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Governing Matters

Our members' magazine for governors, trustees, governance professionals and school leaders.

Governing Matters 2020

Discover the latest issue of our members’ magazine as well as our previous issues.

Governing Matters offers essential reading on all aspects of education and governance, promoting strategic leadership in schools and trusts. It is written by ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ experts as well as external authors with specialist knowledge.

Covering the latest thinking from across the education sector, with in-depth policy analysis, advice on improving your governance practice and a look at the best approaches for addressing the challenges faced by schools and trusts.

Latest issue

Autumn 2024

This edition of Governing Matters features an interview with Emma Balchin, ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ's new Chief Executive Officer. Emma outlines plans for the year ahead and explains where her passion for governance and commitment to children's education comes from.

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Sam Henson
A word from the editor

The fresh autumnal air is always a sign of shifting time and seasons. Most years we tend to talk about the start of a new academic year bringing new perspective, renewed energy and, we hope, boundless possibilities for our schools and the dedicated individuals who govern them. This year is particularly pivotal for us at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ as we embark on our own journey of change as an organisation.

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In each issue:

Editor’s welcome
Features on major talking points in education
Advice articles on topical subjects and latest ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ guidance
‘Need to know’ stories featuring checklists
Content for all school settings
An opinion piece from our chief executive

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