Our Local Academy Committee (Governance)

CHAIR OF THE LOCAL ACADEMY COMMITTEE'S WELCOME

Dear Bolsover Church of England Junior School Community,

My name is Pamela Hall, and I am currently acting in the role as Chair of Governors (LAC) at our school.

I am delighted to be able to serve our school community and to support the leadership team as effectively as I can as we take the school on a journey together and maintain "good". It's a privilege to be a part of a school where the team are so committed to improving opportunities for every pupil every day.

Originally, from the Nottinghamshire area, I moved into Bolsover in 1972 with my late husband. Our family grew and flourished over the years engaging in the community life of Bolsover.

I bring to the school my skills and experience as a retired Teaching Assistant and have served on the schools governing

body since 1988. Over the years I have had experience on many governor panels, I have been apart of the OFSTED procedures over the years with varying outcomes.

I am proud to be a part of the team which includes the SIAMS inspections which recently had a glowing report. Hopefully, I can continue to serve the school community successfully to create and work along side the team to work. In partnership with the school ethos and vision (Faith, Hope and Love) we grow together.

As Chair of Governors, I would like to thank all the members of the Governing Body, the headteacher and all the staff for their dedication and for all the time they give to the school and our children throughout the year.

Thank you for the wonderful privilege of serving alongside you all!

Mrs Pamela Hall

Chair of Local Academy Committee

Structure and Remit of the Local Academy Committee

Please find below the structure and remit of our Local Academy Committee:
Structure and Remit of Local Academy Committee 2024-25

Business and Financial Interests of the Local Academy Committee

Please find a link to a register of business and financial interests for our Local Academy Committee members including relevant business and financial interests, including governance roles in other educational institutions:

Attendance Record of Local Academy Committee

Please find below a link to the attendance record of our Local Academy Committee Meetings over the last academic year:

Bolsover LAC Meeting Attendance Register 2024-25

Contacting our Chair of Governors

Our Chair of the Local Academy Committee, Pamela Hall, can be contacted on the following:

School telephone: 01246 822324

School email: chairofgovernors@bolsover-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk

School postal address:

Bolsover Church of England Junior School,

Horsehead Lane,

Bolsover,

S44 6XH

Please find a link to information about our school's Local Academy Committee on the Get Information About Schools website here: Bolsover Church of England Junior School - GOV.UK

Wanting to become a school governor?

The School Governors have an important and active role in the life of the school. They have the responsibility for the strategic development and are accountable for the school's performance. The Governing Body is made up of representatives from our trust, the Church of England, the community and parents and teaching staff.

The governors consider a range of areas relating to the school's finances, staffing, curriculum and health and safety as well as performance data.

Local Academy Committee meetings take place throughout the year. The Governors also undertake monitoring visit within the school looking at various aspects (including progress) in different areas of the curriculum discussing these with both Senior staff and the children.

The Governors have a vital role to play within school ensuring that every child gets the best possible education in a safe and happy environment for learning and to ensure that there is clarity with all stakeholders of the vision within school and a clear strategic direction.

Not all the Governors have an educational background. They come from a variety of areas and are therefore able to bring their individual knowledge and skills to the Governing Body.

The Governing Body work closely with the Headteacher and her staff whilst holding them to account for the school's performance and taking hard decisions in the light of objective data.

The Governing Body is scrutinised when an OFSTED inspection takes place.