Our school Governors play an important role in supporting the leadership of the school, ensuring accountability and helping to shape the school’s vision and priorities.

If you would like to contact the Governing Body, please follow the guidance below:

How to Contact

• By email:
  Clerk to Governors, Molly Holt - mholt@longcause.plymouth.sch.uk
  Chair of Governors, Fred Jenkins - fred.jenkins@longcause.plymouth.sch.uk
  Parent Governor, Barney West - barney.west@longcause.plymouth.sch.uk
  Parent Governor, Nick Rich - nick.rich@longcause.plymouth.sch.uk

• By letter:
  The Chair of Governors
  Longcause School,
  Longcause,
  Plymouth,
  PL7 1JB

• Via the school office:
  Mark your envelope “Private and Confidential – for the attention of the Governing Body.”

Please note that governors do not deal with day-to-day operational issues of the school. These should be directed to the Headteacher in the first instance.

Who to Contact and When

Chair of Governors

You may wish to contact the Chair about:

• Concerns that have not been resolved after following the school’s normal complaints procedure

• Questions about how the Governing Body works or its responsibilities

• Feedback on the strategic direction of the school

• Grievances against the Headteacher

• Confidential matters that require independent consideration

Parent Governors

You may contact Parent Governors to:

• Share general views or ideas about school improvement

• Discuss wider issues affecting parents and pupils (not individual complaints)

• Offer feedback on school policies or initiatives

Parent governors represent the parent body, but they cannot get involved in individual issues about your child or other children — these should always be raised with class teachers or the Headteacher first.

Confidentiality

All correspondence to governors is treated with confidentiality and will be handled in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures.