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Building Stronger Governance Roadshows

The GBA will be delivering in-person training for Voluntary Grammar School Governors across Northern Ireland in Spring 2026. Governance Roadshows The training will be delivered at the following venues and is open to governors and school leadership: Programme Outline 6:00pm – Registration and networking supper 6:30pm – 3 x 20 minute presentations 7:30pm – Panel … Continue reading Building Stronger Governance Roadshows


Credibility of Minister’s flagship policy Transfer 2010 lies in tatters

The Governing Bodies Association has sharply criticised the Education Minister for a core policy that could lead to legal challenges for schools as a result of official guidance. Largely rejected by the Grammar sector, the policy of Transfer 2010 advised schools to simply remove academic selection from amongst their entrance criteria and instead follow a … Continue reading Credibility of Minister’s flagship policy Transfer 2010 lies in tatters