I've just got my copy - yes we should do this as a summer read 👍🏻 #UKGovsRead #UKEdGovs
June 15, 2026 at 4:15 PM
I've just got my copy - yes we should do this as a summer read 👍🏻 #UKGovsRead #UKEdGovs
Great suggestions here for #UKGovsRead 💙📚
Da-dah! Here's the 2024 #BartonBookshelf - my 10 recommended fiction / non-fiction titles for your holiday reading. And if poss, do buy from an independent bookshop: tinyurl.com/2z9nhupj
December 20, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Great suggestions here for #UKGovsRead 💙📚
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social #UKgovsread A possible for the summer?
March 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social #UKgovsread A possible for the summer?
Looking forward to this book by @emmakn.bsky.social once PGCert marking is done #ukgovsread
June 15, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Looking forward to this book by @emmakn.bsky.social once PGCert marking is done #ukgovsread
The abuse of power is at the root of so many problems in organisations, yet it isn’t always clear to those involved in school governance where power actually lies. #UKGovsRead
July 28, 2026 at 8:16 AM
The abuse of power is at the root of so many problems in organisations, yet it isn’t always clear to those involved in school governance where power actually lies. #UKGovsRead
Join the Easter #UKGovsRead read and chat - the subject? The recent report from HEPI - 'Boys will be Boys'
#UKGovsRead I've long been troubled by this stat "While 96% of the prison population is male, 57% of adult prisoners have literacy levels below those expected of an 11-year-old" (p.5) Are we setting up some of our boys for this future? What can we do differently? Do read with me & join the chat 2/2
April 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Join the Easter #UKGovsRead read and chat - the subject? The recent report from HEPI - 'Boys will be Boys'
Not helped by the way government policy waxes & wanes over the role and imporrance of governance in the system. Links here with latest report from @ngauk.bsky.social 'The case for Governance'. #UKEdGovs #UKGovsRead
July 28, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Not helped by the way government policy waxes & wanes over the role and imporrance of governance in the system. Links here with latest report from @ngauk.bsky.social 'The case for Governance'. #UKEdGovs #UKGovsRead
Happy NewYear - reading suggestions for #UKEdGovs #UKGovsRead
I've been doing a bit of #UKGovsRead here as a # but haven't set up an account or feed here. I'm off X completely
I'm reading about SEND at the mo - it's my personal dev goal this yr & I think we're going to have it as our area of enquiry for summer term. I've also been dipping into Rebecca's book
I'm reading about SEND at the mo - it's my personal dev goal this yr & I think we're going to have it as our area of enquiry for summer term. I've also been dipping into Rebecca's book
January 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Happy NewYear - reading suggestions for #UKEdGovs #UKGovsRead
The JMI I volunteer in holds parent lunches (1-2 per year for each class) - parents join for lunch and rest of the afternoon - mainly mums but some dads. A Dad Day to help around the school was run at a different place (on a wkend) - playground painting, mud kitchen etc. Be good to hear ideas!
April 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Yes, power is an interesting concept isn't it - it sounds aggressive but really it's in every interaction we undertake in our daily lives. Power through expertise/knowledge, position, legitimacy, connections, access to capital (of all kinds) #UKGovsRead #UKEdGovs
July 27, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Yes, power is an interesting concept isn't it - it sounds aggressive but really it's in every interaction we undertake in our daily lives. Power through expertise/knowledge, position, legitimacy, connections, access to capital (of all kinds) #UKGovsRead #UKEdGovs
Then I almost disappeared into a whirlwind of questions prompted by the definition - who holds power, who is listened to and really heard, about doing our best to make sure power is used for good and more #UKGovsRead
July 27, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Then I almost disappeared into a whirlwind of questions prompted by the definition - who holds power, who is listened to and really heard, about doing our best to make sure power is used for good and more #UKGovsRead
Oh dear I’m still on Chapter 2 #UKGovsRead
August 16, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Oh dear I’m still on Chapter 2 #UKGovsRead
Happy New Year #UKEdGovs New Year reading about governance #UKGovsRead
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social Happy New Year. Are we picking up UKGovsread from X here too? I am part way through 'The School-Ready Governor' by Rebecca Leek.
January 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Happy New Year #UKEdGovs New Year reading about governance #UKGovsRead
I think not only who makes the decisions, but how those decisions are made is key and then of course how we follow and respond to the consequences #UKGovsRead
July 27, 2026 at 7:21 AM
I think not only who makes the decisions, but how those decisions are made is key and then of course how we follow and respond to the consequences #UKGovsRead
Really enjoyed reading this novel - great plot, interesting references to botanical/plant collecting- it's a recommend #UKGovsRead #ReadingForPleasure 💙📚
November 12, 2024 at 7:30 AM
Really enjoyed reading this novel - great plot, interesting references to botanical/plant collecting- it's a recommend #UKGovsRead #ReadingForPleasure 💙📚
I'm still on Chapter 1 and won't have time for another week, but I will enjoy the read when I'm back home. Just share any thoughts and we'll find them #UKGovsRead
August 16, 2026 at 6:47 PM
I'm still on Chapter 1 and won't have time for another week, but I will enjoy the read when I'm back home. Just share any thoughts and we'll find them #UKGovsRead
Keep an eye out for #UKGovsRead from this coming weekend as we start our summer slow read and chat of this new book by Emma Knights #UKEdGovs #UKEd #Governance
July 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Keep an eye out for #UKGovsRead from this coming weekend as we start our summer slow read and chat of this new book by Emma Knights #UKEdGovs #UKEd #Governance
On another note, it is absolutely brilliant to read an education book that actually talks consistently about education "leaders and governors". So often governance is missed out of the conversation. #UKEdGovs #UKGovsRead Governance is part of our system - Governance Matters!
November 28, 2024 at 7:37 AM
On another note, it is absolutely brilliant to read an education book that actually talks consistently about education "leaders and governors". So often governance is missed out of the conversation. #UKEdGovs #UKGovsRead Governance is part of our system - Governance Matters!
Waiting for the summer slow read! #UKGovsread
April 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Waiting for the summer slow read! #UKGovsread
For governance I ❤️ @marymyatt.bsky.social 's Hopeful Schools - values & strategic thinking.
I also ❤️ Putting Staff First by @jonnyuttley.bsky.social for what it says on the tin &
The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker for putting purpose into meetings ... any more suggestions? #UKGovsRead #UKEdGovs
I also ❤️ Putting Staff First by @jonnyuttley.bsky.social for what it says on the tin &
The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker for putting purpose into meetings ... any more suggestions? #UKGovsRead #UKEdGovs
November 15, 2024 at 7:19 PM
For governance I ❤️ @marymyatt.bsky.social 's Hopeful Schools - values & strategic thinking.
I also ❤️ Putting Staff First by @jonnyuttley.bsky.social for what it says on the tin &
The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker for putting purpose into meetings ... any more suggestions? #UKGovsRead #UKEdGovs
I also ❤️ Putting Staff First by @jonnyuttley.bsky.social for what it says on the tin &
The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker for putting purpose into meetings ... any more suggestions? #UKGovsRead #UKEdGovs
Maybe we should be thinking about a book for an Easter #UKGovsRead @wirralgov.bsky.social Any suggestions welcome from governor colleagues - what have you read recently that might help our governance practice? #UKEdGovs #Governance
February 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Maybe we should be thinking about a book for an Easter #UKGovsRead @wirralgov.bsky.social Any suggestions welcome from governor colleagues - what have you read recently that might help our governance practice? #UKEdGovs #Governance
Interesting Edu news article - links we'll with the subject of the summer slow read and chat for governors (over on the other place look for #UKGovsRead ) Some thought provoking sections very relevant to our strategic role.
www.itv.com/news/2024-08...
www.itv.com/news/2024-08...
August 13, 2024 at 11:17 AM
Interesting Edu news article - links we'll with the subject of the summer slow read and chat for governors (over on the other place look for #UKGovsRead ) Some thought provoking sections very relevant to our strategic role.
www.itv.com/news/2024-08...
www.itv.com/news/2024-08...
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
At a recent board meeting our SEND governor challenged the board asking "Does every one of you at this table understand our statutory responsibilities for SEND?" Well I'm reading this to brush up on my knowledge as a result of this Q. P11 moves to the SEND Code of Practice #UKEdGovs #UKGovsRead 1/2
November 30, 2024 at 8:17 AM
At a recent board meeting our SEND governor challenged the board asking "Does every one of you at this table understand our statutory responsibilities for SEND?" Well I'm reading this to brush up on my knowledge as a result of this Q. P11 moves to the SEND Code of Practice #UKEdGovs #UKGovsRead 1/2
Finding this a thought provoking read for governance "If a decision on strategy is based on getting it right for the most vulnerable members of the school community, it is likely to be a decision that works for all learners" (p5) #UKEdGovs #AlwaysLearning #UKGovsRead
November 23, 2024 at 7:54 AM
Finding this a thought provoking read for governance "If a decision on strategy is based on getting it right for the most vulnerable members of the school community, it is likely to be a decision that works for all learners" (p5) #UKEdGovs #AlwaysLearning #UKGovsRead