Visitors to school will notice one of the many improvements to the site that have been made over the summer: the relocation of our reception area. Reception - the first port of call for all visitors to school – is now conveniently situated directly next to the visitors' car park. The larger and brighter reception space will provide a more fitting welcome for visitors, as well as improving safety and accessibility. The project has further enabled the refurbishment of a classroom and the creation of a small meeting room elsewhere in the school. Further information about this and other site developments is available at www.ladymanners.net/sitedevelopment

Following their recent generous donation to school, which made the refurbishment of a science lab possible, the Parents' Association of Lady Manners School are planning ways to replenish funds so that they can help us with future exciting projects. The next event is the Parents' Association Car Boot Sale, which happens here at school this Sunday 8 September. The event starts at 7.30am (7am for sellers) and runs through to midday. The Parents' Association do a wonderful job for the school, and are very keen to find more support. There are many jobs necessary to run a car boot sale from staffing the gate or serving refreshments for a short time, to baking a cake to feed the hungry car booters. Please let the Parents' Association know by emailing them at parentsassociationlms@gmail.com if you can help in any way at all. If you would like to find out more about the Parents' Association, there is further information at www.ladymanners.net/parentsassociation. Alternatively you could attend their forthcoming meeting on Monday 16 September at 7pm at school – all are very welcome.

Today was the first day of the new school year for our Year 7 and Year 12 students. The day was devoted to these new students as they met new classmates and form tutors, started to find their way around the school, and experienced their first Lady Manners School lessons. It was lovely to see their excitement and enthusiasm throughout the day. Tomorrow we welcome back our Years 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13 students. We're looking forward to seeing them again after the summer break.

Staff were back in school today (an Inset Day) to make final preparations for the start of the new school year. The premises team, and others, have been very busy over the last six weeks with dozens of projects, big and small, all of which all improve the environment for our students, staff and visitors. We are ready and waiting to meet our Year 7 and Year 12 students on their first day in school on Tuesday 3 September. We look forward to welcoming back all other year groups on Wednesday 4 September.

Pastoral Manager (Sixth Form) 30 hours per week, 40 weeks per year Grade 8 £22,628 to £24,455 per annum pro rata Our popular and successful Sixth Form has been in the top 25% of sixth forms in the country for progress and quality of teaching over the past three years. The role involves working as part of a team to support the progress and development of our Sixth Form students. With 75% of our students progressing to higher education, a key part of this role is to assist with the UCAS process. Other duties will include daily monitoring of attendance, providing pastoral support to individual students, managing the sixth form bursary and raising aspirations fund and facilitating independent learning in the study area. You should have experience of working in a secondary school or FE college, ideally in a pastoral role, with knowledge of the academic and social issues experienced by young people. Knowledge of the higher education application process would be advantageous. Actual salary is £16,166 to £17,417 per annum. An application pack is available by telephone: 01629 812671, by e-mail: jobs@ladymanners.derbyshire.sch.uk or online at www.ladymanners.net/vacancies Additional Information Closing date for applications: 2 September 2019 Interview date: 16 August 2019 Ref 19/21 Lady Manners School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We offer a supportive environment with access to training and development opportunities.