WHO IS WHO?
ROLE OF THE GOVERNORS
Together with the Senior Leadership Team the Governing Body sets the direction for the school and decides how the school’s budget should be spent. Governing bodies make decisions collectively on matters such as performance targets, school policies and the school’s improvement plan.
Governors monitor the impact of policies and oversee the use of the school’s budget. They report to parents on the school’s achievements and respond to inspection recommendations. They hear appeals from pupils and staff and consider complaints.
Governors provide the Senior Leadership Team with support and advice, drawing on their knowledge and experience. They ask searching questions and respect the Senior Leadership Team’s position as professional leaders of the school.
GOVERNORS COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
Full Governors meet at least three times a year and the Business and Finance Committees at least twice a year.

Mr Paul Hodkin
Type of Governor: Community
Key Position on Governing Body: Chair of Governors
Term of Office:01/02/2018 to 31/01/2022
Appointed By: The Bolsover School Governing Body
Governor of Another Institution: No
Committee Membership: All
Registered Business Interest: 2019/2020 - Mr Hodkin's wife is employed as the Assistant Senco at the school
School House Link: Peveril
SLT Link: Mr Hall - Head of School

Miss Monique Wharmby
Type of Governor: Community
Key Position on Governing Body: Vice Chair of Governors
Term of Office: 01/02/2018 to 31/01/2022
Appointed By: Governing Body
Governor of Another Institution: No
Committee Membership: n/a
Registered Business Interest: n/a
School House Link: Hardwick House
SLT Link: Mr Lyne - Associate Assistant Headteacher (Engagement)

Mr Gary Edwards
Type of Governor: Community
Key Position on Governing Body: Chair of Business and Finance Committee
Term of Office: 03/03/2018 to 02/03/2022
Appointed By: Parents
Governor of Another Institution: No
Committee Membership: Business and Finance
Registered Business Interest: n/a
School House Link: Peveril House
SLT Link: Mrs Hayes - School Business Manager (Systems)

Mr Philip Ogden
Type of Governor: Parent
Key Position on Governing Body: Vice Chair of Business and Finance Committee
Term of Office: 26/02/2018 to 25/02/2022
Appointed By: Parents
Governor of Another Institution: No
Committee Membership: Business and Finance
Registered Business Interest: n/a
School House Link: Bainbridge
SLT Link: Mrs Knowles - Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum)

Mrs Samantha Hollingsworth
Type of Governor: Community Governor
Key Position on Governing Body: n/a
Term of Office: 21/10/2019 to 20/10/2023
Appointed By: Parents
Governor of Another Institution: No
Committee Membership: n/a
Registered Business Interest: Husband - Richard Hollingsworth Parent Governor at The Bolsover School
School House Link: Arkwright
SLT Link: Mr Topley - Assistant Headteacher (Community)

Miss Laura Watkin
Type of Governor: Community
Key Position on Governing Body: n/a
Term of Office: 03/09/2018 to 02/09/2022
Appointed By: The Bolsover School Governing Body
Governor of Another Institution: No
Committee Membership: n/a
Registered Business Interest: Employee of Europa Worldwide Group (school leaver scheme)
School House Link: Nightingale
SLT Link: Mrs Mitchell - Associate Assistant Headteacher (Groups)
Vacancy - Parent Governor
Vacancy - Community Governor

Mr Richard Hollingsworth
Type of Governor: Parent
Key Position on Governing Body: n/a
Term of Office: 26/02/2018 to 25/02/2022
Appointed By: Parents
Governor of Another Institution: No
Committee Membership: n/a
Registered Business Interest: Wife - Samantha Hollingsworth Community Governor
School House Link: Arkwright
SLT Link: Mr Tidswell - Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour) Anti-Bullying Link Governor

Mrs Natalie Hardy
Type of Governor: Parent
Key Position on Governing Body: n/a
Term of Office: 26/02/2018 to 25/02/2022
Appointed By: Parents
Governor of Another Institution: No
Committee Membership: Business & Finance Committee
Registered Business Interest: N. Hardy Healthcare Ltd, Asthetic/Healthcare Ltd Company
School House Link: Arkwright
SLT Link: Miss Spence - Deputy Headteacher (Students)

Mr Adam Mercer
Type of Governor: Staff Governor (Teaching)
Key Position on Governing Body: n/a
Term of Office:14/05/2019 to 13/05/2023
Appointed By: The Bolsover School Governing Body
Governor of Another Institution: No
Committee Membership: n/a
Registered Business Interest: None
School House Link: Arkwright
SLT Link: Mr Pridmore - Deputy Headteacher (Standards)

Mrs Karen Woodward
Type of Governor: Staff (non-teaching)
Key Position on Governing Body: n/a
Term of Office: 17/09/2019 to 16/09/2023
Appointed By: Staff
Governor of Another Institution: No
Committee Membership: n/a
Registered Business Interest: n/a
School House Link: Bainbridge
SLT Link: Miss Bennett - Assistant Headteacher (Progress)
Please note: The Governing Body does not consist of any Associate Governors.