Sam Buller
@sambuller.bsky.social
Mum • Gig fanatic • Governance Manager• Governor• EdD student (Governance in MATs) • Educational Leadership • Research
"If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading." - Lao Tzu
Mel Stokes asks: Why is it important that governance strategies are adaptable to change?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
Mel Stokes asks: Why is it important that governance strategies are adaptable to change?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 8:13 AM
"If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading." - Lao Tzu
Mel Stokes asks: Why is it important that governance strategies are adaptable to change?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
Mel Stokes asks: Why is it important that governance strategies are adaptable to change?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
"Who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're saying." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
How can we ensure we hear the right things and not focus on circumstances?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
How can we ensure we hear the right things and not focus on circumstances?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
August 1, 2025 at 5:47 AM
"Who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're saying." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
How can we ensure we hear the right things and not focus on circumstances?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
How can we ensure we hear the right things and not focus on circumstances?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it - Edith Wharton
As governors, how can we be both?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
As governors, how can we be both?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
July 30, 2025 at 5:57 AM
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it - Edith Wharton
As governors, how can we be both?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
As governors, how can we be both?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
Every strike brings me closer to the next home run. –Babe Ruth.
As we review the last year, what do we see as our first strike of the next year?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
As we review the last year, what do we see as our first strike of the next year?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Every strike brings me closer to the next home run. –Babe Ruth.
As we review the last year, what do we see as our first strike of the next year?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
As we review the last year, what do we see as our first strike of the next year?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
‘You don't always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go and see what happens’ -
Mandy Hale
How are we going to use the summer break effectively as governors/trustees?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
Mandy Hale
How are we going to use the summer break effectively as governors/trustees?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
July 28, 2025 at 7:04 AM
‘You don't always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go and see what happens’ -
Mandy Hale
How are we going to use the summer break effectively as governors/trustees?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
Mandy Hale
How are we going to use the summer break effectively as governors/trustees?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
“If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done."
-Bruce Lee
@aizenay95 asks - How can we structure governor meeting to promote actionable decisions rather than mere discussion?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
-Bruce Lee
@aizenay95 asks - How can we structure governor meeting to promote actionable decisions rather than mere discussion?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
July 26, 2025 at 8:33 AM
“If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done."
-Bruce Lee
@aizenay95 asks - How can we structure governor meeting to promote actionable decisions rather than mere discussion?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
-Bruce Lee
@aizenay95 asks - How can we structure governor meeting to promote actionable decisions rather than mere discussion?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social
"The world needs all kinds of minds" - Dr Temple Grandin
#BigQuestions
@aizenay95 asks
In what ways can school and Trust boards be made more accessible and appealing to neurodiverse individuals, and what strategies can be implemented to enhance their representation within governance structures?
#BigQuestions
@aizenay95 asks
In what ways can school and Trust boards be made more accessible and appealing to neurodiverse individuals, and what strategies can be implemented to enhance their representation within governance structures?
July 25, 2025 at 5:54 AM
"The world needs all kinds of minds" - Dr Temple Grandin
#BigQuestions
@aizenay95 asks
In what ways can school and Trust boards be made more accessible and appealing to neurodiverse individuals, and what strategies can be implemented to enhance their representation within governance structures?
#BigQuestions
@aizenay95 asks
In what ways can school and Trust boards be made more accessible and appealing to neurodiverse individuals, and what strategies can be implemented to enhance their representation within governance structures?
“The power of people, when they focus on something positive, never fails to amaze me" - Ozzy Osbourne. #BigQuestions
Guest question- How can fostering a culture of positivity among school leaders and staff influence decision-making and overall school ethos?
Guest question- How can fostering a culture of positivity among school leaders and staff influence decision-making and overall school ethos?
July 24, 2025 at 5:27 AM
“The power of people, when they focus on something positive, never fails to amaze me" - Ozzy Osbourne. #BigQuestions
Guest question- How can fostering a culture of positivity among school leaders and staff influence decision-making and overall school ethos?
Guest question- How can fostering a culture of positivity among school leaders and staff influence decision-making and overall school ethos?
“What I think is really obvious obviously isn’t obvious” - Michael Stipe
How we can help govs ask for clarification on topics without appearing uninformed or asking a ‘silly question’?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
How we can help govs ask for clarification on topics without appearing uninformed or asking a ‘silly question’?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
July 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
“What I think is really obvious obviously isn’t obvious” - Michael Stipe
How we can help govs ask for clarification on topics without appearing uninformed or asking a ‘silly question’?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
How we can help govs ask for clarification on topics without appearing uninformed or asking a ‘silly question’?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
"Don't aspire to be the best on the team. Aspire to be the best for the team" - Brian Tracy
How do we ensure that we all are aspiring to be the best for the team? #BigQuestions
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
How do we ensure that we all are aspiring to be the best for the team? #BigQuestions
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
July 22, 2025 at 5:19 AM
"Don't aspire to be the best on the team. Aspire to be the best for the team" - Brian Tracy
How do we ensure that we all are aspiring to be the best for the team? #BigQuestions
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
How do we ensure that we all are aspiring to be the best for the team? #BigQuestions
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
“Volunteering is an act of heroism on a grand scale. And it matters profoundly. It does more than help people beat the odds; it changes the odds.” – William J. Clinton
As we break for summer, a huge thankyou to all Govs/Trustees find time to stop!
#BigQuestions
As we break for summer, a huge thankyou to all Govs/Trustees find time to stop!
#BigQuestions
July 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
“Volunteering is an act of heroism on a grand scale. And it matters profoundly. It does more than help people beat the odds; it changes the odds.” – William J. Clinton
As we break for summer, a huge thankyou to all Govs/Trustees find time to stop!
#BigQuestions
As we break for summer, a huge thankyou to all Govs/Trustees find time to stop!
#BigQuestions
"Patience is the companion of wisdom." - Saint Augustine
Mel Stokes asks: As we approach the final day of this academic yr, what do we need to temper patience & wisdom over?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
Mel Stokes asks: As we approach the final day of this academic yr, what do we need to temper patience & wisdom over?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
July 18, 2025 at 5:34 AM
"Patience is the companion of wisdom." - Saint Augustine
Mel Stokes asks: As we approach the final day of this academic yr, what do we need to temper patience & wisdom over?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
Mel Stokes asks: As we approach the final day of this academic yr, what do we need to temper patience & wisdom over?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
"Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark." - Rabindranath Tagore
Mel Stokes asks: How do we feel the light in governance when the world feels dark?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
Mel Stokes asks: How do we feel the light in governance when the world feels dark?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
"Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark." - Rabindranath Tagore
Mel Stokes asks: How do we feel the light in governance when the world feels dark?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
Mel Stokes asks: How do we feel the light in governance when the world feels dark?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others.” – African Proverb
Mel Stokes :How do we ensure our communities come with us in the strategies we develop?
#BigQuestions
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
Mel Stokes :How do we ensure our communities come with us in the strategies we develop?
#BigQuestions
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
July 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others.” – African Proverb
Mel Stokes :How do we ensure our communities come with us in the strategies we develop?
#BigQuestions
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
Mel Stokes :How do we ensure our communities come with us in the strategies we develop?
#BigQuestions
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
"When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece" - John Ruskin
Melanie Stokes asks: How does our passion match our skills to create a strategic masterpiece for our communities of tomorrow?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
Melanie Stokes asks: How does our passion match our skills to create a strategic masterpiece for our communities of tomorrow?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece" - John Ruskin
Melanie Stokes asks: How does our passion match our skills to create a strategic masterpiece for our communities of tomorrow?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
Melanie Stokes asks: How does our passion match our skills to create a strategic masterpiece for our communities of tomorrow?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
"For a stone, when it is examined, will be found a mountain in miniature." - John Ruskin
Melanie Stokes asks - How do our governance strategies aspire to be the mountain?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
Melanie Stokes asks - How do our governance strategies aspire to be the mountain?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 5:58 AM
"For a stone, when it is examined, will be found a mountain in miniature." - John Ruskin
Melanie Stokes asks - How do our governance strategies aspire to be the mountain?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
Melanie Stokes asks - How do our governance strategies aspire to be the mountain?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
”Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.” - James Baldwin
How do we ask the questions to face any potential change in governance?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
How do we ask the questions to face any potential change in governance?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 6:11 AM
”Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.” - James Baldwin
How do we ask the questions to face any potential change in governance?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
How do we ask the questions to face any potential change in governance?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
"A person needs just 3 things to be truly happy...someone to love, something to do, & something to hope for" Tom Bodett
What do you hope for in governance?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
@5naureen.bsky.social
What do you hope for in governance?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
@5naureen.bsky.social
July 5, 2025 at 12:54 PM
"A person needs just 3 things to be truly happy...someone to love, something to do, & something to hope for" Tom Bodett
What do you hope for in governance?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
@5naureen.bsky.social
What do you hope for in governance?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
@5naureen.bsky.social
"When the facts change, I change my mind" JM Keynes
How do we ensure our governance decisions are informed by up to date information?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
@5naureen.bsky.social
How do we ensure our governance decisions are informed by up to date information?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
@5naureen.bsky.social
July 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
"When the facts change, I change my mind" JM Keynes
How do we ensure our governance decisions are informed by up to date information?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
@5naureen.bsky.social
How do we ensure our governance decisions are informed by up to date information?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
@5naureen.bsky.social
“Nobody keeps me informed,” said Eeyore ... You said ‘Hallo’ and Flashed Past... as I was mediating my reply.” A.A.Milne
‘How can we listen better as governors?’
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
@5naureen.bsky.social
‘How can we listen better as governors?’
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
@5naureen.bsky.social
July 3, 2025 at 8:44 AM
“Nobody keeps me informed,” said Eeyore ... You said ‘Hallo’ and Flashed Past... as I was mediating my reply.” A.A.Milne
‘How can we listen better as governors?’
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
@5naureen.bsky.social
‘How can we listen better as governors?’
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
@5naureen.bsky.social
"The past, I think, has helped me appreciate the present" Audrey Hepburn
Jacqueline Rodden asked Why is maintaining a long-term focus critical for governors?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social
Jacqueline Rodden asked Why is maintaining a long-term focus critical for governors?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
"The past, I think, has helped me appreciate the present" Audrey Hepburn
Jacqueline Rodden asked Why is maintaining a long-term focus critical for governors?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social
Jacqueline Rodden asked Why is maintaining a long-term focus critical for governors?
#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social
“What gets measured gets improved” Peter Drucker
Should governance be standardised across all schools regardless of school type?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
Should governance be standardised across all schools regardless of school type?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
June 14, 2025 at 5:29 AM
“What gets measured gets improved” Peter Drucker
Should governance be standardised across all schools regardless of school type?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
Should governance be standardised across all schools regardless of school type?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
“People think responsibility is hard to bear…..the absence of responsibility is harder to bear” - Henry Kissinger
How can we GB stop thoughts of responsibility deterring new recruits?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @5naureen.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @neilayates.bsky.social
How can we GB stop thoughts of responsibility deterring new recruits?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @5naureen.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @neilayates.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 5:21 AM
“People think responsibility is hard to bear…..the absence of responsibility is harder to bear” - Henry Kissinger
How can we GB stop thoughts of responsibility deterring new recruits?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @5naureen.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @neilayates.bsky.social
How can we GB stop thoughts of responsibility deterring new recruits?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @5naureen.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @neilayates.bsky.social
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” Helen Keller
How do we ensure school leaders fully understand the role of GBs?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @5naureen.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @neilayates.bsky.social
How do we ensure school leaders fully understand the role of GBs?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @5naureen.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @neilayates.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 6:07 AM
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” Helen Keller
How do we ensure school leaders fully understand the role of GBs?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @5naureen.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @neilayates.bsky.social
How do we ensure school leaders fully understand the role of GBs?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @5naureen.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @neilayates.bsky.social
“An expert knows all the right answers if you ask the right questions” Levi Strauss
How do we use clerks effectively other than admin?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
How do we use clerks effectively other than admin?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
“An expert knows all the right answers if you ask the right questions” Levi Strauss
How do we use clerks effectively other than admin?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social
How do we use clerks effectively other than admin?
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @zaki-m.bsky.social