On transfer into BDMAT the previous governing body is re-defined as a Local Academy Board to distinguish that a change has occurred. Local academy boards are technically committees of the main board of directors, although no directors sit on LABs.
LABs have a number of key roles in both a strategic and operational manner; some of these may be undertaken by the full board, others delegated to either a standing committee, a role specific group or an individual governor, all of which will report back to the full board.
A handbook for all our Local Academy Boards can be found here.