Meet the Governors
The Local Governing Body
Local Governing Body Meeting Attendance 2022 – 2024
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Liz Hoodless – Chair
Liz, previously the school’s Educational Support Staff and Operations Manager at Ernesettle Community School, has over 20 years’ experience in governance. In 2023, Liz was appointed as Chair of Governors. She has extensive knowledge of both the school and wider community. Liz has a wealth of school experience, excellent community links and is able to contribute insightful ideas in order to continually move forward. Liz is passionate about supporting the school to provide an outstanding education so that the pupils can make informed decisions about their futures.
Alistair Wilson – Vice Chair
Having trained at Marine Academy Primary and supported through his journey to becoming a leader there, Alistair is an experienced and knowledgable professional in Primary Education. He is currently a Deputy Headteacher at a school in Exeter. Alistair is also Trust Leader for raising Primary Standards across the Ted Wragg Trust and is keen to bring along his expertise to the Ernesettle Community School and continue to improve our children’s education. Alistair shows great commitment, passion and enthusiam for education and strives firmly believes that all children will succeed.
Paula Frankis
Paula is a Senior Health Care Assistant at a local residential home. She has been a governor at Ernesettle Community School since 2011. Paula’s role on the Local Governing Body is to rigorously monitor Safeguarding and Health & Safety. Paula’s daughter started her educational journey at the school in the Early Years Foundation Stage and Paula still has strong links within the local community. Paula is proud to be part of the school community and able to provide support and challenge in her role on the governing board.
Sandi Wood
Sandi, a parent governor, represents and is a valued member of the local community. Sandi brings media and ICT expertise to the trust and has been heavily involved in community and in-school events, she has been a governor at Ernesettle Community School since 2016.
Michelle Treliving
Michelle joined the board as a Parent Governor in January 2019. Having been a parent at the school for 12 years, she is a firm believer in the school’s ethos and is a valued member of the local community. Michelle finds working alongside the teachers, to ensure children are learning to the best of their abilities, very rewarding. Michelle is also an active member of the school PTA, through which she has built strong relationships between teachers, families and the school.
Richard Lunn
Richard has a passion and interest in providing the best for young people, which he has done through various jobs and voluntary positions throughout his career. Richard is also a parent at Ernesettle Community school, wishing to provide a good role model for his daughter, take an active interest in the school and help shape the path for the children’s futures.
Aaron Meredith
Aaron, Executive Headteacher of Ernesettle Community School and CEO of The Inspire Multi Academy Trust (South West), was appointed when Ernesettle Community School was deemed to be requiring special measures in May 2010. Within 18 months, the school was graded as ‘Good with Outstanding features’ by Ofsted. In April 2013, Aaron was seconded to part time for two years to open Devon’s first primary free school, Marine Academy Primary; the academy became the south west’s first ‘Outstanding’ free school in June 2015. In February 2018, Aaron was designated as a National Leader in Education (NLE).
Olivia Bartlett
Olivia, is currently the Acting Headteacher at Ernesettle Community School as well as the Trust Education Leader. Shas over 13 years teaching experience across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Olivia is fully committed to ensuring the school strives to provide an outstanding primary education to every pupil, in order to improve their life chances. Olivia is currently the Lead Moderator for the Local Authority and has been part of the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 moderation teams for the last 9 years. Olivia successfully completed the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) in 2022.
Emma Lenszner
Nikki Cunningham
Nikki, one of the school’s Higher Level Teaching and Learning Assistants, has been with the school for over 8 years. Nikki is dedicated to supporting the children and staff in her team, and always strives for excellence within the classroom. Nikki demonstrates a clear passion and enthusiasm for Early Reading and has recently been named as our Read Write Inc Leader. Nikki joined the Local Governing Body (LGB) in September 2023 and able to use her initiative, experience and the feedback from her team to make excellent contributions to the LGB.
Paige Pink
Paige, a Year 1 Class Teacher and Year One Leader at Ernesettle Community School, has been with the Trust for nearly 5 years. As an aspirant Teacher and Subject Leader, Paige is committed to ensuring the children receive the very best education whilst supporting all teaching staff in their delivery of the RE Curriculum. Paige is passionate about learning and has recently completed a Master’s in Education, which is complemented by her confidence and skillset within the classroom. She is now embarking on her journey as the school’s newly appointed SENCo.
Millie Eaton
Millie is the Clerk to governors for Ernesettle Community School and is also the school Administrator for Ernesettle Community School. Millie joined the Trust in June 2021 and was originally based at Tor Bridge Primary before joining us at Ernesettle Community School in September 2021. Millie has recently completed her Level 3 qualification in Business Administration and is developing her skillset by the day. She is an enthusiastic, welcoming and friendly member of staff who is committed to Trust.