NGA has had a brilliant year supporting governance volunteers in England. Don't forget to check out our annual review of 2023 to see what NGA has done to support you during another challenging year for school and trust governance. 💻nga.org.uk/media/lb4lxpxr…

Today, NGA pays tribute to Sir Tim Brighouse and his huge contribution to the sector. We send our condolences to his loved ones- nga.org.uk/news-views/dir…

🚀 Join our Senior Leadership Team as Director of Marketing and Communications! #Hiring an experienced leader with a knack for managing marketing functions & an understanding of school governance. Apply here now - nga.org.uk/about/careers-…

At #ISBL2023 and feeling inspired by Courageousleader to be fearless NGA For Schools & Trusts #VisibleGovernance in our pursuit of excellence for all children and young people through great leadership and governance.

Great to hear David Withey ESFA talking about NGA For Schools & Trusts #VisibleGovernance getting trustees and governors working better with school business leaders and getting excited about school resource management at #ISBL2023

So good to meet Catherine McKinnell and ask for her support of NGA For Schools & Trusts #VisibleGovernance’s Manifesto

Thoughtful first session at #SAASHOW highlighting the importance of school/trust leaders and governors/trustees understanding that behaviour is communication, and ensuring we listen to what’s behind the symptom to get support right

Yesterday, NGA's director of policy and communications, Sam Henson, gave evidence to Education Committee inquiry into Ofsted's work with schools and trusts. Here he is calling for #visiblegovernance . Thank you for sharing the voice of school and trust governance.

📣𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫!

Time is limited, everyone is busy, work is expanding beyond the time available. Is there a better way?

Join Dylan Wiliam and Arran Hamilton to explore the why and how of de-implementation – making room for impact.

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Read Emma Balchin & Emma Knights #VisibleGovernance's comments on Bridget Phillipson educations speech at the The Labour Party conference.

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As a dad of two girls this is personal as well as professional.

Simple changes to uniform, language, curriculum and school priorities can all reverse this trend.

Time to ask: what's your priority?

Coming soon, in partnership with Become:
A guide that helps school governors to do their best for our children in care...

#VisibleGovernance Emma Knights #VisibleGovernance

Has your board or school/trust leadership been especially bold? What are you doing differently to enable flexible working, reduce workload, lessen the burden of accountability and create capacity to focus on what really counts?

Great to be part of this thoughtful panel Geoff Barton Education Policy Institute ASCL National Education Union NAHT with lots of food for thought, not just for government but for us in the sector too, on recruitment, retention, workload reduction and wellbeing

Thank you to all the governors & trustees who completed the survey earlier this term: otherwise we wouldn't have all this data to share & more detail coming in September

NGA expresses its sincere condolences to the royal family on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

During this time, we are reminded of the Queen's selfless duty, dedication and wisdom.

NGA’s Governance Professional Network is about to get underway!

We have a packed agenda with sessions on succession planning, career pathway, creating a great meeting environment and updates on NGA resources for governance professionals.

Follow along ⬇️ #NGAconf

Please make sure your views are heard, spread the word far and wide amongst any governors and trustees you know, as we use the results of this survey to inform any campaigning for change as well as our future work

NGA's chairs development programme is designed to build high-level leadership skills, knowledge and confidence through expert training, useful resources, peer-to-peer networking and more.

Find out more: nga.org.uk/LeadingGoverna…

We are delighted to welcome Matthew Purves of Ofsted, and Richard Tyson, Director of Teaching School Hubs to our South East Regional Forum!

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