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Governing board evaluation

Self-evaluation for governing boards

The Department for Education expects governing boards to evaluate themselves on a routine basis. This  includes assessing the board's effectiveness and the quality of its decision making.

Training & development
05/04/2023

Relaunching spring 2026: self-evaluation for governing boards

We’re currently updating our online self-evaluation tools and will relaunch them during the spring term with improvements.

Regular self-evaluation is recommended by the DfE and NGA to help boards govern effectively, assure compliance, and improve outcomes for pupils. 

Our refreshed tools will continue to reflect best practice, align with the latest frameworks, and provide tailored guidance to support your board’s growth and development.

In the meantime, please refer to our governing board self-evaluation questions (20/21 questions).

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