Briefing
The Briefing pages aim to keep governors informed, with specific detailed Briefing Papers on relevant topics such as new legislation, White Papers or new guidance documents.
Foundation and Trust Schools - a toolkit for governors
NCOGS (National Co-ordinators of Governor
Services) and FASNA (Foundation and Aided Schools National Association) have
produced a Decision Making Toolkit on Foundation and Trust School Status for
governors. The Toolkit provides basic information about the options, links to
more detailed information and guidance on the sort of structured discussions
that governors should have as they consider whether foundation or trust status
is right for their school. The materials are designed for use by governors
although some of the activities will benefit from external facilitation.
Download the Toolkit here
Sex and relationships education survey
Schools are in the process of meeting a new requirement for
promoting the well being of their pupils from September 2009 and
preparing for statutory Personal Social Health education
including sex and relationships education (SRE) from September
2011. This is why NGA has joined with the National Confederation
of Parent Teacher Association (NCPTA) and NAHT, the Association of all School
Leaders, to launch a unique survey into the opinions of governors, parents and
school leaders on the provision of formal SRE in England.
More information about this survey can be found here
Or you could go direct to the survey here
NGA Briefing webpages
The
Research pages offer a brief summary of research into education governance, with downloads available where possible.
The NGA responds to Government consultations that affect schools and governing bodies. The Consultations page gives details of those responses
There will also be a regular article in the
Analysis section.