In the first conversation of the Grasping Governance series, we delve into the realities of being a school governor. Miriam Sechere shares her remarkable journey into school governance and the educational landscape.
Our discussion unravels the layers of governance and leadership, the significance of continuous learning and staying informed about evolving educational policies.
Miriam sheds light on the pivotal role that understanding a school’s vision, mission, and values plays in steering the course of being an effective school governor.
A strong team is a diverse team.
Miriam Sechere
Leadership Coach and Education Consultant
Miriam Sechere has worked in education for over 17 years, having served as a former Vice Principal of a large all through Academy. Now combining part time roles at a Local Authority as Head of Service for Education whilst also directing Sixth Gear, her coaching and consultancy business.
With prior experience as a Chair of Governors, she remains committed to education. Miriam is also a creative force, and enjoys writing children’s books, spoken word and singing.
Highlights:
- 09:11 Journey into governance
- 17:17 Alignment with values and governance
- 21:37 Role of the Chair of Governors
- 23:45 Layers of governance and leadership
- 27:15 Team management
- 31:11 Rules, boundaries and parameters
- 37:52 Dealing with tragedy and challenges
- 46:24 The role of resilience
- 54:02 Continuous Improvement
Resources:
- Sixth Gear Coaching & Consultancy
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