PERRAN-AR-WORTHAL SCHOOL - Key Persons
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- Teacher - KS2 PE & Health and Pupil Voice
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- Teacher - Puffins ( EYFS )
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- Administrator & Wraparound Lead
I trained and worked as a Chartered Accountant in London before hitting the well-trodden road back to Cornwall in 2014 with my wife. We have since had two children, the first of which having recently joined the school as a Puffin, and love being part of a fun and vibrant village community.
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- Assistant Headteacher - Kingfishers ( Year 5 )
Having had two children attend local Truro schools, I was directly involved on a voluntary basis at both these schools, serving as a school governor at their first school, and then as an auditor on a voluntary basis at their second school. Working closely with these schools I witnessed first-hand the importance of the governing committee, and the invaluable support they provide to the schools.
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- Teacher - Skylarks ( Year 4 )
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- Teaching Assistant / HLTA
I have worked in education for 14 years, across a variety of roles and contexts. During this time, I have become incredibly passionate about the key part education can play in young people's mental health and wellbeing, and the development of the skills to maintain these into adulthood.
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- Parent Governor / Finance, Personnel & Premises Committee Pay & Performance Committee Equality & Diversity Sports Premium Safer Recruitment
I have two children, one currently at Perran-ar-worthal and my second will join her in a few years. Through my passion for development in sport I have a keen interest in helping our village school maintain its excellent values and thrive as much as possible.
I have worked within education for the past 12 years, specifically with the 16-19 age group. Running a vast array of successful Sports Academies has enabled me to gain experience in transport, budgeting and facility management. I am hopeful that I will be able to bring my experience and ideas to aid the development of the school.
Having moved from Birmingham in 2008, I developed a strong bond to the area. My husband and I married in the local area in 2012 and we fully appreciate how lucky we are to raise our children within the village. We are a sporty family that likes to stay active. I am keen to help with activities and am a big advocate for how sport can help holistically within education.
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- Deputy Headteacher - Swifts ( Year 6 )
- Staff Governor
I am mum to Amelia aged 6 currently in Robins, Charlotte aged 3 who will hopefully be starting the school in September and Hugh who was born this August. With so many years of education ahead I look forward to the opportunity to be involved in the school's future and help it continue to succeed.
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- Clerk to the Governing Body
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- Teacher - Robins ( Year 2 )
I grew up in and around the village and after attending university in Brighton, gradually worked my way home again. Both of my children attended Perran-ar-Worthal CP and although they are now at Penryn College, being able to remain linked to the school is very important to me. While my children were at PAW, I used to love my role volunteering for Fab Fridays and for Sports Days. Being a school Governor is an opportunity to continue to contribute to a part of the community from which we have gained so much as a family.
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- KS2 Teaching Assistant & Wraparound Lead
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- Teacher - Wagtails ( Year 2 )
I have a son who is now in Year 11 at Penryn College and daughter who is Year 6 here at school . I was originally elected as Parent governor when my son was in Year 1 , but now am a Community Governor. I am also the chair of the Curriculum committee and Maths Governor.
I have one daughter at Perran-ar-worthal, Bethany, and one son at Penryn College, Harrison. Through my role at Penryn College I have a longstanding working relationship with Perran-ar-worthal school and was keen to become a governor to contribute to the life of the school.
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- Parent Governor / Finance, Personnel & Premises Committee Health & Safety
As a parent with two children in the school (Agnes in Year 3 and Barnaby in Reception), I have a solid understanding and experience of the school's values and vision, particularly the motto that "Every Moment Matters". From Fab Fridays to the extra clubs after school, I firmly believe that every interaction and experience can shape a child's education and foster their personal development. Providing children with opportunities beyond academia is important to me.
With a background in strategic integrated communications in healthcare, charity, and pharmaceutical industries, I thrive on knowledge and ideas. I am passionate about fostering self-esteem, confidence, and self-belief in each and every student and I am keen to help sustain the culture where everyone feels valued and recognized.
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- Teacher - Puffins ( EYFS )
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- Teacher - Starlings ( Year 3 )
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- Chairman of Governors - Local Authority Governor
After taking early retirement, I became a classroom volunteer which was a joy and offered me much more than I could have imagined. Over time, this experience of life inside a primary school led to my interest in becoming a governor.