Mrs Carol Bode, Chair of Governors Crossborough Hill Basingstoke Hants RG21 4AL High Aspirations & Excellence for All Tel: 01256 321263/320037 Fax: 01256 358629 c.bode@costello.hants.sch.uk www.costello.hants.sch.uk 16th April 2015 Dear Parents Following recent allegations made in the national media regarding our Head teacher David Nicholson, it is with regret that the Governing Body has accepted his resignation which we consider to be in the best interests of his family and the whole school community. I can confirm that there are NO concerns of any nature relating to safeguarding. David’s statement “As I am sure you will understand, the recent press coverage has been highly distressing. Although I have been very grateful for the many messages of support and understanding, I have to put both the interests of my family and the school community first. It is therefore, with huge regret and disappointment that I have taken the very difficult decision to resign as Head teacher of the Costello School. I have been very privileged to have served as Head teacher of the school and proud of the opportunities I have set up. I wish all at the school every good fortune in the future.” In the time David was with us, he worked tirelessly for the school and always with our students best interests at heart providing the school with clear leadership and direction and maintaining a tireless focus on their educational progress. We wish him well for the future. The Governing Body’s commitment remains to our students, staff and local communities. Please be assured that for the school it is “Business As Usual” and that our total focus is on our students, their learning and progress. The School is in the capable hands of Mr Leigh Adams, Acting Head Teacher and his senior leadership team, and all staff and students have responded magnificently over recent weeks. I feel very proud and indebted to lead such a great team and well performing school. Yours sincerely Carol Bode Chair Governors The Costello School E mail 1: carol@carolbode.co.uk Email 2: c.bode@costello.hants.sch.uk Tel: +44 1256 840372 Mob: +44 7966 290524 Twitter: @CarolBode1
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