5Naureen
@5naureen.bsky.social
School governor, amateur gardener, expert tea drinker, chocoholic.
"The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it." Mother Theresa
What motivated you to become a governor?
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
What motivated you to become a governor?
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
February 15, 2026 at 9:34 AM
"The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it." Mother Theresa
What motivated you to become a governor?
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
What motivated you to become a governor?
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
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New post from @ldfreedman.bsky.social
Is Ukraine's position improving?
What's Russia's breaking point?
Is House of Dynamite accurate?
Answering your questions - part one
Topics covered pictured below.
(£/free trial)
samf.substack.com/p/is-ukraine...
Is Ukraine's position improving?
What's Russia's breaking point?
Is House of Dynamite accurate?
Answering your questions - part one
Topics covered pictured below.
(£/free trial)
samf.substack.com/p/is-ukraine...
February 14, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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New post out:
Why are Reform's poll ratings falling?
How worried should be about Palantir?
How long does Starmer have left?
And lots more of your questions...
Topics covered listed below.
(£/free trial)
samf.substack.com/p/why-have-r...
Why are Reform's poll ratings falling?
How worried should be about Palantir?
How long does Starmer have left?
And lots more of your questions...
Topics covered listed below.
(£/free trial)
samf.substack.com/p/why-have-r...
February 14, 2026 at 9:15 AM
New post out:
Why are Reform's poll ratings falling?
How worried should be about Palantir?
How long does Starmer have left?
And lots more of your questions...
Topics covered listed below.
(£/free trial)
samf.substack.com/p/why-have-r...
Why are Reform's poll ratings falling?
How worried should be about Palantir?
How long does Starmer have left?
And lots more of your questions...
Topics covered listed below.
(£/free trial)
samf.substack.com/p/why-have-r...
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Valentine's day through the generations...
My son and his new girlfriend: sharing romantic gifts and planning a day of activities.
Me and my wife after 20 years of marriage: going to buy drain unblocker after partially flooding the bathroom.
My son and his new girlfriend: sharing romantic gifts and planning a day of activities.
Me and my wife after 20 years of marriage: going to buy drain unblocker after partially flooding the bathroom.
February 14, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Valentine's day through the generations...
My son and his new girlfriend: sharing romantic gifts and planning a day of activities.
Me and my wife after 20 years of marriage: going to buy drain unblocker after partially flooding the bathroom.
My son and his new girlfriend: sharing romantic gifts and planning a day of activities.
Me and my wife after 20 years of marriage: going to buy drain unblocker after partially flooding the bathroom.
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
“I'm one that doesn't let the pressure or any of the outside kind of scrutiny, all those things, really get to me.” Carson Wentz
How can the board perform its function of holding the executive to account without adding to the pressure they are already under? #BigQuestions #ukedgovs
How can the board perform its function of holding the executive to account without adding to the pressure they are already under? #BigQuestions #ukedgovs
February 14, 2026 at 12:15 PM
“I'm one that doesn't let the pressure or any of the outside kind of scrutiny, all those things, really get to me.” Carson Wentz
How can the board perform its function of holding the executive to account without adding to the pressure they are already under? #BigQuestions #ukedgovs
How can the board perform its function of holding the executive to account without adding to the pressure they are already under? #BigQuestions #ukedgovs
February 14, 2026 at 12:15 PM
“I'm one that doesn't let the pressure or any of the outside kind of scrutiny, all those things, really get to me.” Carson Wentz
How can the board perform its function of holding the executive to account without adding to the pressure they are already under? #BigQuestions #ukedgovs
How can the board perform its function of holding the executive to account without adding to the pressure they are already under? #BigQuestions #ukedgovs
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I think relational and reflective capacities, such as:
• Self-awareness/critical reflection
• Confidence to question and probe
• Reflective openness around our own knowledge gaps
• Challenging constructively
It’s also about cultivating an environment that allow them to develop/enhance these skills.
• Self-awareness/critical reflection
• Confidence to question and probe
• Reflective openness around our own knowledge gaps
• Challenging constructively
It’s also about cultivating an environment that allow them to develop/enhance these skills.
February 13, 2026 at 10:37 AM
I think relational and reflective capacities, such as:
• Self-awareness/critical reflection
• Confidence to question and probe
• Reflective openness around our own knowledge gaps
• Challenging constructively
It’s also about cultivating an environment that allow them to develop/enhance these skills.
• Self-awareness/critical reflection
• Confidence to question and probe
• Reflective openness around our own knowledge gaps
• Challenging constructively
It’s also about cultivating an environment that allow them to develop/enhance these skills.
"Good governance never depends upon laws, but upon the personal qualities of those who govern." Frank Herbert
What are some of the soft skills which lead to better governance?
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
What are some of the soft skills which lead to better governance?
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
February 13, 2026 at 10:03 AM
"Good governance never depends upon laws, but upon the personal qualities of those who govern." Frank Herbert
What are some of the soft skills which lead to better governance?
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
What are some of the soft skills which lead to better governance?
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
On #SchoolGovDay the #BigQuestions team would like to thank all those wonderful people who govern our schools. Sherry Anderson said it best!
“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.”
#UKEdGovs
“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.”
#UKEdGovs
February 12, 2026 at 9:23 AM
On #SchoolGovDay the #BigQuestions team would like to thank all those wonderful people who govern our schools. Sherry Anderson said it best!
“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.”
#UKEdGovs
“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.”
#UKEdGovs
February 12, 2026 at 9:23 AM
On #SchoolGovDay the #BigQuestions team would like to thank all those wonderful people who govern our schools. Sherry Anderson said it best!
“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.”
#UKEdGovs
“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.”
#UKEdGovs
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One key finding of my research was that when CPD isn’t mandatory, engagement often depends on how training is framed and experienced.
February 11, 2026 at 9:59 PM
One key finding of my research was that when CPD isn’t mandatory, engagement often depends on how training is framed and experienced.
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Boards were more likely to upskill consistently when:
• Training was seen as empowering rather than compliance-driven
• Content connected directly to real governance dilemmas
• Space was created for critical reflection, not just information delivery
• Chairs modelled a culture of learning
• Training was seen as empowering rather than compliance-driven
• Content connected directly to real governance dilemmas
• Space was created for critical reflection, not just information delivery
• Chairs modelled a culture of learning
February 11, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Boards were more likely to upskill consistently when:
• Training was seen as empowering rather than compliance-driven
• Content connected directly to real governance dilemmas
• Space was created for critical reflection, not just information delivery
• Chairs modelled a culture of learning
• Training was seen as empowering rather than compliance-driven
• Content connected directly to real governance dilemmas
• Space was created for critical reflection, not just information delivery
• Chairs modelled a culture of learning
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We have the DSL at every meeting giving a safeguarding briefing that includes a bite-size training piece on, eg FGM or Operation Compass etc
February 11, 2026 at 4:08 PM
We have the DSL at every meeting giving a safeguarding briefing that includes a bite-size training piece on, eg FGM or Operation Compass etc
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🎥 Our CEO Emma Balchin pays tribute to the governance community as we prepare to celebrate National School Governors' Awareness Day!
Join Emma tomorrow at 10am for her panel session at
Judicium Education's online #SchoolGovDay event.
Register 👉 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#NSGAD2026
Join Emma tomorrow at 10am for her panel session at
Judicium Education's online #SchoolGovDay event.
Register 👉 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#NSGAD2026
February 11, 2026 at 5:36 PM
🎥 Our CEO Emma Balchin pays tribute to the governance community as we prepare to celebrate National School Governors' Awareness Day!
Join Emma tomorrow at 10am for her panel session at
Judicium Education's online #SchoolGovDay event.
Register 👉 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#NSGAD2026
Join Emma tomorrow at 10am for her panel session at
Judicium Education's online #SchoolGovDay event.
Register 👉 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#NSGAD2026
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We put the ownership of upskilling on individual governors. Each year, we choose an area to focus on (our Personal Dev Plan). This is collated into a Board Dev. Plan. Vice chair is responsible for monitoring. It's not just about training courses. It might be reading or webinar. #UKEdGovs
February 11, 2026 at 7:58 AM
We put the ownership of upskilling on individual governors. Each year, we choose an area to focus on (our Personal Dev Plan). This is collated into a Board Dev. Plan. Vice chair is responsible for monitoring. It's not just about training courses. It might be reading or webinar. #UKEdGovs
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@sarahjchung.bsky.social looked at governor training in her doctoral research - here we talk about what lessons governors can draw from her findings #UKEdGovs Listen at this link
LISTEN: Talking Research Podcast Part 2 from the Gov RIG - BELMAS
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February 11, 2026 at 8:04 AM
@sarahjchung.bsky.social looked at governor training in her doctoral research - here we talk about what lessons governors can draw from her findings #UKEdGovs Listen at this link
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It's often possible to build learning into meetings, e.g. by having computing lead give an online safety briefing.
Ps I love Naureen's Plato quote today.
Ps I love Naureen's Plato quote today.
February 11, 2026 at 8:27 AM
It's often possible to build learning into meetings, e.g. by having computing lead give an online safety briefing.
Ps I love Naureen's Plato quote today.
Ps I love Naureen's Plato quote today.
“I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing". Plato
As training/CPD isn’t mandatory, how do you ensure your board members are constantly upskilling?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
As training/CPD isn’t mandatory, how do you ensure your board members are constantly upskilling?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 7:52 AM
“I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing". Plato
As training/CPD isn’t mandatory, how do you ensure your board members are constantly upskilling?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
As training/CPD isn’t mandatory, how do you ensure your board members are constantly upskilling?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 7:51 AM
“I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing". Plato
As training/CPD isn’t mandatory, how do you ensure your board members are constantly upskilling?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
As training/CPD isn’t mandatory, how do you ensure your board members are constantly upskilling?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
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Max Wilkinson (LibDem)
Will Home Sec condemn Trump’s ICE squads & reassure us that we will not see ICE squads on Britain's streets?
Shabana Mahmood (Labour)
"Unlike most of Westminster, I am not plagued with “America brain”. I do not spend any of my time worrying about what is happening in America"
Will Home Sec condemn Trump’s ICE squads & reassure us that we will not see ICE squads on Britain's streets?
Shabana Mahmood (Labour)
"Unlike most of Westminster, I am not plagued with “America brain”. I do not spend any of my time worrying about what is happening in America"
February 9, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Max Wilkinson (LibDem)
Will Home Sec condemn Trump’s ICE squads & reassure us that we will not see ICE squads on Britain's streets?
Shabana Mahmood (Labour)
"Unlike most of Westminster, I am not plagued with “America brain”. I do not spend any of my time worrying about what is happening in America"
Will Home Sec condemn Trump’s ICE squads & reassure us that we will not see ICE squads on Britain's streets?
Shabana Mahmood (Labour)
"Unlike most of Westminster, I am not plagued with “America brain”. I do not spend any of my time worrying about what is happening in America"
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Almost finished writing a new book with the most amazing woman (@nsachdeva.bsky.social) on becoming an expert teacher.
February 10, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Almost finished writing a new book with the most amazing woman (@nsachdeva.bsky.social) on becoming an expert teacher.
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By putiing an effort into building a relationship between board and executive leaders that involves respect, openness, and common purpose #UKEdGovs
February 9, 2026 at 11:10 AM
By putiing an effort into building a relationship between board and executive leaders that involves respect, openness, and common purpose #UKEdGovs
“Confidentiality is a delicate bargain of trust.” Martin Uzochukwu Ugwu
How do decide what goes into your confidential minutes? ig Questions
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
How do decide what goes into your confidential minutes? ig Questions
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 10:02 AM
“Confidentiality is a delicate bargain of trust.” Martin Uzochukwu Ugwu
How do decide what goes into your confidential minutes? ig Questions
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
How do decide what goes into your confidential minutes? ig Questions
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
“Trust but verify." Ronald Reagan
How do you monitor and interrogate data without the executive leadership thinking you don’t trust them?
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
How do you monitor and interrogate data without the executive leadership thinking you don’t trust them?
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 9:57 AM
“Trust but verify." Ronald Reagan
How do you monitor and interrogate data without the executive leadership thinking you don’t trust them?
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
How do you monitor and interrogate data without the executive leadership thinking you don’t trust them?
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social
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Governors leave and the school they were committed to lives on.
How does your board prepare for governors leaving?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social
@dodiscimus.bsky.social
@5naureen.bsky.social
@physicsmrh.bsky.social
@brendanhollyer.bsky.social
@dudleybutt.bsky.social
@sallyfarsley.bsky.social
#EduSky
How does your board prepare for governors leaving?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social
@dodiscimus.bsky.social
@5naureen.bsky.social
@physicsmrh.bsky.social
@brendanhollyer.bsky.social
@dudleybutt.bsky.social
@sallyfarsley.bsky.social
#EduSky
January 30, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Governors leave and the school they were committed to lives on.
How does your board prepare for governors leaving?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social
@dodiscimus.bsky.social
@5naureen.bsky.social
@physicsmrh.bsky.social
@brendanhollyer.bsky.social
@dudleybutt.bsky.social
@sallyfarsley.bsky.social
#EduSky
How does your board prepare for governors leaving?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social
@dodiscimus.bsky.social
@5naureen.bsky.social
@physicsmrh.bsky.social
@brendanhollyer.bsky.social
@dudleybutt.bsky.social
@sallyfarsley.bsky.social
#EduSky