WHO IS WHO?
ROLE OF THE GOVERNORS
Together with the Senior Leadership Team the governors of the Local Academy Board set the direction for the school and decides how the school budget should be spent.
The Local Academy Board makes decisions collectively on matters such as performance targets, school policies and the school’s improvement plan. It monitors the impact of policies, reports to parents on the school’s achievements and responds to inspection recommendations.
The Local Academy Board hears appeals from pupils and staff and considers complaints. It provides the Senior Leadership Team with support and advice, drawing on the governors' knowledge and experience. Governors ask searching questions and respect the Senior Leadership Team’s position as professional leaders of the school.
1 x vacancy for Parent Governor
1 x vacancy for Community Governor
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: Business & Finance Committee
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
SLT Link: Mr Tidswell (Behaviour)
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
School House Link: Hardwick
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
Key Position on Governing Body: n/a
Term of Office: 21/10/2019 to 20/10/2023
Appointed By: The Governing Body
Governor of Another Institution: No
Committee Membership: n/a
Registered Business Interest: No
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: Business & Finance Committee
Registered Business Interest: Employee of Europa Worldwide Group (school leaver scheme)
School House Link: Nightingale
SLT Link: Mrs Mitchell - Associate Assistant Headteacher (Groups)
Mr Cuan Jacques
Type of Governor: Parent
Term of Office:28/01/2020 to 27/01/2024
Appointed By: Parents
Governor of Another Institution: Yes
Registered Business Interest: To be confirmed
School House Link: Bainbridge
SLT Link: Mr Lyne - Associate Assistant Headteacher (Engagement)
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: Business & Finance Committee
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.
GOVERNOR COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
Full Governors meet at least three times a year and the Business and Finance Committees at least twice a year.
GOVERNOR REGISTER OF BUSINESS INTERESTS
GOVERNOR MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORD
GOVERNOR VACANCIES
Parent Governor Vacancy
We currently have a vacancy for a Parent Governor. If you would like to apply for this position please contact Mrs Whittaker - Clerk to the Local Academy Board - details below.
Please see the documents below for more information about becoming a school governor
Community Governor Vacancy
We currently have a vacancy for a Community Governor
For more details about the role please contact
Mrs Whittaker – Clerk to Governors
Email dwhittaker@bolsover.derbyshire.sch.uk
Telephone 01246 822105
Information about the role is also contained in the links below:-
Becoming a school governor - what to expect
Person Specification
Key Principles of Governance
Code of Conduct
Other documents
Trust Scheme of Delegation
Trust Terms of Reference
GOVERNOR VACANCIES