School Governors

Our school is proud to be part of the Crofty Education Trust, the running of which is overseen by the board of trustees – chaired by Mr Mike Hosking.

The Trust Board is made up of volunteers, mainly people who have been school governors in the past but also including people with specific business or educational skills. They set the strategic direction for the Trust, hold the Trust to account for its outcomes for students and oversee the work of the Executive Officers.

Each school has a Local Governing Body (LGB) who have delegated responsibility for standards and outcomes in that school, its safeguarding and its relationships with external stakeholders, especially parents. The Chairs of LGBs are held to account by the Board for outcomes in those areas.

The LGB will use its detailed knowledge and engagement with stakeholders to ensure that their school is being well served by the executive leadership, and has direct access to the board if there are concerns.

The Local Governing Body of Treloweth School are all volunteers who give up their time to represent the community and to help shape the direction and aims of the School, see our Governors below.

For further information regarding the structure of the Crofty Education Trust, including details of trustees and members please use the Crofty Governance tab.

The Governors of Treloweth School are proud of their involvement in school life. They meet regularly and take an active role in supporting the school. Each Governor has an important role to play and are considered an important part of our school team. Each year they make a report that is included in the Annual Report to Parents. If you need to contact a Governor, please address your query to the Chair of Governors, Mrs K. Monk, or the relevant Governor, care of:

Treloweth Primary School

Higher Broad Lane

Redruth

Cornwall

TR15 3JL

Meet the Governors

Mrs K Monk – Chair of Governors

I am a mother of three children, two of which have been /are at Treloweth which has given me the opportunity to be fully involved in the daily activities within the school. As I’m always doing the school run I have met lots of parents and children, and have developed some great friendships over the years. I am  a qualified nurse and have worked RCHT and at St. Julia’s Hospice,  which has given me great experiences and an understanding of different lifestyles.

I feel passionate about my children’s education and that of others which first led me to become a governor at Treloweth. Through my first term of office I gained experience and knowledge which led me to become Chair of Governors when we became a trust in 2013. I have been very involved in the running of the school and feel the passion and dedication of all the staff at Treloweth is outstanding. I love the open policy of Treloweth and fully support this and am always available for a chat or to offer advice to any parents. I look forward to being involved in the ongoing journey of Treloweth for a long time to come.

I am the Safeguarding Governor and the Governor responsible for budget monitoring. (kerrie.monk@croftymat.org)

 

Eleanor Glanville  –  Local Governor

I am a mum of 2 boys, who both thoroughly enjoy their time at Treloweth. My eldest has moved up to secondary school and my youngest is in his final primary year.

As a parent governor, my areas of responsibility are Staff Wellbeing & Development and Stakeholder Engagement.

I grew up in Illogan and, since returning to the village, I see how important the school is as a community hub.

I’m a software developer & analyst by profession. Increasing family care responsibilities necessitated a move to freelance work.

I have a deep interest in psychology, child development and human behaviour. Experiencing childhood alongside my children and their friends has given me a real drive to be a better communicator.

I also volunteer as a Carn Brea parish councillor. I am enjoying the opportunity to learn more about the challenges and successes experienced by the wider community.

For relaxation, I enjoy being in, on or by the sea, gardening and baking.

Rebecca Gadsby – Parent Governor

I am a mum to a little girl starting out her school journey at Treloweth and she seems to be enjoying it very much.
I live in Illogan with my family and appreciate how important the schools are to the local community, and can remember how important the school experience is for us growing up and how that these years really shape us into the adults we become so want this to be a positive experience for all the pupils, parents and staff alike.
I am a qualified social housing professional working for a local housing association giving me a wide range of experience including challenging situations and in also seeing the effects on people and businesses due to the ever changing world we are all living in today.
I enjoy planning things whether it’s a party, fundraiser or trip away so look forward to utilising these skills for the benefit of the school, pupils and families.
I enjoy where we live being by the sea and countryside and spending time with my family and our dogs and have been renovating our home so have turned my hand to be painter, cleaner and builder not to mention cook and be mum too so it’s been a busy couple of years which is now beginning ease off so I am ready for the exciting challenges ahead being a parent governor.

Kayleigh Oakley – Parent Governor

Governor Statutory Information

 

Treloweth Local Governance Committee – Membership, Register of Interests, Attendance Updated: January 2025

 

GOVERNOR’S NAME POSITION GOVERNOR
CATEGORY
TERM OF OFFICE

From/To

REGISTER of INTERESTS ATTENDANCE

2022/2023

Kerrie Monk

Chair Community 20/11/24

19/11/28

None 6/6
Eleanor Glanville Community 19/09/23

18/09/27

None 6/6
Kayleigh Oakley Parent 19/09/23

18/09/27

Parent 0/0
Nick Ward  

 

Community 07/11/23

06/11/27

Principal – Pool Academy (part of the Athena Learning Trust)

Member of the Aspire Learning Trust

0/0
Rupert Keating  

 

Parent –

Elected

14/01/25

13/01/29

Parent 0/0
Rebecca Gadsby  

 

Parent –

Elected

14/01/25

13/01/29

Parent 0/0
Susannah Storey  

 

Community 16/01/24

15/01/28

Headteacher at St Day & Carharrack Community School

Director at Restorative Justice

0/0
Previous members (last 12 months)
Danielle Morgan Staff governor Elected by staff 07/11/23

31/12/24

Trust employee 0/0

Frequently Asked Questions

Which body appoints them?

All  Governors are appointed by the Governing body with the exception of the Staff Governor who is appointed by the school staff.

What are the terms of office?

4 years, with the exception of the Headteacher who is on the Governing body as long as they are in office.

How do I contact the Governing body?

Please address any queries to the Chair of Governors, Mrs K. Monk, or the relevant Governor, care of Treloweth Primary School.

How to become a Governor

For more information on how to become a Governor visit The National Governors’ Association (NGA) website.

The National Governors’ Association (NGA) is an independent charity that aims to improve the educational standards and well-being of children and young people through supporting and promoting outstanding governance in all state-funded schools, including academies and free schools. We work closely with, and lobby, government and the major educational bodies to ensure that the views of governors are fully represented in the national arena.