Name 

Role and background 

Chair of Governors 

Position waiting to be appointed.

Mrs Lisa Cooper
Vice Chair 

Lisa is the Vice Chair and parent liaison Governor. 

I have been a parent governor for 4/5 years now, i became interested as i have children attending the school. I come from a care background, 14 years with Marie Currie, alongside being a carer for my disabled sister. I am now also a funeral director. I am the parent liaison governor, and a link governor for pupil premium. 

Responsibilities: Parent Liaison and Pupil Premium 

Term of Office: April 2016 to present 

Appointed by: Parents 

Pecuniary Interests: None 

Meeting attended 2020 - 2021: 75% 

2019 - 2020: 80%

Mrs Cathy Drage  

Mrs Drage is the head teacher at St Budeaux Foundation School.  

I have been the headteacher of St Budeaux Foundation school since 2016. I am extremely proud to be the headteacher of a school that has been around for over 300 years.  The school was originally built in 1717 and was set up for 6 boys and girls of the St Budeaux Parish, to support them with their education.  The school had moved positions but has always had the ethos to do the very best for the children in its care.  Mrs Drage is also especially proud to be the very first female headteacher at the school.  The school is like one big family, were everyone looks out for each other.  This ensures that all children feel cared for and respected, and therefore work hard and reach their full potential.  Mrs Drage is an avid animal lover and passionate about the environment, which she shares with the children and supports them in understanding how we can all play our own part in helping our world!  

Term of Office:  

Appointed by: Board of Governors 

Pecuniary Interests: None 

Meeting attended 2020 - 2021: 100% 

2019 - 2020: 80%

Rev. Stephen Beach  

Rev. Beach is a Foundation Governor. 

I have been a Foundation Governor for 19 years since becoming vicar of St Budeaux Parish Church  in 2001. I love being part of the school community, really enjoy meeting the children in Collective Worship on Wednesdays and in our after School Club. The three aspects of the school motto “Learning, friendship and faith!” are a great blend to help the children develop all their potential.

Responsibilities: Pastoral Wellbeing 

Term of Office:  

Appointed by:  

Pecuniary Interests: None 

Meeting attended 2020 - 2021: 75% 

2019 - 2020: 80%

Mrs Elizabeth Dickens 

Elizabeth is a Foundation Governor.  

I am a retired primary school teacher and have always enjoyed being in school and contact with the children. I am a Foundation Governor and consider it part of my Christian commitment to support Christian education. For some years I have helped with FROGs club. I also believe teachers need all the help they can get, especially in the current situation.

Responsibilities: English and Maths  

Term of Office: September 2020 to present 

Appointed by:  

Pecuniary Interests: None 

Meeting attended 2020 - 2021: 100% 

2019 - 2020: 80%

Mrs Liz Cameron 

Liz is a Staff Governor. 

I have been a Governor for over four years. I have been involved with SEN and staff.  My interests are the wellbeing of all SEN and the pastoral care and the support for all.  

Responsibilities: SEN 

Term of Office:  

Appointed by: Staff 

Pecuniary Interests: None 

Meeting attended 2020 - 2021: 100% 

2019 - 2020: 100%

Mrs Sharon Leach  

Sharon is an LA Governor. 

I have been a governor since for approximately 8 years.  I started as a parent governor while my 3 children went through the school. When they left, I became a co-opted Governor then most recently an LA Governor. My main priority is the children, not only in school but outside of school. I am the Safeguarding Governor. I am also a TA. I have covered all year groups, currently in year 3-4 which has a very varied curriculum that is accessed by all children. 

Responsibilities: Safeguarding 

Term of Office:  

Appointed by: 

Pecuniary Interests: None 

Meeting attended 2020 - 2021: 100% 

2019 - 2020: 100%

Miss Leigh Ryder 

Leigh is a Parent Governor. 

I worked in the civil service for nearly 20 years before leaving to take care of my children. I was curious of what a governor was and what happened in governor meetings and so asked to attend one and never left!

Responsibilities: PE and Sports Premium  

Term of Office:  

Appointed by: 

Pecuniary Interests: None 

Meeting attended 2020 - 2021: 75%

2019 - 2020: 40% 

Mrs Emma Kendall 

I am a lay minister who has worked in education for over 13 years, having held posts as assistant head teacher and leading on Religious Education and Faith Development in various schools. In my role as a governor, I will be overseeing pupil progress and SMSC, to ensure all pupils are on track to achieve their age-related expectations and to consider ways pupils can be supported in making good progress, whilst embracing and enjoying learning.  It is our responsibility the whole child both academically and as rounded citizens who fully embrace the multi-faith and multi-cultural society in which we live.  I believe that this should be delivered within a supportive, fun environment, where moral and ethical values underpin everything we do. 

Responsibilities: Pupil Progress and RE and SMSC 

Term of Office:  

Appointed by: 

Pecuniary Interests: None 

Meeting attended 2020 - 2021: 0% 

2019 - 2020: attended one meeting as joined part way through the school year

Mrs Helen Peirce  

Helen is the Clerk to Governors.  

I joined the Governing body in September 2020. I have a secretarial background which includes minute taking for managerial meetings. I am excited to become part of the Governing team.  

Pecuniary Interests: None 

Meeting attended 2020 - 2021: 100%