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Alice Purcell

Co-opted Governor

Alice is the Link Governor for SEND

Bio coming soon

Catriona Elton

Vice Chair/Co-opted Governor

Catriona is Vice Chair of the Board and Link Governor for Safeguarding & Attendance

I started as a Parent Governor at Whipton Barton in 2020, and am now a Co-opted Governor. I work in the public sector as a Data Protection Manager, ensuring that data is kept safe and used legally.

I very much enjoy being a governor, and making a contribution, along with so many others, to the ongoing success of the Federation.

Kerra Maddern

Co-Opted Governor

Kerra is the Link Governor for Careers

Kerra lives locally and is a former education journalist. She currently works as a press officer at the University of Exeter.

Louise Moretta

Headteacher/ Ex Officio

Louise is the Executive Headteacher of Whipton Barton Federation. She is an Ex Officio Member of the Local Governing Board.

Mark Llewellyn

Chair / Co-opted Governor

Mark is the interim Link Governor for Disadvantaged & Pupil Premium.

Mark Llewellyn was appointed Chair of the Whipton Barton Local Governing Board in summer 2023. He's also served as an LGB member at Isca Academy (2022-24) and Matford Brook Academy (2023-24).

Professionally, Mark is Professor of English Literature at Cardiff University, which he joined in 2017 having previously worked for 6 years as director of a UK research funding agency. He is currently Head of the School of English, Communication and Philosophy at Cardiff.

Mark is also a Governor of Plymouth Marjon University and will be serving as interim Chair of Marjon's Board of Governors (2025-2027).

Naomi Eagers-Bee

Staff Governor

I am the Year 3 Lead and class teacher at Whipton Barton Federation, as well as the school’s History Lead. I am currently completing my NPQ SENCO qualification, building on my passion for inclusion and supporting all children to thrive. Having moved to Devon from London five years ago, I love being part of our school community and working alongside such a committed team. As staff governor, I am keen to ensure that the voice of staff is represented and to contribute to the continued development of our school, so that every child has the opportunity to flourish.

Vacancy

Parent Governor