Governance Professionals Conference 2026
We look forward to welcoming you to our annual conference for governance professionals on:
Day one: Wednesday 18 March 2026 (10:00-12:30)
Day two: Thursday 19 March 2026 (10:00-12:30)
The conference is one of the most important events in NGA’s calendar. It is an opportunity for governance professionals working at all levels in schools and trusts to hear the latest governance news from a governance professional perspective. It has a stimulating programme that covers key issues facing the profession and provides valuable CPD.
We are delighted to be joined by Mark Blois, Browne Jacobson, who will share the legal updates with the delegates on day 2 of the conference.
We are delighted to share the full programme with you:
Day 1
10.00am – 10.10am Welcome and introduction – Emma Balchin, Chief Executive
10.10am – 11am The case for governance and the role of governance professionals – Sam Henson, Deputy Chief Executive and Ruth Agnew, Strategic Lead for Governance Professionals
11.00am – 11.10am Comfort break
11.10am – 12pm Panel discussion - Ofsted: the new framework and the governance professional with Q&A
12pm – 12.25pm NGA updates: The new Learning Link platform and how it supports governance professionals – Tara Roseblade, Head of E-Learning
12.25 – 12.30pm Close Day 1 – Ruth Agnew
Day 2
10.00am – 10.05am Welcome – Ruth Agnew, Strategic Lead for Governance Professionals
10.05am –11.20am Legal update – Mark Blois, Partner and National Head of Education, Browne Jacobson – followed by Q&A
11.20am – 11.30am Comfort break
11.30am – 12pm Policy and Practice: Schools’ role as civic leaders – James Townsend, Executive Director, Reach Foundation
12 – 12.25pm NGA Updates:
Key issues from Gold Advice, Rani Kaur, Head of Advice;
Training and Consultancy Services, Tajinder Juss, Professional Development Co-ordinator
12.25pm – 12.30pm Close Day 2 - Charlotte Harding, Director of Professional Development
Book now to guarantee your place.