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for schools trusts national governance association skip to content nga about contact learning link become a member topics open second level back topics safeguarding ofsted inspection clerking become a governor or trustee recruitment induction pupils and learning finance and resources browse all wellbeing making schools and trusts happy and healthy environments become a governor or trustee find out more about volunteering knowledge centre open second level back popular content publications read online complaints exclusion safeguarding send skills audit browse all questions to ask examples of questions governors and trustees might ask in meetings or on school monitoring visits annual governance planner keep on top of important deadlines and schedule tasks to complete each term training consultancy open second level back explore training and consultancy scheduled training bespoke training e learning career pathway and jobs for governance professionals external reviews of governance independent investigations executive performance management support consultancy retainer browse all all e learning see all available learning link modules consultancy bespoke support for your board events open second level back events upcoming events webinars networks an introduction to governance about our events nga speakers for your event browse all developing an inclusion strategy book now 4 november 2026 annual conference and agm 2026 book now 19 november 2026 news views open second level back news views latest news blogs campaigns podcasts governing matters webinars on demand browse all our campaigns the latest campaign updates become a governor or trustee find out more about volunteering about contact learning link become a member open search modal log in open menu shaping stronger governance together as one governance community we re raising standards and realising young people s potential become a member have your say your nga membership survey 2026 policies procedures artificial intelligence ai toolkit and policy builder digital tools for smarter governance nga assist event book your place at our annual conference and agm free service governance professional jobs e learning fast track your governance skills discover more knowledge centre training development events news views guidance updated 16 09 2026 pupils learning school food the role of governing boards guidance updated 11 09 2026 safeguarding safeguarding monitoring tool guidance updated 10 09 2026 pupils learning a whole school approach to inclusion guidance updated 01 09 2026 safeguarding the prevent duty monitoring toolkit model policies updated 26 08 2026 policies procedures model governing board code of conduct guidance updated 21 08 2026 ofsted inspection a guide to ofsted inspection tools templates updated 17 08 2026 clerking annual governance planner guidance updated 15 07 2026 governing board roles schemes of delegation guidance updated 05 01 2026 pupils learning improving school attendance guidance updated 09 09 2025 latest updates new approach to ofsted inspection guidance updated 31 08 2025 governing board evaluation governing board skills audit guidance updated 01 07 2025 strategic planning being strategic a guide for boards and leaders guidance updated 24 02 2025 strategic planning risk management guidance and template risk register guidance updated 08 10 2024 pupils learning pupil premium monitoring tool research updated 27 06 2024 governance workload a matter of time previous slide next slide consultancy updated 20 08 2026 compliance legislation independent investigations consultancy updated 20 08 2026 strategic planning project or consultant retainer consultancy updated 29 01 2026 governing board evaluation external reviews of governance consultancy updated 26 01 2026 compliance legislation independent review panel support consultancy updated 24 01 2026 governing board evaluation website audit consultancy updated 23 01 2026 governing board evaluation facilitated board self review consultancy updated 22 01 2026 governing board evaluation erg progress review consultancy updated 21 01 2026 governing board evaluation executive leader recruitment panel support consultancy updated 19 01 2026 governing board evaluation mat mergers consultancy updated 18 01 2026 governing board evaluation executive and chair mediation consultancy updated 17 01 2026 governing board evaluation researching and selecting a mat consultancy updated 11 01 2026 governing board evaluation mat readiness consultancy updated 05 05 2023 governing board evaluation panel support consultancy updated 03 05 2023 governing board evaluation mat capacity review consultancy updated 03 05 2023 governing board evaluation mat governance restructure previous slide next slide webinar 15 12 2026 12 30 13 15 zoom finance resources financial benchmarking webinar 04 11 2026 12 30 13 15 zoom strategic planning developing an inclusion strategy events networks 03 12 2026 10 00 11 15 zoom clerking governance professionals network autumn 2 events networks 29 09 2026 10 00 11 15 zoom clerking governance professionals network autumn 1 events networks 13 10 2026 9 30 12 15 zoom induction la partners network autumn 26 events networks 10 11 2026 16 30 18 00 zoom send send network autumn 2026 events networks 25 11 2026 16 00 17 30 zoom chairing chairs forum autumn term 2026 events networks 22 09 2026 18 00 19 30 zoom stakeholder engagement local associations network meeting autumn 2026 events networks 07 10 2026 16 30 17 30 zoom latest updates young governors network autumn 2026 webinar 08 09 2026 12 30 13 15 zoom compliance legislation understanding the changing allergy responsibilities for boards and schools events networks 02 06 2026 10 00 13 00 zoom latest updates send conference 2026 events networks 10 07 2026 9 45 16 30 the vox conference venue b40 1pu latest updates national governance conference for schools and trusts 2026 events networks 19 11 2026 10 00 15 30 nec marston green birmingham b40 1nt latest updates annual conference and agm 2026 events networks 29 09 2025 18 00 19 30 zoom strategic planning local associations network meeting autumn 2025 events networks 18 06 2026 10 00 12 15 zoom clerking governance professionals network summer 2026 previous slide next slide governing matters updated 09 10 2026 latest updates evidence optimism and unfinished business governing matters updated 09 10 2026 greener governance sustainability is a governance issue governing matters updated 09 10 2026 clerking the evolving governance professional governing matters updated 09 10 2026 governing board roles who s governing the future governing matters updated 09 10 2026 governing board roles education is everything blog updated 08 10 2026 latest updates party conference season 2026 news updated 30 09 2026 finance resources details of executive pay changes published blog updated 24 09 2026 strategic planning ensuring strategy drives board business blog updated 17 09 2026 latest updates towards a whole school approach to inclusion news updated 14 09 2026 compliance legislation nga responds to new school food standards and governance expectations blog updated 11 09 2026 safeguarding dismissed deserted and disregarded my experience of allergies in school webinar 08 09 2026 12 30 13 15 zoom compliance legislation understanding the changing allergy responsibilities for boards and schools blog updated 03 09 2026 latest updates welcome back leading with purpose in a year of change news updated 20 08 2026 monitoring outcomes results day 2026 gcse btecs and other level 2 results news updated 13 08 2026 monitoring outcomes results day 2026 a level t level and vocational level 3 results previous slide next slide nga is the national membership association for governors trustees and governance professionals in england s state schools and trusts we empower those in school and trust governance with valuable resources expert support and e learning so that pupils can flourish about nga previous slide next slide my membership enables me to feel i belong to a national body that is providing for my needs and helping to shape and move governance forward nationally member i think the nga is an excellent resource for information and support for the valued role of governors trustees and governance professionals the nga keeps me up to date with the latest news and publication and its website is an excellent source of knowledge member nga has a wealth of information available to support governor effectiveness member nga represents a valuable resource for experienced and non experienced governors alike member nga gold advice instils a great deal of confidence in those drawing on the advice with wide ranging knowledge and expertise cheshire east council i have valued the opportunity to join seminars useful for networking and updates chadsmoor federation welcome to governance welcome to a mat and the chair s handbook cannot be too highly recommended member outstanding quality and very useful in enhancing my knowledge learner nga learning link e learning the most valuable support has been training support and updates would recommend it to others as good value for money farnborough spencer academy expertise you can trust 0 members benefit from nga resources 0 governance roles supported by nga 0 of schools and trusts in england access nga services 0 learners subscribe to nga e learning membership why join we have a variety of membership packages to suit your needs and support you in your governing role benefits include gold advice expert confidential and independent governance advice knowledge centre best practice guidance templates checklists insights and much more publications and governing matters magazine helpful guides plus our governing matters magazine offering essential insights weekly e newsletter the best way to keep up to date with important governance and education news member events join in network and learn from your 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