Special Edition Autumn term - 22 October 2021
Devon Education Forum (DEF)
Confirmation of Schools (LA Maintained) and Academy Members
plus named Substitutes effective from
1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022
For the attention of:
- Headteachers/Principals of all LA Maintained Schools within Devon Local Authority
- The Board of Directors of all Academy Schools within Devon Local Authority
Primary and Secondary Membership at DEF
Further to our communication dated 9 July 2021, we are writing to confirm that from 1 September, DEF membership across both phases will be as follows:
- Primary: Academy x 2 and Schools (L/A Maintained) x 2
- Secondary: Academy x 3 and Schools (L/A Maintained) x 1
Following the conclusion of the election process on 23 July 2020, please note the details of DEF Membership and Named Substitutes effective from 1st September 2021 as follows:
Secondary Phase
Academy members:
- Andrew Davis | Principal, Exmouth Community College
- Lorraine Heath | CEO, Uffculme Academy Trust
- Graham Hill | Headteacher, Pilton Community College, Ventrus MAT
Secondary Academy Substitute
- Rob Gammon | Headteacher, The King's School
L/A Schools Members:
- Sammy Crook | Executive Headteacher, Federation of Tiverton Schools
Named L/A Schools Substitute:
- Phil Randall | Headteacher, St Peter's CofE Aided School, Exeter
The ESFA publication Schools Forum - Operational and good practice guide available on GOV.UK provides advice and information on good practice in relation to the operation of schools forums as well as their powers and responsibilities.
Schools forum members will need the skills and competencies to manage Forum business taking a strategic view across the whole education estate whilst acting as representative of the group that has elected them. Furthermore, they should be easily contactable and pro-active in raising the profile of issues and communicating decisions, and the reasons behind them, effectively.
Further information on Devon Education Forum to include the Constitution, details of full membership and minutes of meetings etc. is available on the Devon County Council website.
The date of the next DEF meeting is 17 November 2021.
Yours sincerely
Clare Coates - Business & Operations Manager
sent on behalf of the Devon SLS Schools Executive Committee
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