Meet the Governors
Category: Staff governor
Appointing body: Governing body
Term: Jan 11 -
Responsibilities: Health and Safety; Pupil Premium
Register of Interests: N/A
Profile:
I began my career working at The University of Plymouth in the school of biological sciences as a microbiologist. After taking a career break to spend more time with my four young children I decided to retrain as a teaching assistant. I completed my training at Pomphlett and took up a post, going on to become a higher-level teaching assistant.
I joined the governing body of Pomphlett in 2011 when my eldest son started in reception. As a teaching Assistant with a strong commitment to supporting the education and well-being of students, I am passionate about ensuring that every child can thrive in a nurturing, inclusive environment. My experience in the classroom, combined with my perspective as a parent of four children, gives me an understanding of the challenges and opportunities in education today. As a school governor, I am committed to working collaboratively with staff, parents, and the wider school community to foster a positive, learning environment where all children can achieve their full potential.
Appointing body: Governing body
Term: 2021-
Responsibilities: English
Register of Interests: N/A
Profile:
I have been a member of the teaching team at Pomphlett Primary School since October 2017 and I joined the Governing Board in May 2021 as a Staff Governor. I currently teach in Foundation Stage. I have a keen interest in outdoor learning and enjoy offering children experiences and teaching them skills in an outdoor environment.
Being part of the Governing Board enables me to share my experiences as a member of staff with the Governors, as well as being an advocate for the other members of staff.
Outside of school, my hobbies include, walking on the moors and spending time with my friends and family.
Category: Parent governor
Appointing body: Governing body
Term: Feb 20 -
Responsibilities: Curriculum
Register of Interests: N/A
Profile:
I have had the privilege of being a Governor since January 2020.
I am very impressed at the amount of hard work and commitment that goes into the whole education process behind the scenes. The governors have a lot of good ideas and plans to try and help the school go from strength to strength, improving all our children’s pathways through the school and I am very excited to be able to be a small cog in this process.
As a parent Governor, please do stop me if you see me around the playground, with ideas of any improvements we can make together, to make Pomphlett the best place for all our children and staff.
Category: Co-opted (Chair)
Appointing body: Governing body
Term: March 20 -
Responsibilities: Safeguarding
Register of Interests: N/A
Profile:
My name is Sam, and I have been serving as the Chair of Governors since July 2022. It's a privilege to be in this role, where I can represent the vital perspective of parents within the school community. With my background in the education sector and my passion for fostering strong school-family partnerships, I aim to contribute positively to Pomphlett’s continued growth.
As a mother of two young boys of which both now currently attend Pomphlett, our family values the importance of learning and creativity. The emphasis on wellbeing at school is also something which always stands out at Governor’s meetings and shows across all year groups.
Name: Paul Decourcey
Category Co-opted governor
Appointing body: Governing body
Term: 2023-
Responsibilities: SEND
Register of Interests: N/A
Profile:
My name is Paul, I have three children who currently attend Pomphlett - they are in pre-school, Yr1 and Yr3.
My children enjoy their time at school and have found Pomphlett to be a brilliant and supportive place to learn. The staff make it a very enjoyable time and ensure that every pupil remains enthusiastic. I am a new addition to the governing body and I'm pleased to have been offered the opportunity to be a part in making a difference in the most important years of a child's education. As a governor, I have responsibility for the SEND support of the children at school. I will be working closely with the SLT and teachers to ensure that the children are getting the support they need in health, education and socialising. I hope to bring my skills and experiences from my previous role, within a Mental Health Team, to the Governing Body and to be able to support the school as a whole. In my spare time I enjoy playing rugby for a local team and spending time with family.
