Carclaze School Governors

 
Carclaze School Local Governing Body
 
This section of the website tells you all about Carclaze School Governing Body. We are a small group of dedicated and hardworking individuals who work together as a team, with school improvement at the forefront of all our work. 
 
The full Governing body meet at least 6 times during the year. We also have smaller groups of Governors who meet regularly to discuss aspects of school life.
 
The RAP group consists of three Governors who meet with the Headteacher and Senior Leaders, to support and challenge the schools' actions towards raising achievement.
 
The curriculum group of Governors meet to discuss curriculum subjects and subsequently carry out follow up visits to the school to see the curriculum being delivered in the classes.
 
In addition to these groups, each Governor has an area they are responsible for and termly visits to the school take place to support and challenge in these areas. As Governors we provide a voice for the children, parents, staff and wider community. 
 
As Governors of Carclaze School we feel that it is also very important to become immersed in school life wherever possible and be recognisable amongst the children and all staff. A recent development is that we have been attending more social events such as School fairs, Christmas dinner and Class trips. It is so rewarding to see the school in action and also build relationships with children and staff. 
 
 

 

How To Become a Governor

 

Governor vacancies are advertised with a description of the skills required.  There will always be a minimum of two parent Governors. Parent Governor vacancies will be advertised to all registered parents.  Interested parents may apply to be selected for this role. Staff Governors are elected by School staff.  All other Governors are appointed by The Peninsula Learning Trust.  Interested potential Governors may apply for vacancies when advertised. 

 

 

Vacancies:  29/3/19   

We currently have a vacancy for a Parent Governor. Please contact the school for an informal chat and to find out more details. 

 

 

Governor News

 

The Governors would like to thank Ann Teague who has stepped down after four years as Teacher Governor. Ann has been dedicated to this role and we will miss her input as a Governor. 

At this time, we also say goodbye to Sophie Bertholon who will no longer be able to commit to the role of the Governor. Sophie has brought energy, enthusiasm and excellent questioning skills to the Governing board and we wish her well for the future with her work and family commitments.

At the next meeting we will be welcoming Andy Williams and Jenny Wood as new Governors. Andy has been appointed by the board and Jenny will be the new teacher Governor.

 

Governor Training 2018/19

  1. S175 training - Annabel Coad ✔
  2. Safeguarding training- all governors 6/02/19 ✔
  3. Governor Conference - Helen Knight/ Karen Littler 30/3/19 ✔
  4. KTSA Governor Conference - Helen Knight/ Karen Littler 3/05/19
  5. Data training- David Moseley - date TBC
  6. CELT Governor training - all governors 17/10/19
 
 
Meeting dates for 2018/19:
 
3/10/18 ✔
28/11/18 ✔
6/02/19 ✔
27/03/19
15/05/19
10/07/19
 
 
We are so grateful for all the governors do, they are volunteers who are committed to the school and give up a lot of their own time to help us.  Below is a list of governors and their key responsibilities:
 
 
Governor/  Responsibility
 
Head Teacher: Mr Simon Pollard
Chair: Sara Moult - Literacy, Curriculum 
Vice Chair: Mr David Moseley - Maths, Health & Safety, Rap group,   Data 
 
Mrs Jenny Wood - Teacher Governor
Miss Karen Littler - TA Governor,  Curriculum
Mrs Annabelle Coad - Safeguarding, Early Years, Curriculum
Mrs Helen Knight - Pupil Premium, Staff Wellbeing, RAP group,  
Mrs Adeline Michel - TBC
Mr Andy Williams - TBC
 
If you need to contact one of our Governors please email: governor@carclazesch.org or call into the school office.
 
 
Carclaze Local Governing Body is part of the "Peninsula Learning Trust”  for more information please visit: 

info@peninsulatrust.org

Telephone: 01726 216650

Interim CEO: Paul Towe

 

  • Mrs Sara Moult

    Chair of Governors, Board Appointed 16/11/18

    Contact 01726 74194 (School)

  • Mr David Moseley

    Vice Chair of Governors, Parent Governor 29/09/15

    I have been a parent governor at Carclaze since Autumn 2015 and currently supporting Maths and Science.
    As a chartered chemical engineer, I am currently the Minerals Technology Manager at Imerys and I am hugely passionate about both subjects. My wife Emma works in the school office and I have two daughters in years 5 and Reception, both of whom are thriving in the Carclaze environment. It's a privilege for me to give something back to the community.

  • Mrs Jenny Wood

    Teacher Governor

    Hi, I am a mother of two children aged 6 and 9. I am very passionate about teaching the next generation and love my job. I have been teaching for 13 years in each of the different year groups in various primary schools in Cornwall. For the past 5 years I have taught at Carclaze. During my time at Carclaze I have undertaken various roles such as Pupil Premium, Real Projects and Science Leads. I have undertaken and completed the National Professional Qualification for Middle leaders. Most recently I have completed the Diploma for Trauma Informed Schools practitioner and plan to implement that at Carclaze through my PSHE and values role. My career has been very exciting at Carclaze with many different opportunities made available to me. I hope as a teacher governor I will learn about different aspects of school life.

  • Miss Karen Littler

    Teaching Assistant/Governor 8/10/15

    I have worked at Carclaze School (Infant School Initially) since February 2009 and I have been the Student Support Governor since the summer of 2015. I have worked across all of Key Stage 1 and 2 supporting class groups and individual pupils. I now teach Spanish throughout Key Stage 2. I really enjoy the variety and versatility of my role including the rewarding responsibilities of governor.

  • Mrs Helen Knight

    Board Appointed Governor 12/05/17

    I have been a parent governor since July 2017. I have 3 children, 2 of whom attend Carclaze and my eldest daughter is at Penrice academy. My background is that I have been a primary school teacher since 1997. I have taught all ages from 4-11 and I was a member of the senior leadership team at my last school. My life took a massive turn of events when I was diagnosed with a serious illness in 2015. I am now enjoying family time and voluntary work whilst I fully recover. I am still passionate about education and believe that my experience and expertise will play a valuable role in helping Carclaze on their continual desire for excellence and achievement.

  • Mrs Adeline Michel

    Board Appointed Governor

    I am a primary school teacher in France and family moved in Cornwall in 2018. I am passionate about education, it is important for me to take part in school life. I also have a master degree in research in didactic with special interest in learning processes (reading, writing). New as a governor, I wish to contribute with an outsider perspective. As a personal perspective, this will be the opportunity to meet new people and get involved in the community.

  • Mrs Annabel Coad

    Board Appointed Governor 01/02/15

  • Mr Andy Williams

    Board Appointed Governor
Governor pages updated regularly by Helen Knight on behalf of the Governing Body.