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
Summer 2026The latest issue focuses on improvement, opportunity and making change happen. It includes features on the first two years of the Labour government, transforming support for pupils with SEND and the governance role in driving up school standards.
A word from the editor
With the summer term now well under way, it feels like spring is finally making good on its promise of longer, brighter days, and the tulips I carefully planted last year are in full bloom at last. That sense of growth and fulfilling potential feels particularly fitting given the theme of school improvement that runs throughout this issue.
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Whether you prefer a print copy delivered to your door or want to explore our digital edition online, your members’ magazine is published three times a year so you can enjoy the latest news, features and practical guidance in the way that suits you best.
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