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.
Episodes
11 episodes
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
What makes a good clerk to the Governors?
The role of Clerk is fundamental to the smooth running of the Governing body. Richard, Cheryl and Carolyn discuss the attributes that the best Clerks possess.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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45:43
Being the Chair of Governors
This is the episode for anyone thinking of taking on the role of Chair of Governors and we talk about the responsibilities, relationships with the Head and Bursar and how to work as a team with your governing body. Plus of course, the joys of t...
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37:50
Understanding and shouldering governors' liabilities
Being a school governor is a privilege and with privilege comes responsibility.Governors are volunteers yet find themselves in positions of authority with associated responsibilities. This episode provides a realistic and balanced overview ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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50:08
Future proofing the school and guiding change
Like all organisations, independent schools need to adapt with the times and in particular, respond to the increasing challenges they face.Richard Harman, Cheryl Connelly and Carolyn Reed discuss the role of independent school gove...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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35:29
How to write strategy
One of the key roles of an independent school governor is responsibility for the strategic management of their school, part of which is to ensure clarity of ethos, vision and strategic direction. In this episode we focus on why it i...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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44:26
Recruiting and retaining governors
We look at the process of identifying, sourcing, appointing and inducting Governors; the term of office they serve; and how to keep Governors updated and motivated, so they are compelled to stay on board and find the whole experience interestin...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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33:28
Creating the ideal governing body
We turn our attention to the ideal composition of the governing body and discuss the skill sets needed to govern the school, the importance of getting the balance of personalities right, and how schools can find committed governors.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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29:29
Where does 'good governance' begin?
Welcome to The AGBIS Independent School Governor podcast series. In our first episode, Carolyn Reed introduces Richard Harman, Chief Executive of AGBIS, and Cheryl Connelly, Director of Training, who give an outline of AGBIS as an ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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31:20