Governers (ID 1610)

• Mr Darryn Allcorn
  Chair of LSB
  Mr Darryn Allcorn

  DarrynAllcornis an experienced healthcare leader and has a Masters degree Healthcare education, currently serving asChief Nursing Officer at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. With a career spanning over 30 years in the NHS,DarrynAims to bring wealth of strategic leadership, operational expertise, and a deep commitment to community wellbeing.

  As aschool governor,Darrynoffers a unique perspective shaped by his extensive background in healthcare, workforce development, systems working and safeguarding. His experience leading large-scale programmes—such as the establishing of the Nightingale Hospital in Exeter—demonstrates his ability to manage complex challenges, foster collaboration, and deliver results under pressure.

  Darrynis passionate about supporting young people and ensuring that schools provide safe, inclusive, and nurturing environments where every child can thrive. His governor role is informed by his values of integrity, equity, and lifelong learning, and he is particularly focused on promoting wellbeing, safeguarding, and staff development within the school community.

  Darryncontributes strategic insight and compassionate leadership ensuring it meets the needs of pupils, staff, and families alike.

• Mr A Sweeney
  LGB Member (Principal)
  Mr A Sweeney

• Oskanna Dawson
  LGB Member (Parent)
  Oskanna Dawson

  I am proud to serve as a Parent Governor at Holsworthy Community School, bringing a wealth of educational experience and a strong commitment to supporting our school community.Before retiring, I spent 30 rewarding years as a school teacher, during which I also held various school management roles. This background gives me a thorough understanding of the classroom environment, curriculum delivery, and the operational and strategic side of running a successful school.

  As a parent with a child currently at the school, I am fully invested in ensuring our children receive the highest quality education in a safe, nurturing environment. My unique perspective - combining parental insight with educational and management experience - allows me to support and challenge the school's leadership team constructively. In my spare time, I enjoy gardening, reading, and pursuing new interests. I am also a parish councillor. I look forward to working closely with the rest of the board to help every pupil reach their full potential.

• Dave Hosie
  LGB Member (Staff)
  Dave Hosie

  Dave Hosie has been teaching at Holsworthy for around 20 years and is passionate about mathematics and chemistry, a career that originally brought him to the Southwest. He has a keen interest in educational research and is committed to exploring how students learn best in order to help them maximise their potential.

  Dave believes the school plays a special and central role within the local community, bringing together people from all backgrounds across a wide area of Devon. This belief led him to take on the role of Staff Governor, a position he has held for several years.

  Outside the classroom, Dave is a keen supporter of both Manchester City and Exeter City and can often be found cheering on the Grecians from the Big Bank. More recently, he has joined HATS, which he is thoroughly enjoying.

• Katie Stallard
  LGB Member (SEND)
  Katie Stallard

  Katie has worked in education since 2019, gaining experience across a range of educational settings and developing a strong passion for supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). She currently works as a SEND Intervention Coordinator, supporting pupils through targeted interventions and working closely with staff and families to ensure children receive the support they need to thrive.

  Katie is currently undertaking a Level 5 Assistant SENDCo apprenticeship, further developing her knowledge and understanding of SEND, inclusion, safeguarding and effective provision. She is passionate about creating safe, inclusive and nurturing environments where every child feels valued, understood and supported.

  A key priority for Katie is effective communication between children, parents and school staff. She believes that building positive relationships and ensuring families feel listened to and involved is fundamental to achieving the best outcomes for children. She is particularly committed to making children feel safe and giving them a voice, while ensuring parents feel heard, supported and confident that their child's individual needs are understood.

  As a governor, Katie brings her experience of working directly with children, families and education professionals, alongside her developing SEND knowledge. She is particularly passionate about inclusion, wellbeing, safeguarding and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to feel safe, supported and able to reach their full potential