WeST Community Council Members
Westcountry Schools Trust has 11 WeST Community Councils (WCCs). To find out more, please visit our Governance page.
WCC 1 |
WCC 2 |
WCC 3 |
WCC 4 |
WCC 5 |
WCC 6 |
WCC 7 |
WCC 8 |
WCC 9 |
WCC 10 |
WCC 11 |
| Callington Community College | Camelford Primary School | Coombe Dean School | Eggbuckland Community College | Morley Meadow Primary School | Chaddlewood Primary School | South Dartmoor Community College | Ivybridge Community College | Holbeton Primary School | Manor Primary School | Ashburton Primary School |
| Sir James Smith's School | Otterham Primary School | Plymstock School | Hele's School | Sherford Vale School & Nursery | Boringdon Primary School | Ugborough Primary School | Stowford Primary School | Buckfastleigh Primary | ||
| St Breward Community Primary School | Oreston Community Academy | Plympton St Maurice Primary School | Yealmpton Primary School | Woodlands Park Primary School | Ermington Primary School | |||||
| St Teath Community Primary School | Austin Farm Primary School | Woodford Primary School | Wembury Primary School | |||||||
| Glen Park Primary School |
WCC 1
Robert Benzie (Chair)
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 17 July 2024
Term of office expires 16 July 2027
No business or pecuniary interests declared
Andrew Fergusson (Vice Chair)
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 1 June 2024
Term of office expires: 31 May 2027
Ruth Krolik
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 1 June 2024
Term of office expires: 31 May 2027
Rebecca Dunlop
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 30 March 2026
Term of office expires: 29 March 2030
Lee Clowes
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment:10 June 2026
Term of office expires: 9 June2030
WCC 2
Karen Whalley (Chair)
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 10 Feb 2023
Term of office expires: 31 May 2027
Kate Dyer (Vice Chair)
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 20 June 2024
Term of office expires: 31 May 2027
Adam Mitchell
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 11 October 2023
Term of office expires: 31 May 2027
Lisa Ward
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 1 June 2024
Term of office expires: 31 May 2027
Tammy White
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 18 May 2026
Term of office expires: 17 May 2030
Brownwen Hockerday
Bronwen has worked at Camelford Library for 10 years having recently been promoted to Library Manager. In her role she maintains good links with the local schools promoting the library and the Summer Reading Challenge.
An active member of the Camelford Community through the community groups and activities that run at the library she is also a committee member for the Camelford Christmas Lights and the Conservative Club. Bronwen volunteers with the installation of the Christmas Lights each year as well as volunteering for Speedwatch.
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 16 September 2026
Term of office expires: 15 September 2030
Louise Polak
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 13 July 2026
Term of office expires: 22 July 2030
WCC 3
Tom Kegode (Chair)
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment 30 March 2026
Term of office expires 29 March 2030
Samantha Hewitt (Vice Chair)
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 1 Feb 2023
Term of office expires 29 March 2030
Child / Children attend a WeST School
Claire Johns
Claire is a chemistry teacher at Plymstock school and has worked in the Plymouth area for over 10 years. She is a parent of a child in primary school and has a keen interest in the 2-19 educational journey.
This is Claire's first experience of governance and she is looking forward to learning more about WeST schools.
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 1 Feb 2022
Term of office expires: 31 January 2030
Declared - Teacher at a WeST school
Child / Children attend a WeST School
Gregory Thomas
Gregory (Greg) works for the NHS Devon Integrated Care Board with a focus on children and young people with diagnosis of Mental Health, Autism or Learning disabilities. A registered Mental Health Nurse and psychotherapist, he is qualified in both CBT and EMDR therapies. Greg has published three single author research papers relating to children and families mental health.
Through his work, he has learnt a lot from the lived experiences of children, young people and their families. Greg has seen that every child/young person is good at something. It may take them a bit of time to find what they are good at, but once its discovered it helps them to strive, thrive and find their place in the world.
Prior to Greg's role in the WeST HAB, he was a member of the local tier of governance at Plymstock School for two years.
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 4 Nov 2022
Term of office expires: 29 March 2030
Sam Pearce
Appointed by:Trustees
Date of Appointment: 13 July 2026
Term of office expires:12 July 2030
Katy Bartlett
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 13 July 2026
Term of office expires: 12 July 2030
Jane Cooper
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 15 June 2026
Term of office expires: 14 June 2030
Sarah Simo
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 10 September 2026
Term of office expires: 9 September 2030
Shikhar Bhaskar
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 22 September 2026
Term of office expires: 21 September 2030
WCC 4
Keira Barkell (Chair)
Keira Barkell (Chair)
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment 15 December 2025
Term of office expires 14 December 2029
Alex Barnicot (Vice Chair)
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 27 February 2026
Term of office expires: 26 February 2030
Nicky Henderson (Vice Chair)
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 29 June 2026
Term of office expires: 28 June 2030
Rob Shaw
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 13 July 2026
Term of office expires: 12 July 2030
Rachel Mockett
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 13 July 2026
Term of office expires 12 July 2030
No business or pecuniary interests declared
WCC 5
Les Allen (Chair)
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment 15 December 2025
Term of office expires 14 December 2029
John Napton (Vice Chair)
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 30 March 2026
Term of office expires: 29 March 2030
Adrian Montague
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 21 May 2024
Term of office expires 20 May 2027
Emily Durbin
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 8 May 2026
Term of office expires: 7 May 2030
Tiernan Gillespie
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 18 May 2026
Term of office expires: 17 May 2030
Julianne Brenton
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 5 June 2026
Term of office expires: 4 June 2030
Hannah Loss
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 19 May 2026
Term of office expires: 18 May 2030
WCC 6
Rob Frankow (Chair)
Chair
Robert works as an information technology (IT) consultant in the finance industry and has been in IT for over 25 years. He is also a mobile DJ and provides discos for schools across the local area.
Robert has been active in the local tier of governance for over 8 years, most recently as Chair of a WeST primary school LGB.
Robert is passionate about education and believes every child deserves the best education possible.
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 18 Jan 2023
Term of office expires 31 Jan 2030
Declared - Spouse employed in WeST school
Holly Mckenzie (Vice Chair)
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 13 July 2026
Term of office expires 16 July2030
Daniel Robinson
Appointed by: Elected by parents/appointed as parent WeST CC Member
Date of Appointment: 2 Feb 2022
Term of office expires: 1 Feb 2030
No business or pecuniary interests declared
Child / Children attend a WeST School
WCC 7
Dominic Course (Chair)
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 14 Feb 2023
Term of office expires 12 Feb 2030
Business interest - Dacors Ltd
Declared - Director at Link Academy Trust
Rob Benzie
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 17 July 2024
Term of office expires 16 July 2027
No business and pecuniary interests declared
Kat Holmes-Adams
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 30 March 2026
Term of office expires: 29 March 2030
Carol Murray
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 30 March 2026
Term of office expires: 29 March 2030
Stuart Rogers
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 18 May 2026
Term of office expires: 17 May 2030
Suzi Caudle
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 5 May 2026
Term of office expires: 4 May 2030
Chris Tregidgo
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 30 March 2026
Term of office expires: 29 March 2030
David Baker
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 11 September 2026
Term of office expires: 10 September 2030
WCC 8
Alison Evans (Chair)
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 1 Feb 2023
Term of office expires 31 Jan 2027
No business or pecuniary interests declared
Child / Children attend a WeST School
Richard Peachey (Vice Chair)
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment 4 November 2025
Term of office expires 3 November 2029
No business and pecuniary interests declared
Emily Riddick
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 5 May 2026
Term of office expires: 4 May 2030
Matthew Bindon
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 1 June 2026
Term of office expires: 31 May 2030
Matthew Ash
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 25 March 2026
Term of office expires: 24 March 2030
Lyndsey Hughes
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 4 March 2026
Term of office expires: 3 March 2030
WCC 9
Fearn Kenyon (Chair)
Fearn is a qualified social worker with over 12 years’ experience in child protection and safeguarding. She has been a Family Court Adviser with Cafcass since 2015 and is currently on a secondment in management. Fearn has a particular interest in trauma informed practice and promoting protective factors for all children. Fearn runs listening circles for professionals with the National Association of Therapeutic Parents.
Prior to her role in the WeST CC, Fearn was a member of the local tier of governance at Holbeton Primary School for a year.
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 1 Feb 2023
Term of office expires 31 Jan 2027
Child / Children attend a WeST School
Caroline Johnson
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 1 February 2026
Term of office expires: 31 January 2030
Jane Bellamy
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 21 May 2024
Term of office expires: 20 May 2028
Annie Kitchen
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 5 June 2026
Term of office expires: 4 June 2030
Gemma Warley
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 17 July 2026
Term of office expires: 16 July 2030
WCC 10
Lee McQueen (Chair)
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 21 January 2026
Term of office expires: 20 January 2030
Business and pecuniary interests (TBC)
Lynda Budd
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 8 November 2024
Term of Office expires: 7 November 2028
No business or pecuniary interests declared
Kadie Stacey
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 28 January 2026
Term of office expires: 27 January 2030
Jasmine Gearon
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 5 February 2026
Term of office expires: 4 February 2030
Frankie Paul
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment:13 July 2026
Term of office expires: 12 July 2030
Max Johnson
Appointed by: Parent Appointed
Date of Appointment:13 August 2022
Term of office expires: 11 July 2030
Aparajitha Bhamidi
Appointed by: Parent Appointed
Date of Appointment:14 July 2026
Term of office expires: 13 July 2030
Kirsty Matthews
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment:13 July 2026
Term of office expires: 12 July 2030
WCC 11
Rebecca Cosgrave (Chair)
Rebecca has been a school governor in one form or another for 13 years. In that time she also been a chair of governors for a primary school and a governor of a secondary academy.
Her day job is also in education as an English adviser for Devon Education Services which involves supporting schools across the county and beyond.
In this role, from time to time, she is commissioned to work professionally in WEST schools. She has two children who have both benefitted hugely from the quality of education they received at a WeST school and Rebecca is delighted to have the opportunity to give back where she can.
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 8 Feb 2023
Term of office expires: 7 Feb 2027
No business or pecuniary interests declared.
Abigail Fear
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 19 June 2024
Term of office expires 18 June 2028
No business or pecuniary interests declared
Chris O'Reilly
Appointed by: Elected by parents/appointed as parent WeST CC Member
Date of Appointment: 11 June 2024
Term of office expires 10 June 2028
No business or pecuniary interests declared
Tara Wilson
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 2 June 2026
Term of office expires: 1 June 2030
Sam Walker
Appointed by: Trustees
Date of Appointment: 22 July 2026
Term of office expires: 21 July 2030
Past WCC members
|
Name |
Date of Appointment |
Date of Resignation |
|
Jacqui Spencer |
01-Feb-23 |
19-Sep-25 |
|
Deborah Saunders |
01-Feb-23 |
31-Jan-26 |
|
Hannah King |
1-Jun-24 |
13-Feb-26 |
| Christiaan Sterling | 12-Jun-23 | 1-Oct-26 |
| Jane Pawson |
1 Feb 2022 |
31-Aug-2026 |