All Saints Church of England (VA) Infant School

 Our Governors

Mr Ross Trevor Alexander Sadler

Foundation Governor

Reverand Benjamin Cahill-Nichols

Ex Officio

Ben has been parish priest of All Saints Tilford since June 2024. He combines this ministry with his role as Chief Executive of Clergy Support Trust, the largest and oldest charity supporting Anglican ministers and their families, since 2020. In 2023, the Trust helped more a fifth of Church of England priests, and scores of others in Wales, Scotland and Ireland, with their financial, mental and physical wellbeing.

After studying Music at Cambridge University, Ben began his career in the civil service, and was an adviser to both the Laming Report and the House of Commons Education Committee. He subsequently held senior posts in the education sector, including at Newham College and Charterhouse School, and in corporate philanthropy. Following three years’ formation at St Augustine’s College, Ben was ordained in 2021, and previously served as curate at Holy Trinity with St Mary's in Guildford.

Ben has been a trustee of several charities, including as founder-chair of the youth arts charity RicNic; is a Fellow of the Westminster Abbey Institute; and has been a governor of three Church of England schools. He lives with his wife, son, daughter and two cats in Tilford Vicarage, next door to the school.

Mrs Polly May Sedgwick

Staff

I hold a degree in Childhood and Youth studies, which led me to pursue a career in education through compeltion of my PGCE. I have been teaching for eight years, with experience across both year one and year two. I currently lead English, as well as Art and Design Technology at All Saints. I chose to become a governor because i believe it is vital for staff to have a voice in shaping the direction of our school..

Mr Attique Rana

LA

Olivia Margaret Babbington

Parent Governor

Both my children attend All Saints Infant school, my eldest is in Year 2 and my youngest is currently in Reception.  I am really passionate about the school and part of the Tilford community so excited be part of the governor. I have worked at GSK (most recently Haleon after we divested our brands) for 14 yrs across numerous roles in Sales, Operations, Execution and most recently in marketing across oral health such as Sensodyne, Pain relief and currently Vitamins and Minerals, Centrum leading a team. 

Mrs Alice Louise Robinson

Foundation PCC

My son is currently a pupil  at All Saints school. My two daughters were there previously. They have all been very happy there. As a family we attend All Saints Church in the village. I am a part time teacher at a primary school locally, and grew up nearby.

Mr Mark Robert Peachey

Foundation PCC

Governors who have left during the past 12 months:

Naseer Taheem 04.09.22 - 04.02.2026 - Stood down 12.02.25

Michael Harvey-Brown Foundation (PCC) 22.10.2021-07.03.2024

Louise Walters (staff) 02.03.2020 - 31.12.2023

Sara Cox (HT) 01.09.2020 - 30.08.2023

The School’s Governing Body’s key responsibilities are:  

• To ensure clarity of vision, values and strategic direction of the school
• To hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
• To oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure its money is well spent 

 Other duties include: 

• Determining how the school's budget is spent
• The appointing and dismissing of staff
• Hearing appeals and grievances
• Forming policy on the school's curriculum and collective worship
• Setting standards for pupils' behaviour and discipline
• Making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe
• Setting and monitoring the school's aims and policies  

 Membership of the Governing Body

 The Governing Body for All Saints is a group of 10 people made up of: 

• 6 foundation governors (1 ex-officio), 2 nominated by the Diocese of Guildford and 3 nominated by the Tilford Parochial Church Council (TPCC))
• 2 parents elected by parents
• 0 member of staff elected by staff
• 1 head teacher
• 1 local authority representative of the local authority (nominated by Surrey County Council)

 The Governing Body meets at least three times a year when, amongst other work, it considers the recommendations of its two major committees – Children & Standards and Resources.

The current composition of the Governing Body is as follows:

Foundation Governors (6) 

Parent Governors (2)                                      Elected by                              From                                                                             To

Staff Governors (2) 

Local Authority Governor (1) 

Associate Members 

There are currently no Associate Members, with specific expertise and experience, who have been appointed.  Associate Members do not have voting rights on the Governing Body.

Specific Responsibilities 

Chair of Governors – Ann Tann

Vice- Chair – Mark Peachey

Link Safeguarding – Ann Tann

Link Governor – Ann Gunn

Vulnerable Children – Ann Tann

Looked After Children - Ann Tann

SEN and Gifted and Talented Children - Ann Tann

Honorary Treasurer – Mark Peachey

Governors' Fund, Trust Fund and School House - Mark Peachey

PE and PP - Ann Tann

Building Development -  Ross Sadler

Health & Safety - Alice Robinson

The Curriculum - Alice Robinson

Religious Education - Ben Cahill-Nichols (Ex Officio) 

EYFS - Ann Gunn

FOAS Link - Mark Peachey

Public Relations, Community Link - Olivia Babbington

Safer Recruitment - Brigid Walters, Ann Tann

Health & Well-being - Ann Tann

Staff & Well-being - Ann Tann

Membership of the Children & Standards Committee (clerked)

Ann Gunn (Chair)

Brigid Walters

Jayne Griffiths

Alice Robinson

Ann Tann 

Ben Cahill-Nichols (Ex Officio)

Polly Sedgwick

Membership of the Resources Committee (clerked)

Mark Peachey (Chair)

Brigid Walters

Ann Tann

Olivia Babbington

Vacancy

Membership of the Pay Review Committee (clerked)

Ann Tann (Chair)

Ann Gunn 

Jennifer Stearn

Brigid Walters

Membership of the Head Teacher's Performance Management Panel

Ann Tann (Chair)

Ann Gunn

Ben Cahill-Nichols (Ex Officio)

Membership of the Admissions Committee (clerked)

Ann Tann (Chair)

Ann Gunn

Brigid Walters

Ben Cahill- Nichols (Ex Officio)

Membership of the Governance Committee (clerked)

Ann Tann (Chair)

Ann Gunn

SFVS Working Group

Ann Tann

Mark Peachey

Pupil Discipline, Staff Disciplinary and Staff Disciplinary Appeal Committees are convened as required.

The Clerk to the Governing Body is

Jules Williams:

email: jwilliams@allsaints-tilford.surrey.sch.uk 

All belonging under the umbrella of God's love, we enable children to flourish in His beautiful world as we love one another, persevere in learning and experience joy.