NGA For Schools & Trusts #VisibleGovernance

Empowering those in governance with valuable resources & support to shape stronger governance.

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Our 2026 Governance Survey is now open!

It informs national policy on school and trust governance, including funding, SEND and inspection reform.
Open to governors, trustees and, for the 1st time, governance professionals. ~15 mins.

Take part: https://t.co/ibC89bNurQ

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This #VolunteersWeek, the NGA team sends an enormous thank you to all school governors and trustees who commit huge amounts of time, energy and care to ensuring the best possible education and welfare for children and young people. We are proud to support and champion you!

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Thank you to all who joined us at our SEND Conference yesterday! 👏

It was a really rewarding afternoon, particularly hearing about school life from young people with SEND.

📸 We also enjoyed a fantastic panel session with experts from @nasen_org, @ASCL_UK and @Parentkind.

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🎉 Explore the future of governance and celebrate NGA's 20th anniversary at our National Conference.

Join us in Birmingham on 10 July for practical workshops, networking and expert-led discussions focused on the issues shaping education today.

Book 👉 https://t.co/j5kEOx45K4

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With big policy changes coming, now is the time for boards to understand how the SEND system can be improved in practice.

Join our online SEND Conference on Tuesday, with experts from @nasen_org, @ASCL_UK, @Parentkind, @Ofstednews and more.

Book 👉 https://t.co/7ffSTDWwMM

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📈 Real performance doesn’t improve in a once-a-year appraisal. As the CEO role becomes more complex, the way we manage performance needs to evolve.
Our new performance management support will help your board to shift to an ongoing, strategy-led approach.
https://t.co/IuoyG97sWE

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One week until NGA’s Annual Governance Survey launches.

It's the biggest insight into what's really going on in governance across trusts & schools, from what’s working to where support is needed. We’re also hearing from governance professionals for the first time

More info soon

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Executive performance management in schools and trusts needs a rethink.

Our latest blog explores why annual appraisal alone is no longer enough and why a more continuous, strategic approach to leadership support and accountability is needed.

https://t.co/IsIg7czRi0

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▶️ It's time to switch up your once-a-year executive appraisals.

We're thrilled to launch our new executive performance management support service, designed to support development of your board's executive leader throughout the year.

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/XUopL6XRBB

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ICYMI: Our new report, Governing in 4D, sets out a clear, community-rooted model and practical standards to help make that happen as the system evolves.

Read more: https://t.co/8Sh4kJCDmi

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With big policy changes coming, now is the time for boards to understand how the SEND system can be improved in practice.

Join us on 2 June for our online SEND Conference, with experts from @nasen_org, @ASCL_UK, @Parentkind, @Ofstednews and more.

Book 👉 https://t.co/7ffSTDWwMM

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ICYMI: New report: Governing in 4D is out now.
It celebrates strong governance and how we build consistency as we move to a universal MAT system. It sets out governance in four dimensions: board, members, local tier, exec.

Read it: https://t.co/S7xewbsIa4

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Governors & trustees across England have shared what they’re seeing & a clear picture is emerging. SEND, attendance, behaviour, funding & family relationships are interconnected. Policy needs to reflect that.
📊 Read what you told us & how we’re acting 👇https://t.co/YscbHX1Q5z

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📈 Real performance doesn’t improve in a once-a-year appraisal. As the CEO role becomes more complex, the way we manage performance needs to evolve.

📅 From next week, our new performance management support will help your board to shift to an ongoing, strategy-led approach.

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📊 After exploring primary school data, we’re now focusing on secondary.
Join us to build confidence in interpreting key performance measures and asking the right questions to support improvement.
With @andrew_hill_FFT

Book 👉 https://t.co/c1ouQb8BO6

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Our new report, Governing in 4D, sets out a clear, community-rooted model and practical standards to help make that happen as the system evolves.

Read more: https://t.co/8Sh4kJCDmi

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🌟 Thank you to everyone who attended today's NGA MAT Conference!

We explored the impact of the schools white paper, accountability and community engagement in a busy programme of panel discussions.

It was great to see so many trust leaders join us here at @SAA_Show in London.

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🗣 A busy first half of our MAT Conference!

We've explored the changing landscape for trusts, including the importance of local ties and the prospect of inspections.

NGA's Emma Balchin and Sam Henson also discussed the impact of the schools white paper with the @SAA_Show.

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LIVE at the NGA MAT Conference Stage 👇
From Results to Readiness: Trust Level Insight for a Changing System.
Join our speakers as they explore how trusts can use data and insight to navigate change, strengthen strategy and support better outcomes across their schools

#SAAShow

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New report: Governing in 4D is out now.
It celebrates strong governance and how we build consistency as we move to a universal MAT system. It sets out governance in four dimensions: board, members, local tier, exec.

Read it: https://t.co/S7xewbsIa4