The demise of LGBs? The Secret NLG ponders the recent decision of a large Multi-Academy Trust to replace its Local Governing Bodies (LGBs) with "ambassadorial advisory bodies".... 27 January, 2016
Should governors be taking more control? It depends… The Secret NLG asks if it's really a good idea that governors have unfettered control over the direction of a school, rather than 'bureaucrats'.... 02 October, 2015
Multi Academy Trusts: Chains or Franchises? In this guest blog post, The Secret NLG (National Leader of Governance) reflects on what the franchisification of schools means for most governors.... 23 September, 2015