The DfE has updated its SEND guidance for school governing boards.
Highly recommend reading. Includes signposting to some useful additional resources & a checklist for governors.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
#SEND #Inclusion #schools #schoolleaders #schoolgovernors
Highly recommend reading. Includes signposting to some useful additional resources & a checklist for governors.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
#SEND #Inclusion #schools #schoolleaders #schoolgovernors
February 24, 2025 at 6:15 AM
The DfE has updated its SEND guidance for school governing boards.
Highly recommend reading. Includes signposting to some useful additional resources & a checklist for governors.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
#SEND #Inclusion #schools #schoolleaders #schoolgovernors
Highly recommend reading. Includes signposting to some useful additional resources & a checklist for governors.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
#SEND #Inclusion #schools #schoolleaders #schoolgovernors
Children - esp those with #SEND - are forced out of school all the time, but 472 in 3 years from one school is shocking. Obviously, there should be no place for these #oppressive behaviour policies in schools. How can LAs & MATs keep children safe? What role do #schoolgovernors have here?
ITV's FOI found that 472 children left Ark Alexandra early, over the past three years, of which 28% were SEND. And, extraordinarily I think, 39% left for home education.
July 23, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Children - esp those with #SEND - are forced out of school all the time, but 472 in 3 years from one school is shocking. Obviously, there should be no place for these #oppressive behaviour policies in schools. How can LAs & MATs keep children safe? What role do #schoolgovernors have here?
#SchoolGovernors:
“to assure [your]selves that the school is providing appropriate support for pupils with SEN & disabilities” (UK Gov 2025) you may find it helpful to benchmark sch policy & practice against SEND charity IPSEA’s super clear legal explainers here:
www.ipsea.org.uk/the-best-end...
“to assure [your]selves that the school is providing appropriate support for pupils with SEN & disabilities” (UK Gov 2025) you may find it helpful to benchmark sch policy & practice against SEND charity IPSEA’s super clear legal explainers here:
www.ipsea.org.uk/the-best-end...
February 3, 2026 at 8:09 AM
#SchoolGovernors:
“to assure [your]selves that the school is providing appropriate support for pupils with SEN & disabilities” (UK Gov 2025) you may find it helpful to benchmark sch policy & practice against SEND charity IPSEA’s super clear legal explainers here:
www.ipsea.org.uk/the-best-end...
“to assure [your]selves that the school is providing appropriate support for pupils with SEN & disabilities” (UK Gov 2025) you may find it helpful to benchmark sch policy & practice against SEND charity IPSEA’s super clear legal explainers here:
www.ipsea.org.uk/the-best-end...
How do great school governors hear views of families of pupils with SEND?
I'd love to hear perspectives from governors, leaders, teachers and parents on this BIG Question.
#SchoolGovernors #UkEdGovs #BigQuestions
I'd love to hear perspectives from governors, leaders, teachers and parents on this BIG Question.
#SchoolGovernors #UkEdGovs #BigQuestions
September 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
How do great school governors hear views of families of pupils with SEND?
I'd love to hear perspectives from governors, leaders, teachers and parents on this BIG Question.
#SchoolGovernors #UkEdGovs #BigQuestions
I'd love to hear perspectives from governors, leaders, teachers and parents on this BIG Question.
#SchoolGovernors #UkEdGovs #BigQuestions
This week, I’ll be supporting Big Questions.
It’s a legacy of the great Alan Richards, a trustee in jmat2016.bsky.social and HCAT in Yorkshire and a great guy.
#SchoolGovernors #BIGQuestions
It’s a legacy of the great Alan Richards, a trustee in jmat2016.bsky.social and HCAT in Yorkshire and a great guy.
#SchoolGovernors #BIGQuestions
September 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This week, I’ll be supporting Big Questions.
It’s a legacy of the great Alan Richards, a trustee in jmat2016.bsky.social and HCAT in Yorkshire and a great guy.
#SchoolGovernors #BIGQuestions
It’s a legacy of the great Alan Richards, a trustee in jmat2016.bsky.social and HCAT in Yorkshire and a great guy.
#SchoolGovernors #BIGQuestions
Have you any new school governors at your school in Sept?
If so, do not miss giving them SBW A-Z of Governance.
It’s 70 superb pages to help them to fire on all cylinders.
bit.ly/442KWJi
#UKGovsRead #SchoolGovernors
If so, do not miss giving them SBW A-Z of Governance.
It’s 70 superb pages to help them to fire on all cylinders.
bit.ly/442KWJi
#UKGovsRead #SchoolGovernors
July 14, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Have you any new school governors at your school in Sept?
If so, do not miss giving them SBW A-Z of Governance.
It’s 70 superb pages to help them to fire on all cylinders.
bit.ly/442KWJi
#UKGovsRead #SchoolGovernors
If so, do not miss giving them SBW A-Z of Governance.
It’s 70 superb pages to help them to fire on all cylinders.
bit.ly/442KWJi
#UKGovsRead #SchoolGovernors
Good governance cannot be reduced to staying in lanes.
#governance #leadership #governors #schoolgovernors #edusky #uked #ukedgovs #education
#governance #leadership #governors #schoolgovernors #edusky #uked #ukedgovs #education
January 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Good governance cannot be reduced to staying in lanes.
#governance #leadership #governors #schoolgovernors #edusky #uked #ukedgovs #education
#governance #leadership #governors #schoolgovernors #edusky #uked #ukedgovs #education
The DfE are running a series of virtual training sessions aimed at DSLs, Governors & Trustees about the Prevent Duty. I noticed the dates in a DfE update about regional Prevent education coordinators.
www.gov.uk/guidance/reg...
#Prevent #safeguarding #DSL #edusky ##schoolgovernors
www.gov.uk/guidance/reg...
#Prevent #safeguarding #DSL #edusky ##schoolgovernors
February 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The DfE are running a series of virtual training sessions aimed at DSLs, Governors & Trustees about the Prevent Duty. I noticed the dates in a DfE update about regional Prevent education coordinators.
www.gov.uk/guidance/reg...
#Prevent #safeguarding #DSL #edusky ##schoolgovernors
www.gov.uk/guidance/reg...
#Prevent #safeguarding #DSL #edusky ##schoolgovernors
I can see that the new UK govt guidance for #schoolgovernors re impact of school policy & practice on children with SEND, on MH etc has the potential to address systemic issues eg oppressive staff behaviour. The checklists are good. But will they be implemented?
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities: guidance for school governing boards
www.gov.uk
July 23, 2025 at 8:14 AM
I can see that the new UK govt guidance for #schoolgovernors re impact of school policy & practice on children with SEND, on MH etc has the potential to address systemic issues eg oppressive staff behaviour. The checklists are good. But will they be implemented?
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
School governors - Is there a focus on mental health in your school?
Click to find support for this vital area: 9000lives.org/school-gover...
#visiblegovernance #schoolgovernors #BigQuestions
Click to find support for this vital area: 9000lives.org/school-gover...
#visiblegovernance #schoolgovernors #BigQuestions
School Governors: Asking the right questions about mental health
Questions for school governors about children & young people's mental health. This is aimed at primary, secondary & special school governors.
9000lives.org
April 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
School governors - Is there a focus on mental health in your school?
Click to find support for this vital area: 9000lives.org/school-gover...
#visiblegovernance #schoolgovernors #BigQuestions
Click to find support for this vital area: 9000lives.org/school-gover...
#visiblegovernance #schoolgovernors #BigQuestions
The latest for school governors on SEND from the DfE.
Well spotted @educationlawyersuk.bsky.social
#EduSky #SchoolGovernors
Well spotted @educationlawyersuk.bsky.social
#EduSky #SchoolGovernors
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February 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The latest for school governors on SEND from the DfE.
Well spotted @educationlawyersuk.bsky.social
#EduSky #SchoolGovernors
Well spotted @educationlawyersuk.bsky.social
#EduSky #SchoolGovernors
Whatever's happening in the #boardroom echoes throughout the #school.
#Governance shapes the tone. And the tone travels.
www.linkedin.com/posts/handso...
#headteachers #leadership #SchoolImprovement #edutwitter #governors #schoolgovernors #LeadershipDevelopment
#Governance shapes the tone. And the tone travels.
www.linkedin.com/posts/handso...
#headteachers #leadership #SchoolImprovement #edutwitter #governors #schoolgovernors #LeadershipDevelopment
The Hidden Force: Hands On Thinking | Rebecca Blackwood
The most overlooked relationship in school leadership?
The one between a headteacher and their board.
I've spoken with too many heads who've been ready to quit.
Not because they’d lost th...
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April 20, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Whatever's happening in the #boardroom echoes throughout the #school.
#Governance shapes the tone. And the tone travels.
www.linkedin.com/posts/handso...
#headteachers #leadership #SchoolImprovement #edutwitter #governors #schoolgovernors #LeadershipDevelopment
#Governance shapes the tone. And the tone travels.
www.linkedin.com/posts/handso...
#headteachers #leadership #SchoolImprovement #edutwitter #governors #schoolgovernors #LeadershipDevelopment
Useful points for #schoolgovernors. Worth thinking about EHCPs and what you know about the law. Should your school be pushing for more funding to fully fulfil needs?
Are you a new SENCo or SEND Governor looking to enhance your partnership? 🤝
Magnify your impact today!
This blog shares practical tips, great questions and excellent tools.
9000lives.org/send-governo... #SENCo #VisibleGovernance #SENDTwitter
Magnify your impact today!
This blog shares practical tips, great questions and excellent tools.
9000lives.org/send-governo... #SENCo #VisibleGovernance #SENDTwitter
SEND Governor Questions: Five great tips for working with SENCos
Are you a SEND Governor? Need to meet your SENCo? Don't start from scratch, start from the following advice and question bank...
9000lives.org
November 24, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Useful points for #schoolgovernors. Worth thinking about EHCPs and what you know about the law. Should your school be pushing for more funding to fully fulfil needs?
I think it is important that governors understand just how challenging life is for so many SEND families. Remember that those struggling the most may not have the capacity to readily share their views. #SchoolGovernors #UKEdGovs #BigQuestions
September 22, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I think it is important that governors understand just how challenging life is for so many SEND families. Remember that those struggling the most may not have the capacity to readily share their views. #SchoolGovernors #UKEdGovs #BigQuestions
Are there any school governors around here? #schoolgovernors
August 19, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Are there any school governors around here? #schoolgovernors
Hope you had a good break and had a chance to recharge your batteries ready for the summer term. Remember, we are always here to support you as schools get back to their normal busy day to day routines. #schoolgovernors #education #wales
April 13, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Hope you had a good break and had a chance to recharge your batteries ready for the summer term. Remember, we are always here to support you as schools get back to their normal busy day to day routines. #schoolgovernors #education #wales
Our e-learning modules are designed to help governors better understand their role and responsibilities and make an impact in their school.
How to be an effective chair is designed to give chairs information, effective practice and tips to assist them with this key role. #schoolgovernors
How to be an effective chair is designed to give chairs information, effective practice and tips to assist them with this key role. #schoolgovernors
April 7, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Our e-learning modules are designed to help governors better understand their role and responsibilities and make an impact in their school.
How to be an effective chair is designed to give chairs information, effective practice and tips to assist them with this key role. #schoolgovernors
How to be an effective chair is designed to give chairs information, effective practice and tips to assist them with this key role. #schoolgovernors
Finding the right balance between support & challenge is key for GBs to be effective. This module will help you provide strategic leadership with your GB to drive your school forward #governorscymru #education #learning #schools #governors #governingbody #schoolgovernors #governance #wales #cymru
April 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Finding the right balance between support & challenge is key for GBs to be effective. This module will help you provide strategic leadership with your GB to drive your school forward #governorscymru #education #learning #schools #governors #governingbody #schoolgovernors #governance #wales #cymru
Governors and trustees play a key role in how schools invest in technology.
IT procurement can be complex — from suppliers to compliance and value for money.
Our DfE-approved framework gives schools access to specialist support when it’s needed most.
#SchoolGovernors #ITProcurement #Education
IT procurement can be complex — from suppliers to compliance and value for money.
Our DfE-approved framework gives schools access to specialist support when it’s needed most.
#SchoolGovernors #ITProcurement #Education
March 20, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Governors and trustees play a key role in how schools invest in technology.
IT procurement can be complex — from suppliers to compliance and value for money.
Our DfE-approved framework gives schools access to specialist support when it’s needed most.
#SchoolGovernors #ITProcurement #Education
IT procurement can be complex — from suppliers to compliance and value for money.
Our DfE-approved framework gives schools access to specialist support when it’s needed most.
#SchoolGovernors #ITProcurement #Education
Our updated 2025 ‘Children in Care Guide for Governors’,created in partnership with @9000lives.org, is now available to read 🙌
This guide gives governors all the key information they need to help you best support children in care.
Read the guide: loom.ly/enXsH-0
This guide gives governors all the key information they need to help you best support children in care.
Read the guide: loom.ly/enXsH-0
November 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
👋 New to being a school governor?
If so, I recommend following @5naureen.bsky.social, @hoylerosemary.bsky.social and @sambuller.bsky.social. 🌟
Their regular #bigquestions bring reflection and wisdom to the table.
#UKEdGovs #SchoolGovernors #GovernanceTips
If so, I recommend following @5naureen.bsky.social, @hoylerosemary.bsky.social and @sambuller.bsky.social. 🌟
Their regular #bigquestions bring reflection and wisdom to the table.
#UKEdGovs #SchoolGovernors #GovernanceTips
September 19, 2025 at 5:58 AM
👋 New to being a school governor?
If so, I recommend following @5naureen.bsky.social, @hoylerosemary.bsky.social and @sambuller.bsky.social. 🌟
Their regular #bigquestions bring reflection and wisdom to the table.
#UKEdGovs #SchoolGovernors #GovernanceTips
If so, I recommend following @5naureen.bsky.social, @hoylerosemary.bsky.social and @sambuller.bsky.social. 🌟
Their regular #bigquestions bring reflection and wisdom to the table.
#UKEdGovs #SchoolGovernors #GovernanceTips
With #SLT and #schoolgovernors backing, she’d been changing school’s approach to PSHE and that included how the school taught pupils about LGBTQ+.
May 26, 2025 at 10:15 AM
With #SLT and #schoolgovernors backing, she’d been changing school’s approach to PSHE and that included how the school taught pupils about LGBTQ+.
Thank you for your continued commitment and hard work - your dedication to improving outcomes for learners and supporting your schools is greatly appreciated. We hope you have a well-deserved and restful summer break. #schoolgovernors #clerktogovernors #wales #cymru
July 20, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Thank you for your continued commitment and hard work - your dedication to improving outcomes for learners and supporting your schools is greatly appreciated. We hope you have a well-deserved and restful summer break. #schoolgovernors #clerktogovernors #wales #cymru
Also lots of resources, blogs etc at the newly renamed 'Belonging Effect' (Previously Diverse Educators) share.google/MfPQcyvPdVtB.... #UKEdGovs #Governance #SchoolGovernors Belongjng really is our business as governors/trustees!
Belonging Effect
Shaping intention into action.
share.google
December 16, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Also lots of resources, blogs etc at the newly renamed 'Belonging Effect' (Previously Diverse Educators) share.google/MfPQcyvPdVtB.... #UKEdGovs #Governance #SchoolGovernors Belongjng really is our business as governors/trustees!
Dogsthorpe Infants School and Hampton Academies Trust have vacancies for #SchoolGovernors. If you want to enter this rewarding area of volunteer work in #dogsthorpe #peterborough #cambridgeshire then do get in touch by using the links or the QR code in the attached. #dreambelieveshine #governorship
January 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Dogsthorpe Infants School and Hampton Academies Trust have vacancies for #SchoolGovernors. If you want to enter this rewarding area of volunteer work in #dogsthorpe #peterborough #cambridgeshire then do get in touch by using the links or the QR code in the attached. #dreambelieveshine #governorship