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?

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.

Mike Simmonds explores how governance is not a constitutional model but one of collective responsibility and also answers three questions.

Episode 9 is an Easter Reflection for governors - consider the despair of Easter Saturday but the thrill, joy, and hope Easter Sunday brought.  Reflect on what this says when facing the challenges in education and how fullness of life is discovered in the risen Jesus.

Episode 8 an interview with Rev Nic Pucenot who recently completed a placement in a Church School and some lessons for governors on monitoring.

Episode 7 where Mike Simmonds talks with Rev Liz Yonge about the theological concept of God's covenantal relationship and what we can learn from it in our roles as school governors.

Episode 6 where Mike Simmonds explores gentleness  in leadership especially in relating to school staff considering the challenges of the cost of living, potential strike action and budget setting.Questions for future episodes and reflections on the matters raised to mike.simmonds@chichester.anglican.org

Episode 5 where Mike Simmonds explores how  Advent can pose a series of questions for governors and governance and also highlights the new 2023 SIAMS Framework and upcoming courses.

Episode 3 features Trevor Cristin and Lesley Hust on academisation, along with Mary Smith talking about her experience as a governor.

Episode3 focuses on hope in the midst of challenges and features comedian Paul Karensa on homeschooling, being face to face, humility and Top Gear, and being a Christian amongst others.  Introducing Grove Book, S~ustaining Faith in School Leadership.

Episode 2 features the presentation by Mary Hawes on Governance - Body, Mind, and Spirit from the Governors Virtual Conference on 28th Sept. 2022.  A focus on why and how Church Schools can develop children's spirituality with specific reference to the SIAMS Schedule.  The Slides from the talk are available on request to schools@chichester.anglican.org.