ETHOS & ADVISORY COMMITTEES

The role of the Ethos & Advisory Committee is to support, inform, advise and challenge provision; working together, empowering excellence and improving outcomes for all children. Working with the Senior Team and the Trust Board , the Ethos & Advisory Committee are a local voice and a link with local communities and churches (Church Schools) as well as being advocates for all Trust schools. Details about the composition of this Committee can be found on the Learning Academy Partnership website.

As ambassadors for the academies, the Ethos & Advisory Committee can play a crucial role in enriching community relationships and communication; contributing to the collective effectiveness of academies and the Board of Trustees.

Gulworthy Academy belongs to the West Devon Hub.  Details of the West Devon Hub committee members are listed below.

Declaration of Business Interests and Attendance

Minutes

Minutes are available on request by contacting the school. Please note: access to some information may be restricted to meet legal and confidentiality requirements.

Contact: [email protected] 

Committee Members:

Hilary Marks

Hilary Marks

Foundation Committee Member

Hilary had children at Gulworthy and has been a governor with us since 2009, becoming our Foundation Governor in 2020. Before retiring, she was a primary teacher and deputy head teacher of a 210 infant and nursery provision. Hilary helps as a volunteer in Class 1 at Lamerton.

Peter Hake

Peter Hake

Committee Member
Barbara Meikle

Barbara Meikle

Foundation Committee Member

Barbara is a retired midwife. She used to be a Trustee of the Village Hall and at present is Secretary for the Parochial Church Council and has recently been elected as a Parish Councillor for Lamerton Parish.

Sarah Boyle

Sarah Boyle

Committee Member

Sarah is a primary school teacher in Plymouth. She has two children, one who is still at Lamerton, whilst the elder has progressed to secondary education.

Dan Bryant

Dan Bryant

Committee Member

Dan is a Director at Mansbridge Balment estate agents and has been working with them for 11 years. He lives in Bere Alston with his family and both his children attend Gulworthy Primary.

Katy Rooke-Bruce

Katy Rooke-Bruce

Ex Officio Committee Member (Lifton)
Melody Sterry

Melody Sterry

Ex Officio Committee Member (Lamerton & Gulworthy)

Become a Governor in our school

If you have a passion for education and improving outcomes for all children, then this could be the role for you!

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