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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GuidanceUpdated: 08/01/2024Finance & resources
Completing the school resource management self-assessment checklist
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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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ResearchUpdated: 17/06/2021Equality, diversity & inclusion
Increasing participation in school and trust governance
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Training & development17/06/202416:00-17:30ZoomSchool & trust leaders
Governance for MAT executive leaders - Summer 2024
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Training & development01/05/2024VariousZoomChairing
Leading Governance Development for chairs: Maintained and LGBs cohort 2 Summer 24
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Training & development
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E-learning
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Training & development22/05/202416:00-17:15ZoomInduction
Welcome to Governance LIVE – for new trustees of a SAT - May 2024
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Training & development15/05/202416:00-17:15ZoomInduction
Welcome to Governance LIVE – for new governors on a local academy committee - May 2024
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Training & development21/05/202416:00-17:15ZoomInduction
Welcome to Governance LIVE – for new trustees of a MAT board - May 2024
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Training & development
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Training & development18/06/202416:00-17:30ZoomSchool & trust leaders
Governance for academy leaders within MATs - Summer 2024
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E-learning
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E-learning
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Training & development16/04/202418:00-20:00ZoomSchool & trust leaders
Improving the quality of education in your schools - Spring 2024 cohort 1
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Training & development01/05/202418:00-20:00ZoomSchool & trust leaders
How trust boards work: meetings, challenge, relationships and decision making - Spring 2024 cohort 1
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Training & development22/05/202418:00-20:00ZoomSchool & trust leaders
The board in action: establishing the trust vision, culture and strategy - Spring 2024 cohort 1
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Training & development11/06/202418:00-20:00ZoomSchool & trust leaders
The board in action: financial governance and risk management - Spring 2024 cohort 1
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Webinar24/04/202412:30 - 13:15ZoomSEND
Making SEND everyone’s responsibility – Working together to effectively govern SEND
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Webinar21/05/202412:30 - 13:15ZoomGreener governance
Greener Governance: Setting a whole school approach
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Events & networks
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Events & networks09/05/202416:30 - 18:00ZoomWellbeing
Governance Leadership Forum - Pupil mental health and wellbeing: for single schools
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Events & networks02/05/202416:30 - 18:00ZoomWellbeing
Governance Leadership Forum - Pupil mental health and wellbeing (MATs and local governing boards)
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Events & networks
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Webinar21/03/202412:30 - 13:15ZoomSafeguarding
The effective governance of safeguarding: Culture, context, compliance
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Events & networks
Webinar
Financial risks and opportunities in a MAT
This on-demand webinar for NGA MAT members explores what makes financial management different in a MAT, and the risks and opportunities this can create. From GAG pooling to reserves and economies of scale, we provide practical advice on ensuring your trust is financially sustainable.
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