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Following the Prime Minister’s broadcast and guidance from the Department for Education on how it believes schools can begin to open safely for more pupils, it is important to confirm where responsibility lies. Here are some key points for governors and trustees. /1 The final decision on whether to invite pupils back rests with schools and academy trusts. Schools should only invite those pupils back when and if their assessment of the risk is that it is safe for both children and staff to do so. /2

Delighted to be at the launch of @InspiringGov & @Edu_Employers forthcoming report 'Governing our schools: 10 years on' this evening. @NGAEmmaK will be reflecting on the findings in a panel discussion. Dominic Judge presents the report, comparing school governance in 2008 vs 2018. Main findings cover:

1. Clarity of purpose
2. Skills & composition
3. Recruitment
4. Recognition
5. Clerking
6. Training & induction
7. Employers
8. Funding
9. Accountability
10. Technology

Drawn from NGA’s extensive evidence base, our new report on MAT governance explores eleven issues with governance and oversight which impact a board’s ability to carry out its core functions, and offers solutions based on learning from other MATs. bit.ly/MovingMATs Many MATs are working hard to identify what skills they need on their board to fit their own contexts. There is also a growing understanding that who constitutes the ‘right people’ will not necessarily stay the same as the trust evolves. bit.ly/MovingMATs