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NGA Governance Professional Survey
Take part in our 2024 survey of school and trust governance professionals – the largest of its kind. NGA relies on your voice to help influence education policy, shape the future of governance and ensure every pupil can reach their potential. The survey closes on 5 August 2024.
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Updated: 07/03/2024Governing board rolesBack to the essentials: new governance guides for trusts and maintained schools
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Updated: 15/06/2023SafeguardingSafeguarding: Your guide to the updated keeping children safe in education
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Updated: 23/09/2022Latest updatesThe governance volunteer challenge – Recruitment, diversity, investment
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Updated: 11/03/2021ClerkingThe role of clerks and other governance professionals in developing and maintaining effective working relationships
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Governance Professionals Network
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There will be the usual updates and opportunities for you to share your thoughts on the career pathway and other issues relevant to governance professionals.
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