Governors
​
The governing body are responsible for the strategic direction of the school, for holding the Headteacher to account for educational outcomes and for making sure that money is well spent.
​
The governing body works in partnership with the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team. Acting as a 'critical friend' the governing body has a role to support and challenge the work of the school.
​
We have twelve governors - one is the Headteacher; one is a staff governor; three parent governors; one Local Authority governor and seven co-opted governors. These are individuals who are asked to join the governing body due to the skills and expertise they bring.
​
We regularly review skills and experience across our governors against the recommendations of the National Governors Association and our own priorities so that, when we have a vacancy, we know what sort of person we need to bring in to the team. We usually find that person from among the parents at Landscore or from the Crediton community.
​
The full governing body meets monthly. In line with its strategic role, its focus for these meetings is school improvement.
​
We have a number of committees that can be called upon when necessary, namely:
​
-
Pay Review
-
Performance Management
-
Hearing and Appeals Panels
​
We also develop 'start and finish' task groups throughout the year as required.
​
Some of our governors are hold a 'lead' role for certain subjects:
​
-
Safeguarding Governor - Hazel Hodge
-
Deputy Safeguarding Governor - Hannah Bruni
-
H&S Governor - vacant
-
SEN and Pupil Premium Governor - Vicki Gillon
-
Equality Governor - Liz Brooks-Hocking
-
Attendance Governor - David Smith
​
Current members of the Governing Body are:​
​
Chris Parkes (Chair) -
Co-opted Governor - Term of Office Ends - 7th December 2025
I moved from Hertfordshire to Crediton with my family in January 2020. I am a Chartered Surveyor with over 35 years experience in the property industry, the last 18 years of which have been focused on advising the public sector. This includes a range of Local Authorities, Schools, Academies, Colleges and Universities. I am a member of the Resources Committee for the Crediton Heart Project. I was previously a Governor and Facilities Committee Chair at a Primary School in Hertfordshire.
I am a keen white water kayaker, bodyboarder and paddleboarder with a strong interest in water safety and I previously played and coached Canoe Polo at both Club and International Level.
​
David Smith (Vice Chair)
Co-opted Governor – Term of Office Ends: 21st February 2027
I have been a Governor since 2004, when my own children (now adults) were in Key Stage One. As a co-opted Governor I have been asked by the Governing Body to join them to bring specific expertise. I have wide ranging experience including environmental regulation, strategy development, business planning, performance management, IT, consultancy and teaching. I have been Chair of the Governors for a number of years and enjoy my role and the challenges it brings.
​​
Hazel Hodge (Safeguarding Governor)
Co-opted Governor – Term of Office Ends - 21st February 2027
I have been a governor of Landscore for 11 years. Prior to this my connection was running Kidz Star Club. My son attended Landscore School and I was an active member of the PTA, raising funds for the initial playground equipment.
In my spare time I love spending time with my family, especially my granddaughter who I care for on Wednesdays, she has just turned two. I lived in Crediton from 1995 to 2022 when I moved to Newton Abbot.My first career was NatWest Bank - 18 years. Pippins & Kidz Star Club - 19 years. Tops Day Nursery 18 months. University of Exeter 1 year. I have just secured an Early Years Educator job with The Old Fire Station Humpty Dumpty Kingsteignton which fits around my personal childcare arrangements.
I have been the Health and Safety representative, School council link . Head Teachers performance review and now the Safeguarding link. My hobbies and interests are walking, coastal paths or Dartmoor. I play Darts, enjoy gardening, Theatre, live music going to see Bridgwater Carnival and Bristol Balloon Festival.
Liz Brooks-Hocking (Equality Governor)​
Co-opted Governor - Term of Office Ends: 20th January 2028
I’m a town councillor and was co-opted in 2016 as part of the school’s aspiration to strengthen its community connections and local knowledge. It works both ways, in fact, as the council is keen to work with all 3 schools in the town and it’s helpful to know how at least one of them works and what its challenges are.
​
I have lived in Crediton for nearly 40 years. My children went to Haywards and QE so I’ve seen quite a few changes for the young people of the town during that time. I think primary schools currently face even more difficulties in helping children reach their potential, given the speed with which technology is changing communication, human interaction and the way everything works without us necessarily knowing where it’s leading and what’s coming next – and so few safeguards in place.
​
My career has been mainly in community arts and writing but I did do a few years of teaching a long time ago (secondary boys in London). I’ve learned a lot (though never enough) about current education practices over the last 8 years. It’s been great to see how the school has turned around during that time with a commonly shared understanding of behaviour and attitudes to learning between the children, staff and parents. It’s always a pleasure to visit a friendly, calm and very professional school environment.
​
​Rev. Matthew Tregenza
Co-opted Governor - Term of Office Ends - 19th September 2027
​
Hannah Bruni
Parent Governor - Term of Office Ends - 18th October 2026
​
Vicki Gillon
Co-opted Governor - Term of Office Ends - 18th October 2026
I joined the Governing Body in 2023 and my daughters are currently in KS1 and KS2 at Landscore. My background is in education, and I currently work locally across a Trust focussing on school improvement and inclusion. I am passionate about creating opportunities for all children to achieve; making sure their school experience gives them great memories, long-lasting friendships and the best chance of success in life.​​
​
Andrew Tucker
Co-opted Governor - Term of Office Ends - 10th January 2028
Born and raised in Crediton, I moved back to the area 2021 with my wife Laura from Bristol to give our 2 boys, Jonah and Sam a slice of mid-Devon country life surrounded by family and friends. As a career, I’m a coffee trader for a multi-national and have spent my working life in the coffee, travelling extensively and building several businesses throughout the UK. I’m a huge sports fan, foodie and mountain lover, and I’m proud to be a governor at Landscore where I hope by commercial background can help give something back to the school which my 2 kids enjoy so much.
​
Christine Kinch
Parent Governor - Term of Office Ends - 21st January 2029
​
Gemma Barnett
Parent Governor - Term of Office Ends - 21st January 2029
​
Patrick Seller
Staff Governor - Term of Office Ends: - 20th September 2026
I am a staff governor at Landscore Primary school and have been for 6 years. My role in school in school is our Deputy Headteacher which I have also now done for 6 years.
Out of school I love to cook and explore the outdoors with my young family
​
Tim Williams
Headteacher
​