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The Governing Bodies Association (GBA) has welcomed the decision by the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee to launch an inquiry into education funding in Northern Ireland. The inquiry is set to examine whether the current levels of funding allocated to education… To download the full press release click here.

The GBA have presented to the Education Committee on the Education Bill. To view the Hansard click here. Our position paper can also be accessed below. GBA Analysis of Education Bill – Nov 2012 – FNL

Platform Piece by John Hart – GBA Director Originally published in Belfast Telegraph – August 2012 Last week the Belfast Telegraph exposed the proposed appointment of governors to the board of a voluntary grammar school. Huge questions were raised over the background of some of those nominated by the Education Minister, but the Governing Bodies … Continue reading Governors independence key to successful schools

The GBA have published a position paper on PISA. To view the document click GBA PISA Dec 2011 FNL