Governance and Clerking Services
I provide independent governance and clerking support to schools and trusts, tailored to the needs of each board. My approach is practical, structured and focused on ensuring governance is clear, compliant and effective in practice.
Independent Clerking
Providing professional clerking support for board and committee meetings, including agenda planning, coordination, minute-taking and follow-up. Ensuring meetings are well-structured, compliant and focused on clear outcomes.
Governance Advice
Offering clear, practical advice to Chairs, Headteachers and boards on governance processes, procedures and statutory requirements. Supporting confident decision-making and effective governance practice.
Panel and Hearings
Supporting the organisation and clerking of panels, including complaints, exclusions and other formal governance processes. Ensuring procedures are managed professionally, fairly and in line with requirements.
Governor Support
Providing support with induction, governance documentation, annual planning and board development. Helping to strengthen governance structures and improve effectiveness over time.
A Structured Approach to Governance
All services are underpinned by a simple, structured approach to effective governance:
PLAN → PREPARE → PUBLISH → PERFORM
This approach ensures governance is not only compliant, but structured, effective and focused on impact.
Plan
Shaping agendas and priorities to ensure meetings are purposeful and aligned with statutory requirements.
Publish
Coordinating agendas and papers to ensure board members are well-prepared and able to engage effectively.
Prepare
Working with leaders to ensure the right information is brought to the board, with clarity, focus and relevance.
Perform
Supporting meetings, capturing decisions clearly and ensuring actions and accountability are followed through.