Governing Matters Spring 2025
The latest edition of Governing Matters marks a moment of feedback, engagement and consultation before reform begins to filter through the system and impact the way we lead and govern schools and trusts.
Our spring edition also explores how to develop a people strategy and features case studies that demonstrate how schools and trusts can take climate action. We also examine the evolving role of schools as societal pressures increase, leading to a growing sense of responsibility towards families and communities.
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Spring into climate action
We hear from the Department for Education (DfE) on how governors and trustees can take the lead on climate action.
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The power and potential of pure accountability
Michael Pain, founder of Forum Strategy and co-lead of the ‘Being The CEO’ programme, explores how ‘pure accountability’ can help trusts move beyond top-down measures to meaningful local impact.
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Children, families and communities
How can schools balance their core mission of education with increasing community needs? Sam Henson, NGA’s deputy CEO, explores the challenge for governing boards.
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Recruitment and retention: why schools need a people strategy
Michelle Gabriel, head of HR at Capita Entrust and sponsor for the DfE Flexible Working Programme, discusses how leaders, governors and trustees can tackle the growing recruitment and retention crisis in schools.
