What was the issue addressed? The headteacher took long term sick leave and there was generally an air of distrust and unhappiness amongst the staff at this time. The chair of governors mainly dealt with the day-to-day issues. I had only been a governor for about 6 months, and did not have a good graspContinue reading “Coping with a headteacher’s long-term sickness”
Category Archives: Reflection
Parent threatens another parent on school premises
What was the issue addressed? A parent verbally threatened another parent on school grounds at the end of the day. They alleged a bullying situation between two’s children. The threats were aggressive in nature. What happened? The school investigated the parent’s allegation of bullying and did not support the allegations. The school sought the adviceContinue reading “Parent threatens another parent on school premises”
Leadership and school culture questioned in school inspection reports
What was the issue addressed? The leadership, ethos and culture of the school has been questioned following an Estyn Inspection and independent report. Several stories have appeared in the press and a working party was formed to try and resolve certain issues in order to improve the situation. What happened? The working party met weeklyContinue reading “Leadership and school culture questioned in school inspection reports”
Understanding school budgets better
What was the issue addressed? Every year there is confusion as to what is and isn’t covered in budget headings by LMS (Local management of schools). This lack of knowledge makes budgetary management difficult. Too often governors are nodding things through. Even the leadership team of the school are lacking confidence and knowledge to challenge.Continue reading “Understanding school budgets better”
Disruption and difficult revelations due to new headteacher appointment
What was the issue addressed? Following the retirement of the Head Teacher, the popular Deputy was expected by staff, governors and parents to become the new Head. A much better candidate was successful and appointed. This caused some resentment among a small number of staff loyal to the Deputy, as well as disappointment and disillusionmentContinue reading “Disruption and difficult revelations due to new headteacher appointment”
Getting to grips with the role
What was the issue addressed? There is no shortcut to the fact that when you start as a governor (as in any job), there is an awful lot to learn. In my experience the process of induction is still very paper-led and, as such, learning is very one-way. There are some existing support structures inContinue reading “Getting to grips with the role”
School Governor Reflections Resource 