Governance Podcast
Mike Simmonds
A podcast on Church School Governance from the Diocese of Chichester, Chelmsford, Liverpool & Hereford Education Departments. Hosted by Mike Simmonds with Dawn Harrison.
Unfortunately to keep costs to a minimum the back catalogue does not remain live for more than 90 minutes. We apologise and hope the one or two episodes available will be helpful.
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01/19/24 • 25 min
In this New Year three key things governors need to consider: Ofsted, Succession Planning & ideas from books Dawn and Mike are reading
Episode 9 - Easter Reflection for Governors by Mike Simmonds
Governance Podcast
03/28/23 • 16 min
Episode 9 is an Easter Reflection for governors - consider the despair of Easter Saturday but the thrill, joy, and hope Easter Sunday brought. Reflect on what this says when facing the challenges in education and how fullness of life is discovered in the risen Jesus.
Episode 4 Academisation, governance of a rural school and the 5th Secretary of State
Governance Podcast
11/02/22 • 26 min
Episode 3 features Trevor Cristin and Lesley Hust on academisation, along with Mary Smith talking about her experience as a governor.
Episode 17 - Hopes for the year and Open the Book
Governance Podcast
10/04/23 • 19 min
Episode 17 - With the academic year underway what are Mike & Dawn's hopes for the year and an item titled 'Open the Book' - what does the feeding of 4000 tells us about governance?
Episode 6 - New Year edition - Gentleness in leadership?
Governance Podcast
01/13/23 • 20 min
Episode 6 where Mike Simmonds explores gentleness in leadership especially in relating to school staff considering the challenges of the cost of living, potential strike action and budget setting.
Questions for future episodes and reflections on the matters raised to [email protected]
Episode 10 - Governance is not a constitutional model but collective responsibility.
Governance Podcast
05/03/23 • 27 min
Mike Simmonds explores how governance is not a constitutional model but one of collective responsibility and also answers three questions.
Episode 13 - What's all the fuss about SIAMS? Part 3- Mostly about Inspection in a 'Christian Manner'.
Governance Podcast
06/21/23 • 22 min
Mike Simmonds in conversation with Dawn Harrison exploring the new SIAMS Framework. Part 3 focuses mainly on what it means to have an nspection in a 'Christian Manner'.
Episode 18 - Disagreeing agreeably
Governance Podcast
11/08/23 • 21 min
Episode 18 - Disagreeing agreeably - Mike and Dawn discuss how governors of Church Schools might respond, discuss, and decide on difficult even controversial issues, particularly when considering policy, politics, and other possibly strongly held views.
Episode 19 - Advent Reflection for Governors
Governance Podcast
12/07/23 • 20 min
Episode 19 - Advent Reflection for Governors - Mike & Dawn share a reflection on the Advent/Christmas story and draw some salutary and important principles for governance boards.
Episode 21 - What on earth is the DGG? and an introduction to the new Governance Guide launched this week.
Governance Podcast
03/08/24 • 25 min
Mike asks Dawn about the Diocesan Governance Group and how it supports governance. With the launch of the new Governance Guide a brief introduction available from: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/governance-in-maintained-schools
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FAQ
How many episodes does Governance Podcast have?
Governance Podcast currently has 28 episodes available.
What topics does Governance Podcast cover?
The podcast is about How To, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Governance Podcast?
The episode title 'Episode 2 feat. Mary Hawes on Spirituality and SIAMS' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Governance Podcast?
The average episode length on Governance Podcast is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of Governance Podcast released?
Episodes of Governance Podcast are typically released every 34 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Governance Podcast?
The first episode of Governance Podcast was released on Aug 30, 2022.
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