The National Governance Association (NGA) is an independent charity representing and supporting governors, trustees and governance professionals in state-funded schools and academy trusts in England. NGA’s goal is to improve the wellbeing of children and young people by increasing the effectiveness of governing boards and promoting high standards. We are expert leaders in school and academy governance, providing information, advice and guidance, professional development and e-learning. We represent the views of those involved in governance at a national level and work closely with, and lobby, UK government and educational bodies.