Mary Myatt and Catherine Priggs explore why the Governors’ Gateway is needed. As a school governor, Catherine believes that there is a need for tight, focused recordings and resources to […]

The first is the Foundation series of 10 short videos explaining the core elements of governance. The second is the Update series where Catherine explores current educational priorities such as […]

Catherine has developed prompts for governors to consider as guidelines rather than fast rules. She shows how to hold colleagues to account while respecting the boundaries between strategic and operational. […]

This recording offers governors an in-depth guide to supporting schools through an Ofsted inspection under the 2025 framework. Catherine Priggs hosts a discussion with Shamina Chowdhury, Chair of Governors, and […]

Literacy is not an add-on. It is the engine that drives learning across the primary curriculum.In this webinar, Mary and Abbie explore why reading aloud is a high-leverage practice that:

In this webinar we were joined by Shareen Wilkinson who will share insights from her latest book ‘Disciplinary Literacy in Primary Schools’. The focus was on ‘What works for primary writing?’ and […]

Chris gives an overview to support Leaders for Reading in schools. Practical and purposeful advice for those evolving school practice. Resources:

Here we discuss the key research that influenced the thinking behind the paper and what exactly is meant by “diversifying reading”. We go on to talk about the importance of […]

Hydeh Fayaz talks about the powerful Reading Curriculum at St Matthews C of E Primary in Birmingham.

This discussion focusses on issues around reading for pleasure and links between enjoyment of and achievement in reading. We discuss what schools can do to intervene with pupils who make […]

The good news is that 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading in 2024. The bad news is that almost a quarter did not. This has big implications […]

This recording provides governors with a clear overview of the Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR) led by Professor Becky Francis. Jon Hutchinson, one of the CAR authors, presents the key […]

Session 1 - What governors do (and don't do) A clear, practical explainer of the governor’s strategic role. This film sets out the core functions, shows where governance stops and operational […]

Session 2 - Governance and Ofsted What inspectors expect, what governors need to know, and what is not your job. This film demystifies inspection day with a mock Q&A that gives […]

Session 3 - Understanding school data A jargon-free guide to the data governors actually need. We walk through key measures, show how to interpret them without specialist training, and explore typical […]

Session 4 - Financial oversight and school funding How governors ensure budgets are sound, sustainable, and aligned to priorities. This film breaks down funding pressures, risk, and value for money, and […]

Session 5 - Safeguarding and child protection A straightforward look at governors’ safeguarding responsibilities. This film explains statutory duties, the link governor role, and what effective oversight looks like, supported by […]

Session 6 - SEND and inclusion An accessible overview of SEND duties and inclusive practice. This film explores the link governor role and shows how boards use the termly SENDCo report […]

Session 7 - Curriculum leadership and quality of education A practical guide to governors’ oversight of curriculum intent, implementation, and impact. This film uses a school visit scenario to show how […]

Session 8 - Governor conduct and compliance Professional standards in action. From the Nolan Principles to conflicts of interest and confidentiality, this film uses a short scenario to contrast poor conduct […]