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Emma Balchin

Emma Balchin is co-CEO of the NGA

All articles by Emma Balchin
Why governance is the engine of education reform
The White Paper offers hope for a more inclusive education system, so the role of governors in steering schools towards this goal must not be overlooked, says Emma Balchin
Compliance
3 March 2026
Why governance is the engine of education reform
A new government must see the value of school governors
Ahead of the general election, the National Governance Association’s co-chief executive explains why these volunteers have to receive better support
General
12 June 2024
A new government must recognise the value of school governors
NGA: Governor funding is ‘urgent, necessary and obvious’
The co-chief executive of the National Governance Association laments the end of funding for the Inspiring Governance programme
Specialist Sector
20 March 2024
Empty purse money change cuts
What governors want from the next government
The joint CEO of the NGA explains what those giving up their time to support schools want any future government to tackle, from recruitment woes to building quality
General
26 October 2023
Typewriter wish list