Governing Matters Autumn 2024
The latest edition of Governing Matters features an interview with Emma Balchin, NGA's new Chief Executive Officer. Emma outlines plans for the year ahead and explains where her passion for governance and commitment to children's education comes from.
As we embark on a new academic year, this issue focuses on making governance the best it can be. Read on to find out how we're engaging with the new government to influence positive policy change, as well as exploring school food's impact on learning, and advocating for effective parent engagement.
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In conversation with Emma Balchin
Deputy Chief Executive Sam Henson chats to Emma about her experience of education, her journey through governance and her vision for the future.
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Breaking the class ceiling: Sutton Trust on fair admissions
The Sutton Trust’s Charlotte O’Regan says equal access to top-performing schools is crucial for enhancing social mobility.
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Labour education policies: New era for education?
Senior policy and research officer Megan Tate talks us through the new government’s key education policies.
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Decoding the trust system: six key insights for 2024
The most important insights from NGA’s latest report exploring the role of governance in the development of school trusts.
