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Page structure
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Link structure
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Server
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For Schools & Trusts | National Governance Association
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There are no duplicate words in the title
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The National Governance Association (NGA) is the membership organisation for governors, trustees and clerks of state schools in England. Find out more
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https://www.nga.org.uk/
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Language detected in text: en
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Shaping stronger governance
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H1 Shaping stronger governance
H2 Topics
H2 Wellbeing
H2 Become a governor or trustee
H2 Popular content
H2 Improving attendance
H2 Exclusion and suspension
H2 Explore training and consultancy
H2 All e-learning
H2 Consultancy
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H2 Local governance in a MAT: Making the connection
H2 Annual Conference and AGM
H2 News & views
H2 Our campaigns
H2 Become a governor or trustee Duplicate text
H2 Model governing board code of conduct
H2 Being Strategic: a guide for boards and leaders
H2 2025 Maintained Schools Governance Guide: a summary
H2 Improving school attendance
H2 The Prevent duty: monitoring toolkit
H2 Schemes of delegation
H2 Risk management guidance and template risk register
H2 Flexible working in schools and trusts
H2 A guide to Ofsted inspection
H2 Safeguarding: a guide for governing boards
H2 Pupil premium monitoring tool
H2 Governing board skills audit
H2 Exclusion and suspension panels
H2 A matter of time
H2 Annual governance planner
H2 Development for MAT trustees full programme, Autumn 2024
H2 Development for MAT trustees full programme, Spring 2025
H2 Panel support
H2 ERG progress review
H2 Website audit
H2 Trust governance compliance internal audit
H2 MAT capacity review
H2 Researching and selecting a MAT
H2 MAT mergers
H2 MAT governance restructure
H2 Scheme of delegation development
H2 Executive leader recruitment panel support
H2 Independent investigations
H2 Project or consultant retainer
H2 Facilitated board self-review
H2 National Governance Conference for Schools and Trusts 2025
H2 National Governance Conference for Schools and Trusts 2026
H2 Governance Leadership Forum: How are schools working together – and what’s getting in the way?
H2 LA Partners Network - Autumn 25
H2 Making flexible working work in education
H2 Local governance in a MAT: Making the connection Duplicate text
H2 Annual Conference and AGM Duplicate text
H2 Young Governors Network - Autumn 2025
H2 Local Associations Network Meeting - Autumn 2025
H2 SEND Network - Autumn 2025
H2 Governance Professionals Network - Autumn 2025
H2 Governance Leadership Forum: Three Strands of Leadership
H2 Outstanding Governance Awards 2025
H2 The Schools & Academies Show London 2025
H2 Ofsted Consultation Event
H2 A Moment of Reflection: Casey Bailey’s Live Poem at NGA’s National Governance Conference
H2 Celebrating Excellence in Governance: Finalists Announced for NGA’s Outstanding Governance Awards 2025
H2 Weekly e-newsletter 18/07/2025
H2 A Year of Purpose, Progress and Possibility
H2 Safeguarding pupils against extreme views and behaviours: the governance role
H2 Greener Governance campaign
H2 Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025: What governors and trustees need to know
H2 Annual Governance Survey 2025: School Finances and SEND System at Breaking Point
H2 Weekly e-newsletter 04/07/2025
H2 Weekly e-newsletter 27/06/2025
H2 New DfE Governance Guides and Trust Handbook Published
H2 Weekly e-newsletter 20/06/2025
H2 King’s Birthday Honours 2025: Excellence in Governance
H2 Parental complaints - Key issues, common pitfalls and practical solutions
H2 2025 spending review: NGA comments on school funding
H2 "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."
H2 “NGA has a wealth of information available to support governor effectiveness.”
H2 “NGA represents a valuable resource for experienced and non-experienced governors alike.”
H2 “NGA Gold Advice instils a great deal of confidence in those drawing on the advice with wide-ranging knowledge and expertise.”
H2 “I have valued the opportunity to join seminars. Useful for networking and updates.”
H2 “Welcome to Governance, Welcome to a MAT and The Chair's Handbook cannot be too highly recommended.”
H2 Outstanding quality and very useful in enhancing my knowledge.
H2 The most valuable support has been training, support, and updates. Would recommend it to others as good value for money.
H2 Expertise you can trust
H2 Why join?
H2 Connect with us
H3 Gold Advice
H3 Knowledge Centre
H3 Publications
H3 Governing Matters
H3 Weekly e-newsletter
H3 Member events
H4 NGA is the national membership association for governors, trustees and governance professionals in England’s state schools and trusts.
H4 We empower those in school and trust governance with valuable resources, expert support and e-learning so that pupils can flourish.
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The number of internal links is ok.
None of the anchor texts is too long.
There are 6 external links on this page.

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https://www.nga.org.uk/faqs/Help & support
/privacy-policy/Privacy Policy
https://www.nga.org.uk/cookies/Cookies
/accessibility/Accessibility
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