The Current Governing Board

The Governing Board  

Name

Date of Appointment

Mrs C Fitzsimmons* (Academy Governor) - Chair 01/08/2019
Mr J Robins* (Academy Governor)  20/03/2021
Rev T Brown* (Academy Governor) 06/12/2021
Mr P Carden* (Parent Governor) - Vice Chair 21/10/2021
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
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 J Hampton  

 

*Members of The Sandon School Academy Trust


Governors who left the board during the current or previous academic year are as follows:

Mr S Wadwell (Staff Governor), appointed 17/05/2019, resigned 11/11/2021
Mr C Hodges (Academy Governor), appointed 01/08/2019, resigned 31/07/2022
Mr D Roberston (Academy Governor), appointed 01/08/2019, resigned 31/07/2022
Mrs A Whelpdale (Academy Governor), appointed 01/08/2019, resigned 31/07/2022

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

Mr C Hodges resigned 31/07/2022
Mr D Robertson resigned 31/07/2022
Mrs A Whelpdale resigned 31/07/2022
Mr J Robins appointed 01/08/2022
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 jhm@sandon.essex.sch.uk.

 

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@TheSandonSchool - May 26

@TheSandonSchool - May 26
The English department was delighted to see so many Y11 students hungry for exam tips & croissants just before the English Lit exams. Staff delivered last-minute guidance & reassurance prior to the exams. Same again on June 5th & 12th, directly before English Language GCSEs. pic.twitter.com/ifarFF9Wmn— The Sandon School () May 26, 2023

@TheSandonSchool - May 25

@TheSandonSchool - May 25
Our Year 13 Performing Arts students enjoyed a fantastic performance of Teechers 22 at Chelmsford Theatre last week. The students said it was hilarious, with incredible character acting, & they loved the way the text had been updated to include Covid rules in the classroom. pic.twitter.com/0Fo7bI7MN2— The Sandon School () May 25, 2023

@TheSandonSchool - May 22

@TheSandonSchool - May 22
Today 7EE spent a 'healthy time' outdoors as part of the culmination of their autobiographical writing. Students were introduced to the meditations of 2nd Century Greek philosopher Marcus Aurelius & encouraged to detoxify from their phones & negative influences. pic.twitter.com/o3Y3VDQon6— The Sandon School () May 22, 2023

@TheSandonSchool - May 22

@TheSandonSchool - May 22
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@TheSandonSchool - May 20

@TheSandonSchool - May 20
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@TheSandonSchool - May 19

@TheSandonSchool - May 19
Our 3 amazing Y13 Performing Arts students gave an outstanding performance last week. Esther, Alice & Will wowed the audience with superb performances of Berkoff monologues, followed by a hilarious performance of Teechers by John Godber, earning them a standing ovation. pic.twitter.com/8L2VmTd9Hr— The Sandon School () May 19, 2023
@TheSandonSchool - May 18
On Tuesday, we hosted our annual Box of Tricks devised drama KS3 platform at Sandon. Y8 Drama Club shared their work alongside groups from Boswells & Baddow. It was great to see what original drama could be created solely from the stimulus of a briefcase prop.— The Sandon School () May 18, 2023

@TheSandonSchool - May 18

@TheSandonSchool - May 18
Danbury & Villages Rotary Club has kindly donated a rowan tree to The Sandon School to commemorate both the 70 year reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II & the coronation of King Charles III. Last week they came to school & helped the Y10 Nurture Group with the planting. pic.twitter.com/1AxLqSY4Hn— The Sandon School () May 18, 2023

@TheSandonSchool - May 17

@TheSandonSchool - May 17
On Monday, Year 13 students enjoyed their Summer Ball at The Warren, & yesterday they said goodbye to school with a Celebration Assembly followed by a BBQ in the 6th Form Garden. pic.twitter.com/JW604qydX3— The Sandon School () May 17, 2023

@TheSandonSchool - May 12

@TheSandonSchool - May 12
Year 11 enjoyed a traditional Leavers' Parade, Picnic & Awards Ceremony this morning, before departing Sandon prior to the start of GCSEs next week. We wish them every success in their future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/tjS5RQbirm— The Sandon School () May 12, 2023

@TheSandonSchool - May 12

@TheSandonSchool - May 12
Year 12 students were invited to attend a careers event which focused on apprenticeships, particularly at Higher & Degree Level, & was also a chance to prepare for interviews with a focus on Mock Assessment Centres, which are becoming increasingly more popular with employers. pic.twitter.com/cML9yonCVB— The Sandon School () May 12, 2023

@TheSandonSchool - May 10

@TheSandonSchool - May 10
Y7 students visited Warner Bros Studios finding out tricks used in the Harry Potter movies. We learned about the ratio & proportions of Hagrid & his props, scale drawings for the set design, & scale factors for enlargement. We found that Hagrid's trousers could hide 2 students! pic.twitter.com/x4snRgNcXk— The Sandon School () May 10, 2023

@TheSandonSchool - May 9

@TheSandonSchool - May 9
Y10 Food Prep students enjoyed touring the historic back streets of Spitalfields discovering various new facts about the area & its diverse history. They explored international food outlets & sampled a variety of sweet & savoury foods from around the world made here in the UK. pic.twitter.com/uDMBlgg9EG— The Sandon School () May 9, 2023

@TheSandonSchool - May 5

@TheSandonSchool - May 5
The Nurture Group has been working hard finding out facts about our new king, in order to put together this fantastic display. pic.twitter.com/mjcyZQH6OC— The Sandon School () May 5, 2023

@TheSandonSchool - May 4

@TheSandonSchool - May 4
GCSE History students recently enjoyed a Crime & Punishment walking tour of Whitechapel. They visited some iconic sites, learning about poverty & crime in Victorian Whitechapel, & how difficult this made policing the area, thus allowing Jack the Ripper to escape arrest. pic.twitter.com/Gw9tMGQ8yZ— The Sandon School () May 4, 2023

@TheSandonSchool - May 2

@TheSandonSchool - May 2
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@TheSandonSchool - May 2

@TheSandonSchool - May 2
The Sandon School has elected a new Head Student Team. Following the handover from the outgoing Head Students, they undertook their first official duty - helping to interview for a new Head of Humanities. pic.twitter.com/rvmbHSeXfA— The Sandon School () May 2, 2023

@TheSandonSchool - April 29

@TheSandonSchool - April 29
Had a brilliant time at our 1st session of the Sandon Sports Leaders programme. Congratulations to these students on being selected, who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills, in which we want to develop and help them thrive! pic.twitter.com/wwDszpAWpi— The Sandon School PE _ Official () April 28, 2023

@TheSandonSchool - April 28

@TheSandonSchool - April 28
On Tuesday, a group of Year 12 Business students from Sandon enjoyed a day at Westfield, Stratford, consolidating their knowledge in a Finance Revision Workshop. pic.twitter.com/Zdzxgqe9Js— The Sandon School () April 28, 2023

@TheSandonSchool - April 27

@TheSandonSchool - April 27
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