Webinar: what the white paper means for you
Watch the recording of this webinar and hear directly from NGA's policy experts about what the new ‘Every child achieving and thriving’ white paper means for your school or trust. The paper sets out the government's vision for education and proposes a significant policy shift.
Deputy Chief Executive Sam Henson and Head of Policy Michael Barton discuss the key proposals, their potential impact on schools, pupils and families, and what all this means for the governance community.
Learn more about key proposals, including:
- SEND provision
- Parental engagement
- Workforce recruitment and retention
- School groups and structures
Sam Henson
Deputy Chief Executive
Sam has been NGA's Deputy Chief Executive since January 2024 and previously worked as NGA's Director of Policy and Communications. Sam oversees NGA's policy, research, advocacy, external affairs and advice and guidance work. Sam works closely with and deputises for NGA's Chief Executive, leading the organisation to achieve positive change and drive influence at a national level through our policy and influencing work.
Michael Barton
Head of Policy and Impact
Michael spearheads NGA's policy work, through which we represent our members; champion governance; and advocate for change in line with our policy positions. This includes engagement with external partners such as government, parliamentarians, trade unions and other colleagues.