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Contact

jackie.ridding@schoolschoice.org

01626 563888

Co-chair of Governors’ contact details:

Helen.LAMBERT@educationsouthwest.org.uk

Grace.WILLIAMS@educationsouthwest.org.uk

 

Kingsteignton School – Heron Way – Kingsteignton – TQ12 3BX

 

Kingsteignton School LGB

Mr L Goodenough

Headteacher

My name is Lee Goodenough and I have had the pleasure and privilege of leading Kingsteignton School since September 2024.

I am a passionate educator and have been working in primary education for eighteen years, thirteen of which have been spent in leadership roles. Prior to my appointment at Kingsteignton, I served as a Deputy Headteacher for nine years.

Throughout my time as a leader in education, I have been inspired by educationalists such as Rita Pierson and Paul Dix as well as inspirational individuals such as Floyd Woodrow, Simon Sinek and James Clear, all of whom have enthused and influenced me with their work and helped shape me as both a leader and a person.

Within the school, I foster a culture where positive relationships underpin our approach and where children are actively encouraged to take risks within their learning. We inspire a ‘1% better every day’ mentality and encourage pupils to strive for greatness.

My key goal as headteacher at Kingsteignton School is to produce individuals who go on to positively contribute to society and who are fully prepared for the challenges of secondary education and later life. In everything I do, I aim to ensure that all pupils leaving our school do so having received a primary education that will support them in fulfilling their potential and leading a great life.

Dr H Lambert

Co-chair of Governors

My name is Dr Helen Lambert. I am a mum to three children at Kingsteignton School: one in year 4 and two in year 1. In my professional life, I am a freelance animal welfare scientist, which means I work with charities, governments, universities, and businesses all over the world to improve the lives of animals. I volunteered to become a school governor because I feel very passionate about the experiences my children have during these important school years, and being a governor is a way to support the school and them.

Grace Williams

Co-chair of Governors

I’m Grace, mum to two children at the school (year 1 and 6) with a third already having been through Kingsteignton Primary School and now at Teign School. I am the founding Director of The Fourth CIC, a local organisation that supports families in the first year after birth. I am also Strengthening Communities Trust Leader for a Multi Academy Trust in Devon, leading their community engagement strategy across their family of schools. My children love being part of Kingsteignton Primary School and I wanted to give back to the school by supporting them as a Governor. 

 

Amy Davey

Governor

 

James Fisher

Governor

 

Joanna Draper

Governor

 

Anna Sitko

Governor

I am delighted to have joined the Governing Body at Kingsteignton School as a Parent Governor. With children currently in Year 3 and Year 5, I am deeply invested in the success and wellbeing of the school community. I have worked in education throughout my career, spanning Secondary, Further Education, and University sectors. I am passionate about supporting the school to be the very best it can be, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive both academically and personally.

 

Chantal Hamer

Governor

I am a parent of two children, one of whom is currently in Year 1 at Kingsteignton School. I currently work in administration and also have previous experience working in SEN education, which has given me valuable insight into the importance of supporting all children to achieve their full potential.
Outside of work, I enjoy walking and spending time outdoors, as I believe being active and connected with nature plays a key role in wellbeing and development.
I became a governor at Kingsteignton School because I want to play an active role in supporting the school community. I am passionate about helping to ensure that every child has access to the best opportunities and experiences during their time here, and I hope my skills and background can make a positive contribution to the school’s ongoing success.

 

 

 

ESW Governance Information

Key Roles of the Governing Body

  • To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
  • Holding the Director of Education, Head teachers and Heads of School to account for education and school improvement across the Federation. Set KPIs for each schools’ academic achievement
  • Monitor, challenge and support academic standards in the schools
  • To promote the development of best practice across the four schools
  • Approve and monitor 3 year strategic and annual management plans for the schools
  • Head teacher and staff recruitment
  • Ensure an appropriate curriculum is taught to all students
  • Ensure provision of RE meets statutory and ESW policy
  • Ensure academy meet statutory obligations
  • Monitor, challenge and support Spiritual, Moral, Social, Cultural Values standards in the schools
  • Monitor, challenge and support standards achieved by Disadvantaged and SEND students in the schools
  • Monitor, challenge and support standards of safeguarding, behaviour, attendance in the schools
  • Monitor, challenge and support standards of Health and Safety in the schools
  • Adopt and review home-school agreements
  • Adopt and review home-school agreements
  • Determine capital strategy
  • Support and encourage school initiatives such as Forest School/Rights respecting schools programmes etc.
  • Supporting bids and PTA’s to deliver additional resources

Committee Structure

The full Governing Body meets six times per year Link Governor Meetings (termly), focus on delivering high-quality education and ensure sharing of good practice.

 

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