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Weekly e-newsletter 24/1/2024

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24/01/2025

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How do schools collaborate?

Help NGA research how schools collaborate outside the MAT model by completing our short survey. We’re exploring partnerships, resource sharing, and joint educational goals.

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EPI: Reforming school accountability measures

The Education Policy Institute highlights that current measures may discourage inclusivity, especially in disadvantaged schools. EPI recommends Ofsted report cards focus on teaching quality, curriculum breadth, and pupil wellbeing.
Read our guidance and blog for more insights.


Upcoming NGA event: Uniting schools, families, and communities

Join us on 29 January at the Governance Leadership Forum to explore how schools can strengthen family and community connections. Hear from experts like Charlotte O'Regan and Curtis Worrell.
Register today and send your questions to events@nga.org.uk.


Updated 2025 toolkit: Disadvantage – Widening the Lens

The latest Disadvantage – Widening the Lens resources provide governors and trustees with strategies to support disadvantaged learners.
Visit the campaign page for details.


New DfE guidance: Breakfast club early adopters

The DfE outlines expectations for early adopters of free breakfast clubs, launching summer 2025. Guidance covers strategic oversight and compliance with school food standards.
Read the full guidance here.


Spring training for MAT trustees and chairs

  • MAT Trustees Programme: Starts 12 February | From £125/workshop
  • MAT Chairs’ Programme: Starts 4 March | From £585
    Book now to strengthen your governance.

Tes SEND Show North: 6–7 February

Discover SEND resources, CPD-certified seminars, and the AT Zone at Bolton Wanderers Stadium.
Book your place today.

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