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Meet the Local Academy Committee

Freeland School Academy Committee  

Freeland CE Primary School and Hanborough Manor CE School share a Local Adademy Committee that serves both schools. Whilst there is a joint board which oversee both schools,  each school continues to operate independently with its own leadership, staff and identity. The aim is to strengthen collaboration and share expertise across the Trust. 

Please see below the list of Freeland Academy Committee Members

Chair of the Academy Committee for Hanborough and Freeland is Sophie Dawes  - if you need to contact the chair please do so by emailing the office.

Please use link for Hanborough Manor Governors - https://hanboroughmanor.web12.juniperwebsites.co.uk/governors?action=saved

Sophie Dawes, (Chair of Academy Committee) – Parent Member

I have lived in Oxfordshire for 12 years and joined the governing body in 2020 as a Parent Governor.  With 20 years of experience in Education, I am passionate about improving opportunities for young people. I enjoy being a governor because it  is exciting to hear about the strategic plans for the school and to see those plans come into being. 

In my spare time, I play hockey, I knit and crochet and, I am a passionate rugby supporter.

 

Sarah Nickelson, Executive Headteacher

 

I have been a Head Teacher since 2014 and am currently an Executive Head for Freeland Primary and Hanborough Manor CE School.  I am passionate about giving all children opportunities to learn in a safe and engaging environment, and aim to provide the best education for every child.  I am honoured to lead an amazing team at Freeland Primary School. 

  

Deborah Carpenter, (Vice Chair of Parent Committee Member 

I am originally from Oxfordshire, although I have worked around the UK and abroad with my job. I currently have two sons at Freeland Primary School. When it came time to select a primary school for our eldest, Freeland came out as the unquestionable winner. I value the smaller, nurturing environment, the fact that all staff know all pupils and the clear vision to get the best from everyone.  

I work as a Senior Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes and have been teaching in Higher Education for 15 years. Aside from work, I spend my free time enjoying long walks in beautiful countryside, playing referee to my two energetic sons and planning global adventures (which may or may not happen).

Sara Cooper, Parent Committee Member 

Having grown up in West Oxfordshire and lived here most of my life, I joined the Governors in September 2024 and look forward to helping the school continue to meet its aims and visions.

I have two daughters in the school and was previously the Chair of the Freeland Pre-school Committee. I committed to join the governing body following the school, taking on the early years provision from the Pre-school.

I work as a Senior Investment Manager providing advice to individuals on stocks and shares investment portfolios. I enjoy spending time with my family, walking our Springer Spaniel (when we are also often joined by our cat), and swimming.

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