Ethos & Advisory Committees

The role of the Ethos & Advisory Committees is to support, inform, advise and challenge provision; working together, empowering excellence and improving outcomes for all children. Working with the Senior Team and the Trust Board , Local Ethos & Governance Committees are a local voice and a link with local communities and churches (Church Schools) as well as being advocates for all Trust academies. Details about the composition of this Committee can be found on the Learning Academy Partnership website.

As ambassadors for the academies, Ethos & Advisory Committees can play a crucial role in enriching community relationships and communication, contributing to the collective effectiveness of academies and the Board of Trustees.

Declaration of Business Interests and Attendance:
Torquay Ethos & Advisory Committee - Business Interests and Attendance

Ellacombe C of E Academy belongs to the Torbay Hub. The Torbay Hub committee members are shown below:

Sue Davies - Foundation Committee Member - Chair

Rev. Laura McAdam - Foundation Committee Member - Vice Chair 

Stephanie Helmore - Parent Committee Member (Ilsham) 

Rev. Samuel Leach – Foundation Committee Member

Helen Baker - Foundation Committee Member

Rev. Jules Johnston - Foundation Committee Member

Alison Helm - Ex- Officio - (Head Teacher - Ellacombe)

Julie Edwards - Ex-Officio - (Head Teacher - St Michael's)

Jake Grinsill - Ex- Officio - (Head Teacher - Ilsham)

Steve Bone - Ex- Officio - (Head Teacher - Warberry)

Melody Sterry - Co-opted (Head Teacher - Lamerton and West Gulworthy)

Minutes are available on request by contacting the school. Please note: access to some information may be restricted to meet legal and confidentiality requirements.

If you are interested in a school governor role, please email governanceteam@lapsw.org