The government has confirmed inspections of multi-academy trusts through an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. NGA has responded, calling for a fair, proportionate framework with governance at its heart. Read more: www.nga.org.uk/news-views/d...

Want to lead with confidence? 🧠 NGA’s Leading Governance programme supports governors, trustees, clerks & leaders with expert training to drive improvement in any school or trust. 👥 Learn your role, strengthen your board. 🔗 https://www.nga.org.uk/training/individuals

...And that's a wrap for our social media channels this year! The NGA offices will close on Wednesday, 24 December and reopen on Friday, 2 January, when regular service will resume. Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy and restful break from all the NGA team.

New e-learning: Taking the Chair. NGA consultants share expert insights to help you lead your board, build productive relationships and develop as a chair. Available to Learning Link subscribers: www.nga.org.uk/training/dir...

Want to lead with confidence? 🧠 NGA’s Leading Governance programme supports governors, trustees, clerks & leaders with expert training to drive improvement in any school or trust. 👥 Learn your role, strengthen your board. 🔗 https://www.nga.org.uk/training/individuals

🌟 As we approach the end of 2025, we look back on a busy year of supporting better governance in our annual report. Learn how we’ve helped governors and trustees to strengthen schools, influence decision makers and improve outcomes for pupils. Read 👉 https://www.nga.org.uk/about/annual-report/

New blog: SEND is shaping more boardroom discussions than ever. Rising need, stretched services and tight budgets are putting the system under strain, but reform is finally on the horizon. NGA takes stock of what boards are seeing and what must change. www.nga.org.uk/news-views/d...

So excited that NGA’s Emma Balchin & Michael Barton will speak at #BettUK2026! They’ll share practical insights on how effective governance drives better decisions, accountability & empowers schools to thrive. Sign up and join us uk.bettshow.com/visitor-regi...

New e-learning: Taking the Chair. NGA consultants share expert insights to help you lead your board, build productive relationships and develop as a chair. Available to Learning Link subscribers: www.nga.org.uk/training/dir...

Looking for your next step in governance? Aspire Academies Trust in Hemel Hempstead is recruiting a Lead Governance Professional. And remember, NGA’s Governance Professional Jobs service is completely free for recruiters and candidates. www.nga.org.uk/governance-p...

ICYMI! Our new research calls for a clearer, shared approach to leadership across education, built on three interdependent strands: governance, educational & business leadership. Developed with @ascl-uk.bsky.social &ISBL →https://www.nga.org.uk/knowledge-centre/three-strands-of-leadership/

We're delighted to announce the launch of NGA Assist, our new AI-powered chatbot designed specifically for the governance community! 🧑‍💻 Get reliable answers from NGA guidance and resources 📝 Draft meeting agendas 📚 Produce board papers Find out more 👉 www.nga.org.uk/news-views/d...

The government’s new Child Poverty Strategy is out & claims to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030, expanding free school meals, childcare support and family services. NGA welcomes the plans but stresses that impact depends on effective delivery. www.nga.org.uk/news-views/d...

Discover how we've helped governors and trustees to stay up-to-date with best practice in our new interactive annual report. The report highlights NGA’s work over the past year, from guidance and events to professional development and policy. Read it here 👉 www.nga.org.uk/about/annual...

📚 Explore the key findings of the recent Curriculum and Assessment Review in our webinar on Wednesday 10 December. We'll walk through the most significant proposed changes in the review and discuss their implications for schools and pupils. Register 👉 www.nga.org.uk/events/the-c...

New e-learning: Taking the Chair. NGA consultants share expert insights to help you lead your board, build productive relationships and develop as a chair. Available to Learning Link subscribers: www.nga.org.uk/training/dir...

Finish the term strong! 🎉 Join our December events to learn, connect, and be inspired before the break. Explore the full schedule and plan your end-of-term experience: https://www.nga.org.uk/events/?Date=October-December

Budget 2025: The two-child limit on benefits will be lifted and SEND provision will be fully funded from 2028-29. Measures aim to ease school costs and reduce child poverty, but questions remain on long-term funding and implementation. Read NGAs response: www.nga.org.uk/news-views/d...

ICYMI! Our new research calls for a clearer, shared approach to leadership across education, built on three interdependent strands: governance, educational & business leadership. Developed with @ascl-uk.bsky.social &ISBL →https://www.nga.org.uk/knowledge-centre/three-strands-of-leadership/

🚀 Discover how we’ve made a difference for boards and trusts across the country! Our new annual report showcases NGA’s key areas of work and achievements in the last 12 months. Read it now - www.nga.org.uk/about/annual...

📢 NGA Chief Executive Emma Balchin’s 2025 full Annual Address is now available to read! Emma reflects on Ofsted reform, SEND, workforce challenges & the future of school governance. Read the full transcript 👇 www.nga.org.uk/news-views/d...

Our new research calls for a clearer, shared approach to leadership across education, built on three interdependent strands: governance, educational, and business leadership. Developed with @ascl-uk.bsky.social &ISBL Read more →https://www.nga.org.uk/knowledge-centre/three-strands-of-leadership/

Excited for the #SAASHOW! So much going on! Visit us at stand L103 for your chance to win a 30-minute exclusive virtual session on governance. Scan your badge & share a pic tagging us, explaining why governance is key!

🗣️ Join our CEO Emma Balchin for two panel discussions at the Schools and Academies Show in Birmingham on 19 November! Emma will explore how to improve the SEND system and foster collaboration between maintained and academy schools. View the full agenda: www.schoolsandacademiesshow.co.uk/agenda

. @oliviabailey.bsky.social has written to governors and trustees outlining new DfE measures to boost school attendance. The letter highlights new expectations, data tools and support to help schools reduce persistent absence. Read more ⬇️ 🔗 nga.org.uk/news-views/d...

We’ve joined 100+ organisations calling on the government to scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life; ending this policy is key to tackling poverty and supporting schools to help children thrive. Find out why & read more👉 www.nga.org.uk/news-views/d...

🗣️ Don't miss our director of professional development Charlotte Harding's panel at the Schools and Academies Show in Birmingham next Tuesday! Charlotte will discuss how governing boards can make best use of their skills to benefit schools in their trust. 🔗 www.schoolsandacademiesshow.co.uk/agenda

Join us, plenty of space left! 📅 Join NGA’s free webinar on steering MAT growth. Explore how trustees can shape strategy, ensure growth aligns with values, and collaborate to deliver better outcomes for pupils. 🔗 nga.org.uk/events/growi...

🗣️ Join our deputy CEO Sam Henson for three panel discussions at the Schools and Academies Show in Birmingham on 19 November. Sam will explore funding in the education sector, growing multi academy trusts, and more collaborative leadership. View the agenda: www.schoolsandacademiesshow.co.uk/agenda

👨‍💻 Our interactive Learning Link platform helps governors and trustees to build their skills and make decisions with confidence. ⏯️ Discover how Nexus Multi Academy Trust have incorporated Learning Link into their development programme. Explore e-learning with NGA 👉 www.nga.org.uk/training/lea...

To mark #TrusteesWeek, Minister for School Standards @departmentforedu.bsky.social Georgia Gould MP has shared a message of thanks to all trustees and governors. She recognises the “quiet kind of leadership” that shapes children’s futures. Read more 👉 www.nga.org.uk/news-views/d...

The Francis Review highlights a skills-focused, inclusive national curriculum with greater emphasis on non-core subjects, practical life skills, and fairer assessment. Read our latest blog for key takeaways and more: www.nga.org.uk/news-views/d...

It’s #TrusteesWeek – a huge thank you to our brilliant board of trustees for their time, expertise and commitment. Their leadership helps us champion and improve education through great governance every day. Meet our trustees 👉 nga.org.uk/about/who-we...

In case you missed this important Ofsted blog With Ofsted’s new inspection framework launching on 10 Nov, we’ve answered your key questions — from how inspections will feel to what’s expected of governance. Read more 👇 www.nga.org.uk/news-views/d...

🗣️ Join our deputy CEO Sam Henson for three panel discussions at the Schools and Academies Show in Birmingham on 19 November. Sam will explore funding in the education sector, growing multi academy trusts, and more collaborative leadership. View the agenda: www.schoolsandacademiesshow.co.uk/agenda

📅 Join NGA’s free webinar on steering MAT growth. Explore how trustees can shape strategy, ensure growth aligns with values, and collaborate to deliver better outcomes for pupils. 🔗 www.nga.org.uk/events/growi...

🔒 Share best practice, discuss issues and hear from two expert speakers at our SEND Network meeting on 6 November. We'll be joined by Dame Christine Lenehan, strategic SEND adviser at the DfE, and inclusion lead Ginny Bootman. 📅 Register: https://www.nga.org.uk/events/send-network-autumn-2025/

Ofsted reform in focus With Ofsted’s new inspection framework launching on 10 Nov, we’ve answered your key questions — from how inspections will feel to what’s expected of governance. Read more 👇 www.nga.org.uk/news-views/d...

Collaboration & strong governance matter. NGA’s reports show how schools inside & outside MATs are partnering to improve outcomes. Must-read for anyone following the school's white paper: Creating connections nga.org.uk/knowledge-ce... The Mature MAT Model nga.org.uk/mature-mat-m...

🗣️ Join our CEO Emma Balchin for two panel discussions at the Schools and Academies Show in Birmingham on 19 November! Emma will explore how to improve the SEND system and foster collaboration between maintained and academy schools. View the full agenda: www.schoolsandacademiesshow.co.uk/agenda

📅 Join NGA’s free webinar on steering MAT growth. Explore how trustees can shape strategy, ensure growth aligns with values, and collaborate to deliver better outcomes for pupils. 🔗 www.nga.org.uk/events/growi...

🍂 As autumn begins, three key issues are shaping education governance: Ofsted’s new inspection approach, rising parental complaints, and the Prevent duty. Read what’s on governors’ minds this term 👇 www.nga.org.uk/news-views/d...

🎥 Watch back our special NGA event with Ofsted Chief Inspector Sir Martyn Oliver on the new inspection framework starting this November. Catch key insights, updates, and Q&A highlights. 👉 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U955...

Over 5 million school complaints were made last year — and boards are feeling the impact. NGA’s latest research explores what’s behind the rise and how schools can respond. 👉 nga.org.uk/knowledge-centre/the-school-complaints-landscape

NGA’s updated Learning Link safeguarding module saves time and keeps governors up to date on key risks like attendance and online safety. “This module is very welcome… not having to wade through the whole module was extremely good news.” Find out more: www.nga.org.uk/training/dir...

NGA members – we want your views! 💬 Take our 2025 Membership Survey and help shape the future of your membership. Complete it by 11 Nov for a chance to win one of five £50 M&S vouchers. 🔗 www.nga.org.uk/membership-s...

We’re proud to be at the #TesSENDShow 2025! 🌟 Emma joined the Vision for SEND Reform keynote alongside sector leaders, & at 12:30, Sam explores SEND Governance: Strengthening Partnerships for Pupil Success. Visit the NGA stand to discover how we help boards champion inclusion.

Delighted to be at #NAGASConf25! 🎉 Emma is sharing the latest on school & trust governance. Emma & Rob are on our stand to answer your questions & show how NGA can help boards strengthen oversight, compliance & impact.

The UK’s leading education event returns! 🎓 The Schools and Academies Show is back at the NEC Birmingham on 19–20 Nov 2025 - and this year, we will host our Annual Conference & AGM live on the show floor. Read more: www.nga.org.uk/news-views/d...

Make an impact in your first six months of governance with our interactive online sessions for new governors and trustees. Sessions are tailored to your governance setting with tips on what to expect and available support. https://www.nga.org.uk/training/individuals/an-introduction-to-governance/