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
Mr C Graham* (Parent Governor) 21/10/2021
Mr L Hastings (Academy Governor) 07/01/2022
Mr D Owen (Staff Governor) 06/02/2024
Mr G Roberts (Academy Governor) 18/03/2024
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


Mrs N Glover, Mrs L Rooney and Mr J Robins 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 - November 20

@TheSandonSchool - November 20
Year 10 film studies students attended a screening of "Is There Anybody Out There?" a documentary about a girl with an extremely rare disability as part of the Into Film national annual film festival. pic.twitter.com/b91jvjMV14— The Sandon School () November 20, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - November 19

@TheSandonSchool - November 19
Congratulations to the following students for being our Bedrock stars for the months of September and October. You have stood out in your year groups and worked really hard. Huge well done to Indie L, Aidas B, Emily B and Hugh B. pic.twitter.com/LON1egcf06— The Sandon School () November 19, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - November 18

@TheSandonSchool - November 18
Huge well done to all of year seven who took part in our annual poetry day. You were all brilliant and did so well in your performances. Well done to 7G2 who took first place and made Mr Parrish very proud. pic.twitter.com/JfpTtoKR4w— The Sandon School () November 18, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - November 18

@TheSandonSchool - November 18
Well done to year 9, who took part in our remembrance lesson last week. You have helped to create a wonderful display that shows your poetry for remembrance day. Well done. pic.twitter.com/6U3EJpn8ec— The Sandon School () November 18, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - November 15

@TheSandonSchool - November 15
Details for The Sandon School Christmas Dinner. Tuesday 10th December - Year 7 & 8. Wednesday 11th December - Year 9,10,11 and Sixth Form. pic.twitter.com/BNXQHJ0oii— The Sandon School () November 15, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - November 15

@TheSandonSchool - November 15
The photography department are hosting a termly photographic competition. Please can all submissions be sent to Nri.essex.sch.uk. Please include your name and form. This competition is open for all years. pic.twitter.com/VlUXO3XDop— The Sandon School () November 15, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - November 14

@TheSandonSchool - November 14
Freya F has received the October Jack Petchey Award for her positive contribution to the PE department, helping with younger students and excelling in her own sports. Freya is an outstanding footballer and is competing to a high standard out of school, Well done Freya! pic.twitter.com/ipbubwj2bi— The Sandon School () November 14, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - November 12

@TheSandonSchool - November 12
Details for The Sandon School Christmas Dinner. Tuesday 10th December - Year 7 & 8. Wednesday 11th December - Year 9,10,11 and Sixth Form. pic.twitter.com/wP9FdJhEY1— The Sandon School () November 12, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - November 7

@TheSandonSchool - November 7
Year 13 Literature students are in full revision mode as they prepare for their upcoming Othello exams! 📚✏️ With the big day approaching, they're diving deep into the themes, characters, and dramatic twists of Shakespeare's classic tragedy. pic.twitter.com/FLlWsr0NuH— The Sandon School () November 7, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - October 24

@TheSandonSchool - October 24
The Sandon School Sixth Form Open Evening will take place today Thursday 24th October 2024 from 5.30pm. pic.twitter.com/6yNi9NEqBV— The Sandon School () October 24, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - October 23

@TheSandonSchool - October 23
The Sandon School Sixth Form Open Evening will take place this Thursday 24th October 2024 from 5.30pm. pic.twitter.com/vEIPYwuYJd— The Sandon School () October 23, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - October 22

@TheSandonSchool - October 22
The Sandon School Sixth Form Open Evening will take place this Thursday 24th October 2024 from 5.30pm. pic.twitter.com/ulX02HS7lI— The Sandon School () October 22, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - October 22

@TheSandonSchool - October 22
Year 7 Concert - show your support for our wonderfully talented Year 7 Musicians! 7pm Tonight !Be sure to get yours soon on ParentPay as tickets will not be available to purchase on the door.Good luck Year 7! pic.twitter.com/HtExPRquaY— The Sandon School () October 22, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - October 21

@TheSandonSchool - October 21
Year 7 Concert - show your support for our wonderfully talented Year 7 Musicians!Only 1 day to go and tickets are selling fast! Be sure to get yours soon on ParentPay as tickets will not be available to purchase on the door.Good luck Year 7! pic.twitter.com/FqVkuI43kB— The Sandon School () October 21, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - October 21

@TheSandonSchool - October 21
The Sandon School Sixth Form Open Evening will take place this Thursday 24th October 2024 from 5.30pm. pic.twitter.com/3JH3Xgnesf— The Sandon School () October 21, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - October 21

@TheSandonSchool - October 21
Year 7 Concert - show your support for our wonderfully talented Year 7 Musicians!Only 2 days to go and tickets are selling fast! Be sure to get yours soon on ParentPay as tickets will not be available to purchase on the door.Good luck Year 7! pic.twitter.com/95JFDiARss— The Sandon School () October 21, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - October 21

@TheSandonSchool - October 21
Year 7 Concert - show your support for our wonderfully talented Year 7 Musicians!Only 3 days to go and tickets are selling fast! Be sure to get yours soon on ParentPay as tickets will not be available to purchase on the door.Good luck Year 7! pic.twitter.com/ToWaMzIgUR— The Sandon School () October 21, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - October 19

@TheSandonSchool - October 19
Year 7 Concert - show your support for our wonderfully talented Year 7 Musicians!Only 3 days to go and tickets are selling fast! Be sure to get yours soon on ParentPay as tickets will not be available to purchase on the door.Good luck Year 7! pic.twitter.com/IXEHSEt0Ah— The Sandon School () October 19, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - October 18

@TheSandonSchool - October 18
The Sandon School Sixth Form Open Evening will take place on Thursday 24th October 2024 from 5.30pm. pic.twitter.com/2nKfdKyqpU— The Sandon School () October 18, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - October 18

@TheSandonSchool - October 18
This week a group of Year 11 Art Students visited Barleylands where they attended a Ceramics Workshop. The students worked from their own original designs and created some unique and highly imaginative sculptures . We can't wait to see the final results! pic.twitter.com/GAp2C4m8Rv— The Sandon School () October 18, 2024
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