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Governance

As a family of schools, Samphire Star Education Trust works collaboratively to celebrate and nurture the uniqueness of all pupils. Through outstanding leadership, pastoral care, academic challenge and inspirational teaching all children are enabled to  flourish, succeed and make a positive contribution to the communities they serve, creating strong citizens now and for the future. 

Primary Local Governing Body

The PLGB is responsible for the oversight of White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School and for the implementation of the Trust’s policies and strategy.  You can read more about the Samphire Star Education Trust, the board of trustees, its policies, and the shared work between schools by following the links at the end of this page.

White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School - Primary Local Governing Body members:

  • Carol Boxall, Member Appointed Trustee - Chair of PLGB
  • Joanna Boughtwood, Member appointed Trustee
  • Jenny Nimmo, Co-opted Trustee
  • Rob Hackett – Staff Governor
  • Anna Burden – Associate Governor
  • Casey Hall – Associate Governor
  • David Meades – Ex-Officio, CEO/Trustee Appointed
  • Mel O’Dell – Headteacher
  • Helen Castle – Headteacher
  • Lee Kane – Associate Headteacher

Please see links at the bottom of this page providing further details related to Governance Arrangements and the Register of Interests.

If you would like to contact the Chair, please write to:

Carol Boxall - Chair of the Primary Local Governing Body
Samphire Star Education Trust

Astor Avenue

Dover, Kent

CT17 0AS

Alternatively, please contact Louise Graham, Company Secretary at company.secretary@samphirestar.com

About the Samphire Star Education Trust

Samphire Star Education Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Dover, Kent. The Trust has a board of 7 trustees, who oversee the work of each school in the Trust.

Information about the Samphire Star Education Trust and documentation such as the Trust’s Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, Funding Agreement and names of trustees can all be found here: www.samphirestar.com. Please see links to Trust Policies, Financial Statements Annual Reports, Accounts, Executive Pay.

The Samphire Star Education Trust is a charitable company limited guarantee and registered in England and Wales (Company No.08039629).