The AGBIS Independent School Governor
The AGBIS Independent School Governor podcast series is the ultimate guide to governance in independent schools, whether you are already a governor or thinking about becoming one. Each episode features Richard Harman and Cheryl Connelly (both AGBIS) in conversation with Carolyn Reed (Reed Brand Communication). They share open, honest and transparent insights into what makes best practice independent school governance.
Podcasting since 2022 • 13 episodes
The AGBIS Independent School Governor
Latest Episodes
The Clerk’s role in ensuring effective quality assurance within a governing body.
Discover the vital role Clerks play in ensuring effective quality control within a governing body. Join Carolyn Reed as she sits down with Richard Harman, CEO of AGBIS, and Alex Mitchell, AGBIS Head of Consultancy and Head of AGBIS ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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33:02
The role of the Clerk to the Governors
Join Richard Harman and Virginia (Ginny) Parkes as they dive into the crucial role of the Clerk to the Governors. What does it really involve? And why is AGBIS launching an exciting new Governance Professional Development Programme during 2025 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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33:02
Red Flags for Headship
Jenny Brown and Richard Harman talk through her guide for new Heads, written in collaboration with HMC. In particular, they address how to foster an effective and mutually supportive relationship between the Head and the Governing Body.&n...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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41:48
AI: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence
Tom Rogerson, Headmaster of Cottesmore Preparatory School has a vision. Used effectively, AI has the potential to reduce the time we spend at screens, enabling us to interact more face to face. This can only be a good thing for governors, teach...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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58:51
Enterprise: Improving the return on your school's assets
Enterprise is now an important co-commercial activity for schools and it can provide some much needed revenue in addition to fees. Dorothy McLaren, CEO of the Schools’ Enterprise Association takes us through best practice Enterprise - ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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53:36