Shaping stronger governance

Supporting governors, trustees, and governance professionals with resources, expertise, and e-learning.

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NGA is the national membership association for governors, trustees and governance professionals in England’s state schools and trusts.

We empower those in school and trust governance with valuable resources, expert support and e-learning so that pupils can flourish.

“My membership enables me to feel I belong to a national body that is providing for my needs and helping to shape and move governance forward nationally.”

Member

“NGA has a wealth of information available to support governor effectiveness.”

Member

“NGA represents a valuable resource for experienced and non-experienced governors alike.”

Member

“NGA Gold Advice instils a great deal of confidence in those drawing on the advice with wide-ranging knowledge and expertise.”

Cheshire East Council

“I have valued the opportunity to join seminars. Useful for networking and updates.”

Chadsmoor Federation

“Welcome to Governance, Welcome to a MAT and The Chair's Handbook cannot be too highly recommended.”

Member

“Outstanding quality and very useful in enhancing my knowledge.”

Learner, NGA Learning Link e-learning 

“The most valuable support has been training, support, and updates. Would recommend it to others as good value for money.”

Farnborough Spencer Academy

Why join?

Benefits include:

Gold Advice

Expert, confidential and independent governance advice.

Resources and guidance

Explore exclusive best practice guidance, model policies, tools and more.

Publications and guides

Complimentary publications and discounts available to members.

Governing Matters membership magazine

Essential reading on all aspects of education and governance.

Weekly e-newsletter

Keep up to date with the latest education news, policies, guidance and legislation during term time.

Member events

Free to members, our events address key questions and showcase governance best practice.

Expertise you can trust

80,000+

members benefit from NGA resources

130,000+

governance roles supported by NGA

70%

of schools and trusts in England access NGA services

97,000+

learners subscribe to NGA e-learning