What governing boards should expect from school leaders and what school leaders should expect from governing boards has been updated for 2017.
The NGA has collaborated with the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) and the Local Government Association (LGA) to produce a new edition of this guidance document.
Effective working between those leading and those governing schools is vital to improving education for children and young people. This joint guidance aims to improve the effectiveness of governance by developing effective, mutually supportive and respectful working practices.
Among the expectations this document makes clear are that while governors must have the confidence to have courageous conversations, in turn, school leaders must be willing to be challenged. And while governors must be knowledgeable about the school, including its pupils, staff and community, in turn, school leaders must provide information to them in the appropriate way.
This guidance is available to both NGA members and non-members. Download as a pdf:
What Governing Boards Should Expect From School Leaders and What School Leaders Should Expect From Governing Boards (external link)