Governing Matters January 2023
Welcome to the January issue of Governing Matters members' magazine. In this issue Place2Be outlines a whole-school approach on mental health and wellbeing; Emily Harle explains the importance of RSE provision as part of a broad curriculum and Steve Edmonds introduces the career pathway. Also, this edition covers promoting a good food culture in schools and what local governance in multi academy trusts can look like in practice.
Take a look at some of our featured articles below and discover a whole range of news covering in-depth topics.
Cover story
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Fresh from collaborating with NGA to produce brand new pupil mental health and wellbeing guidance for governing boards, Place2Be outlines the key to achieving a whole-school approach.
Feature article
Spotlight on Relationships and Sex Education
Emily Harle, NGA policy and projects officer, explains the importance of good quality RSE provision as part of a broad and balanced secondary curriculum
Featured article
A taste of the future
Dr Nick Capstick OBE, former CEO of The White Horse Federation and chair of the School Food Review Working Group, tells NGA how the sector can create a good food culture fit for today and tomorrow
Feature article
Local governance: The secrets of success
Megan Tate explains what local governance in multi academy trusts can look like in practice
Featured article
Introducing the career pathway
Steve Edmonds, NGA director of advice and guidance, explains how the career pathway for school governance professionals works.
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