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What the white paper means for governing boards

Webinar
04/05/2022
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The publication of the DfE’s long-awaited white paper has wide-ranging implications for the entire sector. While it provides a steer for how the government looks to achieve its intended ambition, it also creates questions as we wait for further details. 

Join NGA’s Chief Executive, Emma Knights OBE, and NGA’s Director of Policy and Communications, Sam Henson as they get to the bottom of what the white paper does and doesn’t tell us, and how the completed picture might look over time.

Emma Knights OBE
Emma Knights OBE

Former Chief Executive

After 14 years with NGA, Emma has departed from her role as Chief Executive. During her tenure, Emma was a strong advocate for the school governance community, engaging with legislators, policymakers, education sector organisations, and the media on a national level.

Sam Henson
Sam Henson

Deputy Chief Executive

Sam oversees NGA’s policy, communications and research services, supporting NGA to achieve positive change in the policy of school governance. He is the policy lead for NGA’s work on the governance of multi academy trusts.

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