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Our 2026 Governance Survey is now open!
It informs national policy on school and trust governance, including funding, SEND and inspection reform.
Open to governors, trustees and, for the 1st time, governance professionals. ~15 mins.
Take part: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/R1JGKO/
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Governors & trustees across England have shared what they’re seeing & a clear picture is emerging. SEND, attendance, behaviour, funding & family relationships are interconnected. Policy needs to reflect that.
📊 Read what you told us & how we’re acting 👇nga.org.uk/news-views/direct…
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Just one month to go until NGA's National Governance Conference 2026!
Join hundreds of governors, trustees and school leaders for a day of expert insight, practical ideas and invaluable connections as we celebrate 20 years of championing good governance.
nga.org.uk/events/national-g…
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📈 If boards are serious about accountability and long-term improvement, then the way we support executive leaders must change.
NGA's Rosemary Lovatt shares her thoughts on a more strategic approach to performance management in her latest blog.
Read 👉 nga.org.uk/news-views/direct…
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We're staggered by the response to our Annual School & Trust Governance Survey
Haven't taken part yet? There's still time. The more responses we receive, the stronger our evidence to influence policy and champion effective governance.
Take part: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/R1JGKO/
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For 16 years, NGA's Annual School & Trust Governance Survey has helped shape national conversations on governance, providing vital evidence to inform policy, advocacy and support for governing boards.
Read why your voice matters & how to have your say 👇
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📈 What should good performance management of executive leaders look like?
Join us on Wednesday for an in-depth webinar on performance management, featuring practical tips on how to support your executive's personal development and wellbeing,
Book 👉 nga.org.uk/events/improving-…
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This #VolunteersWeek, the NGA team sends an enormous thank you to all school governors and trustees who commit huge amounts of time, energy and care to ensuring the best possible education and welfare for children and young people. We are proud to support and champion you!
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Thank you to all who joined us at our SEND Conference yesterday! 👏
It was a really rewarding afternoon, particularly hearing about school life from young people with SEND.
📸 We also enjoyed a fantastic panel session with experts from @nasen_org, @ASCL_UK and @Parentkind.
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🎉 Explore the future of governance and celebrate NGA's 20th anniversary at our National Conference.
Join us in Birmingham on 10 July for practical workshops, networking and expert-led discussions focused on the issues shaping education today.
Book 👉 nga.org.uk/events/national-g…
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With big policy changes coming, now is the time for boards to understand how the SEND system can be improved in practice.
Join our online SEND Conference on Tuesday, with experts from @nasen_org, @ASCL_UK, @Parentkind, @Ofstednews and more.
Book 👉 nga.org.uk/events/send-confe…
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📈 Real performance doesn’t improve in a once-a-year appraisal. As the CEO role becomes more complex, the way we manage performance needs to evolve.
Our new performance management support will help your board to shift to an ongoing, strategy-led approach.
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One week until NGA’s Annual Governance Survey launches.
It's the biggest insight into what's really going on in governance across trusts & schools, from what’s working to where support is needed. We’re also hearing from governance professionals for the first time
More info soon
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Executive performance management in schools and trusts needs a rethink.
Our latest blog explores why annual appraisal alone is no longer enough and why a more continuous, strategic approach to leadership support and accountability is needed.
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▶️ It's time to switch up your once-a-year executive appraisals.
We're thrilled to launch our new executive performance management support service, designed to support development of your board's executive leader throughout the year.
Find out more 👉 nga.org.uk/exec-performance-…
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ICYMI: Our new report, Governing in 4D, sets out a clear, community-rooted model and practical standards to help make that happen as the system evolves.
Read more: nga.org.uk/news-views/direct…
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With big policy changes coming, now is the time for boards to understand how the SEND system can be improved in practice.
Join us on 2 June for our online SEND Conference, with experts from @nasen_org, @ASCL_UK, @Parentkind, @Ofstednews and more.
Book 👉 nga.org.uk/events/send-confe…
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ICYMI: New report: Governing in 4D is out now.
It celebrates strong governance and how we build consistency as we move to a universal MAT system. It sets out governance in four dimensions: board, members, local tier, exec.
Read it: nga.org.uk/knowledge-centre/…
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Governors & trustees across England have shared what they’re seeing & a clear picture is emerging. SEND, attendance, behaviour, funding & family relationships are interconnected. Policy needs to reflect that.
📊 Read what you told us & how we’re acting 👇nga.org.uk/news-views/direct…
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📈 Real performance doesn’t improve in a once-a-year appraisal. As the CEO role becomes more complex, the way we manage performance needs to evolve.
📅 From next week, our new performance management support will help your board to shift to an ongoing, strategy-led approach.
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