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[LP Gov @21C_gov]

This seems to being viewed as some kind of innovation ??? Surely governors regularly visit schools ??

[Tes magazine @tes]

The idea of inviting governors for regular tours of the school might make leaders feel uneasy – but it helps to build stronger relationships and make board meetings more meaningful, says this experienced head
https://t.co/phMu6BNbW0

[LP Gov @21C_gov]

@Esjaywallis @neilayates Depends on the organisation but different structure can help with financial sustainability and central resources can help with school improvement, support for SEND etc #ukgovchat

[LP Gov @21C_gov]

@HoyleRosemary @neilayates Depends on the setup / SoD, but can happen if MAT highly centralised. #ukgovchat

[LP Gov @21C_gov]

@jarlathobrien @JaPenn56 @neilayates Yes not a sustainable approach. Lots of small MATs start this way though - then have to change #ukgovchat

[LP Gov @21C_gov]

@neilayates Well then why change. Does rely on the bulk of schools being on the same page and ‘holding the line’ #ukgovchat

[LP Gov @21C_gov]

@neilayates A bit of an assumption yes. As schools convert the LA has lower funding left to support remaining schools and support tends to reduce but may not be universally true #ukgovchat

[LP Gov @21C_gov]

@neilayates Yes. LGB role is v different from maintained school GB and it’s not for everyone. Important the board is clear what they want from LGBs and reinforces the value the LGBs provide to overall governance of the trust #ukgovchat

[LP Gov @21C_gov]

@JaPenn56 @neilayates Of course but you have to base it on something #ukgovchat

[LP Gov @21C_gov]

@JaPenn56 Also some parents not always as understanding or supportive as they might be and dealing with some of that for the HT can take a load off #ukgovchat

[LP Gov @21C_gov]

@JaPenn56 Then depending on circs can champion some causes with LA / department on issues affecting the school eg funding, SEND #ukgovchat

[LP Gov @21C_gov]

@5Naureen Gather evidence and make sure you’re aware of all the facts. It’s easy to assume someone is not acting ‘appropriately’ based on hearsay or some of the info #ukgovchat

[LP Gov @21C_gov]

@EatSleepGovRT Not sure about new ones - I think it will be all the usual ones. Funding/costs rising faster than income, lack of support for SEND etc. #ukgovchat

[LP Gov @21C_gov]

@EatSleepGovRT Not sure it’s much different from in person #ukgovchat

[LP Gov @21C_gov]

@dogpaws23 @miconm @5Naureen @vawells1 Can’t really have a good debate about it on Twitter - too much to cover

[LP Gov @21C_gov]

@miconm @dogpaws23 @5Naureen @vawells1 Up to each board to decide what standards they’re happy with I suppose.

[LP Gov @21C_gov]

@miconm @dogpaws23 @5Naureen @vawells1 They may delegate it but in my view they shouldn’t - not sufficiently independent