We pick up on one aspect of school and college leadership that arguably as controversial and complex as education reform itself!
The relationship between governors, headteachers and CEOs is relatively new in the grand scheme, and with it has come some genuine challenges of leadership and relationships. The fragmenting of the education system and 'traditional' leadership structures has even been described as like being in an 'education wild west'! Equally, there have been plenty of success stories that haven't always made the headlines.
Coming from three different but connected angles, our panelists will give their own insight and answer questions on how schools, colleges and universities can create a common purpose and mission to galvanise the whole organisation.
The PanelJo Churchill has a governmental role in the community, and is key to helping organisations to understand how to find their voice with partners, councils, community and policy-makers.
Roger Inman is a governance specialist - with a wealth of experience in consulting on improving efficiency, relationships and accountability around the three core Governance aims of 1) Finance 2) Performance, and 3) Strategy.
John Cope is a SEND Governor and has a finger on the pulse in education strategy, reform and vision to support and connect with business and industry.
Ed Dorrell (Chair) is the Head of Content at Tes and has a vast range of experience across the board. Ed will draw out the practical and strategic issues and opportunities, and get the audience interacting with our panelists.
The session content below provides a guide, but the panel will be responsive to the audience through Q&A and audience opinion.Government policies, spending, strategy and priorities- The balance, relationship and information flow between CEOs, Headteachers and Governors in order to best serve society's future needs.
- Connecting school leaders with their communities and partners for greater impact
- Governance and CEOs role in bringing value added from external organisations and businesses
- 'How do we lead upwards?' - Headteachers, through CEO and Governors to Ofsted
- How can we help governors understand how best to support school and college leaders?
Example questions...- What impact will Brexit have on the education system and the recruitment of teachers?
- How is the government responding to increasing pupil numbers? How does this response impact teacher recruitment and overcapacity of secondary schools?
- What do budget cuts mean for pupils and teachers?
- How can MATS develop a pragmatic yet strategic approach to finance?
- Where should the priorities lie for an education organisation with a backdrop of challenging funding scenarios?
- What are your views on why a school might choose to academise, and in particular - how would this affect their existing leadership structure?
- How important are arts and drama education in secondary schools and what happens when there is a mismatch in priorities between headteachers, governors and CEOs?
