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1. @simonebeach.bsky.social, primary head
2. @bennewmark.bsky.social, secondary teacher
3. @hoylerosemary.bsky.social, governor
4. @5naureen.bsky.social, governor
5. @primaryteachermary.bsky.social, primary teacher
emotion in our guide’s voice. Visiting the museum was overwhelming. I can’t describe how I felt walking around the museum. All I can do is pray and hope that no one ever has to face what people of Hiroshima and Nagasaki faced.3/3
and mother were evacuated just before the A bomb dropped. They moved back and our guide was born in Hiroshima. As a young girl she saw the devastation caused. Some of her teachers had been injured when the bomb was dropped and carried scars. Decades have passed but you could still hear the 2/
Yesterday was the most sobering experience I’ve ever had while travelling abroad. The Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum moved me in ways I can’t describe. We had a wonderful guide who showed us around the park. Her grandmother 1/
"A field that has rested gives a bountiful crop" Ovid
Our #BigQuestions team is taking a break for the Easter holidays, back on Mon 13 with BQs from Rebecca Blackwood
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If this was a regular governor, the HT could ask the CoG to remind governors of the Code Of Conduct, maybe mentioning that some govs are contacting staff out of school hours & to remind them that this is not acceptable.
However, in this case, it sounds like a tough conversation is in order.
Makes me wonder what their motive for governorship is: is it primarily to support school as a whole or something else perhaps? 🤔
Roles and Boundaries! There needs to be an open and frank discussion between the two - easier said than done I know, and may need facilitation by School Improvement Partner or equivalent. Chair needs helping to understand role - development and training #UKEdGovs
“When the line started to blur between the fans and the players, sometimes things can get ugly.” Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Anon post on X via @headteacherchat.bsky.social : My chair of governors is also a parent at my school. She frequently contacts me on my personal number at weekends, sometimes very late after 9.30pm or before 6.00am, specifically to discuss her child.
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They can bring a really valuable perspective but they would need a strong awareness of boundaries, as @hoylerosemary.bsky.social highlighted. I think it would require careful navigation, self-awareness, and a clear understanding of where one role ends and the other begins.
Well it is a bit of an oddity Definitely not MATs where role is one of director/trustee. Traditionally always has been in maintained *although they can opt out. I've never had any problems but some boards have if HT is controlling/gatekeeping but that could happen if they are not a Gov. #UKEdGovs
“You can’t sit on two chairs at once.” Andrei Sakharov
What are your thoughts on heads being governors too?
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“A wealth of information creates a poverty of attention." Herbert Simon
How can governors ensure that the information they get doesn’t drown them in too much detail?
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I think it's really about not avoiding discomfort. I also think you need to prepare by balancing clarity and empathy, being clear about the issue and outcome while creating space for the other person’s perspective. This helps to ensure the conversation is constructive rather than confrontational.
“Leaders grasp nettles." David Ogilvy
How do you prepare for a difficult conversation you may need to have with someone?
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“Without purposeful and sustained leadership, inclusive education remains an aspiration rather than a reality.” UNESCO 2024
How, as non-exec leaders, are you ensuring that your school is fully inclusive?
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My advice is 'listen to hear' - and I'm the first to admit I don't always get this right as my brain races ahead of what is being said. If the board consciously tries to develop this culture - respecting the contributions of others - it can be more productive. #UKEdGovs
Wonderful post, Hannah.
Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by me
What do school governors need to know about DEIB?
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Does this describe your meetings? If not, what advice would you give to those who reply yes?
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“When the interest of the AI owner diverges from the interest of the AI users, the users lose. “Kai-Fu Lee
How are boards approaching the ever increasing role of AI in all educational fields, including drafting complaints to schools? #BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
#EidMubarak to all who are celebrating today.
So I think recruitment around those who want to support and develop their communities, coupled with training so they can see the full potential of their role, will lead to passionate governors.
I think the passion can come later for some. I know I became a governor because I wanted to support my children's school and play an active part in my community. The passion for governance didn't happen until I had started.
Governor recruitment is a real challenge at the moment - but in fairness I hear from others that volunteer recruitment us difficult for many organisations. #UKEdGovs
"I was never really insane except upon occasions when my heart was touched" Edgar Allan Poe
How do we recruit people with a passion for great governance?
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I was glad to attend the first Ministry of Defence Iftar a decade ago & to blog about it for the Spectator. There was little or no political polarisation about this, which recognised the centenary of Khudadad Khan's Victoria Cross & a century of Muslim service since
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