Sandon JMI School

Learning, Resilience, Independence

Governing Body

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, school governors are members of a school’s Governing Body. In state schools, and those that are voluntary controlled, they have responsibility for raising school standards through their three key roles of setting strategic direction, ensuring accountability and acting as a Critical Friend. 

Our governing body is responsible for, amongst others:

  • Monitoring, raising and maintaining high standards within the school

  • Ensuring accountability in relation to school procedures, pupil progress and overall effectiveness of the school

  • Creating a cohesive link between all members of the school community

  • Ensuring that all policies and procedures are updated and reviewed regularly

  • Ensuring that all statutory information is published on our school website

More information about governing bodies in maintained schools can be found at Gov.uk

Our Chair of Governors can be contacted via: thechairofgovernors@sandon.herts.sch.uk

 

Minutes of Full Governing Body meetings are available upon request from the school office

 

Governors Information and Duties

Position Name Pecuniary Interest declaration

Headteacher

 

Mr Ricky Boxall

 

None   30.11.2025

 
Chair of Governors

Mr Paul Heath

 None 30.09.2024
Elected staff  Ms Zuzana Neville None 06.01.2026
Elected parents

Mrs Liz Oakley

Mrs Lisa Stevens

None 08.10.2025

None 25.10.2025 

Co-opted Governors

Mrs Emily Bray

Mrs Ruth Jones

Mrs Kerry Cain

Mrs Amanda Hopwood

None 22.10.2025

None 20.10.2025

None 31.1.2024

None 16.7.2024
Clerk to the Governors

Clerking Service through HfL 

Anne Hummersone

 n/a

All Governors can be contacted through the school office. The Clerk to the Governors can be contacted as above.

All Governors have declared pecuniary interests, including where they have none. All interests that exist have been recorded on the register which is reviewed annually on October. 

Governing body constitution

Governing body attendance

 

Governors (ID 1304)

  • Paul Heath
    Chair Of Governors

    Paul Heath

    I have been a governor at Sandon since 2013, and have been chair since 2017. Â I don't have children or a professional background in education, but I became a governor because I want to contribute towards the vital role that the school plays in the community. Â For me this is not just about giving young people the best possible start in life but also because the school is a focal point for the villages it serves, and a significant source of employment within them. Â Â I've lived in Wallington since 2011 and work as a senior engineer for a defence company in Stevenage. Â

  • Ricky Boxall
    Headteacher

    Ricky Boxall

  • Emily Bray
    Co-opted Governor

    Emily Bray

    I am the subject link governor for phonics and English. As a published author I have an interest in this area and have parented two children through this stage of education so I understand the challenges!

    I have lived in Sandon for 10 years and am keen to support the school which is an important part of our local community.

    During my spare time I enjoy reading, horse riding and cooking.

  • Kerry Cain
    Co-opted Governor

    Kerry Cain

  • Liz Oakley
    Parent Governor

    Liz Oakley

  • Ruth Jones
    Co-opted Governor

    Ruth Jones

    I'm Ruth Jones and I have worked in small primary schools in Rutland and Lancashire for the last 20 years, starting as a school secretary and working my way up to School Business Manager. I have also worked a a clerk to Governors for 12 years. I'm now semi retired, but still working in schools as an exam invigilator.

    I've always loved working in schools and hope I can make a contribution with my years of experience.

    I moved to Sandon in 2023 with my husband and two Labradors so we could be closer to our family.
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    I'm dedicated to school governance with 18 years of experience in education myself. As a mother and stepmother to six wonderful children and a proud grandmother of three, I understand the importance of nurturing a love for learning from an early age. I'm passionate about the teaching of reading and the benefits of forest school education, believing that both play a vital role in children's growth and development. I'm here to support our school community and help create the best possible environment for every child to thrive.

  • Amanda Hopwood
    Co-opted Governor

    Amanda Hopwood

    I'm dedicated to school governance with 18 years of experience in education myself. As a mother and stepmother to six wonderful children and a proud grandmother of three, I understand the importance of nurturing a love for learning from an early age. I'm passionate about the teaching of reading and the benefits of forest school education, believing that both play a vital role in children's growth and development. I'm here to support our school community and help create the best possible environment for every child to thrive.

  • Lisa Stevens
    Parent Governor

    Lisa Stevens

  • Zuzana Neville
    Staff Governor

    Zuzana Neville