Academy Board

Stephen Tollworthy - Chair Of Governors

Worked in Advertising, Creative Director responsible for all creative output and adhering to budgets
On the SBC Education Board Panel
On the SBC Admissions Panel
Been Pastoral Team leader at local church
Lives in Westcliff and is passionate about achieving the best possible outcome for the students in our area

Mike Davison

Parent of 4 children, all attending SECAT schools
Married and lived locally for 14 years, originally from Lincolnshire.
20 years' management experience running cinemas and leisure complexes
Belief that whether in business or in a school, results come from providing a fantastic place for us all to work, with a well run, caring, well organised environment and a passionate and hard working culture
Interested in politics, current affairs, and environmental issues

Carly Quick Crockford

Parent of 5 (4 currently in SECAT schools)
20 years experience in finance and accounting.
Moved to Southend 3 years ago and have never looked back.
Interests include health and fitness, reading and having 4 boys it is inevitable that I also like football.
Challenge for this year is researching childrens mental health and the effects of childhood trauma on development.

Laura Tuskin

Parent of three children at Thorpedene School
Secondary School English Teacher for over 12 years in a local secondary school. Experience teaching children across all Key Stages from 1-5.
Would love to see the implementation of a mandatory mental health and well-being curriculum to be formally taught and featured in all schools, for all children.
Every child deserves to be given the strategies for understanding, reflecting and dealing with their emotions and feelings from a young age and I am enjoying my work/research on a provision and program that can be delivered in schools.

Louise Wheeler

I worked in banking for approx 12 years, both in the UK and USA; starting in grass roots roles and then in people and project management roles.
I am currently at home with 2 young children, one of which is in reception within SECAT
we have recently moved into Thorpe Bay after 5 years living in London
during my children’s youngest years I volunteered for NCT (national childbirth trust)
I believe we need to work together to help our community flourish and that our children and schools are the most important part of this.

Julie Seymour

Interim Assistant head for EYFS/KS1 at TPS
I have been here for 8 years since I was an NQT
I currently teach year 2
I am the parent of 2 grown up sons
I am passionate about teaching and supporting our children by creating a fun, exciting learning environment. I enjoy reading and I am part of an online book club that supports families that have been in natural disasters around the world.