Governance Podcast Mike Simmonds

Dawn interviews Mike about his new Grove Book: Governance in a Christian Manner and he discusses some of the content, and intentions.

The Book is available to download or order a printed copy for £4.95 from: https://grovebooks.co.uk/product/ed-59-governance-in-a-christian-manner/

Mike asks Dawn about the Diocesan Governance Group and how it supports governance.  With the launch of the new Governance Guide a brief introduction available from: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/governance-in-maintained-schools

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?