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The School Governing Body
The Governing Body is made up of 7 Representatives, including the Executive Co-headteachers who make up one Representative. All meetings are Full Governors Meetings and there are no committees except for Pay & Performance and First & Second Hearing Panels. Representatives are selected to sit on these committees as required.
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The work of the Governing Body focuses on ensuring that the Harbour Schools Partnership and school ethos is lived out in the school on a daily basis. Their responsibilities include representing the interests of the school community in the running of the school, monitoring whether the school is working within the agreed policies and School Improvement Plan, and reviewing provision for break and lunchtimes. Governors work closely with the Trustees and Members of The Harbour Schools Partnership.
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As well as attending regular meetings each term, Governors visit the school to talk to staff and pupils. After a visit, a Governor looks at a specific area of school life and shares their findings at the next meeting.
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Each Governor brings their own unique skills and experience to the Governing Body and strives to make a positive impact on children’s lives and education in the local community.
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If you would like to find out more about the School Governing Body or contact any of the Governors including the Chair of Governors, please email at admin@edenpark.tarkatrust.org.uk or contact the school Eden Park Academy, Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 8EF.
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The Governing Body
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Our Representatives
John Murray CHAIR OF GOVERNORS
John has had a distinguished career in the armed forces serving our country in a number of conflicts around the world including Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq. Since leaving the army, John has qualified as a teacher and taught in a primary school before moving onto a new career in logistics at a local company.
Statutory Information | Coop Representative | Term of Office 01.09.23-01.09.27
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Contact - John.Murray@thsp.org.uk​
Samantha Warner | EXECUTIVE CO-HEADTEACHER
Statutory Information | Executive Co-headteacher | Term of Office 01.09.21
I am the Executive Co-headteacher of Eden Park Academy as well as Sticklepath Community Primary Academy. I have been a teacher for over 25 years and a head teacher for ten and I have the same passion for learning now as I did when I started teaching all those years ago. I have recently completed a Masters in Educational Leadership and Management with a particular focus on developing schools as learning organisations where everyone is a learner.
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Richard Blunt | EXECUTIVE CO-HEADTEACHER
Statutory Information | Executive Co-headteacher | Term of Office 01.09.21
I am the Executive Co-headteacher of Eden Park Academy as well as Sticklepath Community Primary Academy. I have been in education for over twenty years, working in a variety of schools across Devon. My previous roles have included teaching across Key Stage 2, being a Team Leader of Years 5 and 6 and being a Deputy headteacher. I have a passion for an engaging curriculum and the best possible learning experiences for children.
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Zoe Toop | TEACHER & STAFF REPRESENTATIVE
Statutory Information | Term of Office 21.03.23-20.03.27
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I would like to contribute to the wider school community and share any relevant knowledge from my previous employment that could be beneficial for the School Community Board.
Georgia Newman | STAFF REPRESENTATIVE, DEPUTY HEAD & SENCO
Statutory Information | Term of Office 22.11.22-21.11.26
Kerry Morgan-Gould | Co-opted REPRESENTATIVE
Statutory Information | Cop Representative | Term of Office 25.5.23-20.5.27
Director of Ashfords Trust Corporation Ltd, Curzon House Trustees Ltd & Ashfords LLP
Julie Wooldridge | Parent REPRESENTATIVE
Statutory Information | Parent Representative | Term of Office 11.7.23-11.7.27
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Gemma Hone | Parent REPRESENTATIVE
Statutory Information | Parent Representative | Term of Office 04.11.25 - 04.11.29
Becky Martin | Governing Body Clerk