tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7170445355926055146.post8745048818086068827..comments2023-08-16T10:21:22.358+01:00Comments on School Governing: School governor retentionSean Whetstonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502468166331287269noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7170445355926055146.post-21797462843582380322011-01-13T14:03:22.628+00:002011-01-13T14:03:22.628+00:00I agree Bob, I support that there should be revolv...I agree Bob, I support that there should be revolving leadership of governing bodies with chairs serving no more than 5 years as chair. I also agree about the stale comment. School Governors should be encouraged to seek new challenges by utilizing their new found governance skills with different schools in their area as part of their School governing career/experience.Sean Whetstonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06502468166331287269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7170445355926055146.post-65597827155166782122011-01-11T22:14:36.221+00:002011-01-11T22:14:36.221+00:00>>There are significant benefits to retainin...>>There are significant benefits to retaining capable school governors. However, it has to be said that there are also benefits from the continual turnover of governing body membership.<<<br /><br />I would agree with that in general but it is possible for governing bodies to include significant cohorts of both inexperienced governors and those who should have been moved along some years ago. A combination of the virginal and the stale will not promote effective governance.<br /><br />In my experience board members need two or three years to gain the confidence, knowledge and understanding to fully contribute. Some years later, decreasing returns may set in - or at least new blood may have more to offer.<br /><br />In the governance code in the private sector as well as in not-for-profit sectors such as social housing board renewal, including time limits on board membership, is encouraged. It is a pity that schools, academies and colleges do not similarly stress board renewal.Bob Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760543093142035346noreply@blogger.com