The Current Governing Board

The Governing Board  

Name

Date of Appointment

Mrs C Fitzsimmons* (Academy Governor) - Chair 01/08/2023
Mr P Carden* (Parent Governor) - Vice Chair 21/10/2021
Rev T Brown* (Academy Governor) 06/12/2021
Ms D Francis (Academy Governor) 03/12/2022
Mrs N Glover (Parent Governor) 21/10/2021
Mr C Graham* (Parent Governor) 21/10/2021
Mr L Hastings (Academy Governor) 07/01/2022
Mr D Owen (Staff Governor) 06/02/2020
Mr G Roberts (Academy Governor) 18/03/2024
Mr J Robins* (Academy Governor) 20/03/2021
Mrs L Rooney (Parent Governor) 04/03/2022
Mrs C Taylor-Millward (Academy Governor) 05/11/2022
Mr A Weaver (Ex Officio) 01/09/2018
Mrs R Wright (Staff Governor) 07/01/2022
Clerk to the Governors: Mrs C Mawer  

 

*Members of The Sandon School Academy Trust


No governors have left the board during the current or previous academic year.

Changes to the Members of The Sandon School Academy Trust during the previous and current academic years are as follows:

Mr P Carden appointed 05/12/2022
Mr C Graham appointed 05/12/2022

Members of The Sandon School Academy Trust are nominated and appointed by the Governors.  Academy Governors are appointed by the Members.  Staff and Parent Governors are elected by the staff and parents respectively, unless otherwise stated, and their appointments are ratified by the Members.  The term of office for all categories is four years, except for the Headteacher who shall remain a Governor for as long as he is Headteacher.

If you wish to contact the Chair of Governors please do so c/o The Clerk to the Governors, The Sandon School, Molrams Lane, Chelmsford, Essex by telephone 01245 473611 or by email cma@sandon.essex.sch.uk.

Diversity statement

As a school we recognise that diversity of thought, voices and perspectives is essential to good governance and the effective running of any organisation. The board is formed of individuals with a range of backgrounds and experience and when recruiting to the board, we strive to target gaps in experience and diversity wherever possible. 

 

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@TheSandonSchool - July 16

@TheSandonSchool - July 16
Year 8 Jack the Ripper ProjectsWell done to Issy S, Jack L, Matilda C and Veronika H who produced some outstanding project work on the Jack the Ripper murders! pic.twitter.com/kXSNxuvK3B— The Sandon School () July 16, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - July 15

@TheSandonSchool - July 15
Well done to our Year 9 students - James, Kourtney and Morgan on their outstanding projects on Post-War Britain! pic.twitter.com/ZHVOkALm1E— The Sandon School () July 15, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - July 15

@TheSandonSchool - July 15
Our Year 7 Heraldric Shield Building Competition. Well done to our winners! pic.twitter.com/1Vi3sGf8lY— The Sandon School () July 15, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - July 12

@TheSandonSchool - July 12
Well done to our Year 8 students for creating these delicious desserts! pic.twitter.com/QYk05gfiMg— The Sandon School () July 12, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - July 11

@TheSandonSchool - July 11
We look forward to welcoming you to Sanfest this evening. Please see our evening schedule and timings. Don't miss out on a fantastic evening of entertainment! pic.twitter.com/yCzjGWgPUg— The Sandon School () July 11, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - July 10

@TheSandonSchool - July 10
Visit Sanfest this Thursday 11th for an evening of Music, Art, Dance and Drama. Here is the evening schedule and timings. We hope to see you there! pic.twitter.com/oHGWmNZDEP— The Sandon School () July 10, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - July 5

@TheSandonSchool - July 5
A group of Yr10 students entered the competition for the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators this year among other 16000 students in the country. Well done to all of them for taking part in this difficult challenge and showing your talent as translators. pic.twitter.com/pMaWJJ7EDT— The Sandon School () July 5, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - July 4

@TheSandonSchool - July 4
To all Year 12's Parents with a child attending the Washington DC and New York City trip in Feb 2025 - please remember there is a meeting in the main school hall at 6.30PM on Tuesday 9th July. Please remember to bring a passport with 6 months validity from February 2025. pic.twitter.com/rcfRb3vPuf— The Sandon School () July 4, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - July 4

@TheSandonSchool - July 4
SANFEST - TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Only a week until Sanfest - Come and enjoy an evening of Music, Art, Dance & Drama. pic.twitter.com/M21MNnLsap— The Sandon School () July 4, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - June 30

@TheSandonSchool - June 30
Our final day of 30 Days Wild and a round up of some of the fantastic entries we have received for our Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. We hope you have enjoyed our 30 Days Wild posts and learnt some interesting wildlife facts. pic.twitter.com/8TLUAyH1gQ— The Sandon School () June 30, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - June 29

@TheSandonSchool - June 29
Day 29 of 30 Days Wild. The last of our suggestions for Essex Wildlife Trust sites you can explore. Today, we look at Chigborough Lakes Nature Reserve in Heybridge. pic.twitter.com/Zajy1kGHxx— The Sandon School () June 29, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - June 28

@TheSandonSchool - June 28
Day 28. One of our last posts of 30 Days Wild. An amazing shot from student Mia for our Wildlife Photographer of The Year competition. pic.twitter.com/07OFTT5EnG— The Sandon School () June 28, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - June 27

@TheSandonSchool - June 27
Day 27 of 30 Days Wild. Essex skylarks are famous for their melodious songs. They hover high in the sky while singing, creating a delightful soundtrack for the countryside. pic.twitter.com/70t4Pq4h4k— The Sandon School () June 27, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - June 27

@TheSandonSchool - June 27
Day 26 of 30 Days Wild, a fantastic entry from Jack for our Wildlife Photographer of the Year. pic.twitter.com/YDsRT0Z9SN— The Sandon School () June 27, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - June 25

@TheSandonSchool - June 25
Year 7 recently embarked on an wonderful trip to The Globe theatre in London. This half term, year 7 are studying Shakespeare, so it was the perfect time to gain knowledge and test out their acting skills. pic.twitter.com/lsMiCZyYsM— The Sandon School () June 25, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - June 25

@TheSandonSchool - June 25
Day 25 of 30 Days Wild - our last bee fact of the month. pic.twitter.com/kx2FQDyS2y— The Sandon School () June 25, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - June 24

@TheSandonSchool - June 24
Day 24 of 30 Days Wild. A great shot from student Sophia for our Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. pic.twitter.com/DOxHa32UM2— The Sandon School () June 24, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - June 23

@TheSandonSchool - June 23
Day 23 of 30 Days Wild. Visit Newland Grove Nature Reserve for a beautiful mosaic of habitats. pic.twitter.com/7Sr1DfiACi— The Sandon School () June 23, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - June 22

@TheSandonSchool - June 22
Day 22 of 30 Days Wild - a beautiful shot from student Sienna for our Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. pic.twitter.com/uEVfhHCJyj— The Sandon School () June 22, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - June 21

@TheSandonSchool - June 21
Day 21 of 30 Days Wild. pic.twitter.com/TXWgTgsP75— The Sandon School () June 21, 2024
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