Our Governing Body (ID 1504)

• Helen Peerless - Chair of Governors
  Pupil Premium, Sports Premium & Intervention Governor (Foundation Governor)
  Helen Peerless - Chair of Governors

  I have been a governor at Treleigh for nine years and have had the privilege of serving as Chair of Governors for the last three. My two sons both attended Treleigh, and although they have now moved on I remain committed to supporting the school and helping it provide the best possible education and opportunities for every pupil. I have worked within education for a number of years, including in school governance, giving me a strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing schools. As Chair, I am passionate about working collaboratively with school leaders, governors and the wider school community to ensure the school continues to thrive and provide an inclusive, supportive and high-quality education for all our pupils.

• Debbie Goodman - Vice Chair of Governors
  Safeguarding & Attendance (Local Authority Governor)
  Debbie Goodman - Vice Chair of Governors

• Chris Phillips
  Finance (Parent Governor)
  Chris Phillips

  Chris joined the Governing Body as a parent governor in 2025 and is the finance link governor at Treleigh, helping to support and monitor the school’s financial management while ensuring resources are used effectively to benefit pupils. His two daughters both attend Treleigh, giving him a strong connection to the school and its wider community.

  Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Managing Director at Watson French Limited, a wealth management firm based in Truro, where he advises individuals, business owners and families on financial planning and investment strategies.

  Chris’s background is in agriculture, having been brought up on the family dairy farm in west Cornwall. In his spare time, he serves as a trustee of two local charities focused on education and improving access to nature, and enjoys getting outdoors and spending quality time with his young family.

• Mike Holmes
  Maths, Heritage & Belonging (Parent Governor)
  Mike Holmes

  I am proud to serve as a Parent Governor at Treleigh, where my daughter is currently heading into Year 5. Professionally, I am a Director at a global software engineering company specialising in open-source software. Having lived in the USA for over 20 years, I wanted to give back to our community upon my return.

  As the link governor forMathematics, my goal is to ensure every pupil builds a confident foundation. Having initially struggled with the basics before completing my engineering degree, I know firsthand how vital early support is. I also overseeHeritage; growing up in Falmouth and returning after two decades abroad has given me a profound appreciation for Cornwall's unique history and culture.

  Outside of work, I am a coach at the Portreath Surf Life Saving Club and volunteer with the 5th Redruth Scouts. I also enjoy climbing, sailing, and mountain biking across Cornwall!

• Trish Knights
  Foundation Govenor
  Trish Knights

  My links with Treleigh School began when our son started in Reception in 1985, followed by our daughter three years later. I am really enjoying being involved again after all these years. My own interests include reading crime fiction, solving puzzles, and singing in a small group that raises money for charity throughout the year. Having trained in Primary/Secondary education, my career has been in teaching English, with Head of Year roles and, latterly, guiding VI Form students in their progression to university, apprenticeships and employment. Now, with young grandchildren, I have enjoyed being reminded of the great enthusiasm, interest and energy of this age group and I am looking forward to supporting Treleigh School in any way I can.

• Callie Fox
  SEND & Inclusion (Co-opted Governor)
  Callie Fox

  I am thrilled to serve as a school governor at Treleigh, a school I already hold close to my heart as a parent of two children here. I absolutely love Treleigh’s wonderfully warm and positive atmosphere, and I am eager to support the leadership team in driving the school toward an even brighter future.

  Professionally, I am an Assistant Headteacher and SENDCo at a large primary school nearby. I bring this background to my governor role by overseeing SEND provision at Treleigh, dedicated to ensuring every pupil receives outstanding support and achieves their full potential. It is a privilege to use my daily experience to advocate for our children.

  Outside of school, my family and I are very into sport. Most weekends, you will find us by a beach, a swimming pool, or at a gymnastics centre. We are so fortunate to live in Cornwall and simply enjoying being out and about in our beautiful local environment.

• Paula Collins
  Whistle Blowing & Early Years (Co-opted Governor)
  Paula Collins

• Dan Glaze
  Mental Health & Wellbeing (Parent Governor)
  Dan Glaze

• Dave Bartlett
  Early Reading & Phonics (Co-opted Governor)
  Dave Bartlett

• Julia Knight-Bennett
  Health & Safety, GDPR (Parent Governor)
  Julia Knight-Bennett

  I'm a Parent Governor and the Health and Safety Governor at Treleigh School. I grew up in Redruth and have a son at the school. Throughout his time here, my family has always felt well supported, so becoming a governor was my way of giving something back.

  I spent around 20 years working in teaching and music education before moving into the arts and charity sector. I now work for Cats Protection, where I lead organisation-wide projects and develop strategic frameworks, information and reporting that help the charity understand its impact, improve the experience of our employees and volunteers, and make better decisions.

  I'm passionate about creating safe, welcoming and inclusive environments where every child feels they belong and can thrive. As a governor, I bring experience in education, problem solving, planning and continuous improvement, along with a commitment to listening, asking thoughtful questions and supporting the school to be the very best it can be.