Local Monitoring Committee
The Role of the Local Monitoring Committee
The role of the Local Monitoring Committee (LMC) is an intrinsic part of the leadership of the school, although often unseen by parents and other community stakeholders. The LMC is made up of a group of dedicated volunteers, who invest a huge amount of good will and hard work for the sole purpose of improving the education of every child in our school. The government expects governing bodies to be a dynamic group of highly skilled individuals who focus on supporting the headteacher to shape the strategic direction of the school. LMC’s are responsible for:
- Standards
- Safeguarding
- Stakeholders
- SEND
Training
All members of the LMC receive training. The impact of this is that the LMC are kept abreast of their responsibilities with regard to the latest requirements and expectations. Learning and actions from training are shared and implemented at LMC meetings.
Impact of Local Monitoring Committee meetings
Members attend LMC meetings six times per annum. In addition members will attend monitoring visits that are connected to their area of responsibility. The impact of this is that members understand the areas of strength and actions for improvement in teaching and practice within the school. This enables them to challenge the headteacher on how good practice within school is being shared for whole school benefit and how improvements are being made.
If you want to find out more about what our members do or have any other questions please contact the school office or our LMC Chair, Vicky Sanderson Vicky.Sanderson@croftymat.org.
Safeguarding and Curriculum & Pedagogy Member
Hello, I’m Vicky Sanderson and I am the chair of the Local Monitoring Committee for Pensans Primary School. After growing up in Manor Way; attending Heamoor Primary, Mounts Bay Secondary and Penwith College, I moved to Worcester to study at university to become a primary school teacher. I worked in a number of schools in the Midlands, before returning home to Cornwall, where I became Assistant Head at Carclaze Primary School, before becoming a head teacher. Within the role of head teacher, I have worked at 4 Cornish Primary Schools (Halwin, Mylor Bridge, and a short secondment to Malbrough) before taking my most recent position (as of September 2024) as head teacher at Parc Eglos Primary School in Helston.
I have also worked as a governor on a number of school boards, being chair of the Standards Committee at Chacewater School for 8 years, alongside working as the Chair of Chacewater Pre-School, and as a member of the board at Trewirgie Infants School.
Being a teacher is a career that I very much enjoy; it is a privileged position to work so closely with children and their families, and to know that your work and input has a life-time’s impact upon young lives.
I am delighted to be the Chair of Pensans School and to join Mrs Ambrose and her dedicated team, who are truly committed to achieving the very best outcomes for our children.
Benyna Richards
Vice Chair Co-opted member
PP/SP, Equality and Attainment & Data Member
I have fourteen years of experience in education as principal, teacher, curriculum delivery lead, governor, researcher and trainer. After 8 years in Singapore working in British Curriculum Schools, I returned to Cornwall in 2022. I am currently the Curriculum Delivery Lead for Oak National Academy, an independent public body working in partnership to improve pupil outcomes by supporting teacher to teach and enabling pupils to access high quality curriculum. In addition to this I deliver and assess the NPQML and NPQSL qualifications, create training content for Oxford AQA and work with schools and local authorities to increase awareness of, and deliver, suicide intervention first aid training.
Sarah Helberry-Byrom
Co-opted Member
SEND Member
After completing my education with only a limited number of GCSEs, I embarked on various employment opportunities that eventually led me to the NHS.
Over the last 28 years, I have dedicated my career to the public sector, focusing on programme transformation. Now self-employed as a contractor, my expertise lies in guiding public and private organisations through periods of change brought on by advancements in technology or shifts in personnel procedures. More recently I have worked globally supporting organisations such as Niva (skin creams), Wood Plc (Global Oil and Gas) and IVC Evidensia (International Veterinary Care).
My expertise in active listening, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration equips me to do well as a school governor, enabling me to contribute effectively towards finding innovative solutions and supporting the development of all individuals involved.
Mrs Hanri Corona
Parent Committee Member
Belonging and Personal Development Member
I work in an early years setting where I manage finances and support families, including helping with funding and disability support applications.
As a parent of a child with autism, I’m passionate about inclusive education and have completed training to better understand and support individual learning needs.
I bring both professional experience and personal insight to my role on the Local Monitoring Committee and am committed to contributing positively to the Pensans School community
Natalie Stephens
Parent Committee Member
Attendance and Behaviour Member
I have had many years working in a industry with over 40 members of staff. I work in admin, helping my manager complete rotas, invoices, and helping organise transport for children, vulnerable children and adults who require transport to several schools, colleges and day centres.
Mr Jack Rutterford
Staff Member
SEND Member
I have been a teacher at the school since Sept 2023 and have enjoyed being part of its community. Previously I have worked in schools across the country giving me a wide and varied knowledge of practises and responsibilities. Alongside this, I have worked in different management positions away from education which has given me a good insight into working with different types of people in various roles. This, alongside my passion for the school and teaching the children that go here, is the reason I am happy to be part of this committee.