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Together as one governance community, we’re raising standards and realising young people’s potential.







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GuidanceUpdated: 14/04/2022Governing board roles
What governing boards and school leaders should expect from each other
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Training & development
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Consultancy
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E-learning
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E-learning
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E-learning
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E-learning
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Events & networks30/01/202416:30 - 18:00ZoomStrategic planning
Governance Leadership Forum - Exclusions: present & future
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Events & networks08/02/202416:30 - 18:00ZoomFinance & resources
Governance Leadership Forum - A debate: To pay or not to pay for governance?
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Webinar23/01/202412:30 - 13:15ZoomGovernance workload
Governance workload: balancing efficiency and effectiveness
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Webinar06/12/202312:30 - 13:15ZoomFinance & resources
What makes schools and trusts financially efficient?
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Events & networks
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Newsletter
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Governing Matters
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Governing Matters
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Governing Matters
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Governing Matters
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Governing Matters
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Governing Matters
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Newsletter
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NewsUpdated: 22/11/2023Equality, diversity & inclusion
NGA joins education organisations to warn Gender pay gap for secondary heads widest for a decade
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News
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NewsUpdated: 20/11/2023Ofsted inspection
NGA responds to the publication of the Beyond Ofsted Inquiry report
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NewsUpdated: 17/11/2023Governance workload
NGA publishes a summary of groundbreaking governance workload study
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Newsletter
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News
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We empower those in school and trust governance with valuable resources, expert support and e-learning so that pupils can flourish.

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