Board of Trustees

Sandbach High school & Sixth Form College

Board of Trustees

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College Trustees play a vital role in supporting and overseeing the work of the school.

Trustees have many key responsibilities including overseeing school policies, the school budget and decisions regarding the curriculum.

Parent Trustee Vacancy

We have an upcoming vacancy for Parent Trustee, please see below for more further information about the role and how to apply, this information is also available on Edulink and on email to parents/carers. Please note this role is only open to Parents/Carers of Students currently at Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College (including Sandbach College).

Message from the Chair of Trustees

Dear Parents/Carers,

As the Chair of Trustees at Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College, I am pleased to provide you with an update on our work over the spring term. It has been a productive and rewarding period, and we are excited to share our progress and achievements with you.

One of our primary focuses has been supporting the upgrades to the teaching and learning facilities in each classroom, in particular the new SmartBoards. We believe that these improvements will greatly enhance the educational experience for all students, providing them with the resources they need to succeed.

We are particularly proud of the recent Early Careers Teacher (ECT) report. This comprehensive evaluation has provided valuable insights into the professional development of our new teachers, ensuring they are well-equipped to deliver high-quality education. Additionally, we have conducted an evaluation of the transition of new students to Sandbach High School, and we are pleased to report that the process has been smooth and successful. We are looking forward to welcoming our new cohort of year 7 students over the next few months.

Looking ahead, we are eagerly anticipating the improved sports field drainage and students benefitting from the new tarmacked areas that were done over Easter in response to student and parent feedback. These enhancements will make the school environment safer and more enjoyable for all students, allowing them to fully engage in outdoor activities.

We continue to be delighted with the attendance rates at Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College. Your ongoing support has been instrumental in achieving these impressive levels, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to you.

Thank you for your continued commitment to our school community. Together, we are making significant strides toward providing an exceptional educational experience for all students.

Kind Regards

Caty Reid

Chair Of Trustees

25th April 25

Composition of the Board

Members:

Chris Abbott
Mark Aspden
Alan Bell
Paula Jones
Naboth Tinarwo

Trustees:

Alan Bell
Orlagh Cliff
Sue Green - Parent Trustee
Gerry Heath - Vice Chair
Ben Hunt
Sharon Joyce - Careers Link Trustee
David Morgan
Caty Reid - Chair of Board of Trustees / Safeguarding Link Trustee
Matt Snelson - SEND Link Trustee
Ellen Walton - Headteacher
Ruth Williams - Parent Trustee
Kian Woodward

Committees

Finance and Audit committee (F&A) – Chair – Sharon Joyce (Alan Bell - Vice Chair)

Student and Curriculum committee (S&C)– Chair – Matt Snelson (Orlagh Cliff - Vice Chair)

Resources Committee (R) – Chair – Ben Hunt (co-chaired with Gerry Heath)

Annual declarations of Conflict of Interests and pecuniary interest, roles and term.

Name	Role	Declaration	Term (if Trustee)
Alan Bell	Trustee & Member		19/9/19-30/9/27
Mark Aspden	Member	Child attend SHSSFC	NA
Chris Abbott	Member	Child attend SHSSFC	NA
Naboth Tinarwo	Member	Child attends SHSSFC	NA
Paula Jones	Member	Child attends SHSSFC / Director of Quality and Standards, The Heath Family MAT	NA
Orlagh Cliff	Trustee	Children (x2) attend SHSSFC	23/10/21 – 23/10/25
Susan Green	Parent Trustee	Child attends SHSSFC	25/6/21 – 26/6/25
Gerry Heath	Vice Chair- Trustee		19/9/19 – 30/9/27
Ben Hunt	Trustee	Head of Property, Rease Heath College	19/9/19 – 30/9/27
Sharon Joyce	Trustee		19/9/19 – 30/9/27
David Morgan	Trustee	Child attends SHSSFC	19/7/23 – 19/7/27
Matt Snelson	Trustee	Child attends SHSSFC/ CEO of Sir John Brunner Foundation	1/4/25 – 1/4/29
Ellen Walton	Headteacher	Trustee on the Cornovii Trust	NA
Caty Reid	Chair of Trustees	Headteacher of Clayton Hall Academy	21/9/22 – 16/9/26
Ruth Williams	Parent Trustee	Child attends SHSSFC / Governor at Elworth CofE Primary school / Director of Smile Group. Charity	13/12/23 – 13/12/27
Kian Woodward	Trustee	Child attends SHSSFC	13/12/23 – 13/12/27