Andrew McCaffer
Chair Of Governors
I joined the Governing Board in 2022 having previously worked with some of the Bolder students and teachers on a series of innovation days. I’m really passionate about how technology and innovation can inspire new ways of problem solving.
I am impressed by the Bolder values – not because they are written down on paper – but because they are lived out by students and staff whenever we meet.
I am excited to use some of the skills I have learned in business to contribute to Bolder’s ongoing growth and success. By working on the Finance Audit and Risk Committee, I will help ensure that the public money is well spent for the benefit of our students and local community.
Victoria Eadie
Vice Chair of Governors, Trust Member and Trust Appointed Governor
Victoria is our Chair of Governors and also one of the founding Members of the Trust. She has recently retired from being CEO of Tudor Park Education, which has two schools – Springwest Academy and Logic Studio School. Prior to this, she was Headteacher of Feltham Community for eight years. She has lived and worked in Hounslow for the majority of her career. In all of her senior leadership positions, she has shown a total commitment to high educational provision, effective planning and delivery with outstanding leadership. Victoria has worked as a Local Leader of Education, mentoring and supporting other colleagues. She was Chair of Hounslow Education Improvement Partnership and executive board member of The London West Alliance of schools. She is a great fan of schools working together as active partners to achieve the best education in our local schools. She has been a Primary School governor and a governor of an alternative education provider.
Andy De Angelis
Head Teacher, Governor
Andy is our Headteacher and one of our Governors. Andy has 20 years' experience in secondary education. He has extensive senior leadership experience working in both inner and outer London, where he has consistently demonstrated his adaptability and strategic vision. Andy cares deeply about giving students the best possible life chances, dedicating himself to creating environments where every student can succeed. Beyond his leadership roles, Andy is an accredited coach who takes great joy in developing others, whether they are students or fellow educators.
Rajiv Chandra
Chair of FAR committee
I joined Bolder Academy’s Governing Board in 2022 and am very excited about the prospect of being a part of the Academy’s future growth.
Being a resident of Osterley for 20 years & having worked locally at Sky for 8 years, it is great to be part of an exceptional local educational establishment. Access to quality education has been a real passion for me and with degrees from Brunel University, Imperial College & Cambridge University – I hope to provide diversity of thought and an external perspective to constructively challenge and support.
As a qualified accountant with over 15 years of commercial finance experience gained within the Telecoms, FMCG & media sectors, I would be bringing my skills and knowledge to the Finance Audit and Risk Committee, where we ensure that the public money is well spent and in line with our funding agreement As a qualified accountant with over 15 years of commercial finance experience gained within the Telecoms, FMCG & media sectors, I would be bringing my skills and knowledge to the Finance Audit and Risk Committee, where we ensure that the public money is well spent and in line with our funding agreement with the Department of Education.
David Brockie
Vice Chair of GovernorS, SEND
David has worked in Hounslow education for much of his career. For 11 years he held a variety of responsibilities at Chiswick School, latterly as its Headteacher. More recently he was a Senior Education Adviser for Hounslow Local Authority, supporting school improvement across the secondary sector and promoting partnership between schools. David was involved with Bolder Academy from the start, assisting the planning and building programme.
David now works with schools in a voluntary capacity and is delighted to support Bolder as it develops.
Silvia Del Corso
Parent Governor, Attitudes and behaviour
I've been a longstanding advocate for Bolder Academy since its very beginning.
My son progressed from Year 7 at the temporary location on London Road to completing his GCSEs, with a very positive experience. My daughter is also a student, and I continue to champion the school's vision.
I was previously a member of the Parent Teacher Association at our primary school, and I bring personal experience from running my own marketing agency in handling data, board-style meetings, marketing, recruiting, HR, and budgeting.
My goal is to help sustain the school's commitment to providing excellent education and diverse opportunities for all students.
Carin Thakrar
Parent Governor, H&S
As the parent of one, soon to be two girls at Bolder Academy, I have admired the school's drive and passion since my eldest joined.
Having studied in Sweden, the USA, and Spain, I began my career in graphic design in Sydney, Australia, where I lived for three years. After moving to the UK in 2006, I continued working as a designer and later set up my own business after having my third child. My main focus and passion now is brand photography, and I am also part of an advertising business together with my husband. Running businesses has helped me develop a wide range of skills including project managing, marketing, HR and time management.
In becoming a governor, I wanted to be more involved in my children's education and play a more active role in supporting the school.
Rebecca Wilson
Clerk to the Governing Board and Company Secretary
Rebecca is the Clerk to the Governing Board. She previously completed sixteen years’ service as an engineering officer in the Army. Since leaving the military she has led on Local Authority projects which support the armed forces community and has also worked within the Governor Services team of a Local Authority. Rebecca is an experienced Clerk to Governors and supports a number of schools in west London. She provides administrative support to governors and will also advise on procedural matters. Rebecca enjoys working with ambitious schools that are committed to providing high quality education for all.
Helen Holton
Governor, Safeguarding
I am proud to be a new Governor at Bolder Academy. As a parent of 3 children and Head Teacher at The Smallberry Green Primary School, I am passionate about providing all groups of children with the best possible education.
I am really excited to be joining the Governing Board at Bolder as many students from The Smallberry Green Primary School transition to Bolder for Secondary and I want to continue to build and strengthen the strong working relationship between both schools.
During my career, I have worked in various schools in Ealing and Hounslow, both in a teaching and leadership capacity. I look forward to sharing the knowledge and skills I have learnt on my educational journey.
In becoming Governor, I want to do my best to support the school to continue to grow, develop and flourish so each and every student is successful now and in the future.
Stephen Davis
Governor, curriculum, sixth form & developing teaching
Stephen has been Headteacher at Lampton School since 2015. He has worked in Hounslow since 2002 - initially in an advisory role with the Local Authority, joining the SLT at Lampton in 2004. He is currently a Director of Hounslow Education Partnership (HEP) and has been chair of the secondary partnership group of headteachers.
With over 25 years of experience of school governance in a variety of settings - including Chair of an Alternative Provision service for a number of years, a staff governor and an LA appointed governor - Stephen hopes to bring this experience to support Bolder in its next phase of development.
