Governors
Welcome to our Governors section.
Please find below details of how our Governing Body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.
Janet Lavelle co-opted (Chair) 29.4.19-28.4.23 FGB, Resources, T&L, HT appraisal, Writing, Science
Sally Galling Co-opted 12.1.18- 11.1.22 FGB, Resources (Chair), Pay committee, Safeguarding lead, maths, reading
Daniel Jefferson Co-opted 5.11.18- 4.11.22 FGB, Resources, Pay committee, Finance lead, PE, Curriculum/Cornerstones
Vacancy Co-opted
Vacancy Co-opted
Yvonne Tolhurst Parent 9.2.18- 8.2.22 FGB, T&L, Resources, Pay committee, SEND, reading, maths
Tom Churchward Parent 16.3.18- 15.3.22 FGB, Resources, Pay committee, GDPR, Curriculum/Cornerstones, PE
Rebecca Buss Parent 8.2.19- 7.2.23 FGB, Resources, Pay committee, T&L, RR&SRE, H&S lead, deputy Safeguarding
Charlie Morrish Parent 15.11.19- 14.11.23 FGB
Vacancy parent
Phil Twiss LA 6.3.18-5.3.22 Resources, Pay committee
Suzie Buckingham staff 4.10.19- 3.10.23 FGB, Resources, T&L
No longer on governing body but have been in the last 12 months-
James Clifford-Davies parent resigned 23.4.19
Michelle Perryman Co-opted term ended 5.6.19
Sarah Nicholas Staff resigned 9.9.19
Nia Constable Parent term ended 11.2.20
Faye Davey Co-opted term ended 1.3.20
Attendance at Governor Body Meetings
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NAME |
T&L 13.11.18 |
Res 26.11.18
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FGB 18.12.18
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T&L 22.1.19 |
Res 11.2.19 (from 4.2.19)
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FGB 19.3.19
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Res 23.4.19 |
T&L 7.5.19
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Res 17.6.19
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T&L 9.7.19
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FGB 16.7.19
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FGB 17.9.19
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Res 14.10.19
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T&L 12.11.19
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Christoher Tribble (Head) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Faye Davey (Chair Co-opted) |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes (Vice Chair now) |
N/A Yes |
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Michelle Perryman (Vice Chair co-opted) |
Yes |
N/A |
No |
Yes |
N/A |
No |
N/A |
No |
N/A |
No |
Term of office not continued |
Vacancy |
Vacancy |
Vacancy |
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Sally Galling (co-opted) |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
No |
No |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
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Daniel Jefferson(co-opted) joined 5.11.18 |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
No |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
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Janet Lavelle (co-opted) joined 29.4.19 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes (Chair now) |
No |
No |
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Nia Constable (parent) |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A Yes |
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James Clifford-Davies (parent) |
N/A |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
No |
Yes |
Resigned 23.4.19 |
Vacancy |
Vacancy |
Vacancy |
Vacancy |
Vacancy |
Vacancy |
Vacancy |
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Yvonne Tolhurst (parent) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes/ |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Tom Churchward (parent) |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
N/A |
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Rebecca Buss (parent) joined 8.2.19 |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Phil Twiss (LA) |
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Yes |
No |
N/A |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
No |
Yes |
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Sarah Nicholas (staff) |
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N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Resigned 9.9.19 |
Vacancy |
Suzie Buckingham Yes |
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Declaration of Interests September 2019
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Janet Lavelle (Chair) |
Co-opted |
None |
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Vacancy |
Co-opted |
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Sally Galling |
Co-opted |
Other conflict- Son is one of lead officers for safeguarding Babcock |
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Daniel Jefferson
Phil twiss |
Co-opted
LA |
Immediate family- Yvonne Jefferson- mother- employee of HPS Treasurer of Honiton Hospital League of Friends County and District Councillor |
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Vacancy |
Co-opted |
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Christopher Tribble |
HT |
None |
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Vacancy |
Parent |
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Rebecca Buss |
Parent |
Pupils at HPS |
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Yvonne Tolhurst |
Parent |
Pupils at HPS |
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Tom Churchward |
Parent |
None |
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Charlotte Morrish |
Parent |
None |
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Suzie Buckingham
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Staff |
None
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Governing Body - Further Information
Janet Lavelle, our Chair of Governors, can be contacted via the school address or by email, chairofgovernors@honitonprimary.co.uk
The Governing Body assists the Headteacher and the staff to decide on the school’s aims and strategic improvement. They also have a responsibility to provide the Headteacher and staff with support, constructive advice and information and to monitor and evaluate the school’s effectiveness.
The Headteacher and staff are accountable to the Governing Body for the school’s management and performance.
The Governing Body is made up of volunteers. We have five Parent Governors, who bring their own expertise as parents. Five Co-opted Governors who are invited by the Governing Body to become members as they have specific areas of expertise. Two Staff Governors, including the Headteacher, to represent the views and expertise of the staff. One Local Authority Governor who represent the Local Authority.
At our last Ofsted inspection in February 2013 it was stated that,
'Governors know the school well, are determined to improve it further and hold leaders to account for the effectiveness of the school. They have a clear understanding of the school’s strengths and how well it performs in comparison with other similar schools. They understand the areas for development and work closely with the school to refine and implement the school improvement plan. They are regular visitors to the school and are individually ‘attached’ to specific classes. They understand well the links between teachers’ performance and progression through the pay scales and how underperformance is tackled. The governing body has an effective committee structure and individual governors’ expertise is used well, for example to ensure that the school’s finances are carefully audited and well managed. The governors have a clear understanding of how the pupil premium funding is allocated and its impact in improving levels of pupil attainment. Governors are kept well informed by the school’s leadership and also attend regular training so that they can fulfil their roles more effectively. They ensure that the school meets all statutory obligations, particularly those related to safeguarding and the safe recruitment of staff.'
The Governing Body meet at least once per term. Each Governor is also a member of a least one sub-committee. These committees which meet at least termly are:-
- Teaching & Learning Committee
- Resources Committee
For further information about being a Governor or any other questions please contact Janet Lavelle, Chair of Governors, through the school.
Governing body minutes, including committee minutes, are public documents unless they are confidential. Please contact the Clerk to the Governors through the school if you wish to access them.
The minutes of our meetings are available from the school on request.
