The Board of Visitors
The Board of Visitors at Maldon Court Preparatory School was established in 2004 by the Principal, Mrs Loraine Guest. The initial aim of the board was to provide an alternative source of advice for parents and staff and to ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction for the school. Mrs Guest felt that she needed a sounding board and support for her vision to move the school forward.
Over the years and as the school has grown, the Board of Visitors role has evolved. Members of the board are now involved in many aspects of school life, including exclusion appeals and teacher interviews. The board offers advice on a diverse range of issues including policy approval, the school's curriculum, safeguarding, finance management and strategic planning.
The Board of Visitors have a wealth of experience and an extremely valuable breadth of knowledge.
The board is made up of the following individuals:
Mrs Jenny Burrett
A former Headteacher of Felsted Prep School and chair of the local Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS) for three years. Mrs Paylor is a founding member of Wishford Schools Advisory Board and is a current Director of Strategy and Education for Wishford Schools.
Mr stephen nunn
With extensive experience in schools-related HR (including as the HR Schools Safeguarding Lead), Finance, Recruitment, Governor Services and Educational Software, Mr Nunn is a well-known leader in the Essex Education Sector. He served 40 years as an officer at Essex County Council, 15 as a Councillor on Maldon Town Council (including as Mayor) and 4 years as a District Councillor (including as Deputy Leader and Vice-Chairman). He is an Honorary Freeman of Maldon; President of the Maldon Branch of the RNLI, Maldon’s Air Training Corps and the Maldon Archaeological and Historical Group; Patron of the Essex Historic Military Vehicle Association; and an Ambassador for Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome. He is a Consultant Historical & Antiquarian Researcher, Author, Broadcaster and Archaeologist, specialising in the Heritage of the Maldon District.
Mrs Sara Woolnough
Mrs Woolnough is a practising Community Development Manager for the local health service and specialises in supporting schools with safeguarding, child health and child welfare issues. Mrs Woolnough is a former Maldon Court parent.