Meet the Governors
Governors 2021 / 22
Our governing body consists of people in our local community, parents from our school, members of our church and teaching staff. Together we all work as a team to improve our school and support the staff. The governing body consists of two committees: the Curriculum and Learning Committee and the Resources Committee.
The full governing body meet 5 times a year, whilst the resources' committee meets a further 3 times and the Curriculum and Learning committee 4. All the governors have an area of responsibility and belong to one of the committees.
The Governing Body
Ms. Nichola. Costello - headteacher@frittenden.kent.sch.uk
Hello. I am Ms. Costello. I have been at Frittenden for 11 happy years, first as the Senior Teacher in year 5/6 and then as Head teacher for the last 5 years.
I have a daughter called Rhiann and, in the photo, you can see me holding my grandson Huxley, for the first time. He is adorable.
When I am not being a head teacher or a Forest School leader, I like to be creative. I like to sew, paint, crochet and make things. I love to cook, particularly curries. I love the great outdoors and enjoy being by water!
Mrs. Helen Stansfeld - helen.stansfeld@frittenden.kent.sch.uk Chair of the Governing Body & Curriculum and Learning Committee
I’m Helen Stansfeld and have been on the governing board for several years and am currently chair. I love our village and the school and really enjoy being part of the school community. I have a teaching background, am a Christian and a member of St Mary’s. I have four children and am accumulating grandchildren. In our spare time my husband and I take trips on our tandem and I volunteer at the Hospice in the Weald on the chaplaincy team.
Mr. Alex Davies - alex.davies@frittenden.kent.sch.uk Vice Chair of the Governing Body / Resources and Personnel Committee
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Mr. Keith Glover - keith.glover@frittenden.kent.sch.uk Chair of the Resources and Personnel Committee
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Revd. Pete Deaves - Pete.deaves@frittenden.kent.sch.uk
I'm Pete Deaves.
Most unusual place you’ve lived?
Minsk in Belarus, or Astana in Kazakhstan
Any unusual hobbies?
Learning Russian – I love languages!
Favourite food?
Love Marmite (have you ever tried Marmite popcorn?!), hate corned beef
What did you do before you moved to Kent?
Before my training, I worked in schools in East Sussex, teaching, and also supporting children and families - I loved it!
Earliest memory?
My first day at school when I drew a purple crocodile and a green guinea pig!
What do you love about being a Governor?
Being on a team is always better than trying to do something on your own - unless you're learning to ride a unicycle! I enjoy working together with the other governors and the wonderful Frittenden school staff to make our school as good and positive as possible.
Mrs. Berni Cooper - berni.cooper@frittenden.kent.sch.uk Safeguarding Governor / Curriculum and Learning Committee
I have lived in this lovely village since 1998 and have been a Governor since January 2017. I have 2 children in their early/mid 30’s. I’m part of the Curriculum & Learning Team and also the governor responsible for EYFS & Safeguarding. My years as a governor have been really interesting but also challenging as I come from a corporate background with little education experience. Now retired I enjoy being in my pottery studio, gardening or making home preserves.
Mr. Graham Langlay-Smith - graham.langlaysmith@frittenden.kent.sch.uk Resources and Personnel Committee
Graham has been a Governor since November 2019. He has lived in Frittenden since 1996 and his daughter Rosie attended the pre-school. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and works full-time in the investment management industry. Outside of work he enjoys country walks with the family dog, Lily, and pottering around in the garden.
Mrs. Amy Wichall - contact via the school Staff Governor and SENCo / Curriculum and Learning Committee
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Mrs. Fiona Gosden - fiona.gosden@frittenden.kent.sch.uk Curriculum and Learning Committee
I am one of the two parent governors on the board. We joined the Frittenden school community in Sept 2015 when my daughter Caitlin started in Reception (she's now in year 7). My son Findlay is in year 4. I am a secondary English teacher and don't really like to think about how long I've been doing it for! I enjoy running, albeit pretty slowly; days out with family and having some time to read.
Mr. Sam Thomas - sam.thomas@frittenden.kent.sch.uk Resources and Personnel Committee
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Mrs. Suzy Taylor - xxx@frittenden.kent.sch.uk SEN Governor/ Curriculum and Learning Committee
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Mr. Steve Duddle - steve.duddle@frittenden.kent.sch.uk Curriculum and Learning Committee
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Mrs. Jane Phillips - jane.phillips@frittenden.kent.sch.uk Clerk to the Governing Body
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