Governance

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

Tuesday

7th May 2024

6 unexpected questions to ask at a head interview
A former headteacher advises on what to ask an appointing panel to ensure a role is the best next step for you
Jack in the box

Thursday

2nd May 2024

Warning over ‘creeping centralisation’ of MAT system
Academies’ leaders and experts debate the future of the sector, including a stronger role in helping to ‘resolve’ wider social issues impacting pupils
Warning over slipping back to centralisation of schools

Friday

12th Apr 2024

Most teachers running key stage 1 Sats this year
Primary teachers are still choosing for KS1 Sats to go ahead to benchmark pupils despite the government tests now being optional
Primary target
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Wednesday

20th Mar 2024

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
Empty purse money change cuts
End of governor recruitment funding ‘a severe blow’
National Governance Association warns the end of recruitment funding in October will leave boards ‘entirely to their own devices’
A money bank has been hammered open with coins spilling out

Wednesday

28th Feb 2024

The Cam Academy Trust appoints new chief executive
Claire Heald, currently national director of education at Academies Enterprise Trust, will take up her new role in June
The Cam Academy Trust appoints new chief executive

Sunday

18th Feb 2024

Sheena Devlin: Why a primary-secondary divide helps no one
The ADES president also discusses an education system ‘in limbo’, approaches to teacher CPD, teacher numbers and why education directors are not resting on their laurels
Sheena Devlin

Friday

16th Feb 2024

Could a ‘UTC Sleeve’ bring more vocational strands to state schools?
Simon Connell, CEO of Baker Dearing, tells Tes why he believes the next step of the UTC movement should bring vocational learning into secondary classrooms
Could a ‘UTC Sleeve’ bring more vocational strands to state schools?

Sunday

11th Feb 2024

Super Bowl leadership: Don’t try to be the hero
Every school leader aims for the best – but a cautionary tale from the world of sport shows the dangers of constantly pursuing perfection
Bill Walsh San Francisco

Sunday

21st Jan 2024

10 questions with... Simon Connell
The CEO reflects on his own school years, recalls the reason why he moved into education, and sets out his argument for changing the system to improve the school journey for more children
10 questions with... Simon Connell

Wednesday

17th Jan 2024

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

Tuesday

12th Dec 2023

Becky Francis: ‘You have to be comfortable without control’
In our monthly How I Lead series, we ask education leaders to reflect on their careers, their leadership philosophy and their experience of leading. This month, we speak to EEF chief executive Becky Francis
Becky Francis: ‘You ought to have some doubts and fears as a leader’