Welcome to High Street Primary Academy

Governors

Governance at High Street Primary Academy

Chair of Governor Statement

The Governing Body work with the school to ensure that the school provides the very best it can for your child. The school is a caring school with a focus on achievement. We are fortunate in having a well qualified, dedicated and caring staff that take pride in their pupils and expect high standards in both work and behaviour. There is a strong commitment by all staff to work extremely hard to help each child reach their full potential. We also appreciate the role that parents play in supporting the children and the staff during their time at the school. This is an important factor in how your child does at school.

I assure you that we will take the utmost care to provide a safe and stimulating environment for your child.

Our Governors

Please read our pen portraits for the Governing Body.

If you would like an appointment with our Chair of Governors, Bronwen Lacey, please contact the school office on 01752 225649 or via email blacey@highstreet.plymouth.sch.uk.

Mr Mitch Frame

Executive Headteacher

Responsibility: Whole school
Term: 01.09.19 -
Appointed : Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Attendance 2018-19: 5/5
Declaration of Interests: None

I have been in teaching for over 24 years, working in a variety of schools in Yorkshire, Cornwall and Devon. I worked for a period as an ICT consultant in Yorkshire. Prior to teaching I was a staff nurse and therefore have a wide range of experience of working and supporting people.

I have been the Headteacher of Stuart Road Primary since 2005 and took on the role of executive head at High Street in September 2018.

I have been a serving governor for the past 17 years in a number of schools.
I am married with one son. In my spare time I enjoy travelling, music, golf and cycling.

Mrs Selina Huang

Parent Governor

Responsibility: English and maths
Term: 19.11.18 - 18.11.23
Elected by parents
Attendance: 2018-19: 2/2 (New governor)
Declaration of interests: None

I have always had a passion for tourism, hence why I have been in this industry for 15 years. I am passionate, hardworking, reliable person always keen to learn and experience new opportunities. I love working with people & kids and I am confident to say I am bilingual, fluent at Chinese mandarin as well as English.
I have a lot to offer from my previous work experiences in China and would love to share my experience! I have a very positive outlook on life and I am not afraid to take on any challenges that come my way. I wanted to be a parent governor because I want to try my best to make school better for all the students, and also I want to be a link between the parents and the teachers.

Mrs Heather Hunter

Staff Governor

Responsibility: SEND
Term: 01.12.16 - 30.11.20
Elected by school staff
Attendance: 2018-19: 4/5
Declaration of interests: None

I am a Teaching Assistant within Year 6. I have had a varied career ranging from a Shop Assistant in a Newsagents, 7 years in Humberside Police as an Administration Clerk and 17 years ago when my son was in Primary school I decided to go into the Teaching sector. I am a qualified Teaching Assistant with training in Emotional Behaviour Difficulties and Mental Health within children and English as a Foreign Language. At the moment, I am in the process of trying to finish off a Degree in Childhood and Youth Studies. I worked at Hillside EBD School for 6 months as a Learning Support Assistant, before moving to Norway. I worked in the British School of Stavanger, Norway for nearly 4 years, teaching children English as a Foreign Language and assisting with learning support. I came to High Street Primary School in December 2004 as a General Teaching Assistant and have worked in Key Stage 2 since then.
My aim is to make sure that the children in this school have an outstanding, caring educational environment to work in and to help them through any difficulties they may have within their learning life. I am always around at the end of the school day where you can find me leading the children out after their time in school.

Mrs Bronwen Lacey

Chair of Governors

Responsibility: English, maths and Safeguarding (including LAC and Child Protection)
Attendance: 2018-19: 5/5
Term: 01.12.16 - 30.11.23
Appointed by Trust Board
Declaration of interests: Director of S Lacey Associates, Trustee and Board Member of Theatre Royal Plymouth and Trustee of REACH South

I joined the Governor Board in January 2016. I have worked in Education and Children's Services for nearly 40 years before retiring in 2014. I have a wealth of experience of front-line service delivery and strategic leadership to the Board. I joined the Governor Board because I wanted to continue to contribute to improving the life chances of children, giving them the best possible start. Joining the hard-working team of staff and governors at High Street Primary School seemed the perfect way to do that.

Mrs Annie McGee

Trust Governor

Responsibility: English and maths
Term: 01.12.16 - 30.11.20
Appointed by Trust Board
Attendance: 2018-19: 5/5
Declaration of interests: None

I have worked across all phases of education with children and young people from the ages of 0-16. Mostly within the area of learning needs. Working in collaboration with a range of agencies has always been vital to me as has respecting both the views of child and parent. I have been fortunate enough to visit schools across the world and observe how education is taught and delivered in a variety of contexts. The Reggio Emilia early years’ centres in Northern Italy were an inspiration to observe and take away important lessons on education in general. I have worked for a number of local authorities as well as the private sector and was seconded to the National Children’s’ Bureau for Research funded by the Gatsby foundation.

Children learn through feeling safe and secure and being valued and respected. Allowing children to explore their own creativity should be at the heart of any learning activities. The skilled teacher/early years worker should be able to observe these activities and gently guide the child forward. Listening to children is imperative throughout this process.

I run a small business where I design and make jewellery using Venetian glass. I enjoy dance classes at the gym. I sing in a local choir. I am also a volunteer for the Foodbank.

I am allergic to housework.

Miss Leah Nail

Parent Governor

Responsibility: Early Years
Term: 01.12.16 - 30.11.20
Elected by parents
Attendance: 2018-19: 4/5
Declaration of interests: None

I have recently become a parent governor. I work as a customer service rep and have got three children. They are all High Street educated, one of which is currently in year seven having left last year, and the other two are year four and reception.
I decided to get involved with the governing body to better understand the way the school works, so that I might be more able to speak to fellow parents about school matters, and be in a position to pass on views of them to the other governors. I would like to see the best outcomes for the children at the school, so that they can have an enjoyable and fruitful education here that will aid them in moving on to the next stages of school life.

Dr Mandy Precious

Trust Governor

Responsibility: Statutory Grants Inc Pupil Premium and PE and Sports Premium Appointed by Trust Board
Term 01.12.16 - 30.11.20
Attendance: 2018-19: 4/5
Declaration of interests: Chair of governors Trekenner School and Trustee of Karst

I have worked in Theatre and Arts Education for 30 years. I began my working life as a teacher including a stint as Head of Drama in a secondary school in Buxton. In 1993 I became a freelance practitioner working as a theatre writer, director and drama practitioner in a variety of settings including schools (probably about 400 over the 18 years of this part of my work!) My freelance work also included project managing a number of large scale creative and theatre projects in schools across the North West, as well as the creation of community theatre with groups unaccustomed to participation in the arts. In 2009, I was persuaded to step in temporarily to run one of the largest and most dynamic youth theatres in the UK, as well as the state of the art building it was housed in. This turned into a six year job! In January 2015, I became Head of Creative Learning at Theatre Royal Plymouth – leading a very dynamic department who work directly with more than 5000 people a year.

I have also spent far too much time studying – completing a PhD in Education in 2013. I am really looking forward to contributing to the Governor Board where I can with a particular ambition to improve children’s outcomes.

I like to swim a long way: in rivers, the sea and in swimming pools.

Mr Jamie Thompson

Co-opted Governor

Responsibility: Early Years
Term: 19.11.18 - 18.11.23
Appointed by Governing Body
Attendance: 2018-19 2/3
Declarations of Interest: None

I have worked in the private sector running a small global software development business and about 5 years ago I transitioned to work in Government. I have two young children at school who are growing and learning at rate of knots and who are enjoying their lives in a safe, caring and supportive environment. Children learn and develop in different ways and at different rates and I can see that with my own children. I set out to be a Governor to be able to lead and support the next generation through their own challenges, to develop and to become their own super star. This is my opportunity to make a difference and give something personal to the community.

I am heavily focused on leadership and governance programmes in my profession and I plan to use my exposure and experience across Public and Private sectors to ensure the outcomes we set out to achieve are realised.

We have an exciting journey ahead… I can honestly say that I have joined a team who are absolutely committed to giving their all and who underpin the development and support of the children here at High Street Primary Academy.

I am very approachable so please say hello if I am at the school. In my spare time I enjoy being with my family, cooking and reading about Technology and gadgets!