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Good Governance in Practice

10:00-11:00, 12/09/2025

AELP Webinar

Facilitators: Marie McQuade, Head of Board Practice, Peridot Partners and Sarah Atkins-Boal, Head of Further Education Appointments, Peridot Partners

Member rate: £49.00 + VAT
Non Member Rate £99.00 + VAT

Overview

This session launches a three-part series designed to transform how governance is viewed and practised across the skills sector. Governance isn’t just compliance—it’s a strategic lever for excellence.

Led by governance specialists Marie McQuade and Sarah Atkins-Boal of Peridot Partners, this webinar will explore how good boards contribute to better inspection outcomes, sharper leadership accountability, and long-term organisational resilience.

Drawing on experience across the charity and public sectors, attendees will reflect on how to evolve governance from passive oversight to proactive, high-impact leadership.

Objectives

By attending this session, delegates will:

  • Understand the true purpose of governance beyond ticking boxes
  • Explore how governance contributes directly to inspection success and provider performance
  • Learn how to build or refresh an effective board using skills audits and strategic recruitment
  • Discover how to shift from passive oversight to informed challenge and support
  • Benchmark their own board’s practice using sector and cross-sector examples

Without strong governance, organisations risk ineffective leadership, poor inspection readiness, and missed opportunities for strategic development.

Facilitators

Marie McQuade, Head of Board Practice, Peridot Partners

Marie McQuade has recruited exceptional Chairs and Boards for leading health, environmental and social justice organisations, including NHS Charities and hospices, European and Global NGOs, think tanks and foundations.

Sarah Atkins-Boal, Head of Further Education Appointments, Peridot Partners

With over 25 years of experience in both the corporate and education sectors, including roles in training, HR, student services, and work-based learning, Sarah Atkins-Boal brings a wealth of expertise to her position as Head of Further Education Appointments at Peridot Partners.

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Fees

Member Rate £49.00 + VAT

Non Member Rate £99.00 + VAT

To pay via credit card, please contact our Accounts Team at:

Phone: 0117 947 2095
Email: [email protected]

If you are unable to pay via credit card, we will automatically raise an invoice and send it to you. Once your invoice has been paid, you will receive the confirmation email containing the Zoom joining link.

If you register but are unable to attend, we will send you a copy of the recording after the webinar has taken place.

Good Governance in Practice

Good Governance in Practice

Last published: 28/07/2025