Governance

The latest news, analysis and advice covering all areas of school governance, including new policy, compliance, regulation and more

Friday

12th Jul 2024

Governors’ financial fears at record high
Six in 10 governors and trustees say that balancing their school budget is now their biggest challenge
Majority of governors fear financial sustainability

Saturday

6th Jul 2024

Labour urged to back national governor recruitment drive
The National Governance Association said the DfE had found money for a governor recruitment drive before the election was called
Labour urged to back national governor recruitment drive

Monday

24th Jun 2024

7 reasons school governing boards struggle
The National Governance Association analysed hundreds of DfE-commissioned reviews: these are the main findings
7 reasons school governing boards struggle

Wednesday

12th Jun 2024

A new government must see the value of school governors
Ahead of the general election, the National Governance Association’s co-chief executive explains why these volunteers have to receive better support
A new government must recognise the value of school governors

Thursday

6th Jun 2024

Scotland’s education bill must provide fresh impetus for reform
Movement towards new Scottish qualifications and inspection bodies is welcome, says EIS general secretary – but teachers will be looking for signs changes are ‘meaningful’
Butterfly

Wednesday

5th Jun 2024

New education bill sets date for SQA replacement - and reveals its name
Milestone for Scottish education reform with confirmation of new qualifications agency, including ‘central’ role for teachers and students, and an independent inspection body
Exams: International Baccalaureate 2023 results

Wednesday

22nd May 2024

Rise MAT appoints interim CEO
Dave Ellison-Lee, currently director of education and deputy CEO at Rise, will step into the role in September
King chess

Thursday

16th May 2024

Why schools’ risk management strategies have to evolve
A trust’s chief operating officer explains why an honest risk-management strategy is crucial to allow schools and trusts to innovate and change
Why your risk management strategy has to evolve

Tuesday

7th May 2024

6 unexpected questions to ask at a head interview
A former headteacher advises on what to ask an appointing panel to ensure a role is the best next step for you
Jack in the box

Thursday

2nd May 2024

Warning over ‘creeping centralisation’ of MAT system
Academies’ leaders and experts debate the future of the sector, including a stronger role in helping to ‘resolve’ wider social issues impacting pupils
Warning over slipping back to centralisation of schools

Friday

12th Apr 2024

Most teachers running key stage 1 Sats this year
Primary teachers are still choosing for KS1 Sats to go ahead to benchmark pupils despite the government tests now being optional
Primary target
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Wednesday

20th Mar 2024

NGA: Governor funding is ‘urgent, necessary and obvious’
The co-chief executive of the National Governance Association laments the end of funding for the Inspiring Governance programme
Empty purse money change cuts