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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Very relevant to current question on #bbcaq coming from Warws where I live: Tom Heap writes about using land for both solar & food production Chris Bryant MP doing well on topic but USA woman really shouldn't be allowed to talk such nonsense - fact checking pls BBC

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Tom Heap is joining Action21 at EcoFest in Leamington Spa on Saturday to talk about how we can best use our land - so much to talk about - food, energy, nature @warwickdc.gov.uk

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Isabel will be talking about her joyful approach to tackling climate issues at @warwickdc.gov.uk's Eco Fest in the Pump Room Gardens, Leamington Spa on Saturday at 2pm

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Going local here: Great to be hosting the Eco Fest Talks Tent on Saturday in Leamington's Pump Room Gardens on behalf of Action21 Thrilled with the running order - will be welcoming @tomheap.bsky.social @isabel-losada.bsky.social & @mattwestern.bsky.social amongst others

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Oh interesting Rosemary - esp as you are such an advocate for ethical governance, one of the 3 pillars I included in good governance. Impact is important but I thought not a first order principle but more an outcome of governing well. I agree it mustn't be forgotten: 1 of the 5 mindsets #UKGovsRead

Graphic showing the 5 mindsets needed to govern well - Impact mode; fiduciary mode; strategic mode; generative mode & values/cultures mode

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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

There now follows a party election broadcast by the Count Binface Party, And if I do say so myself, it's a banger. #VoteBinface #Clacton

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

And which one of these reduces the profit syphoned off from public expenditure? Or is more fundamental reform required to reduce that? How is the expertise & value of the not-for-profit sector prioritised? And the skills & capacity of the public sector developed as an alternative

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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

BP profits more than double to $5.7bn in three months as Iran war sends oil prices soaring - "While BP banks enormous profits, millions of households are paying the price" #energycrisis #climatecrisis www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices soaring

Energy company’s $5.73bn quarterly profits come after Shell posted second highest quarterly earnings on record

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

You are not alone Jane in not warming to the word but much of the power in our system is vested in that team (not an individual) which then works with others, taking into account their voices. But it's always crucial to know the exact roles & who has to take which decisions

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

#UKGovsRead & the latest Ofsted framework hasn't solved the problem of its disproportionate effect on school leaders. So we need to double down on reducing the role of school inspections in the web of accountability. Ironically introducing MAT inspections could help finally turn this corner

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Rosemary Hoyle @hoylerosemary.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

#UKGovsRead Chapt 2 talks of accountability & rightly IMO critiques narrow concept of acc. only through Ofsted & published results Surely valuing the strategic contribution of governance, stakeholders & community is essential as current debate re academic v vocational Ed demonstrates #UKEdGovs

A blue cover of the book The Power of Governance with stylised flowers on bright colours

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

It would be interesting to have comparative figures of how many articles & other MSM coverage on each topic over the period. Is there any correlation? Housing is a constant theme if you spend time with young people & that seems to include most of those in their 30's now. Yet still not in the top 5

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Jessica Elgot @jessicaelgot.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We are in the third drought in five years. We have the National Trust and NFU - those radical types - sounding the alarm on unprecedented temperatures. But so little from any single figure in politics talking about the climate crisis.

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

#UKGovsRead executive leaders often flinched when I talked about power - which made me realise I also needed Chap 4 on how executives/heads & non-execs/governors work together to exercise power & influence each other... but we can't get away from the centrality of power & understanding it #UKEdGovs

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Governors & trustees did identify mental health & social interactions as one of the big issues right from the beginning in 2020 research with Ofsted: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f5a51... Ofsted leadership thought they were wrong to be so concerned - being a bit too fluffy!

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James Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Anyways, here’s a Sunday read on how bad climate politics have got on the right. www.businessgreen.com/blog-post/45...

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A hot messy summer

As the wildfires rage, what passes for climate discourse on the right of British politics is plumbing depressing new depths

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Robert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

It's noticeable, too, that there wasn't a single question on the climate, at a time when Europe is experiencing catastrophic wild-fires & record-breaking heat. It's astonishing how low down the political agenda this remains in Britain, when all the environmental indicators are signalling disaster.

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Pleased to say the other parties at Warwickshire County Council ensured that the Reform motion to revoke the climate emergency failed A small win following last week's larger win of 2 unitary authorities for Warws. That's the democratic solution. South Warws won't be dictated to by Reform. Phew

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

And where is climate change? I read recently over 80%people want more done to tackle the climate emergency, but it doesn't feature here even in a summer of heatwaves, more fires & in some places floods

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Rosemary Hoyle @hoylerosemary.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

#UKGovsRead This summer's slow read & chat begins this weekend - #UKEdGovs #UKEd do join the conversation. Chapt 1 - What is Governance? begins with the definition adopted by @ngauk.bsky.social including the phrase 'Governance determines who has the power ...' what do you think of this phrase? 1/2

The cover of a book The Power of Governance and mid blue background with stylised flowers in bright colours.

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

So far a different response in South Warwickshire, maybe because there's been lots of consultation. We're chuffed not to be stuck with being ruled by Reform councillors voted in by the North of the county. Much more democratic. Plus unitaries slightly closer to the locality is the right move

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Good point - local government reorganisation is v significant in many parts of the country

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Yes, I've just been reading about how the vast majority of voters want the government to take more action on the climate emergency - but they think they're a minority because of the loud coverage of cranks

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Surely every article on this topic should mention the climate crisis.. ensuring the economic model protects the planet rather than de-stabilising it further?

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Thank you both very much. I'm honoured

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Also reminded me of developing this ethical leadership framework with many others led by @ascl-uk.bsky.social. Peter Hennessey & campanions talk of kindness & optimism on Decency Politics just as we did. Plus those were the 2 virtues most quoted by pathfinders too

A picture of the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education which built on the Nolan Principles

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Interesting programme, incl as ever fabulous contribution from @Juliaunwin.bskyb.social of Charity Commission on the role of the third sector. It does need saying more - so much good happening under the national radar www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Currently - Decency Politics - BBC Sounds

Peter Hennessy asks what has happened to decency in our politics.

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Just catching up - interesting stuff. Should spawn lots of new conversations - hoping they've started already

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

100% correct & worth acknowledging great leadership practice going on out there - not enough by any means but leaders need their initiatives disseminated. Some networks are trying to do this esp UKSSN & also e.g www.nga.org.uk/news-views/d... @marieberesforddey.bsky.social @ruperthigham.bsky.social

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Greener Governance campaign | National Governance Association

Ensuring all schools and trusts have a strategy for their contribution to environmental sustainability.

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Good to see both MAT governance & DfE oversight considered: 2 sides of a coin Other sectors publish reports after significant governance & service failures. Why has DfE avoided this useful practice? It aids accountability, transparency & learning. Much went on at ATLP needs airing #NolanPrinciples

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Hope everyone's coping in the heatwave. I'm still in the UK but this morning visiting the lighthouse at Neist Point (& fog horn) on Skye. Damp, windy, misty & v atmospheric. Kept the fleece on most of the day. What a diverse & gorgeous set of islands this country is

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Janet Maria Gordon @jmgordon.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Looking forward to this book by @emmakn.bsky.social once PGCert marking is done #ukgovsread

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Thank you both for your anticipation. Once you've read it pls share the bit you were most surprised about & I'll share mine

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Celebrating the joy of choosing what you want to do each week. Leads to a varied life: this week opening up a box of my book plus today with Action21 friends at Leamington's iconic Peace Festival in the Pump Room Gardens

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Thanks Naureen. Interested you started with chap 10 - I had thought different parts might be of more interest to some audiences than others. The 4 parts are fairly standalone - but hope some themes emerge or I haven't done my job properly

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

And they've spelt Elif's surname wrong as well - not sure it's Cockney tho

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

And I couldn't help noticing with the wonderful & wise Elif Shafak. There are rivers in the sky was my favourite 2025 novel. Just brilliant

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

schoolsweek.co.uk/how-people-c... ICYMI written for @schoolsweek.bsky.social in the light of the local elections and the need for public services to engage more fully with citizens - let's not be afraid of each other

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How people can have more of a say in their local school

It’s time the government stopped dancing around and mandated local governance within MATs

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

we need much more of this journalism - holding Reform to account It's v close to home for me - living in Warws with minority Reform leadership. Many lobbying Govt to agree to 2 future unitaries, so each half of the county has a local council reflecting their citizens www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I do think ownership is important as it affects motivations & whether profits will be siphoned off. I agree the old model of GP partnerships were private too but at least they were patient focused & community bassed which this new phase of owners are not

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Haven't read behind the paywall but surely it's a civil partnership they need! We need more understanding about this option- barely mentioned, especially now young people often revert to marriage when so many campaigned at the time for civil partnerships to apply to heterosexual couples

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Yes let's disallow second jobs - but there's no need for more salary. It's a perfectly respectable public service salary House prices are a problem for everyone - let's focus on housing for all. It's unhelpful to push up the salaries in the top decile & leave the rest high & dry

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Emma Knights @emmakn.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/serie... Really interesting - I worked at various neighbourhood centres on council estates in Oxford just after I graduated & knew the story of the Cutteslowe Wall. No wall now but inequality in the city as huge as ever

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BBC Sounds - The Shadow of the Cutteslowe Walls - Available Episodes

Listen to the latest episodes of The Shadow of the Cutteslowe Walls on BBC Sounds.

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