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. 

 

Latest Tweets

@TheSandonSchool - December 20

@TheSandonSchool - December 20
Thank you to those from Sandon Voices and YSL Elite who performed at the Trinity Music and Drama Carol Concert on Friday 6th December - your performance was outstanding. pic.twitter.com/cuu4ZKuNXv— The Sandon School () December 20, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - December 16

@TheSandonSchool - December 16
Artist of the Month for December pic.twitter.com/WMwrrvOCeb— The Sandon School () December 16, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - December 11

@TheSandonSchool - December 11
Tomorrow is the last day to enter our English poetry and story competition. Dont miss out! pic.twitter.com/WwHrRfKg79— The Sandon School () December 11, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - December 5

@TheSandonSchool - December 5
Calling all students in year 7 and 8. Take part in the English Christmas competitions to be in with a chance of winning an amazing prize. See for details in the post. pic.twitter.com/gR2gYk4JRK— The Sandon School () December 5, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - December 5

@TheSandonSchool - December 5
You are invited to The Sandon School Christmas Concert on 12th December at 7pm. Tickets on sale now - £6 each. We hope to see you there! pic.twitter.com/rHD1eJkOzW— The Sandon School () December 5, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - December 4

@TheSandonSchool - December 4
Calling all students in year 7 and 8. Take part in the English Christmas competitions to be in with a chance of winning an amazing prize. See for details in the post. pic.twitter.com/2Ztl5ncy1b— The Sandon School () December 4, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - December 2

@TheSandonSchool - December 2
The Music Department are so proud of Sam H's incredible achievement of passing her Grade 8 Classical Guitar with Distinction! This is the highest accolade that any musician can achieve, and so please join us in congratulating such a talented young lady! pic.twitter.com/mka0aFfnRx— The Sandon School () December 2, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - December 2

@TheSandonSchool - December 2
Calling all students in year 7 and 8. Take part in the English Christmas competitions to be in with a chance of winning an amazing prize. See for details in the post. pic.twitter.com/llJEDPxt3d— The Sandon School () December 2, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - December 2

@TheSandonSchool - December 2
You are invited to The Sandon School Christmas Concert on 12th December at 7pm. Tickets on sale from today - £6 each. We hope to see you there! pic.twitter.com/5oJL6ZwW2Y— The Sandon School () December 2, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - November 29

@TheSandonSchool - November 29
Last day today! The Sandon School Christmas Dinner. Tuesday 10th December - Year 7 & 8. Wednesday 11th December - Year 9,10,11 and Sixth Form. pic.twitter.com/JHCeTUe89P— The Sandon School () November 29, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - November 28

@TheSandonSchool - November 28
You are invited to The Sandon School Christmas Concert on 12th December at 7pm. Tickets on sale from Monday 2nd December - £6 each. We hope to see you there! pic.twitter.com/DlPDi90W1S— The Sandon School () November 28, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - November 27

@TheSandonSchool - November 27
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/fijyYjPlt6— The Sandon School () November 27, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - November 25

@TheSandonSchool - November 25
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/pUUjQ3oH9a— The Sandon School () November 25, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - November 22

@TheSandonSchool - November 22
Congratulations to our Artist's of the Month: Myah E KS3, Elsie V KS4, Phoebe H KS5 pic.twitter.com/Li1eYHzatF— The Sandon School () November 22, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - November 22

@TheSandonSchool - November 22
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/MyhqXEvXpM— The Sandon School () November 22, 2024

@TheSandonSchool - November 21

@TheSandonSchool - November 21
Year 10 and year 11 film studies students were taught the basics of horror makeup by Neve S and Lucy R from year 12 recently to prepare them for their film coursework. Students were very proud of their scars. pic.twitter.com/k68riL6WQl— The Sandon School () November 21, 2024

@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
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