Weekly e-newsletter 20/03/2026
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Newsletter in Brief
NGA summer term events
Upcoming webinars and forums will cover school performance data, leadership appraisal, and networking opportunities for governors, trustees, and governance professionals.
Learning Link platform upgrade
A new platform launches on 1 April 2026, improving access to governance training. Boards are reminded to complete in-progress learning and download certificates before the transition.
White Paper engagement
Over 1,500 governors and trustees responded to NGA’s recent White Paper survey. Feedback is helping shape ongoing discussions with the DfE on SEND, workforce, and accountability.
Screen time impacting reading habits
Teachers report that screen time is a major barrier to children’s reading, with limited support at home. Many warn that reading for pleasure is being squeezed out of the curriculum, despite its importance for literacy and development.
RSHE guidance update
Updated guidance helps boards oversee relationships, sex and health education, including key expectations and responsibilities.
EdCon SEND webinar
An upcoming webinar will explore practical approaches to supporting pupils with SEND.
Top governance resources
Highlights include guidance on engaging with parents and carers, managing virtual board meetings, and supporting boards with senior leader recruitment.
Rise in Ofsted complaints
Complaints to Ofsted have risen by 5 per cent in a year, with many parents bypassing school complaint procedures. Most cases do not meet the threshold for investigation, and few result in inspections.