Governing Board
The Woodland Federation Governing Board meets 6 times in a School year as a Full Governing Body and minutes are available upon request.
Our Full Governing board is made up of a dedicated group of volunteers who, along with the Headteacher, has overall responsibility for the running of the school.
Their responsibilities include:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils
- Advising on school policies and procedures
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent
Our Governors;
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Sian Jenkins - Chair
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Victoria Fenemore - Executive Headteacher
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Becky Miali
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Liam Turner
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Alice Thompson
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James Bradley
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Kelly Stapley
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Leanne Anstey
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Lisa Smitherman
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Pauline Odulinski
- Carli Williams - Clerk
To get in touch with our Governors please email clerk@winkleigh.devon.sch.uk
If you're interested in joining our Governing board please contact the clerk@winkleigh.devon.sch.uk
Current Full Governing Board:
| Name | Type of Governor | Appointing Body | Office | Term | Registered Interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Fenemore | Headteacher | Ex Officio | 16.04.18- | Headteacher - Woodland Federation | |
| Leanne Anstey |
Parent | Elected by Parents | SEND Governor | 27.11.19-26.11.27 | Children attend Winkleigh Primary School |
| Becky Miali | Staff | Staff Body | 14.09.2026 - 14.09.2030 | KN Class 2 Teacher | |
| Sian Jenkins | Chair of Governors | 01.07.26-01.07.27 | |||
| James Bradley |
LA Governor
|
Local Authority | 04.09.24-03.09.28 | Children attend KN | |
|
Kelly Stapley
|
Co-opted Governor | Governing body |
04.09.24-03.09.28 |
Teacher at Winkleigh Primary School | |
|
Alice Thompson
|
Co-opted Governor | Governing body | 06.10.2025 - 06.10.2029 |
Children attend Winkleigh Primary School |
|
| Lisa Smitherman | Co-opted Governor | Governing body | 10.09.2026 - 10.09.2030 | ||
| Liam Turner | Co-opted Governor | Governing body | 10.09.2026 - 10.09.2030 |
Children attend KN
|
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| Pauline Odulinski | Foundation Governor | Govering body | 10.09.2026 - 10.09.2030 |
Previous Governors
| Name | Type of Governor | Appointing Body | Office | Term | Committee(s) | Registered Interest |
|---|
| Kate Slocombe | Foundation | Governing Board |
Safeguarding Governor | 06.10.2025 - 06.10.2029 | Mother of WS |
| Will Slocombe |
Staff | Staff Body | Deputy Safeguarding Governor | 11.07.22-10.07.26 | Head of Teaching and Learning - Woodland Federation |
|
Roger Allen |
Parent | Parent Body | 04.09.24-03.09.28 | |||
| Latasha Cross | Parent | Parent Body | 18.09.23-17.09.27 |