Academy trust governance
NGA provides an unrivalled offer to academy trusts, with tailored information, advice and guidance, professional development, e-learning, and events.
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Updated: 20/11/2024Finance & resourcesCompleting the school resource management self-assessment checklist
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03/02/202616:00-17:15ZoomInductionAn introduction to governance with NGA for MAT trustees - February 2026
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04/02/202616:00-17:15ZoomInductionAn introduction to governance with NGA for SAT trustees - February 2026
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28/01/202616:00-17:15ZoomInductionAn introduction to governance with NGA for local governors - January 2026
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11/03/2026VariousZoomChairingDevelopment for chairs of Single Academy Trusts, Spring 2026 cohort 1
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04/03/2026VariousZoomChairingDevelopment for chairs of Multi Academy Trusts, Spring 2026 cohort 1
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28/01/2026VariousZoomChairingDevelopment for chairs of Local Governing Bodies, Spring 2026 cohort 1
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25/11/20256-8pmZoomFinance & resourcesGoverning AI in Schools and Trusts: responsibilities, risks and opportunities - November 2025
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04/03/20266-8pmZoomFinance & resourcesGoverning AI in Schools and Trusts: responsibilities, risks and opportunities - March 2025
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16/10/20256-8pmZoomSchool & trust leadersGetting headteacher performance management and appraisal right
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15/10/2025CancelledZoomSchool & trust leadersGetting CEO performance management and appraisal right
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15/10/202516:30 - 18:00ZoomOfsted inspectionOfsted's new Approach to Inspections with Sir Martyn Oliver
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10/07/20259:45 - 18:00Birmingham Conference & Events Centre, B5 4EWLatest updatesNational Governance Conference for Schools and Trusts 2025
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10/07/20269:45 - 16:30Birmingham Conference & Events Centre, B5 4EWLatest updatesNational Governance Conference for Schools and Trusts 2026
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20/11/202510:00 - 15:45NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NTLatest updatesAnnual Conference and AGM
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Webinar
Local governance in a MAT: Making the connection
Local governance is crucial for ensuring accountability, fostering community voice, and promoting effective oversight within multi academy trusts. But when the structure isn’t right, it creates confusion, weak delegation, and stakeholder disengagement.
Watch our webinar where we explore how high-performing MATs are getting local governance right.
Blogs and insights
E-learning
Introduction to local governance
Our bitesize e-learning module explains how the local tier fits within the wider MAT structure as well as the roles and responsibilities commonly carried out by the local tier and key relationships for local governors.
Access a range of resources that will support your whole trust to develop the governance skills and knowledge they need. Benefits include:
Expert, confidential and independent governance advice
Best practice guidance, templates, checklists, insights and much more
Helpful guides for both experienced and new governors and trustees
Membership magazine providing essential reading on strategic leadership
The best way to keep up to date with important governance and education news
Join in, network and learn from your peers: there are over 30 events a year to choose from