Governance

Academies – it is still OK to ask what they are?

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In terms of the education landscape, academies are no longer a new phenomenon. However, some schools are only just having the discussions about academisation -  and there are still lots of people who don’t fully understand their purpose…

Safeguarding – how do you know you are practising what you preach?

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As educators, school staff and governors understand the importance of safeguarding their students, and almost all are committed to doing everything they can to create a safe and secure learning environment. However, with the constantly evolving…

Testing the waters…is the internal candidate the right candidate?

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When looking to appoint a CEO the first question that trustees often ask themselves is: ‘Do we have a suitable internal candidate?’ More often than not the answer to that question is ‘Yes.’  However, if they do answer ‘Yes’, then…