What does the Local Advisory Board do?
The Local Advisory Boards (LAB) act as an informal committee of the Cumbria Education Trust (CET) Trust Board LAB members are appointed by the Trust Board and carry out their function in relation to their respective school/academy on behalf of the Trust Board and in accordance with the policies determined by the Trust Board.
The Local Advisory Board follows an agreed Scheme of Delegation which is available on our website (www.cumbriaeducationtrust.org). The Scheme sets out the requirements of the Trust and details where the Trustees delegate responsibility to the LAB members in the decisionmaking for the School
Who is CET?
CET is a Multi-Academy Trust that is responsible for educating more than 5,000 young people across ten primary schools, three secondary schools and a joint sixth form.
5 reasons to volunteer as a LAB member
Directly observe the results of your decisions
Enhance the educational opportunities of local children
Collaborate with professional individuals from various backgrounds
Experience a sense of belonging to your local community
At a time when schools are in need of help, you will make the difference
Am I the right person?
Being a LAB member is for everyone. All we ask is:
you have enthusiasm about the success and well-being of the school, its staff and pupils
you have basic computer skills (meetings may be online)
you embrace the opportunity to work alongside other members
you have great teambuilding skills and will will actively promote the school’s vision and values
3-4years
you are able to commit to a term of 3 (parent) or 4 (LAB) years
Where our schools are located
you are able to attend four meetings a year and attend training
you complete an enhanced DBS certification check (CET will support on this)
Cumberland
Westmorland andFurness
Being on the LAB gives me a greater understanding of Newtown and how it operates There's far more to it than what goes on in the classroom!
I was nervous at first, but I've had a lot of training that has built my confidence up. I don't work in a school, but I no longer feel like I'm going to be the one that asks silly questions in our meetings
I'm always interested in finding out what happens behind the scenes and how things work and I help the school make plans and improvements with the aim of getting the best outcomes for children
I am really proud to be Chair of CET, which is a fantastic organisation, with such a noble purpose. We are here as volunteers because we are passionate about delivering the best outcomes for children and families and the communities that we serve
Scan to view Recruitment Pack
Call - 016977 45300
Visit - www cumbriaeducationtrust org/lab
Email - lhewson@cumbriaeducationtrust.org
George Beveridge
Trust Board Chair