The Governors' Podcast
Open, honest and transparent discussions about Governance, inspired by the Education sector in the UK. This podcast is hosted by governance practitioners, for new, experienced or prospective board members, such as school governor and academy trustee volunteers, to learn and develop. We share and provide insights into the realities of sitting on governing boards and leaning into strategic leadership. Connect with us to better govern your life!
The Governors' Podcast
Agenda Item 36 - Inside an Ofsted inspection with Paula Thorne | #TheGovernorsPodcast
For today's Single Item Agenda (episode) we are joined by a guest speaker;
- Paula Thorne, currently serving as a parent governor and EDI link governor at a primary school which has recently (as of 2023) received an Ofsted rating of ‘Outstanding’ in all categories
To discuss;
- Being and championing parent governors
- When Ofsted arrives after over a decade, at the end of an academic year (summer term)
- How to prepare for an Ofsted inspection as an individual and as a governing board, including training and being up-to-date on all key areas such as Safeguarding, SEND, Teaching and Learning, Mental Health and well-being
- Which and how many governors from the board to involve in an Ofsted visit
- Tips for improving language and perceptions in school
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*We apologise for the audio quality dipping, for approx. 1min, midway through the episode for our guest.
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Sharon Warmington (School Governor; Qualified Corporate Governance Practitioner)
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
The Governors' Podcast (TGP) is a brand of Education Governance Solutions @Limited
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Current release schedule: Term time Wednesdays @ 7am (approx. 1-2 per month).
TGP defines its 'Seasons' by UK academic years (September to July) and episodes are called ‘Agenda Items’.
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