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Dr Dani Hall

@danigov.bsky.social
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Recently completed a doctoral research project (focus on school governance) at the University of Reading. Also here as @academicgifts.bsky.social.

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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
The extent to which governance is undervalued and misunderstood is a theme through my thesis too. It undermines so much #UKGovReads
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Oh dear I’m still on Chapter 2 #UKGovsRead
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The abuse of power is at the root of so many problems in organisations, yet it isn’t always clear to those involved in school governance where power actually lies. #UKGovsRead
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Janet Maria Gordon @jmgordon.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
If you're interested in school governance, join this slow read of The Power of Governance by @emmakn.bsky.social
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
I need to catch up!
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
My copy has just arrived…
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Joel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
“I’m in a mood, correcting Projecting IMAX giving it all tonight.” — The Christopher Nolan Sisters
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
I have ordered a copy!
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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
✍️ “The attainment gap is a tragedy for individuals, but it also means our economy is missing out on a huge amount of potential talent.” If we are serious about improving social mobility, the attainment gap must be closed. Here are 8 ways to close it ⬇️ www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
suttontrust.com
The Disadvantage Gap explained - The Sutton Trust
We have long called for action to close the attainment gap, but what is it?
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
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Betty Campbell - Wikipedia
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_C...
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Betty Campbell - Wikipedia
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_C...
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Betty Campbell - Wikipedia
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Thank you @belmasoffice.bsky.social for a fab #BELMAS2026. Really inspiring and also loved the sense of community. Really welcoming for a newbie. Sorry to miss Chantelle Haughton’s walking talk this afternoon but I did pay my respects to Mrs Campbell before jumping on the train.
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
I found that difficult too (part-time and ADHD). It helped when I realised that I didn’t have to tie-off all the threads at the same time. Good luck!
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Yep. Have even noticed on trainline that the same journey can have a different price depending on whether you search for Reading or Reading West, have to check both every time. Agh
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
And pricing. Even trainline quoting completely different prices for the same ticket depending whether web or app search 🚂😵‍💫
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Yes it is, luckily I’m not seat hopping this time!
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Off to Cardiff for #BELMAS2026. A fairly straightforward journey from Reading that seems to require all these:
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Yes, agreed.
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BELMAS @belmasoffice.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
The countdown to #BELMAS2026 is on! We can’t wait to open the conference doors on Friday and welcome our delegates from across the globe!
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Thank you! Still can’t quite believe it…
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
What next? This!
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Pat Thomson @patthomson.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
This week I’m looking at the difference between reflection and reflexivity. patthomson.net/2026/06/30/w...
patthomson.net
what’s the difference between reflection and reflexivity?
When you first started postgraduate study, someone probably told you that you had to be reflexive. You may even have been told to include a section on reflexivity in your thesis. No, you don’t have…
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
This is good news. Begs the question why no cap previously. Either it didn’t occur to anyone that that such high wages would be the result, or it absolutely did occur to some. 🧐
theguardian.com
Academy school leaders in England face pay cap to curb ‘banker-style’ salaries
Nearly 100 academy chief executives earn more than £200,000 a year, and at least one more than £500,000
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
It’s official!
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Minor amendments approved so did a bit of this:
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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
📩 Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Fair School Admissions Awards! The Award is a benchmark for schools and trusts determined to widen opportunity (particularly for children from disadvantaged backgrounds) through admissions that are transparent, inclusive, and rooted in social mobility.
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Good luck! X
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Um…
schoolsweek.co.uk
Grammar schools are inclusive, says Ofsted
Analysis findings prompt backlash, but heads say they should be judged on what they achieve for their pupils
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Well it’s wine time. Haven’t done the contents yet as the numbers are all just jumping around too much. Who knew that the page numbers would start again from 1 after a table was inserted on page 72? Not me.
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
It was quite stressful!
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
This has all been very challenging for my #adhd brain. I think the amendments are done. Now to finish the amendments table with page refs (including refs to other tables) and actions taken. THEN to update the thesis Contents which are now all jiffled. Then WINE.
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Plus a small nervous breakdown trying to make two pages (and only those pages) landscape format. Also accidentally switched off ‘track changes’ for a bit and now need to ‘backtrack changes’.
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Elderly laptop crashed on the home straight. Lost a few words. Spent three hours working out which words and 15 minutes re-writing them. #phdlife #minorcorrections #majormeltdown
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Today’s work not helped by my internet provider deciding that I needed a new router for no apparent reason. So I have to re-connect everything to the internet with an implausibly long password, including the printer 😱
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Thanks! X
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Today I will be mostly trying to not over-think minor corrections so much that they become major ones.
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Amy McEuen, Ph.D. @mceuen.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
My favorite mother’s day cartoon from the stupendous @rosemarymosco.com
Bird mom admiring her “smooth round children” which hatch and become a loud handful
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NGA For Schools & Trusts @ngauk.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
New report: Governing in 4D is out now. It celebrates strong governance and how we build consistency as we move to a universal MAT system. It sets out governance in four dimensions: board, members, local tier, exec. Read it: www.nga.org.uk/knowledge-ce...
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Thank you!
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
“The NGA’s annual survey data shows that 97 per cent of trusts already operate some form of local governance” - *what* form matters. Is it always governance? #UKEdGovs #EduSky #UKEd
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Thanks! Well done to you too, I now know it’s not easy 😁
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Thank you. Been working on this for some time and loved doing it but it really feels like Something.
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Thank you. Good luck with yours!
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Thank you xx
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Well yesterday I had my viva and passed (with minor amendments). It still doesn’t feel real; but maybe this will help! #UKEdGovs #phdlife #phdstudent #whatnext #EdD
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
How depressing that this isn’t surprising.
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
That phrasing ‘governance is a strength’ is odd though I think. Strong governance isn’t an aspect of leadership or school performance, it underpins all those things (and more). #UkEdGovs
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Dr Dani Hall @danigov.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Yes it matters. I worry about ‘effectiveness’ being too tied to measurables. Especially when (or because) the DfE doesn’t seem to be clear about the purpose of governance in education. In my writing about this I differentiated between ‘strong’ and ‘weak’ governance instead. #UKEdGovs
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