

Governors at Penpol School
The governors of the school are required to focus upon three strategic areas and hold our headteacher to account.
- The ethos and strategic direction of the school.
- The educational performance of the school and its pupils.
- The financial performance of the school.
Our governing body has representatives from the staff, parents, the local authority and various sectors of the wider community, bringing a wide range of skills and experience
We are all very proud to play our part in supporting the school and our students. We want each child to feel safe and to enjoy their time at Penpol. It is our firm commitment that every child receives the provision they deserve in order to achieve the best possible outcomes on both their academic and personal journeys.
– Chair of Governors
Meet Our Governors

Chris Coyle-Chislett: Headteacher
Staff Governor | Governor since 14.4.2018
Chairs Committee
Finance + Premises Committee
Staffing Committee

Rachel Woodhead: Chair of Governors
Responsible For: Whistleblowing
and Safeguarding
Co-opted Governor | Governor Term: 4.10.2021 - 3.10.2025
Chairs Committee
Second Committee
Headteacher Pay + Performance Committee

Madeleine Bennett: Vice-Chair of Governors
Co-opted Governor | Governor Term: 4.10.2021 - 3.10.2025
First Committee

Laura Valance: Vice-Chair of Governors
Local Authority (LA) Governor | Governor Term: 6.12.2021 - 6.12.2025
Second Committee

Nic Stanlake
Responsible For: Health and Safety
Staff Governor | Governor Term: 1.9.2018 - 31.8.2022
Staffing Committee

Mike Dale
Parent Governor | Governor Term: 4.10.2021 - 3.10.2025
Second Committee

Leanne Hemming
Parent Governor | Governor Term:
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Jaco Coetzee
Parent Governor | Governor Term:
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Mark Harvey
Co-opted Governor | Governor Term:
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Leslie Brewer
Co-opted Governor | Governor Term:
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Tiffany Pope
Associate Member | Governor Term: 1.9.2019 - 30.8.2023

Linda Cackett
Clerk to the Governors
Clerk since 2023
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4th October 2023