Agenda item

To elect a Chairman in accordance with Standing Order No. 29.

An election of Chair was conducted in line with Standing Order 29. Ann Holmes, being the only Member indicating a willingness to serve, was elected for the ensuing year.

In taking the chair, the new Chair outlined the challenges facing the committee and thanked officers for the quality of their communication with Members throughout the time of COVID-19.

RESOLVED unanimously, that at the conclusion of his three-year term of office as their Chairman, members of the Education Board wish to extend to Henry Colthurst  their sincere thanks and appreciation for the manner in which he has presided over their deliberations and the detailed care and interest he has shown toward the City’s provision of education.

In Henry’s time as Chairman, the Board has supported the expansion of the City of London Academies Trust; introduced an annual Careers Festival and implemented three new fundamental strategies in Education, Culture and Creative Learning, and Skills.

During his time as Chairman of the Board, Henry has helped the City respond to significant changes in the national curriculum within its Family of Schools. He has also played a significant role in shaping the scope of lifelong learning and apprenticeships that the City is able to offer its residents, schools, employees and visitors.

Henry has performed his role as Chairman with great enthusiasm and dedication.  His vision has helped support the City through the ever-changing landscape of the education and skills sector so that it remains a place that people from the Square Mile and beyond, want to come to learn and teach.

Finally, Members wish to thank him for his generous hospitality during his years in office and to convey to him, their good wishes for his and his family’s future health and happiness.