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Governing board evaluation

External reviews of governance

An external review of governance provides an objective expert review of your governance practices and their effectiveness. It is a supportive developmental process, not an audit or inspection. The DfE recommend that MATs undertake an ERG every three years. 

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03/05/2023
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The review identifies your board’s strengths as well as areas for development, providing a roadmap for improvement. NGA has completed hundreds of reviews for multi academy trusts, single academy trusts, maintained school governing bodies and federations. We provide a cost effective service for maintained schools, and work with trusts and federations to define the foci for the review and provide a bespoke service to meet your needs.

Consists of:

  • Review of evidence of governance effectiveness
  • Review of the governance team and their processes
  • Governance compliance review
  • Board self-review
  • Interviews and observations

Outcome:

A comprehensive report and meeting or development workshop that helps the board understand its current performance and recommendations on how to develop.

We recommend a progress review after 12 months.

ERG, your questions answered

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  • It will assist us to further develop our practice and governance. The consultant was very flexible over timings that worked well for trustees and this was appreciated.

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  • Provided a fresh point of view and a new starting point for the school.

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