Meet the Governors
Nicola Hammond, Executive Headteacher
Clare Sanders, Head of School
Nicola Crocker, Chair of Governors
I have been connected with Pentyrch Primary School since I was 4 years old and attended as a pupil myself! My daughter joined the school in 2013 followed by my son in 2016 and they are both now at Radyr Comprehensive.
I was elected as a Parent Governor in December 2016 and as Chair in 2023. Over the years I have been heavily involved in working towards improving the school in line with Estyn recommendations, managing the finances and developing the premises to include a nursery class.
I am extremely proud of where the school is today, a thriving school at the heart of our community, with facilities that can now help us achieve our goals and vision. The collaboration with Llanishen Fach has helped us develop both staff and children in a much wider setting.
I don’t have an education background, on a day-to-day basis, I am a Property Fund Manager leading a team across Wales in assisting smaller developers to build homes. My skills allow me to contribute to the school in different ways, and ensure that I act as a critical friend, both challenging and supporting so that our children are getting the best out of school and that they continually strive for excellence.
Sally Childs, Vice Chair of Governors
I was elected to join the Governing body in 2020 and I have recently taken on the role of Vice Chair in 2026. I have lived in the village for over ten years now and feel lucky to be part of such a great community. I have two children who attend Pentyrch Primary and I am fully committed to supporting our lovely village school! I have been fortunate to follow the recent new build project which has been a fantastic addition along with our new SRB and wrap around provision. I have been part of the collaboration with Llanishen Fach and now Rhydypenau Primary and look forward to working in partnership to share expertise and strengthen opportunities for pupils and staff.
I have a background in Education with eleven years as a Primary School Teacher. I am now working in Further Education, supporting childcare learners who want to work in schools and nurseries, so I remain up to date with curriculum changes and new initiatives. I am passionate about supporting high standards of teaching and learning, promoting inclusive practice and ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Christine James, Clerk to the Governing Body
Ashleigh Hobbs, Teacher Representative
Peter Murphy, Non-Teaching Representative
Nicola Harding, Local Authority Representative
I have been part of the local community since our family moved to Pentyrch in 2016. With children currently in year 5 and year 3 I have seen the school develop and thrive over the years. I have been part of the Governing body for 5 years I feel extremely passionate about helping to support and enhance the local village school which is an integral part of our community and my children’s upbringing. I have worked in Marketing for over 15 years and I am a Director of our family-run garden centre’s ‘Pugh’s Garden Village’ in both Morganstown and Wenvoe, which have been a long-standing part of the local community for over 60 years since my grandparents set it up. I have been a key driver in implementing new Marketing strategies for business growth over the past 10 years and feel my experience will lend me in good stead for being a community governor and especially beneficial to the committees that I have been appointed too. Community is in my roots and I feel that there is a wonderful support network around the school, I am passionate about the wellbeing of our children and feel the school is an intrinsic part of village life and I will continuously strive to make a positive contribution to the children’s education in our community, helping Pentyrch Primary continue to thrive and grow, applying both a strategic approach alongside an independent balanced viewpoint.