The Governors' Podcast Onevma Productions

For today's Single Item Agenda we are joined by a guest speaker;
Amy Whittall, Executive Director for Trust Development at The Mercian Trust, oversees People Leadership and Organisational Culture, after nearly 7 years as Headteacher of King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls.By listening to this episode, you will:-
Trace the exceptional journey of an education leader evolving from the classroom to the boardroom, from navigating milestones and breaking ground along the way, to leaving a mark in both boys' selective and girls' grammar schools. Gain profound insights into the intricate dynamics of succession planning and leadership transitions, career aspirations and progression, and candid discussions on the relationship between Headteachers and Chair of Governors, emphasising the importance of open communication.Uncover the profound and transformative impact of female empowerment and strategic leadership, as experienced through a Headteacher's lens, exploring the nuances of leadership styles and the benefits of visibility of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at governing body meetings.Receive invaluable guidance on leadership development, including investing in coaching and supervision opportunities, learning to relinquish control with grace, and mapping out the best approach to finding the right successor for a school's next phase.Dive into the complexities of transitioning from Headteacher to Executive Leadership Team member, and having more responsibility for collaboration and cultural alignment and management within educational institutions and trusts; exploring strategies to bridge gaps, embrace individuality, and foster a culture of continuous upskilling and development to manoeuvre generational shifts and recruit challenges effectively.A true example of multi-dimensional progression, indicating upward career advancement, outward expansion into new roles or areas, and forward-thinking leadership.

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YOUR HOSTS:
Sharon Warmington (School Governor; Qualified Corporate Governance Practitioner) 
Olivia D Hinds (Member of the Joint Advisory Education and Safeguarding Group of a MAT; LGB Committee Chair for Teaching and Learning)


ADDITIONAL NOTES:
The Governors' Podcast (TGP) is a brand of Education Governance Solutions Limited 
TGP is sponsored by GovernorHub/Knowledge, creators of The Hoot
 
Current release schedule: Term time Wednesdays @ 7am (approx. 1-2 per month).
TGP defines its 'Seasons' by UK academic years (September to July) and episodes are called ‘Agenda Items’.
Artwork and Production - Onevma Limited
Theme Music - Hertz Beats, UK Producer

For today's Single Item Agenda we are joined by a guest speaker;
Dr Karl George MBE, a thought-leader and internationally established consultant in governance, is a Partner and Head of Governance at RSM, part of the ESG team.By listening to this episode, you will:-
Explore the remarkable journey of a leading corporate governance practitioner, spanning from a background in finance and accountancy to influential community activism, culminating in expertise in global governance.Delve into the fundamental principles of governance that transcend sectors, industries, and everyday life, as our esteemed guest shares insights on the universal importance of understanding governance and effectively leveraging specialized knowledge and diversity in various spaces.Uncover how strategic branding and self-belief play pivotal roles in propelling individuals forward on their governance journeys, as our guest provides invaluable advice on harnessing these factors for personal and professional advancement.Gain a deeper understanding of the critical significance of Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations for all organizations, as our guest elucidates on the imperative of integrating ESG principles into governance frameworks.Learn about the pivotal role of a Non-Executive Director (NED) and discover how individuals can act as ambassadors in their voluntary roles and responsibilities, whether as school governors or academy trustees, contributing to effective governance in educational institutions and beyond.
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Email: thegovernorspodcast@gmail.com 
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#TheGovernorsPodcast


YOUR HOSTS:
Sharon Warmington (School Governor; Qualified Corporate Governance Practitioner) 
Olivia D Hinds (Member of the Joint Advisory Education and Safeguarding Group of a MAT; LGB Committee Chair for Teaching and Learning)


ADDITIONAL NOTES:
The Governors' Podcast (TGP) is a brand of Education Governance Solutions Limited 
TGP is sponsored by GovernorHub/Knowledge
https://governorhub.com/ | https://thehoot.news/
Current release schedule: Term time Wednesdays @ 7am (approx. 1-2 per month).
TGP defines its 'Seasons' by UK academic years (September to July) and episodes are called ‘Agenda Items’.
Artwork and Production - Onevma Limited
Theme Music - Hertz Beats, UK Producer

For today's Single Item Agenda (episode), we discuss;
Meeting packs (meeting papers) that school governors and academy trustees receive to read in preparation for upcoming governing board meetingsThe importance of the agenda item ‘Minutes of the Previous Meeting’ and how to approach it - Don’t simply scroll, skip or skim past this paper!The process of taking minutes, reading and approving minutes - plus tracking the actions, including Chair’s actions, compliance actions, noting the person responsible, setting deadline datesWhat annoys clerks and governance professionalsNeurodiversity, inclusivity and accessibility - How best to write, construct and style minutes and meeting papers to consider the readers / target audience
Thank you for tuning into our show. We appreciate you, our listeners.
Please rate, review and subscribe to our podcast.


National Association of Schools and College Clerks (NASCC) - https://www.nascc.co.uk/ 
National Black Governors Network (NBGN) - https://nbgn.co.uk/ 
CONNECT WITH US
Email: thegovernorspodcast@gmail.com 
Twitter (@thegovernorspod)
https://twitter.com/TheGovernorsPod 
Instagram (@thegovernorspodcast)
https://www.instagram.com/thegovernorspodcast/
Facebook (@thegovernorspodcast)
https://www.facebook.com/thegovernorspodcast/
#TheGovernorsPodcast


YOUR HOSTS:
Sharon Warmington (School Governor; Qualified Corporate Governance Practitioner) 
Olivia D Hinds (Member of the Joint Advisory Education and Safeguarding Group of a MAT; LGB Committee Chair for Teaching and Learning; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Link Governor; and Wellbeing Champion)


ADDITIONAL NOTES:
The Governors' Podcast (TGP) is a brand of Education Governance Solutions Limited 
TGP is sponsored by GovernorHub/Knowledge
https://governorhub.com/ | https://thehoot.news/
Current release schedule: Term time Wednesdays @ 7am (approx. 1-2 per month).
TGP defines its 'Seasons' by UK academic years (September to July) and episodes are called ‘Agenda Items’.
Artwork and Production - Onevma Limited
Theme Music - Hertz Beats, UK Producer

For today's Single Item Agenda (episode), as we acknowledge 3 years of the podcast, we discuss;
Transitioning from the end of the autumn term to the beginning of the spring term and how to ensure we retain our current volunteers and encourage others to joinThe volume of emails from mailing list subscriptions in the education governance space and managing your inboxes to avoid overload and overwhelm - how to implement filtering practices to determine what to action and when to respondHow organisations can manage their mailing lists and consider different email marketing and email communication strategies - Emailing services implementing stricter regulationsHow to take back control - creating and upholding (digital) boundaries; communicating during your own working hours; setting up protected time and space incl. using the Do Not Disturb feature on your devices to manage reactions to notificationsImproving self awareness: Evaluating self, having standards and resetting your habits to make progress forward, incl. learning styles, communication styles, chairing skills
Thank you for tuning into our show. We appreciate you, our listeners.
Please rate, review and subscribe to our podcast.


National Association of Schools and College Clerks (NASCC) - https://www.nascc.co.uk/ 
National Black Governors Network (NBGN) - https://nbgn.co.uk/ 
CONNECT WITH US
Email: thegovernorspodcast@gmail.com 
Twitter (@thegovernorspod)
https://twitter.com/TheGovernorsPod 
Instagram (@thegovernorspodcast)
https://www.instagram.com/thegovernorspodcast/
Facebook (@thegovernorspodcast)
https://www.facebook.com/thegovernorspodcast/
#TheGovernorsPodcast


YOUR HOSTS:
Sharon Warmington (School Governor; Qualified Corporate Governance Practitioner) 
Olivia D Hinds (Member of the Joint Advisory Education and Safeguarding Group of a MAT; LGB Committee Chair for Teaching and Learning; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Link Governor)


ADDITIONAL NOTES:
The Governors' Podcast (TGP) is a brand of Education Governance Solutions Limited 
TGP is sponsored by GovernorHub/Knowledge
https://governorhub.com/ | https://thehoot.news/
Current release schedule: Term time Wednesdays @ 7am (approx. 1-2 per month).
TGP defines its 'Seasons' by UK academic years (September to July) and episodes are called ‘Agenda Items’.
Artwork and Production - Onevma Limited
Theme Music - Hertz Beats, UK Producer

For today's Single Item Agenda (episode) we are joined by a guest speaker;
Shekeila Scarlett, an Operations Manager for Transport for London and one of the youngest Chair of Governors in the country, governing at the only maintained secondary school in Hackney To discuss;
Personal experience of the UK education system and the impact on life and career, incl. school bullying, the process of permanent exclusions from the perspective of the child, and appealing decisions at a Pupil Disciplinary Committee (PDC)Getting exclusion panels right, from the support for the parent and to ensuring representation - improving awareness, accessibility and advocacyThe value of your lived experience and empowering young people to become governors - Why we need to diversify the current age profile of those in education governance spaceThe journey to becoming a chair of a governing board in education at 26 - different ways of transitioning into the role incl. being an Associate Member, taking on a Co-opted Governor positionFrom triggers and imposter syndrome to going viral and taking ownership of a new narrative
Thank you for tuning into our show. We appreciate you, our listeners.
Please rate, review and subscribe to our podcast.


National Association of Schools and College Clerks (NASCC) - https://www.nascc.co.uk/ 
National Black Governors Network (NBGN) - https://nbgn.co.uk/ 
CONNECT WITH US
Email: thegovernorspodcast@gmail.com 
Twitter (@thegovernorspod)
https://twitter.com/TheGovernorsPod 
Instagram (@thegovernorspodcast)
https://www.instagram.com/thegovernorspodcast/
Facebook (@thegovernorspodcast)
https://www.facebook.com/thegovernorspodcast/
#TheGovernorsPodcast


YOUR HOSTS:
Sharon Warmington (School Governor; Qualified Corporate Governance Practitioner) 
Olivia D Hinds (Committee Chair for Teaching and Learning; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Link Governor)


ADDITIONAL NOTES:
The Governors' Podcast (TGP) is a brand of Education Governance Solutions Limited 
TGP is sponsored by GovernorHub/Knowledge
https://governorhub.com/ | https://thehoot.news/
Current release schedule: Term time Wednesdays @ 7am (approx. 1-2 per month).
TGP defines its 'Seasons' by UK academic years (September to July) and episodes are called ‘Agenda Items’.
Artwork and Production - Onevma Limited
Theme Music - Hertz Beats, UK Producer

For today's Single Item Agenda (episode) we are joined by a guest speaker;
Paula Thorne, currently serving as a parent governor and EDI link governor at a primary school which has recently (as of 2023) received an Ofsted rating of ‘Outstanding’ in all categoriesTo discuss;
Being and championing parent governorsWhen Ofsted arrives after over a decade, at the end of an academic year (summer term)How to prepare for an Ofsted inspection as an individual and as a governing board, including training and being up-to-date on all key areas such as Safeguarding, SEND, Teaching and Learning, Mental Health and well-beingWhich and how many governors from the board to involve in an Ofsted visitTips for improving language and perceptions in school
Thank you for tuning into our show. We appreciate you, our listeners.
*We apologise for the audio quality dipping, for approx. 1min, midway through the episode for our guest.
Please rate, review and subscribe to our podcast.


National Association of Schools and College Clerks (NASCC) - https://www.nascc.co.uk/ 
National Black Governors Network (NBGN) - https://nbgn.co.uk/ 
CONNECT WITH US
Email: thegovernorspodcast@gmail.com 
Twitter (@thegovernorspod)
https://twitter.com/TheGovernorsPod 
Instagram (@thegovernorspodcast)
https://www.instagram.com/thegovernorspodcast/
Facebook (@thegovernorspodcast)
https://www.facebook.com/thegovernorspodcast/
#TheGovernorsPodcast


YOUR HOSTS:
Sharon Warmington (School Governor; Qualified Corporate Governance Practitioner) 
Olivia D Hinds (Committee Chair for Teaching and Learning; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Link Governor)


ADDITIONAL NOTES:
The Governors' Podcast (TGP) is a brand of Education Governance Solutions @Limited 
TGP is sponsored by GovernorHub/Knowledge
https://governorhub.com/ | https://thehoot.news/
Current release schedule: Term time Wednesdays @ 7am (approx. 1-2 per month).
TGP defines its 'Seasons' by UK academic years (September to July) and episodes are called ‘Agenda Items’.
Artwork and Production - Onevma Limited
Theme Music - Hertz Beats, UK Producer