Executive and chair mediation

Effective governance relies on a positive, professional relationship between the school or trust executive and the chair of the board. Our expert consultants, trained in mediation and coaching, specialise in resolving governance challenges, aligning board and executive teams to prioritise pupil outcomes, and fostering cohesive, collaborative relationships that drive success.

Consultancy

03/05/2023

Our consultants are experienced at unpicking ineffective governance and recognising dysfunctional relationships between those governing and those running a school, academy or trust. Many of our consultants are qualified coaches and mediators who can support the board and school/academy to move forward and start working together for the good of the pupils.

Our service

This service is bespoke. It is based on assessing the challenges impacting the effective working relationship between the chair and executive and helping both parties better understand what is expected of them and how to work together. It includes:

Providing clarity on how the board, chair and executive should work together
Guidance on governance processes
Model board reports scheme of delegation and any other documents needed to define the roles and responsibilities of the board and executive.
Mediation to help the chair and executive find a way to move forward