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Governing Matters

Our members' magazine for governors, trustees, governance professionals and school leaders.

Discover the latest issue of our members’ magazine as well as our previous issues.

Governing Matters offers essential reading on all aspects of education and governance, promoting strategic leadership in schools and trusts. Published three times a year, it is written by NGA experts as well as external authors with specialist knowledge.

Covering the latest thinking from across the education sector, with in-depth policy analysis, advice on improving your governance practice and a look at the best approaches for addressing the challenges faced by schools and trusts.

Latest issue

Autumn 2026

The latest edition of our members’ magazine celebrates NGA’s 20th anniversary, with interviews featuring some of the people who helped shape our journey. We also look ahead to the future of education and school governance, alongside the latest updates on key policy changes to help you stay informed and up to speed this term.

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Sam Henson

A word from the editor

Children who started school this September will retire in 2086 (or thereabouts). It’s almost impossible to imagine what the world will look like by then. What challenges will our children face along the way? What will success look like for them? In this issue, we're highlighting the power of governance: every conversation, decision and interaction is an opportunity to make sure the children in your care are ready to face the future, whatever it brings.

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What's included

In each issue:

Editor’s welcome
Features on major talking points in education
Advice articles on topical subjects and latest NGA guidance
‘Need to know’ stories featuring checklists
Content for all school settings
An opinion piece from our chief executive
Previous issues
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