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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Guidance
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Tools & templates
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Tools & templates
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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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Research
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ResearchUpdated: 17/06/2021Equality, diversity & inclusion
Increasing participation in school and trust governance
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E-learning
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E-learning
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Training & development20/03/202418:00-20:00ZoomSchool & trust leaders
Improving the quality of education in your schools - Spring 2024 cohort 1
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Training & development16/04/202418:00-20:00ZoomSchool & trust leaders
How trust boards work: meetings, challenge, relationships and decision making - Spring 2024 cohort 1
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Training & development
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Training & development01/05/202418:00-20:00ZoomSchool & trust leaders
The board in action: establishing the trust vision, culture and strategy - Spring 2024 cohort 1
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Training & development22/05/202418:00-20:00ZoomSchool & trust leaders
The board in action: financial governance and risk management - Spring 2024 cohort 1
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Training & development11/06/202418:00-20:00ZoomSchool & trust leaders
The board in action: meeting compliance obligations and moving beyond - Spring 2024 cohort 1
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Training & development03/07/202418:00-20:00ZoomSchool & trust leaders
The trust as a good employer - Spring 2024 cohort 1
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Training & development28/02/202418:00-20:00ZoomSchool & trust leaders
Local governance: setting the expectations - Spring 2024 cohort 1
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Training & development
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Training & development06/02/202418:00-20:00ZoomSchool & trust leaders
Good MAT governance: an introduction - Spring 2024, cohort 1
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E-learning
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Training & development07/02/202416:00-17:15ZoomInduction
Welcome to Governance LIVE – for new trustees of a MAT board - February 2024
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Training & development07/02/2024VariousZoomChairing
Leading Governance Development for chairs: Trustees Spring 2024 cohort 1
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Events & networks30/01/202416:30 - 18:00ZoomStrategic planning
Governance Leadership Forum - Exclusions: present & future
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Events & networks08/02/202416:30 - 18:00ZoomFinance & resources
Governance Leadership Forum - A debate: To pay or not to pay for governance?
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Webinar23/01/202412:30 - 13:15ZoomGovernance workload
Governance workload: balancing efficiency and effectiveness
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Webinar06/12/202312:30 - 13:15ZoomFinance & resources
What makes schools and trusts financially efficient?
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Events & networks
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Events & networks
Guidance
Academy trust AGMs: guidance and agenda
NGA recommends that all academy trusts hold an annual general meeting (AGM). Most articles of association make this a requirement.
AGMs help members to ensure transparency, accountability, and sufficient scrutiny of the trust’s governance.

Blogs and insights
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