Foundation Governors are appointed by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Plymouth. In addition to their responsibilities for managing the school in the same way as any other Governor, they must also ensure that the special Catholic nature of the school is safeguarded.
Parent Governors
Whilst the Parent Governors do not represent the parents they are elected by the parents of children at the school and must be a parent of a child at the school at the time of the election.
Staff Governors
Whilst the Staff Governors again do not represent the staff, they are elected by and from the staff at the school.
Community (Local Authority) Governor
The LA Governor now referred to as Community Governors were appointed by Devon L A.
The Headteacher
A Staff Governor position is held by the Headteacher.
Staff Governors
Whilst the Staff Governors again do not represent the staff, they are elected by and from the staff at the school.
Mrs Larraine Coulter
Our Lady and St Patrick's, Fourth Avenue
Teignmouth
TQ14 9DT
Governor Information 2023-24
Governor Information 2022-2023
CAST Board Information
Statutory Trust Documents
CAST Policies
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Mrs Larraine Coulter Chair of Governors Foundation Governor Term-end: 8th November 2025 |
Lead Governor in Safeguarding & Child Protection and MFL As a Mum of two daughters who attended OLSP some years ago I was always grateful for the care and nurture they received at this school and I still see this today. I feel very privileged to be a Governor here and hope that my support will go some way to say "thank you".
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Father Albert Lawes Foundation Governor
Term-end: 31st December 2028 |
Lead Governor in RE & Catholic Life
I am the current Parish Priest of All Saints Catholic Parish, and it gives me great pleasure to be of service to our school. I have been a priest for 3 years, following several years training, mostly in Rome.
Whilst I am new to Teignmouth and I have never been a Governor before, I am a product of Catholic schools, which has instilled in me the importance of education being about the growth of the whole individual: body, mind, and soul. I am excited to contribute to the unique benefits of a Catholic education, helping to maintaining our school as a place where everyone, staff and pupils alike, can experience the joy of the Gospel and the love of Jesus Christ.
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Mrs Joyce Gillespie Vice Chair
Foundation Governor Term End: 31st August 2026
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Lead Governor for SEND and Music & Science
I previously served as a Foundation Governor for 8 years at OLSP from 1990-1998 and was a Children’s Liturgy leader at OLSP church for many years. In my career in education I held roles as a Teacher in Primary and Secondary schools,SENCO in Primary and Secondary Schools and Assistant Head and Head of AEN Faculty in a Secondary school. Relevant experience of Ofsted has been a consequence of my profession. Since retirement I have felt I would like to offer my time to once again support OLSP, the school that gave my children such a wonderful Primary Education.
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Mr Darral Saw Parent Governor Term-end: 31st January 2027
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Lead Governor in Statutory Grants and Maths
I have never served as a parent governor previously and am excited with what lies ahead. I have 2 children at OLSP, Max in year 2 and Mae in the nursery, both thoroughly enjoy their time at the school. It was the smaller classes and focus on the children that made the decision for my wife and I to enrol our children to this wonderful school. As well as my children I also have a Niece and Nephew that attend the school. I hope to work with my fellow governors and the school to continue to develop the positive vibe and feeling in the school and help to grow our OLSP family.
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Mrs Gaye Dyson Foundation Governor Term End: 8th March 2026
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Lead Governor for Parents & the Community and English
I have been part of OLSP school and parish as either a parent, grandparent, Governor and PTA, for over 30 years. My four children and one granddaughter attended the school and currently have 4 grandchildren there. I feel their ethos is second to none. I am a recently retired teacher and you may see me covering as a supply teacher now and then. As Parent Liaison Governor, you can contact me via my school email gdyson@olsp.uk
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Mrs C Carlin
Co-Opted Governor Term End: 31st January 2027
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Lead Governor for Curriculum & Standards and Humanities I currently have two children at OLSP, Ada in year 4 and Joshie in year 2. I also had the privilege of being a pupil at OLSP many moons ago. I have been a secondary teacher for over 10 years with a specialism in Religious education, although I have taught Philosophy, History, geography, and PHSE.
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Mrs Mary Nock
Teacher Governor Term End: 31st January 2027
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Lead Governor for Health & Safety and GDPR |
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Mrs Cathy Blatchford
Ex-Officio Governor
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Headteacher
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Mrs Sarah Jackson |
Clerk to the Governors Contact E-mail: clerk@olsp.uk
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