Governing Body) at: parentgovernorvacancy@ssw.school
3. Where the number of nominations received equals the number of elected parent governor places, then those duly nominated shall be declared ‘elected’ as soon as is convenient after the agreed closing date for the receipt of nominations.
4. In the event of more nominations being received than there are vacancies, the Clerk shall prepare a ballot listing all candidates

properly nominated in alphabetical order.  All eligible parents will be able to vote digitally once all nominations have been received.

The Count

• Where only one vacancy exists, the candidate with the highest number of votes shall be declared ‘elected’
• Where more than one vacancy exists, the candidates with the highest number of votes shall, in order, be declared ‘elected’
• In the event of a tied vote the Clerk shall be empowered to establish a winning candidate by the drawing of lots.

Election Timetable (if more than one application is received)

• Nominations to be submitted by 6^th February 2026 (10am)
• Ballot papers to be available on 10^th February 2026 (5 clear days given for voting)
• Ballot papers to be completed/returned by 25^th February 2026 (10am)
• Count and Declaration of results will take place on 26^th February 2026 (time tbc)