Andrew has a strong reputation in the independent education sector; he has served as an independent school governor, written for several publications – including sitting on the Editorial Board of Independent School Management Plus – and holds a number of other senior roles in the sector. He also served as a Member of Parliament and MEP, where he founded and chaired the All Party Parliamentary Group for Independent Education, and sat on the Education Select Committee. He has also served as a County Council Leader, a university governor, Deputy Chairman and Vice-President of the Local Government Association and the Chairman of an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Andrew supports with the delivery of our governance services for independent schools and trusts.