Welcome to our Governors’ section

Every school has a Governing Body. The Education (No 2) Act, 1986, states that from 16th September 2013 the Governing Body will consist of 2 Parent Governors, 1 Staff Governor, 1 Headteacher and 4 Co-Opted Governors.  

Briefly the Governors’ duties are:

• To see that each school is conducted in accordance with the Education Acts.
• Finance - as it affects the needs of the school
• To see that the premises are kept in a good state of repair and to direct how the premises might be used out of school hours.
• To assist in the appointment of all staff in the school.
• To exercise general responsibility for the welfare of the school.
• Governors have always had responsibilities regarding the School’s Curriculum, but with the introduction of the National Curriculum, their duties in this area have been clearly defined.
• Full Governors’ meetings are held six times a year. 
• If you wish to contact the Governors for any reason, you may do so direct or through the Clerk to Governors, via the School Office on 365411.

Full Governing Body Information (September 2023)

Governing Body Pecuniary Interests (2023-24)

Governing Body Attendance at meetings (September 2023 present)

Meet our Governors

My previous experience of being a Governor was several years ago when my own children were younger. I have been a Governor at Victoria Road since June 2016. In a past life I was a Business Manager for Plymouth City Council and am now employed as an Executive Assistant for a local IT firm, Delt Shared Services. 

I have lived in Plymouth since a young age and live in the west of the city.

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Sarah-Jayne Collins

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 Kevin Cockram

 Co-opted Governor

I have worked for the learning disabilities and mental health services in Exeter and Plymouth since 1979. I am now semi-retired from my managerial position here in Plymouth, continuing to work part time in local mental health services. I have been a member of another Horizon MAT school since 2013 and have held a number of positions such as Vice Chair and I am currently Chair to the Local Governing Body at Plaistow Hill. I am delighted to be able to provide some additional capacity and use my knowledge and skills to support the LGB at Victoria Road Primary and Nursery School.

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 Claire Prynne

Co-opted Governor

I currently work as a Leadership Adviser for Horizon MAT, after taking early retirement from my job as Headteacher of Widewell Primary Academy. I have previously taught in lots of schools in the UK and Germany, as my husband was in the British Army before becoming a teacher himself. We have two grown up children and three very young grandchildren who keep us very busy!

I spent the majority of my career as a teacher in the Early Years, but also enjoyed teaching Y6 children when I was at Hooe Primary.

I am looking forward to supporting the Victoria Road Primary community now, both as an adviser and as a governor, and have already enjoyed listening to lots of the children talk to me about their learning.

Laura Henshaw

Co-opted Governor

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Naomi Campbell

Co-opted Governor

Naomi currently works at Boringdon Primary School where she is a Year 1 teacher and is responsible for PE and Armed Forces Children. She has accumulated experience in KS1 over 6 years and has taught PE across KS2 during this time. She has a 1^st class honours in Geography and a PGCE in Primary Education with PE specialism. She values the importance of healthy and active lifestyles for children and is passionate about providing all children with a high quality of teaching and learning. She is looking forward, next year, to beginning her National Professional Qualification in Leading Behaviour and Culture. In her free time, Naomi enjoys playing Netball and spending time with her little boy.  

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Natalie Horton

Parent Governor

Natalie became a Parent Governor in May 2022, following her child starting at Victoria Road. Natalie currently works for the Royal Mail, within the Customer Service Department. She has a keen interest in art and design and is an experienced sign writer. Natalie is a parent of a child with special educational needs and is keen to develop parental engagement and voice in this area.

Here is the link to the Governance of Horizon Multi Academy Trust