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19/09/2025

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Newsletter in brief

Free for members: NGA Annual Conference & AGM 2025
Join us at the NEC, Birmingham, on 20 November for NGA’s Conference & AGM, hosted with the School and Academies Show. Free entry, exclusive NGA sessions, and a member drinks reception.


Outstanding Governance Awards
Seventeen finalists celebrated at the House of Commons, with Georgia Gould MP opening the ceremony. A new Visible Governance award was introduced.


Ofqual letter
Sir Ian Bauckham CBE writes to boards on exam results and future preparation.


DfE ‘low attainer’ push
Concerns that new support measures could increase off-rolling. Sam Henson warns reforms must protect vulnerable pupils.


Trustee elections
Vacancies in the South East, South West, and East Midlands. Nominations close 20 Octoberl.


Governance Leadership Forum
Join us online on 23 September to explore school partnerships.


ParentKind survey
3.5m parents request SEN assessments, with long waits. Concerns also raised on bullying, safety, and affordability.