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This handbook describes the main activities carried out during inspections of maintained schools and academies in England. It is primarily a guide for inspectors on how to carry out school inspections. However, it is made available to schools and other organisations to ensure that they are informed about the processes and procedures of inspection.
Information on Ofsted plans during COVID-19 pandemic
Financial oversight - maintained schools
Budget setting - maintained schools
Budget monitoring - maintained schools
8 March schools reopening for all pupils
Monitoring priorities
Skills audit and skills matrix
Remote education
Link governors and trustees
Federation First Campaign
Recruiting a headteacher virtually
NAHT Pay principles for school business managers
NGA Guidance: Academy conversion: TUPE
Disadvantaged pupils
HR self-assessment: a tool for governing boards
Online safety
Two way communication
NGA insights: Governance in MATs
Converting schools to academies: report and recommendations published
School governance in 2020: governance practice findings revealed
A return to selection puts progress at risk
Parliamentary business: MP’s debate school funding
Virtual Governance: new webinar on recruiting volunteers
NGA responds to Tes articles on school governance
Raise the Rate: NGA supports campaign for increased sixth-form funding
Unprecedented action by school governors and trustees on school funding gets underway
School governance 2020: governing in a MAT findings revealed
Everyone on Board: NGA gives support to the DfE’s intent to improve the diversity of the teaching wo
The governing board’s role in promoting diversity and equality in staffing
SATs Governance Leadership Forum
Annual General Meeting and the Annual Address 2020
SEND Advisory Group
Clerks’ Network
The governing board’s role in well-being and retention of senior leadership
The governing boards role in closing the disadvantage gap for pupils
Young Governors' Network Reception
Clerking Conference 2021
Question and challenge and courageous conversations
Generating income: the governance role
Understanding your role and responsibilities
Financial oversight in MATs
Managing risk: the governance role
Creating a new vision and strategy for your organisation
Safer recruitment - an introduction
Getting the right people round the table
Performance management in schools and trusts
Governor or trustee visits to their organisation