Governors
Our local governing board consists of unpaid members who monitor the strategic direction of the school. We are not involved in the day-to-day running of the school but we use our mix of skills to hold the head teacher to account and scrutinise the financial probity of the school ensuring value for money is obtained from our allocated budget. We discuss and agree school improvement strategies with their priorities and targets which we monitor over the school year. We have a responsibility for health and safety ensuring risks to the organisation are adequately managed and taken interest in the well-being of both students and staff.
If you have any queries about the governing board at Exwick Heights Primary School, or you would like to get involved, please contact the school and ask to speak to the Clerk to the Governors. You can also email the Chair of Governors, Mr Graham Davey via the clerk: governance@tedwraggtrust.co.uk
Details of the Ted Wragg Trust and their Trustees can be viewed on the Trust website.
This includes the Trust annual report, annual audited accounts, memorandum of association, articles of association, names of trustees and members and the trust funding agreement.
Details of the structure and responsibilities of the governing board and its committees can be found here.
If you would like to request a copy of the meeting minutes from our governor meetings then please contact the school Governance Officer via governance@tedwraggtrust.co.uk’
Chair of Governors:
Mr Graham Davey
c/o Exwick Heights Primary School
Exwick Lane
Exeter
Devon
EX4 2FB
Meet our Governors
I became a first-time co-opted Governor in April 2020. I was the Chief Executive of the local Police Authority for many years. My son attends the school and as a governor I hope to assist in helping to provide the best educational experience for pupils at the school enabling them to achieve their full potential. I am the Governor with Safeguarding and SEND responsibilities.
I am the father of a girl and a boy who are currently pupils at Exwick Heights Primary School, and a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Exeter. As well as teaching statistics to mathematics students and scientists at organisations such as the Met Office, I have been actively involved for the past 30 years in using statistical modelling to tackle research problems in meteorology and climate change science. I am passionate about learning and welcome the opportunity to help engage and represent parents in the running and future development of the school.
I began my career as a secondary school Teacher of Modern Languages, having studied Spanish and Business at University. During this time, I also spent time living and working in both Spain and Canada. I subsequently trained to become a Chartered Accountant and have since worked in both the private company and Higher Education sectors.
Before moving to Devon, I worked on the Isle of Man, spending my last 7 years there, as Finance Director for a medium sized group of companies, dealing with clients across the globe.
My move back to the UK in 2014, enabled me to re-focus on education. I therefore bring my experience in finance, business and education to this group of School Governors and believe that good quality education should be available to as many as possible.
Outside of work, I have a keen interest in sport, principally yoga and running (albeit short distances!), along with a love of the theatre and live music.
My name is Rachael Milton. I am a parent governor, having been part of the Exwick Height’s community since 2013. My youngest is just midway through her primary school education so I hope I am very visible (and approachable) around the school.
I live in Exwick but work nationally, running a social enterprise that empowers people with dementia. I need to handle quite a lot of sensitive issues at work and often have to stick up for people’s rights. I think I’m considerate and fair but can be quite determined when I need to be. I have seen children thrive at Exwick Heights and hope to contribute to ensuring all children can achieve their potential.
Hello – my name is Kelly Dighton and I am a lecturer at
Exeter College having relocated back to Devon with
my family in July 2019. I was a governor for several years at a primary
school in Surrey and jumped at the chance to continue school governance at
Exwick Heights. Before moving into education, I began my career at British
Airways where I gained lots of experience that I can offer the governing body
and the Exwick Heights community including HR and legal expertise. It was my
role as a governor that inspired me to change careers and move into secondary
teaching as I wanted to make a difference to pupils’ lives through my job as
well as through governance. I am thrilled to be part of such a strong
community, and I look forward to playing a part in driving the school forward
and building on its success so far.
Staff Governors
