School Standards Board (SSB)
Our School Standards Board (SSB) has the following core responsibilities:
- Strategic oversight of the education provision of the School
- Strategic oversight of compliance of the School with Trust Policies
- Supporting the Trust Board to ensure good governance across the Trust
The members of our School Standards Board are listed below:
School Standards Board
| Name | Role | Office Ends |
| Jonathan Nicholas | Chair of the SSB - Appointed by GLF Board | 15.07.24 |
| Gary Bixley |
SSB Community Member - Appointed by GLF Board SSB Safeguarding Lead |
23.11.24 |
| Chloe Schendel-Wilson | SSB Community Member - Appointed by GLF Board | 15.07.24 |
| Pascal van Loon | SSB Parent Member - Appointed by Parent Body | 11.02.25 |
| James Royle | SSB Parent Member - Appointed by Parent Body | 13.03.26 |
| Suresh Shan | SSB Community Member - Appointed by GLF Board | 23.11.24 |
| Ashvina Austin | SSB Community Member - Appointed by GLF Board | 19.09.26 |
| In Attendance | ||
| Matt Duffield | Executive Headteacher | |
| Jo Garrod | Head of School | |
| Tom Hayter | Deputy Headteacher | |
| Heidi Thompkins | Deputy Headteacher | |
| GLF Colleagues | Central GLF colleagues will attend meetings as per agenda requirements | |
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Jonathan Nicholas - Chair
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Hi, I am Jonathan Nicholas, a former Glyn student and Procurement Leader skilled in Sourcing, Outsourcing, Risk and Commercial Management. I am husband to Joanna, a father to three boys: Josh at the Brit School, Jacques at Blossom House, and James who has just joined Glyn. I am an experienced School Governor with over 15 years supporting Nonsuch Primary School, Sutton Education Trust and recently joined Glyn's School Standards Board. |
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Gary Bixley  |
Gary began his working career in the automotive industry as an apprentice, graduating from Guildford College in 1983. Throughout his career, Gary gained promotions and career advancement through a determined and focused path, developing leadership, management and business acumen experiences and skills, and extensive senior management and director experience through employed, self-employed and consultancy status roles, engaging with stakeholders at all levels to gain a deep understanding of change requirements. | |
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Chloe Schendel-Wilson
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As a previous student and Head Girl of Rosebery School, I became an SSB Member at Glyn School as a way of giving back what was given to me throughout my time in education. Having trained as a scientist, I went to work in politics for five years after graduating as an advisor to local and national Politicians. I recently started my own business, the UK's first ever think tank focused on policy solutions to improve the lives of disabled people. I am looking forward to being able to contribute what I can to the students and staff at Glyn School in my capacity as an SSB Member. |
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| Pascal van Loon
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I am a Chartered Chemical Engineer working in business development for an industrial gases company in Surrey. As STEM Ambassador (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), I have visited many local schools to provide science demonstrations and attend career fairs. I mentor graduates in our company, as well as A Level students for the Social Mobility Foundation. Since 2015, I have been a Governor at a local Primary school, and I am using this experience as a Parent Governor at Glyn School. From September 2021, both my sons will be attending Glyn School, so I will be connected to the school for quite a few years to come. |
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James Royle
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I live in Epsom and have worked in finance for over 20 years, with experience in risk management, change management, corporate banking and leadership. Outside of work I am a qualified football coach and have coached local youth football for many years, I enjoy seeing young people learn new skills and fulfil their potential as individuals and part of a team. I am keen to support Glyn School and the development of the pupil, staff and wider community. |
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Suresh Shan
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I am the Chief Finance Officer for a Multi Academy Trust and have many years’ experience working within both the Academies and Maintained sectors. In my current role, I am working across Key Stages 1-5 and am responsible for leading and directing the Financial Strategy, Budget Management and Audit and Risk Management. Schools continue to face challenging times, and I am delighted to support the staff at Glyn School so that they can continue to deliver effective Learning and Teaching to all pupils and students. |
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Ashvina Austin
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I have 18 years commercial experience across the retail sector as a Senior Buyer and also from the FMCG sector (fast moving consumer goods) in both Sales and a Shopper Marketing perspective. These roles have provided me with financial acumen, leadership experience, people management and strategic analysis experience. More personally, my husband is James, we live in Ewell and have 3 young children, at a local GLF primary school. I have always been a firm believer in the importance of a great education and I decided to become a SSB member as a way to give back to my local community, of which Glyn School plays a huge part. I look forward to contributing my time and knowledge to support staff, parents and students across the school. |
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