Membership

NGA is the national membership association for school and trust governance. Join us for access to exclusive member-only governance resources, expert advice, on-demand e-learning, events and much more.

Choose your membership

We have a range of membership packages to support you in your governing role, whether you are a governing board, an individual, MAT, local authority, local association or other organisation.

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Standalone board

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Our Gold and Standard membership will empower your governing board to raise school standards through good governance.

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Multi academy trust

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Our MAT membership package offers resources, advice and guidance for your whole trust, whatever its size.

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Organisation and group

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Local authorities, dioceses, clerking companies and other providers can support their schools’ governing boards with access to expert resources and much more.

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Individual

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Individual membership of NGA is available to volunteers such as governors and trustees or others who assist schools in a personal capacity.

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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.

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“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.”

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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