The Governors' Podcast

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For today's Single Item Agenda (episode), we discuss;

• Printed Papers vs. Electronic Papers
• Warning New Governors About The Length of Papers During The Induction Process
• Tips for Clerks / Governance Professionals and Contributors To The Papers
• Letting The Agenda Be Your Guide - Note Items For Discussion, Decision or Information
• Consideration, Efficiency and Communication Are Key

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YOUR HOSTS

Sharon Warmington
--> School Governor, Professional Clerk and Qualified Corporate Governance Practitioner 

Olivia D Hinds
--> Chair of a Teaching and Learning Committee, Safeguarding Link Governor and Diversity and Inclusion Link Governor

ADDITIONAL NOTES

The Governors' Podcast is a brand of Education Governance Solutions Limited
The current release schedule is Wednesdays @ 7am during term time (approx. 2-3 per month).
The Governors' Podcast defines its 'Seasons' by UK academic years (September to July) and the episodes are called ‘Agenda Items’.

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For today's Single Item Agenda (episode), we discuss;

• Contrast of Settings, Spectrum of Characters
• Keeping Governance Interesting For You
• You Are Choosing The School, As Much As It Is Choosing You
• Where Should You Be A School Governor (Next)?
• Widening Your Exposure and Scope

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Use the hashtags #TheGovernorsPodcast and #SingleItemAgenda

YOUR HOSTS

Sharon Warmington
--> School Governor, Professional Clerk and Qualified Corporate Governance Practitioner 

Olivia D Hinds
--> Chair of a Teaching and Learning Committee, Safeguarding Link Governor and Diversity and Inclusion Link Governor

ADDITIONAL NOTES

The Governors' Podcast is a brand of Education Governance Solutions Limited
The current release schedule is Wednesdays @ 7am during term time (approx. 2-3 per month).
The Governors' Podcast defines its 'Seasons' by UK academic years (September to July) and the episodes are called ‘Agenda Items’.

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Theme Music by Hertz Beats, UK Producer

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For today's Single Item Agenda (episode), we discuss;

• Knowing The Different Categories of Governors: Maintained Schools vs. Academies
• Campaigning For Teachers / Support Staff Who Aspire To Leadership To Become Governors In Other Schools
• Being a Parent Governor
• Who Appoints Governors, particularly in Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs)?
• Vacancies and Elections / Appointment Process 

DISCLAIMER: Please note that the categories discussed in this recording have been generalised, and individuals are encouraged to refer their school/academy/trusts governing documents, as necessary.

We appreciate you listening to this episode. Please rate, review and subscribe to our podcast.

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Use the hashtags #TheGovernorsPodcast and #SingleItemAgenda

YOUR HOSTS

Sharon Warmington
--> School Governor, Professional Clerk and Qualified Corporate Governance Practitioner 

Olivia D Hinds
--> Chair of a Teaching and Learning Committee, Safeguarding Link Governor and Diversity and Inclusion Link Governor

ADDITIONAL NOTES

The Governors' Podcast is a brand of Education Governance Solutions Limited
The current release schedule is Wednesdays @ 7am during term time (approx. 2-3 per month).
The Governors' Podcast defines its 'Seasons' by UK academic years (September to July) and the episodes are called ‘Agenda Items’.

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Produced by Onevma Productions 
Theme Music by Hertz Beats, UK Producer

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For today's Single Item Agenda (episode), we discuss;

• Patterns in Governors’ Attendance
• When Someone Is Present but Absent At The Same Time
• Accepting Apologies vs. Noting Apologies
• Best Practice for Apologies and Good Governance In General
• Is Being A Governor All About ‘Status’ For Some People?

We appreciate you listening to this episode. Please rate, review and subscribe to our podcast.

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Use the hashtags #TheGovernorsPodcast and #SingleItemAgenda

YOUR HOSTS

Sharon Warmington
--> School Governor, Professional Clerk and Qualified Corporate Governance Practitioner 

Olivia D Hinds
--> Chair of a Teaching and Learning Committee, Safeguarding Link Governor and Diversity and Inclusion Link Governor

ADDITIONAL NOTES

The Governors' Podcast is a brand of Education Governance Solutions Limited
The current release schedule is Wednesdays @ 7am during term time (approx. 2-3 per month).
The Governors' Podcast defines its 'Seasons' by UK academic years (September to July) and the episodes are called ‘Agenda Items’.

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Produced by Onevma Productions 
Theme Music by Hertz Beats, UK Producer

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For today's Single Item Agenda (episode), we discuss;

• Governor Recruitment - The Struggle Is Real
• The No. of Meetings and Everything Else - There’s More To It Than The Meetings
• Consider the Clerk’s Contributions and Coordination Too! 
• Focussing On The Time vs. Focussing On Your “Why”
• The Time of Meetings Affects Different Stakeholders Differently

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Use the hashtags #TheGovernorsPodcast and #SingleItemAgenda

YOUR HOSTS

Sharon Warmington
--> School Governor, Professional Clerk and Qualified Corporate Governance Practitioner 

Olivia D Hinds
--> Chair of a Teaching and Learning Committee, Safeguarding Link Governor and Diversity and Inclusion Link Governor

ADDITIONAL NOTES

The Governors' Podcast is a brand of Education Governance Solutions Limited
The current release schedule is Wednesdays @ 7am during term time (approx. 2-3 per month).
The Governors' Podcast defines its 'Seasons' by UK academic years (September to July) and the episodes are called ‘Agenda Items’.

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Produced by Onevma Productions 
Theme Music by Hertz Beats, UK Producer

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For today's Single Item Agenda (episode), we discuss;

• Knowing What to, When to, How to Ask Questions and To Whom
• How To Prepare Questions In Advance
• Exercising The Responsibility of Accountability and Remaining Strategic 
• Clarifying All/Any Abbreviations 
• How Questions May Vary From One Meeting To The Next (Autumn vs. Spring Term, Committee vs. Local Governing Body)  

We appreciate you listening to this episode. Please rate, review and subscribe to our podcast.
 
CONNECT WITH US
 
To contact us via email:
[email protected]

To follow us on social media:
Instagram @thegovernorspodcast
Facebook @thegovernorspodcast
Twitter @thegovernorspod

To help us find you:

Use the hashtags #TheGovernorsPodcast and #SingleItemAgenda

YOUR HOSTS

Sharon Warmington
 --> School Governor, Professional Clerk and Qualified Corporate Governance Practitioner 

 Olivia D Hinds
 --> Chair of a Teaching and Learning Committee, Safeguarding Link Governor and Diversity and Inclusion Link Governor

ADDITIONAL NOTES

The Governors' Podcast is a brand of Education Governance Solutions Limited

The current release schedule is Wednesdays @ 7am during term time (approx. 2-3 per month).

The Governors' Podcast defines its 'Seasons' by UK academic years (September to July) and the episodes are called ‘Agenda Items’.

Artwork by Onevma Limited

Produced by Onevma Productions 

Theme Music by Hertz Beats, UK Producer

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For today's Single Item Agenda (episode), we discuss;

• What It Really Means To Be "The Only One In The Room"
• How To Embrace Standing Out and Take Responsibility
• Recognising The Makeup Of The Governing Body/Board and Knowing What Makes You 'The Only One' (ie. new vs. experienced governors, age, specialisms, race, gender, etc.)
• Ways To Navigate The Space As A New Governor
• Dealing With 'Cliques' (pre-established social groups)

We appreciate you listening to this episode. Please rate, review and subscribe to our podcast.

CONNECT WITH US

To contact us via email (comments, queries or to share your stories):
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To follow us on social media:
Instagram - @thegovernorspodcast
Facebook - @thegovernorspodcast
Twitter - @thegovernorspod

To help us find you:
Use the hashtags #TheGovernorsPodcast and #SingleItemAgenda

YOUR HOSTS

Sharon Warmington
--> School Governor, Professional Clerk and Qualified Corporate Governance Practitioner 

Olivia D Hinds
--> Chair of a Teaching and Learning Committee, Safeguarding Link Governor and Diversity and Inclusion Link Governor

ADDITIONAL NOTES

The Governors' Podcast is a brand of Education Governance Solutions Limited
The current release schedule is Wednesdays @ 7am during term time (approx. 2-3 per month).
The Governors' Podcast defines its 'Seasons' by UK academic years (September to July) and the episodes are called ‘Agenda Items’.

Artwork by Onevma Limited
Produced by Onevma Productions 
Theme Music by Hertz Beats, UK Producer