KJ Governance Solutions

I’m Kayla Jolly, an independent governance professional specialising in schools, academy trusts and charities. I provide a bespoke, one-to-one service that larger agencies simply can’t offer — consistent support from the same experienced person who understands your organisation, your people and your priorities.

With a background across MAT boards, LGCs, maintained governing bodies, complex HR panels and trust-wide governance projects, I bring clarity, structure and calm, practical judgment to every aspect of governance.

From agenda planning, minutes and action tracking to reviews, frameworks, panels and advisory support, I help boards work more strategically and compliantly, without the overwhelm, inconsistency or impersonal feel of multi-staff services.

If you want governance support that is professional, personal and properly aligned to how your organisation works in real life, you’re in the right place.

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Who I Work With

I support:

All types of schools and academy trusts
Charities and small organisations
Chairs, CEOs, Headteachers and governance leads

With tailored support in:

Clerking & meeting management
Governance frameworks, reviews & development
Panels & HR-linked processes
Advisory and behind-the-scenes governance admin

Professional, consistent support from one person who knows your context.

Why Boards Like Working with Me

Consistent, expert support – you work directly with one experienced professional who understands your context, not a rotating team.
Calm, clear judgement – I bring structure, clarity and practical sense to complex governance, HR and safeguarding situations.
High-quality minutes & documentation – strategic, accurate, timely and aligned to best practice.
Proactive, organised communication – agendas, papers, actions and follow-up managed smoothly with no chasing needed.
Professional yet human – governance can be intense; clients value my steady approach, discretion and warm, honest style.