Good Governance in Practice
AELP Webinar
Facilitators: Marie McQuade, Head of Board Practice and Dan Baxter, Prinical Consultant, 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 specialist Marie McQuade and Principal Consultant Dan Baxter 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.
Dan Baxter, Principal Consultant, Peridot Partners
Dan is a Principal Consultant leading the recruiting of executives and non-executives across further education, sixth form and specialist education sectors with Peridot Partners. Dan has always had a thirst for knowledge, a drive to learn more, and a desire to improve the spaces and communities around him. For over 20 years, Dan has worked collaboratively across the FE sector with organisations that share his values: creating opportunity, championing those who need support and inspiring the next generation. This passion led him to join Peridot, where he works with colleagues and clients who share the same ambition. Building relationships with people who care about the communities they serve; Dan meticulously searches to find exceptional leaders who will champion and inspire. You can read more about Dan’s work here. Outside of work, Dan is a northern-based school governor, a volunteer kid’s football coach, a husband and a dad to two amazing little people.
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Fees
Member Rate £49.00 + VAT
Non Member Rate £99.00 + VAT
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Good Governance in Practice
Good Governance in Practice
