Good governance underpins every thriving school, but it isn’t simple. Boards must balance strategic vision with accountability, oversee complex operations and adapt to changing expectations.
When governance is strong, schools gain clarity, stability and direction. We’ll help you strengthen boards, refine governance structures and build effective partnerships with school leadership — so your governing body is ready for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.
What’s possible
- Create a more strategic, effective board
- Strengthen board–leadership collaboration
- Prepare confidently for inspections
- Plan for board succession and recruitment with confidence
How we help
Governance Reviews & Development Plans
An assessment of structures, processes and culture, with recommendations and support to embed change.
Inspection Preparation Training & Workshops
Training and workshops to help governors evidence effective oversight and readiness for ISI inspection.
Board Recruitment & Succession Planning
Guidance and support to secure the right governors, ensuring continuity and resilience.
Skills Audits & Performance Evaluation
Objective tools and structured feedback that highlight strengths and priorities for development.
Our expertise
We bring together experienced governors, former heads, senior leaders and inspectors with specialists in leadership recruitment, governance training and organisational development. This breadth of expertise means we can assess governance structures with both a strategic and operational lens, and help you build leadership capacity that’s ready for the challenges ahead.
International governance support
Good governance looks different in every context, and international schools face particular opportunities and challenges. We support governing boards worldwide – across stand-alone schools, multi-school groups, non-profit and proprietary models – to build governance structures that are both practical and adaptable.
Our approach helps boards clarify roles, strengthen oversight and work effectively with school leadership, whatever their context.
UK Governors’ Update
Good governance depends on staying informed and connected.
Our UK Governors’ Update is a free, termly email designed specifically for school governors.
Each issue brings you sector updates, news, practical guidance and thought leadership on the issues that matter most to boards today. It’s a simple way to keep up to date and confident in governors’ responsibilities.
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Meet our governance experts
Team
Claire Oulton
Liz Francis
Durell Barnes
Juliet Humphries
