Welcome to our Governors’ section.

You can contact the governors with any questions, suggestions or concerns through the school office. We will always be happy to try to respond promptly.

Meet the Governors

We would like you to know who the governors are so here are some of our photos and a little bit about us. Please feel welcome to approach any of us with questions or comments if you see us around the school or contact any of us through the school office.
Anne Allsop, Chair of Governors

Anne Allsop is a retired Nottinghamshire school Inspector who has also worked for the Department of Education. the National College and Nottingham university on School Management and Education development programmes. Following retirement she worked for a national Special Needs Charity supporting primary and secondary school children who had learning difficulties.  Her roles in school, apart from Chair, are support for Headteacher Appraisal, pupils with special needs and staff wellbeing.

Statutory information:  Anne Allsop

Chair of Governors appointed by the LA Oct 2019 until Oct 2023. Re-appointed for another term 23rd March 2023

Member of the Strategic Development and Pupil committee

Sits on one other educational institution governing body

Has no business and pecuniary interest related to the school (Updated 10.10.2024)

Has no material interests arising from relationships with other governors or school staff (Updated 10.10.2024)

Attendance Record over the Academic Year 2024/2025

Full Governors 1st July 2024, 21st November 2024, 17th July 2025

Pay & Finance     8th October 2024, 15th March 2025, 3rd June 2025

Business & Governance    10th October 2024, 

Attendance record over the academic year 2022/23

Full Governors    1st December 2022

Pay & Finance     7th November 2022 / 7th March 2023

Business & Governance     6th October 22

Attendance record over the academic year 2021/22

Full Governors     2nd Dec 21 / 24th March 22

Pay & Finance     30th Sept 21 / 22nd Nov 22 / 29th March 22 / 17th May 22

Business & Governance     8th Feb 22 / 12th May 22

Mr Buck is a retired Headteacher with extensive experience - particularly of staff development, health and safety, safeguarding and financial management. Currently assisting the school through joint responsibility for Appraisal; the work of the Finance Committee; subject support for Mathematics and general monitoring through work sampling. Part of the Governors' Health and Safety Task Force during the Covid crisis.

Statutory information:   Paul Buck
Co-opted First appointed by the governing body September 2015 and re-elected September 2019 until September 2023. Re-appointed for another term 23rd March 2023

Member of the Strategic Development and Pupil committee

Does not sit on any other educational institution governing body

Has no business and pecuniary interest related to the school (Updated  10.10.24)

Has no material interests arising from relationships with other governors or school staff (Updated 10.10.24)

Attendance record over the academic year 2024/2025

Full Governors 1st July 2024, 17th July 2025

Pay & Finance     8th October 2024, 15th March 2025, 3rd June 2025

Business & Governance    10th October 2024, 

Attendance record over the academic year 2022/23

Full Governors   1st December 2022 (at end of meeting for voting)  

Pay & Finance    7th November 2022 / 7th Match 2023
Business & Governance     6th October 2022

Attendance record over the academic year 2021/22

Full Governors     2nd Dec 21 / AB 24th March 22

Pay & Finance     30th Sept 21 / 22nd Nov 22 / 29th March 22 / 17th May 22

Business & Governance     8th Feb 22 / 12th May 22

Molly Chesney is managing director of a marketing consultancy. Having previously worked for a business regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Molly has experience with data protection regulations, and is the link governor for GDPR. She has also been a parent of a pupil at the since the school since September 2014. Molly has worked with the head on a number of initiatives including securing some positive local media coverage of the opening of sensory garden.

Statutory Information: Molly Chesney
Co-opted Governor nominated by LA and appointed by Governing Body from Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2025 (first appointed Nov 2017)
Does not sit on the governing body of any other educational establishment.

Has no business and pecuniary interest relating to the school apart from her employment. (Updated 30.11.23)

Has no material interests arising from relationships with other governors or school staff. (Updated 30.11.23)

Attendance Record over the Academic Year 2024/2025

Full Governors 1st July 2024, 21st November 2024, 17th July 2025

Pay & Finance     8th October 2024, 15th March 2025,

Business & Governance    10th October 2024, 

Attendance record over the academic year 2022/23

Full Governors     1st December 2022

Pay & Finance     7th November 2022

Business & Governance     6th October 2022

Attendance record over the academic year 2021/22

Full Governors     2nd Dec 21 /  24th March 22

Pay & Finance     30th Sept 21 / 22nd Nov 22 / 29th March 22 / 17th May 22

Business & Governance     8th Feb 22 / 12th May 22

Sandra White has lived in North Muskham since 1984 and has been a Midday Supervisor since 2012. Her daughter attended the school before attending the Tuxford Academy. Mrs white also works part-time as a window cleaner. In addition to that she plays  an active part in the Muskham Community, helping out at many of the events that are held, including festivals, Mother and Toddler groups and as a Guides Leader.

Statutory Information: Sandra White

Co-opted Governor from July 2020 - July 2024 

Does not sit on the governing body of any other educational establishment.

Has no business and pecuniary interest relating to the school apart from her employment. (Updated 10.10.24)

Has no material interests arising from relationships with other governors or school staff. (Updated 10.10.24)

Attendance Record over the Academic Year 2024/2025

Full Governors 1st July 2024, 21st November 2024, 17th July 2025

Pay & Finance   3rd June 2025

Business & Governance    10th October 2024, 

Attendance record over the academic year 2022/23

Full Governors     1st December 2022

Pay & Finance     7th March 2023

Business & Governance     6th October 2022

Attendance record over the academic year 2021/22

Full Governors     2nd Dec 21 / 24th March 22

Pay & Finance     Does not sit on this 

Business & Governance     AB 8th Feb 22

Christopher Wright was appointed as a Parent Governor in July 2022.  Both of his children attend Muskham School.  He runs a successful local chimney sweeping business, serving Newark and the surrounding area for the last 10 years.   Prior to this, he worked in the finance sector as a compliance and risk manager running a department of 20+ people.

Chris is delighted to have been appointed as a Governor and looks forward to supporting the school in its future developments.  He sees this as a fantastic opportunity to give back to the school and its community.

 

Statutory Information: Christopher Wright

Parent Governor elected by the parents from July 2022 - July 2026

Does not sit on the governing body of any other educational establishment.

Has no business and pecuniary interest relating to the school apart from her employment. (Updated 18.10.24)

Has no material interests arising from relationships with other governors or school staff. (Updated 18.10.24)

Attendance Record over the Academic Year 2024/2025

Full Governors 1st July 2024, 21st November 2024, 17th July 2025

Business & Governance    10th October 2024, 

Attendance record over the academic year 2022/23

Full Governors     1st December 2022

Pay & Finance     

Business & Governance     6th October 2022

Lourdes Fernandopulle is a parent governor appointed in September 2024. Lourdes holds a BEng (Hons) in Electrical, Electronics and Information Engineering from City University, London. Lourdes has been working in the Rail Sector for the past 11+ years in Engineering, Software & Data departments. Lourdes has a child attending Muskham Primary School and lives in Newark.

Statutory information: Lourdes Fernandopulle

Parent Governor from September 2024

Parent Governor elected by the parents from Sept 2024 - Aug 2028

Does not sit on the governing body of any other educational establishment.

Has no business and pecuniary interest relating to the school apart from her employment. (Updated 10.10.24)

Has no material interests arising from relationships with other governors or school staff. (Updated 10.10.24)

Attendance Record over the Academic Year 2024/2025

Full Governors 1st July 2024, 21st November 2024, 

Business & Governance    10th October 2024, 

Kirsty Stroud is a parent governor appointed in October 2024. Kirsty is a Funding Manager for a private training provider receiving funding from the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver apprenticeships primarily in the automotive sector. Kirsty’s role includes claiming and reconciling government funding inline with their funding rules and managing external audits. Kirsty holds a Level 5 in Leadership and Management qualification and a Level 3 Award in Safeguarding Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults. Kirsty has a child attending Muskham Primary School and lives in Muskham.

Statutory information: Kirsty Stroud

Parent Governor from October 2024

Parent Governor elected by the parents from Oct 2024 - Aug 2028

Does not sit on the governing body of any other educational establishment.

Has no business and pecuniary interest relating to the school apart from her employment. (Updated 10.10.24)

Has no material interests arising from relationships with other governors or school staff. (Updated 10.10.24)

 

Attendance Record over the Academic Year 2024/2025

Full Governors 1st July 2024, 21st November 2024

Business & Governance    10th October 2024, 

Michelle Scott was appointed as a Parent Governor in November 2025. Michelle has been working in charity fundraising and partnerships for over 10 years for organisations such as Save the Children and International Alert. Prior to this she held several roles within local government including in Children’s Services.  Michelle’s has a child attending Muskham Primary School and lives in Cromwell.

Statutory information: Michelle Scott

Parent Governor from November 2025.

Other people who served as governors during the last academic year

Simon Keane

Kavita Tansley

Amanda Crossland

Nicola Lawson

For further financial information, including minutes from Muskham Primary School's finance meetings, please make a request via the school office.