Shaping stronger governance
Together as one governance community, we’re raising standards and realising young people’s potential.

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Emma Balchin
Chief Executive
Emma has over 25 years of experience in education, leadership and school improvement and in leading professional development services. Emma has also governed and chaired across maintained schools, academy trusts and local academy committees.
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Helpful guides for both experienced and new governors and trustees.
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Membership magazine providing essential reading on strategic leadership.
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We have a variety of membership packages to suit your needs and support you in your governing role. Benefits include:
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Expert, confidential and independent governance advice.
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Best practice guidance, templates, checklists, insights and much more.
Publications
Helpful guides for both experienced and new governors and trustees.
Governing Matters
Membership magazine providing essential reading on strategic leadership.
Weekly e-newsletter
The best way to keep up to date with important governance and education news.
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Join in, network and learn from your peers: there are over 30 events a year to choose from.
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We have a variety of membership packages to suit your needs and support you in your governing role. Benefits include:
Gold Advice
Expert, confidential and independent governance advice.
Knowledge Centre
Best practice guidance, templates, checklists, insights and much more.
Publications
Helpful guides for both experienced and new governors and trustees.
Governing Matters
Membership magazine providing essential reading on strategic leadership.
Weekly e-newsletter
The best way to keep up to date with important governance and education news.
Member events
Join in, network and learn from your peers: there are over 30 events a year to choose from.
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We have a variety of membership packages to suit your needs and support you in your governing role. Benefits include:
Gold Advice
Expert, confidential and independent governance advice.
Knowledge Centre
Best practice guidance, templates, checklists, insights and much more.
Publications
Helpful guides for both experienced and new governors and trustees.
Governing Matters
Membership magazine providing essential reading on strategic leadership.
Weekly e-newsletter
The best way to keep up to date with important governance and education news.
Member events
Join in, network and learn from your peers: there are over 30 events a year to choose from.

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We have a variety of membership packages to suit your needs and support you in your governing role. Benefits include:
Gold Advice
Expert, confidential and independent governance advice.
Knowledge Centre
Best practice guidance, templates, checklists, insights and much more.
Publications
Helpful guides for both experienced and new governors and trustees.
Governing Matters
Membership magazine providing essential reading on strategic leadership.
Weekly e-newsletter
The best way to keep up to date with important governance and education news.
Member events
Join in, network and learn from your peers: there are over 30 events a year to choose from.

Summary Card List Style 2
We have a variety of membership packages to suit your needs and support you in your governing role. Benefits include:
Gold Advice
Expert, confidential and independent governance advice.
Knowledge Centre
Best practice guidance, templates, checklists, insights and much more.
Publications
Helpful guides for both experienced and new governors and trustees.
Governing Matters
Membership magazine providing essential reading on strategic leadership.
Weekly e-newsletter
The best way to keep up to date with important governance and education news.
Member events
Join in, network and learn from your peers: there are over 30 events a year to choose from.

Summary Card List Style 2
We have a variety of membership packages to suit your needs and support you in your governing role. Benefits include:
Gold Advice
Expert, confidential and independent governance advice.
Knowledge Centre
Best practice guidance, templates, checklists, insights and much more.
Publications
Helpful guides for both experienced and new governors and trustees.
Governing Matters
Membership magazine providing essential reading on strategic leadership.
Weekly e-newsletter
The best way to keep up to date with important governance and education news.
Member events
Join in, network and learn from your peers: there are over 30 events a year to choose from.

Summary Card List Style 2
We have a variety of membership packages to suit your needs and support you in your governing role. Benefits include:
Gold Advice
Expert, confidential and independent governance advice.
Knowledge Centre
Best practice guidance, templates, checklists, insights and much more.
Publications
Helpful guides for both experienced and new governors and trustees.
Governing Matters
Membership magazine providing essential reading on strategic leadership.
Weekly e-newsletter
The best way to keep up to date with important governance and education news.
Member events
Join in, network and learn from your peers: there are over 30 events a year to choose from.
Summary Card List Style 2
We have a variety of membership packages to suit your needs and support you in your governing role. Benefits include:
Gold Advice
Expert, confidential and independent governance advice.
Knowledge Centre
Best practice guidance, templates, checklists, insights and much more.
Publications
Helpful guides for both experienced and new governors and trustees.
Governing Matters
Membership magazine providing essential reading on strategic leadership.
Weekly e-newsletter
The best way to keep up to date with important governance and education news.
Member events
Join in, network and learn from your peers: there are over 30 events a year to choose from.
Summary Card List Style 2
We have a variety of membership packages to suit your needs and support you in your governing role. Benefits include:
Gold Advice
Expert, confidential and independent governance advice.
Knowledge Centre
Best practice guidance, templates, checklists, insights and much more.
Publications
Helpful guides for both experienced and new governors and trustees.
Governing Matters
Membership magazine providing essential reading on strategic leadership.
Weekly e-newsletter
The best way to keep up to date with important governance and education news.
Member events
Join in, network and learn from your peers: there are over 30 events a year to choose from.
Summary Card List Style 2
We have a variety of membership packages to suit your needs and support you in your governing role. Benefits include:
Gold Advice
Expert, confidential and independent governance advice.
Knowledge Centre
Best practice guidance, templates, checklists, insights and much more.
Publications
Helpful guides for both experienced and new governors and trustees.
Governing Matters
Membership magazine providing essential reading on strategic leadership.
Weekly e-newsletter
The best way to keep up to date with important governance and education news.
Member events
Join in, network and learn from your peers: there are over 30 events a year to choose from.

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One copy to every board member and a copy to the school or academy, with the choice of an online or print version
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Weekly e-newsletter with the latest education news and policy updates
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For governing boards who want access to key governance resources.
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Weekly e-newsletter with the latest education news and policy updates
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