Dai Thomas
NGA Consultant
Dai is an NGA consultant who undertakes governance reviews, training, development and bespoke support for academy trust boards and maintained governing bodies. He has worked across a wide range of settings to improve the effectiveness of governance, from mentoring and coaching chairs to supporting board restructuring, academy conversions, and headteacher recruitment. He also has considerable experience with independent review panels, as well as leading investigations, complaints, and grievance processes.
A governor and trustee since 2007, Dai is currently co-chair of a multi academy trust and vice chair of an independent school board. He has previously chaired both secondary and large primary governing bodies, giving him a wide perspective on governance across school phases.
With 25 years of educational leadership experience, Dai believes that people are at the heart of effective governance and that strong relationships help boards achieve real impact for pupils and families.