Governance Development


The governance models in schools and academies are only as effective as the people and the culture that underpins them. Edu-Gov provides a ranhe of governance development services through bespoke training, mentoring and support for Chairs, Heads, Boards, LGBs and committees to help bring out the best in your governance volunteers.

Services include:

  • Proactive Reviews of Governance.

  • Training for Chairs and governors.

  • Mentoring Chairs.

  • Producing bespoke governance strategies.

  • Producing governance resources.

  • Restructuring governance.

For more information, advice, a quote, or an initial free consultation chat, call Richard on 07791 500705 or email richard.ellam@edu-gov.co.uk

I recently supported a Director of Education to help align local governance more effectively with the school improvement priorities of a MAT, while fostering a better understanding of what was expected from local governors and increasing the touch points between local governance and the Trust.

This led to delivering a programme of internal training, mentoring, bespoke support and other interventions including holding the Trust’s first ever inaugural governance conference
— Richard / Edu-Gov
  • "A quick note of thanks for your amazing work to support us with the re-invention of local Governance...so impressed with what you've done"

    MAT CEO.

“I have worked with Richard in several complex secondary schools with high levels of deprivation and on each occasion he has almost single handedly transformed the governance of the school. Richard brings an enthusiasm and level of expertise around governance that is rare, he has an in depth domain knowledge around all aspects of governance and works well with senior leaders and others to build an effective governance team who can provide strategic challenge and support. I cannot recommend him highly enough!”

MAT REGIONAL DIRECTOR (SECONDARY)