@melaniemay04 They are some of the unsung heroes in our schools who give their time and expertise freely to help ensure every child in their care can enjoy the benefits and opportunities a good education can provide. Thank you also to the governance professionals who support the volunteers!

"Today's mighty oak is a nut that held it's ground" Rosa Parks What do we need to be tenacious about in governance? #BigQuestions @IGovS1 @HoyleRosemary @AlRicNLG @melaniemay04 @neilayates @Aizenay95 @lisaellenjames @UKGovChat @5Naureen

"No one is more hated than he who speaks the truth" Plato How do we ensure governors make the truth visible without invoking feelings of hate towards us? #BigQuestions @IGovS1 @HoyleRosemary @AlRicNLG @melaniemay04 @neilayates @Aizenay95 @lisaellenjames @UKGovChat @5Naureen

@AlRicNLG Me too @AlRicNLG ♥️

"Keep company with teachers who uplift you, whose presence inspires you & whose dedication drives you" Robert John Meehan Who in governance uplifts you? #BigQuestions @IGovS1 @HoyleRosemary @AlRicNLG @melaniemay04 @neilayates @Aizenay95 @lisaellenjames @UKGovChat @5Naureen

@melaniemay04 @IGovS1 @HoyleRosemary @AlRicNLG @neilayates @Aizenay95 @lisaellenjames @UKGovChat @5Naureen Understanding the community you serve is so important isn't it.

@neilayates @melaniemay04 @IGovS1 @HoyleRosemary @AlRicNLG @Aizenay95 @lisaellenjames @UKGovChat @5Naureen They certainly are and working out how to make already stretched budgets deliver ever more year on year is a perpetual challenge for all, especially when support services are struggling to make ends meet as well.

@melaniemay04 @IGovS1 @HoyleRosemary @AlRicNLG @neilayates @Aizenay95 @lisaellenjames @UKGovChat @5Naureen Really good point @melaniemay04 the emotional challenges faced by some in our communities can have far reaching impacts on learning and may not be as obvious as other forms of poverty. Knowing how to address them is difficult.

"We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike" Dr Maya Angelou How can governance enable meaningful discussions at times of conflict? #BigQuestions @IGovS1 @HoyleRosemary @AlRicNLG @melaniemay04 @neilayates @Aizenay95 @lisaellenjames @UKGovChat @5Naureen

"Your presence will be sun in winter" Alfred Lord Tennyson How does governance shine a light in dark times? #BigQuestions @IGovS1 @HoyleRosemary @AlRicNLG @melaniemay04 @neilayates @Aizenay95 @lisaellenjames @UKGovChat @5Naureen

@5Naureen @AlRicNLG @melaniemay04 @Aizenay95 @LMN_Jayne @janeedminson @IGovS1 @Vickisticks @neilayates Effective governance is critical to ensure a clear vision is brought to life by a workable strategy supported by clear actions leading to measurable outcomes enabling pupils at each stage of their education to experience a wide range of opportunities to learn, develop & progress

RT @5Naureen: “History will judge us by the difference we make in the everyday lives of children.” Nelson Mandela How does governance make…

@BarkerLeadershp @5Naureen @AlRicNLG @melaniemay04 @Aizenay95 @LMN_Jayne @janeedminson @IGovS1 @Vickisticks @neilayates @JaPenn56 That's a great way to approach what can be a very tricky situation to navigate.👍

RT @5Naureen: “Have the courage to say no.” W. Clement Stone When may governors need to say no and how can we do it in a constructive mann…

@neilayates @BarkerLeadershp @5Naureen @AlRicNLG @melaniemay04 @Aizenay95 @LMN_Jayne @janeedminson @IGovS1 @Vickisticks With a cynical view, it might be used as a way to avoid questions. HT/CEO papers which need further explanation make me think perhaps they are poorly written. Rejecting papers which are submitted late and postponing for review at the next meeting is one way to address that.

@5Naureen @AlRicNLG @melaniemay04 @Aizenay95 @LMN_Jayne @janeedminson @IGovS1 @Vickisticks @neilayates Being clear about the purpose of each paper is critical, is it for information, exploration of an idea or decision, a response to a question from the board, a statutory requirement etc A clear structure (purpose, exec summary etc) so they are easy to read Submitted on time

@BarkerLeadershp @5Naureen @AlRicNLG @melaniemay04 @Aizenay95 @LMN_Jayne @janeedminson @IGovS1 @Vickisticks @neilayates Sometimes a brief message as chair a couple of days before saying that you are looking forward to seeing everyone with a reminder of the date and time plus a reminder to read the papers can help ensure everyone is ready to discuss the key points.

RT @5Naureen: "To read without reflecting is like eating without digesting" Edmund Burke  What are some best practices around the papers…