Governance

The St Nicholas Local Governing Board currently comprises of 9 members - 6 Foundation Governors  1 Parent Governor, 1 Community Governor and 1 Staff Governor.

The Local Governing Board meets once per term and convenes working groups to look at items such as Standards, Admissions, Curriculum and the Catholic Life of the School.

We are supported as a Local Governing Board by our MAT Central Team at Plymouth CAST who provide advice and support for Governors as well as additional training and updates on legislation, Ofsted and other education areas.

The aim of the Local Governing Board of St Nicholas is to support the Senior Leadership Team in the strategic direction of the school and meet regularly with Teachers and Support Staff to offer support and guidance. Governors interact with Students and Staff to obtain a clear picture of the workings within school and help to ensure the progression of the school in accordance with the Mission Statement.

 

Governor's Strategic Vision

To be recognised as the School of Choice for children, parents and staff by:
  • providing outstanding learning for all children
  • celebrating the Catholic ethos of the School
  • providing innovative and diverse learning opportunities
  • enabling staff to help children reach their full potential
 
The Clerk to the Governors is Mrs Brocksom  who can be contacted on abrocksom@stncs.uk 
 

Who are the Local Governing Board?

  • Dr Frankie Phillips

    Plymouth CAST Foundation Governor

    Chair of Governors.

    Expiry of 4 year term of office on 21/05/25.

    Dr Frankie Phillips has been a Foundation Governor since Summer 2013 and was vice-chair of Governors between 2016 - 2018. Frankie has four children and two are current pupils at St Nicholas school. Frankie is lead governor for the Catholic Life of the School and is actively involved in the' Drop in , Drop off' group welcoming parents and carers on Friday mornings. Frankie is a self-employed HCPC registered dietitian with expertise in child and public health nutrition and often comments on print and broadcast media stories related to nutrition.

  • Mr James Cookson

    Plymouth CAST Foundation Governor

    Vice Chair of Governors

    I have been a Foundation Governor since Spring 2019 to support the staff and pupils at St Nicholas Catholic Primary School. I work for the NHS at Kernow CCG and enjoy exploring the Devon countryside.

  • Mrs Frances Dennehy

    Plymouth CAST Foundation Governor

    Plymouth CAST Foundation Governor. Term of office expires 5/12/2024.

    Safeguarding Governor

    I’m a foundation governor and have a son at the school currently in year 2. I’m a named governor for safeguarding and the Catholic life of the school. I am currently studying for a Diploma in Counselling having spent over a decade working in the NHS in the Fertility Clinic in Exeter.

  • Fr Jonathan Stewart

    Ex Officio Foundation Governor

    First term as Governor started on 19/01/2021. Parish priest of Blessed Sacrament Church in Heavitree.

  • Mrs Sarah Osbond

    Parent Governor

    I am Parent Governor and have two children at the school and a little one at home with me. I am a primary school teacher and have spent the last 8 years living in the US where I taught forest school in the Pacific Northwest and spent my spare time hiking in the mountains with my family. I enjoy adventures in nature with muddy boots and hot coffee.

  • Mrs Cathy Blatchford

    Executive Headteacher

    head@stncs.uk

    Ex-officio Foundation Governor. Executive Head of St Nicholas and OLSP in Teignmouth since 01/01/22

  • Miss Kelli Reynolds

    Head of School

    head@stncs.uk

    Ex-officio member of Governing Body. Head of School since September 2018

  • Miss Jemma Standen

    Staff Governor

    Staff Governor from 30/3/22. Currently Lydford Class teacher (Yr 2) and maths subject leader.

Governors who have left in the last 12 months
  • Mrs Angela Bosley

    Plymouth CAST Foundation Governor

  • Mr Luke Robinson

    Chair of Governors / Foundation Governor

  • Mrs Denise Sparkes

    Staff Governor

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