Governing Matters
Our members' magazine for governors, trustees, governance professionals and school leaders.
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Governing Matters offers essential reading on all aspects of education and governance, promoting strategic leadership in schools and trusts. 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 2025This edition centres on inclusion, encouraging boards to ask meaningful questions about SEND that foster a culture of belonging beyond compliance. It also examines the three strands of leadership, emphasising the importance of alignment between governance, executive, and business leadership.
A word from the editor
As I reflect on my son’s journey to graduation, I’m reminded of how small acts of inclusion can create life-changing moments. This issue highlights the power of courageous, aligned leadership and challenges us to build systems where every child truly belongs.
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