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Young Governors Network - Spring 2026
Events & networks
21/01/2026
16:30 - 17:30
Zoom
Event date
21/01/2026
Time
16:30 - 17:30
Location
Zoom
Join us for the next Young Governors’ Network meeting
Are you a school governor or trustee under 40 — or thinking of becoming one? The Young Governors’ Network (YGN) exists to support and connect young governors and trustees, helping you share experiences, learn from peers and strengthen your contribution to your school or trust.
What we’ll cover in this meeting:
- What’s new with Ofsted
In November 2025, Ofsted began using a new inspection framework — replacing the traditional “single-word” school judgments with detailed report cards, evaluating schools across multiple categories using a five-point scale. In this meeting, we’ll talk through those changes, share any recent inspection experiences and open the floor for your questions. - Finance & funding
We know that funding pressures and financial oversight are among the biggest challenges governing boards face. At this session, we’ll discuss what financial challenges members are seeing in their schools/trusts, what this may mean for your governing role and explore how boards can strengthen financial oversight.
Why attend
- Connect with other young governors and trustees across the UK — share experiences, swap ideas and build support networks.
- Gain practical insight into current issues that are shaping school governance right now.
- A welcoming, inclusive space: whether you’re new to governance or have experience, you’ll find value in the discussion.
Interested?
If you’re under 40, you’re very welcome — you don’t need to be an NGA member to join.
Bring your questions, ideas and experiences to help shape how YGN supports young governors now and in the future. We’d love to see you there.