statement - The Costello School Learning Platform

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
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+44 7966 290524
Twitter:
@CarolBode1