Governance

The latest news, analysis and advice covering all areas of school governance, including new policy, compliance, regulation and more

Friday

19th Sep 2025

Is your trust board normal? Why it’s time to find out
A new research project aims to understand the realities of school governance on the ground to help inform decision making – and you can help
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Thursday

18th Sep 2025

Most MATs looking at teaching staff cuts
Majority of trusts are considering reducing teacher numbers and teaching assistant hours in response to budget pressures, CST research shows
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Monday

1st Sep 2025

Many governors lack oversight of school-readiness
Governors say they need more support on the issue of children being school-ready, with the government making it a top priority
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Monday

28th Jul 2025

DfE leaked personal data of up to 84,500 people
School leaders’ union calls for full transparency over the people affected
Oil tanker leak

Tuesday

15th Jul 2025

The barriers that still block female leaders - and how to remove them
A former school leader who has investigated the difficulties that women face in rising to headship reveals her key findings, and how the sector needs to evolve to support women’s career progression
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Monday

14th Jul 2025

How to plan for change as a trust board
As Eko Trust and the Compass Partnership of Schools look ahead to a possible merger, the trusts’ leaders and trustees share what the process has taught them about how to plan for change
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Friday

11th Jul 2025

Schools aren’t financially sustainable, say governors
Half of schools and trusts are considering restructuring staff because of funding pressures, National Governance Association research shows

Friday

20th Jun 2025

How many schools are there in the UK?
Find the latest data on the number of UK schools, plus details on governing bodies, curricula, inspections and more
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Wednesday

18th Jun 2025

6 things I learned as a governor that helped my school
From better meeting preparation to the importance of celebrating success, school leader Chris Woolf reflects on the insights he gained from being a governor in another setting
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Monday

2nd Jun 2025

DfE issues MAT investments guidance as reserves fall
‘Much-needed’ guidance on how to invest surplus funds comes as more trusts dip below DfE’s 5% reserves threshold
DfE MAT investments reserves fall

Tuesday

20th May 2025

How to get governance right in international schools
Governors can be ‘a powerful force for good in a school’ – but setting up an effective board isn’t easy, according to a panel of experienced chairs and governors who share their practical advice
International governance

Tuesday

13th May 2025

How Estonia became education’s newest rising star
Estonia is one of Pisa’s biggest success stories, but what’s behind the country’s impressive results? Henry Hepburn finds out in an exclusive interview with education minister Kristina Kallas
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