NGA has updated its guide to strategy development for those leading and governing both in schools and in multi-academy trusts (MAT). It is a collaboration between NGA, the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) and the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL). There are now two versions of the guide: one for single schools, single academy trusts … Continue reading NGA publishes latest version of Being Strategic guidance
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NGA joins education coalition to stage ‘save our schools’ lobby of parliament
From the NGA website: Teachers, leaders, support staff and governors are joining forces to lobby MPs for a better deal for schools, colleges and children. Members will be highlighting to their MPs the unprecedented crisis facing the sector in particular as a result of the underfunding of education, staff shortages and the rising pressure on … Continue reading NGA joins education coalition to stage ‘save our schools’ lobby of parliament
Take the NGA’s annual governor survey
The National Governance Association (NGA) has just launched its thirteenth annual survey for governors, trustees, and local academy committee members in state schools across England. The survey covers a range of themes, including challenges facing schools and trusts, pupil success and wellbeing, and Ofsted. Responses to the survey will be used to amplify the voice of school governance in … Continue reading Take the NGA’s annual governor survey
National Leaders of Governance programme to end
National Leaders of Governance (NLGs) are experienced college governors, governance professionals and clerks with a strong record of supporting college improvement. They provide mentoring and improvement support to governance boards. The current leaders are listed on the DfE website here. A useful summary of what they do can be found on the Edapt website here. The programme … Continue reading National Leaders of Governance programme to end
Comments on the Spring Budget
This article from the NGA highlights their response to the recent Spring Budget from the government. In summary the points made are: POSITIVE: investment in childcare is long overdue and very welcome, but: NEGATIVE: a failure to fund an increase in provision for pupils with additional needs; NEGATIVE: a failure to fund an increase in funding … Continue reading Comments on the Spring Budget
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