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At one point does an entirely normal member of society suddenly think - I'm going to knit a hat for a postbox?

Especial congratulations to trustees & governors recognised for their voluntary service #honours Sadly, slightly fewer than usual: get nominating for the next round. Anyone can put people forward. That's how we get more citizens giving service to their communities on the list

Joking about "faking a seizure" to escape an awkward situation is never okay. #Epilepsy is a serious neurological condition, and these jokes minimize the real struggles people with seizures face daily. -- Have you heard someone making jokes about seizures? #EpilepsyAwareness

Naureen Khalid Jacqueline Rodden IGovS Wirral Governor Aaron King Rosemary Hoyle Neil Yates A hugely important q to ask and sadly, depending on the area, this can be lacking. What's important to remember is there are people out there such as IGovS or networks like this, who are there to listen and offer guidance to any Chair or Governor, regardless of sector or area.

Jacqueline Rodden IGovS Wirral Governor Aaron King Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Neil Yates Aizenay UKGovChat It can take bravery to ask the difficult questions/ conversations. Sometimes these questions aren’t received well, but as long as they are done out of duty to the school and not out of malice then this enables us to be brave.

If there is an Under 21 Euros, there should also be an Over 35 Euros. Legends of the game having one last roll of the dice to settle old scores and one last chance to win a major trophy.

Jacqueline Rodden IGovS Wirral Governor Aaron King Neil Yates Aizenay Sam Buller @[email protected] UKGovChat I hear Alan's voice now saying 'So What???' Without a long-term focus, what is the purpose of your governance? What are you wishing to achieve? How will you ensure that children leave your setting with those important items in their backpack for life?

A wonderfully talented primary teacher is relocating to York from London. She's taught for 8 years across KS1&2 & would be a real asset to any school. She's looking for work from September. Do any of my followers know of any vacancies? #primary #schoolleadership #schoolleaders

"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 Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Jacqueline Rodden Neil Yates Rosemary Hoyle Aaron King

#BigQuestions “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’? Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Jacqueline Rodden Neil Yates Sam Buller @[email protected] Aaron King

“The power of people, when they focus on something positive, never fails to amaze me" - Ozzy Osbourne. #BigQuestions How can fostering a culture of positivity among school leaders and staff influence decision-making and overall school ethos?

Aizenay A positive s hook culture is one where there is a sense of belonging, where everyone’s wellbeing is looked after, where people are nurtured and developed, where there are shared goals and vision. All this will lead to a school ethos where children can flourish.

Aizenay Love this - a positive outlook, when tempered with a dose of reality, is so important in building resilience and growth even when that seems impossible. If we believe as leaders, our staff will believe but most importantly, our children and community will ❤️

"The world needs all kinds of minds" - Dr Temple Grandin #BigQuestions 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 people from Horrible Histories should represent the UK at Eurovision. We'd win it, then.

“If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done." -Bruce Lee #BigQuestions How can we structure governor meeting to promote actionable decisions rather than mere discussion? Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance lisa jane Smith Jacqueline Rodden Naureen Khalid

Aizenay Naureen Khalid Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Aaron King Rosemary Hoyle lisa jane Smith I think the fun is in knowing that we're using our skills, knowledge & experience for the benefit of others. Being volunteers means we're not paid & so not dependent on approval for our livelihood which allows us to provide appropriate & impactful challenge to drive improvements.

Aizenay Naureen Khalid Jacqueline Rodden Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Aaron King Rosemary Hoyle lisa jane Smith I think it should be. Playfulness keeps creativity alive. When we stop playing, we stop imagining. And that’s when progress stalls...