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There is much discussion in the sector about the role of governance reviews. This is an area in which Stone King has been active for years, with a very clear focus on development, support and impact – not inspection. Designed in collaboration with its Consultant Professor Ron Hill, Stone King’s governance reviews are firmly focussed on supporting Boards and Governance Professionals to optimise the impact of good governance, helping colleges to be at their strongest for the benefit of students and the communities they serve.
Stone King’s methodology for external board reviews is developmental and supportive, recognising and recording highly effective practice for the Board and in-house Governance Professional to perpetuate and highlighting areas which would benefit from further development. Gathering evidence and encouraging participation through a combination of observation, interviews, group sessions, surveys and document review, one of the outputs is a formal written report from Stone King, with recommendations and ranked priorities, presented in a group session to the Board. The reviews are delivered by Stone King’s experienced governance professional consultants, backed by its expert education and charity lawyers.
Stone King has a dedicated and talented 80-strong Education Team, passionate about supporting the mission of colleges. Spread across six offices nationwide, our team of specialist lawyers offer local support with the strength that comes from being part of a firm which is rated in the Top 200 by The Lawyer, the only national law firm top ranked by Chambers and Legal 500 for both education and charities, and the only firm in the country almost exclusively focussed on education and the third sector.
Stone King’s national Head of FE Tom Morrison can be contacted here for more information.
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