Devon Education Forum (DEF) New Appointment

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Spring Term  |   23 January 2025

For the attention of: CEOs, Principals, Headteachers/Executive Headteachers of all Academy Trusts and L/A Maintained Schools within Devon Local Authority 

Secondary L/A Maintained Schools Membership for the remainder of the term to 31 August 2026 

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to confirm that following a consultation with the remaining three LA Maintained Secondary schools, Rachel Harper, Principle at South Molton Community College, was duly elected on 20 January 2025 as L/A Maintained Secondary School representative on the Devon Education Forum (DEF). Phil Randall, Headteacher at St Peter's Church of England Aided School remains as the Named Substitute for this sector. 

Details of the full DEF membership is as follows:

Secondary

Academy Members (x3):

• Graham Hill - Headteacher, Pilton Community College, Ventrus Multi Academy Trust
• Julie Fossey - Headteacher, West Exe School, Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust
• James Buchanan - Principal, Tavistock College, Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust

Named Substitute:  

• Rob Gammon - Headteacher, The Kings School

L/A Maintained Schools Member (x1):

• Rachel Harper - Principal, South Molton Community College

Named Substitute: 

• Phil Randall - Headteacher, St Peter's Church of England Aided School

Primary

Academy Members (x2):

• Paul Walker - CEO, First Federation Trust
• Gary Chown - CEO, Ventrus Multi Academy Trust

Named Substitutes: 

• David Perkins - Principal, Littletown Primary School
• Ian Thomas - CEO, Team Multi Academy Trust

L/A Maintained Schools Members (x2):

• Christopher Tribble - Headteacher, Honiton Primary School
• Nick Alford - Headteacher, Shebbear Community School

Named Substitutes: 

• Anne Billington - Headteacher, The Beacon CofE Primary School
• Rachel Miller - Headteacher, Kingskerswell CofE Primary School

For more information visit the DCC DEF Page and ESFA Guidance

Devon Education (Schools) Forum – Education and Families

Schools forum operational and good practice guide - GOV.UK

Finally, on behalf of the Schools Leadership Group (SLG) (previously known as DSLS Schools Executive Committee), we would like to take this opportunity to thank Sammy Crook as an outgoing member for her strong commitment and contribution towards representing Devon Schools at DEF, on SLG and other working groups over a number of years.  

Best wishes,

Sent on behalf of the Schools Leadership Group (SLG) 

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