Press Release: Governors urged to sharpen focus on diversity and inclusion
27th February 2024 | Governance
School governing bodies across England need to sharpen their focus on diversity and inclusion issues, according to a new survey to mark the third annual National School Governors’ Awareness Day (NSGAD).
Strictly Education Exhibiting at The MAT Show 2024
23rd February 2024 | Events
Scheduled for 27th-28th February, this event promises a wealth of insights, networking opportunities, and useful strategies for trusts of all sizes. As we prepare for the event, we invite you to visit our stand and encourage you to attend a session led by our Head of Education HR, Caroline Cusselle, titled “Use your workforce strategy to save money and time”.
The Governance of Inclusion: why it matters.
23rd February 2024 | Governance
The theme of National School Governors' Awareness Day 2024 is The Governance of Inclusion. We decided on this focus as we firmly believe that governors and trustees play a crucial role in ensuring that schools are inclusive in all that they do.
The Importance of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts
18th February 2024 | HR | MATs/Academies
Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are critical components of a healthy school culture. A focus on EDI creates a welcoming, supportive environment where every student and staff member can thrive. In this blog we'll explore the importance of EDI in schools and multi-academy trusts and why it's crucial to prioritise it in every aspect of school life.
National School Governors' Awareness Day 2024
6th February 2024 | Governance
Strictly Education continues to promote and empower the work of school governors with our founding partnership of National School Governors' Awareness Day, which takes place on 29th February 2024.
Why Every School Governing Board Clerk Needs a Governance Professional
26th January 2024 | Governance
The clerk to the governing board is the unsung hero working behind the scenes, making sure the board runs like efficiently and effectively.