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Message from the Chair of Governors – Nick Sankey

I would like to extend a very warm welcome to Plumcroft Primary School.

I have been a parent at Plumcroft since 2021 and a Governor since 2023. Having experienced the school both as a parent and as a Governor, I have seen first-hand the commitment, ambition and care that make Plumcroft such an excellent school. I am delighted to be able to contribute to that success as Chair of Governors.

The Governing Board works closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, providing support, challenge and strategic oversight. Our role is to help the school maintain the high standards it has set for itself, while supporting its continued development and ambition to be even better.

We are fortunate to have Governors from across the school and wider community, bringing a range of experience, perspectives and skills. Together, we work in partnership with the school’s staff and families, always keeping the interests, achievement and wellbeing of our pupils at the heart of what we do.

My own children have both thrived at Plumcroft, and I feel very fortunate that they have been part of such a brilliant school community. I hope that your children will be equally happy here, enjoy their learning, make lasting friendships and take advantage of all that Plumcroft has to offer.

I look forward to working with the whole Plumcroft community to build on the school’s many strengths and help it continue to flourish.

Finance & Resources Committee:

It is chaired by Nick Sankey. The role of the Finance and Resources Committee is to oversee the school’s finances, budget, and staffing (including performance management and pay) as well as the upkeep of the school premises. 

The Finance and Resources Committee reviews how the school uses the money it receives under the pupil premium funding to support disadvantaged children (defined as pupils who have received free school meals within the past six years). The Finance and Resources Committee meets at least once a term.

Curriculum & Achievement Committee:

It is chaired by Dan Huxley. A key role of the Curriculum & Achievement Committee is to assess the way in which the curriculum is implemented within the school to help the pupils attain their full potential. They also monitor the data to ascertain pupils’ progress, particularly as to whether children are progressing at expected levels. The curriculum committee will look at trends across year groups, those with English as an additional language (EAL), and pupil premium children. The Curriculum & Achievement Committee meets each term, and members of staff are invited to give governors greater insight into different aspects of the curriculum. 

If you would like to contact us, please email us via our email addresses listed below or leave a note at school marked “for the attention of the Chair of Governors”. Please note that queries about specific pupils or to the day-to-day management of the school should be addressed to the Headteacher in the first instance.

Governing Board

Our Governing Body is made up of a group of people with a range of different skills and experiences.  We are a mix of those with a connection to our school as teachers, parents or grandparents and those in the wider community. Our job is to work with the Senior Leadership Team to make sure we run the school in the best way for our whole school community across both our school campuses. We work hard to create a caring environment with an inclusive, creative and enriching curriculum that enables all of our children to thrive. Our current list of governors are: