Meet the Governors

Our Trust of Schools

Lance Chatfield

Chair of Governors

Lance is a distinguished leader recognised for his exceptional track record spanning over 25 years, encompassing personnel management, project oversight, departmental leadership, and executive roles. Over the past 18 years, Lance has dedicated his expertise to the field of education. Before his tenure in education, Lance excelled as an electrical engineer, operating on an international scale with a team that stretched across Europe and Asia.

In his capacity as the Chair of Governors at Marine Academy Plymouth, Lance undertakes the dual responsibility of supporting and challenging the school's leadership team. His focus lies in ensuring continual enhancement, aiming for the school to achieve top-tier performance and evolve into one of the most distinguished educational institutions in the UK

Jen Brimming

Principal

Aaron Meredith

Co-opted Governor

Aaron is the Link Governor for Disadvantaged inc. Pupil Premium

Aaron, CEO of The Inspire Multi Academy Trust (South West) and Executive Headteacher of Ernesettle Community School and Tor Bridge Primary School, was originally appointed when Ernesettle Community School was deemed to be requiring special measures in May 2010. Within 18 months, the school was graded as ‘Good with Outstanding features’ by Ofsted and in 2019, graded as ‘Outstanding’. In April 2013, Aaron was seconded to part time for two years to open Devon’s first primary free school, Marine Academy Primary; the academy became the south west’s first ‘Outstanding’ free school in June 2015. Aaron was designated as a National Leader in Education (NLE) in 2018 and when the trust sponsored Tor Bridge School in 2021, it consequently became one of only three schools in the South West region to ever achieve moving from Special Measures to Outstanding in its next inspection.

Amy Morton

Staff Governor

Amy has experience in managing an alternative provision, alongside experience in managing compass. Amy holds a BA Honours degree in Working with Children and Young People and is Level 3 Safeguarding trained. Amy also holds a Level 3 qualification in SEN and Trauma informed training, and is currently undertaking a Level 5 diploma to be a trauma informed practitioner.

Amy is the behaviour lead at Marine Academy Plymouth who helps deliver the bullying intervention within the school and has a keen interest in the link between challenging behaviour, educational attainment and how this impacts young individuals.

Outside of work, Amy is a mother to four boys ageing from 4 to 15 and is an avid hockey and chess mum.

Annette Layland

Trust Appointed Staff Governor

Annette is the Link Governor for SEND

Coming soon

Nicky Henderson

Vice Chair of Governors

Nicky is the Link Governor for Careers

I am the Operations Manager for the Devon, Plymouth and Torbay Careers Hub where we link the world of work with the world of education. I am passionate about helping young people to be the best they can be and to reach for the stars – however near or far that might be. I have lived in many places across the UK and Europe as a child but moved to Plymouth over 30 years ago and have never left. I love walking my dog Spike and pottering around in my garden.

Pat Patel

Co-opted Governor

Pat is the Link Governor for Safeguarding & Attendance

After a career spanning 25 years in the Royal Navy I began my live as a civilian in Barne Barton becoming a community activist, I have overseen many changes and improvements to the area which was once known as “little Beirut”. I have raised funds which has enabled my community to acquire four large buildings which help to sustain community activities on the estate.

I was elected as a councillor for St Budeaux Ward in 1921 being given cabinet responsibilities for Customer Service, Culture, Leisure and Sport. I have much knowledge and experience to support the school, the staff, parents and children.

Roger Williams

Co-opted Governor

Roger is the Link Governor for Sixth Form

I am a retired lecturer from City College Plymouth where I started off lecturing in business studies and then switched to teaching maths for the last ten years
I now run a project where I do free maths tuition in return for a donation to the Plymouth foodbank.
I have served on several governance bodies for Plymouth schools and have specialised in both curriculum and human management.
I love to play bridge and suffer from following Cardiff City as they struggle due to the fact I hail from the Welsh Valleys.

Co-opted Governor Vacancy

From the Local Community

If you are interested in this role, please contact governance@tedwraggtrust.co.uk for more information

Vacancy

Parent Governor

If you are interested in this role, please contact governance@tedwraggtrust.co.uk for more information

Vacancy

Parent Governor

If you are interested in this role, please contact governance@tedwraggtrust.co.uk for more information