In this New Year three key things governors need to consider: Ofsted, Succession Planning & ideas from books Dawn and Mike are reading

Episode 19 - Advent Reflection for Governors - Mike & Dawn share a reflection on the Advent/Christmas story and draw some salutary and important principles for governance boards. 

Episode 18 - Disagreeing agreeably - Mike and Dawn discuss how governors of Church Schools might respond, discuss, and decide on difficult even controversial issues, particularly when considering policy, politics, and other possibly strongly held views.  

Episode 17 - With the academic year underway what are Mike & Dawn's hopes for the year and an item titled 'Open the Book' - what does the feeding of 4000 tells us about governance?

Episode 16 - At the start of a new academic year an interview with Cathy Slow on Admissions provides a 'what you need to know' guide for Governors.  For more information access your Diocesan education websiteChichester Diocese Admissions information can be viewed at:https://schools.chichester.anglican.org/admissions/School admissions code available from https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-admissions-code--2

Special Episode.  The sermon on  'Armour of Light' written and recorded by Mike Simmonds for the Churches Together in England EDUCATION SUNDAY on 10th September 2023 (or when a Church chooses).  READINGS: EXODUS 12.1-14 & PSALM 149 TEXT: ROMANS 13.12Resources available from https://cte.org.uk/educationsunday2023/

Episode 14 - Review and Refresh.  An end-of-year reflection for governors.Mike Simmonds leads you through the importance of reflecting/reviewing the past year offering you 4 key questions for governors to ask about themselves and their engagement.   

Mike Simmonds in conversation with Dawn Harrison exploring the new SIAMS Framework. Part 3 focuses mainly on what it means to have an nspection in a 'Christian Manner'. 

Mike Simmonds in conversation with Dawn Harrison exploring the new SIAMS Framework.  Part 2  focuses mainly on Context and Partnership as part of a theologically rooted vision and the domino effect of the Inspection.  Part 3 will follow soon. 

Mike Simmonds in conversation with Dawn Harrison exploring the new SIAMS Framework - Part one focuses mainly on a theologically rooted Christian vision.  Parts 2 and 3 to follow over the next few weeks.For 'A Fresh Look at Church School Inspection by Margaret James go to Grove Books or Amazon for a Kindle version.