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Jane Owens, former National Leader of Governance (NLG) & chair at schools/ MAT boards. External Reviews, advice/support offered.
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Pleased to be working with another board looking at strengths and areas for development. Good conversations with governors as I start the External Review.

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Happy International Women's Day 💜

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Freeing up my diary after half term means I am available to schools or trusts who need an external review. Happy to have no obligation conversations. Do get in touch.

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Any trusts wishing to consider evaluating their governance arrangements, please get in touch.

[Schools Week @SchoolsWeek]

Ofsted inspections of multi-academy trusts could begin as early as 2027, government has announced

Trusts have welcomed the move towards greater accountability – but warned inspections must reflect different approaches, and questioned Ofsted's expertise
https://t.co/qoxbm10koz

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📢 National School Governors’ Awareness Day 2026
📅 Thu 12 Feb | 💻 Free online event

A full day of expert sessions on:
✔ Safeguarding
✔ Strategic governance
✔ Wellbeing
✔ Becoming a governor or trustee

Register now 👇
https://t.co/FCmMWgDE91
#SchoolGovDay #NSGAD2026

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Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

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Pleased to offer free support to a governor yesterday around HT recruitment processes @IGovS1 Do get in touch if you need support.

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Pleased to spend the day with a very receptive board discussing my review report. Then followed some induction training as 5 new governors have joined this term.

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Thank you @simplybusiness for renewing my business insurance today

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No matter how small your contribution was, it is always pleasing to see a school you worked with receive an outstanding all areas Ofsted report.

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An 'in person meeting' this afternoon with a CoG to help them with their action plan following my External Review of Governance at their school. Samples of visit forms were also shared. I will be attending their away day next month.

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Easing back to governance with a shortlisting zoom meeting as we are seeking an additional member of the MAT central team.

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A successful morning discussing my External Review report with a head and chair ahead of their strategy day which I will attend. Do get in touch if I can help you to reflect as a board.

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@Wibblepot You are so right about a simple question! A mentor is also helpful. Remember also there is free support for chairs @IGovS1

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What would be your best advice for a new governor? I am developing some slides for a board.

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@SBWgovernance Good advice. It's good to watch and listen

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Very apt considering my company name 😀

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Renewing my website and hosting with @wirralwideweb A recommend if you need website assistance.

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Welcome to new connections. Hope you have a restful weekend.

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@melaniemay04 @AlRicNLG @loopylou0907 @dogpaws23 @clairect11 @LMN_Jayne @luppyloulou @RichardMEllam @IGovS1 @NGAMedia @NAGASnews Thank you Melanie. We all support each other so well.