In the past couple of months, two people I know very well have become parent governors. Yes, despite my protestations NOT to do it (ahem - may be untrue) a work colleague of mine and one of my dearest online acquaintances have chucked their hats into the ring. My work colleague (call him Dave) got straight in at first go. My online friend (call her Kate) took a couple of goes, hers being a highly enthusiastic parent body and therefore, hotly contested posts. I congratulate them both. Getting elected was the easy bit. Now the work starts. In … [Read more...]
