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Position statements

This page brings together ��ƷSM��ӰƬ’s position statements on the issues that matter most to school governance.

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��ƷSM��ӰƬ is a charity which aims to��Գ󲹲Գ��educational outcomes for children by improving school governance.��We are��an expert, politically independent organisation with��a diverse membership.��As the national body for governors,��trustees��and governance professionals, we prioritise making the case for��governance and��representing the views of our members.

As a result of the varied views of our members and our status as a charity, we��generally seek��to approach issues constructively��and pragmatically,��prioritising��collaboration over conflict, and working with policy makers to deliver the best possible outcome. Our position statements reflect this approach.

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Governance

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Governance Professionals

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Complaints

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Artificial intelligence (AI)

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Staffing

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School funding

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Ofsted

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School structures

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Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)

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Curriculum

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Qualifications and assessment

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Early years

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Disadvantage

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Behaviour and exclusions

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Equality, diversity and inclusion

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