Governors

In my spare time, I have hobbies in classic car restoration, being a musician (Piano) and a Brighton and Hove Albion football fan.

Adrian Strange

Co-Opted Governor

Term Start:

17 July 2025

Term End:

16 July 2029

Link Governor:

Member of Finance, Premises & Personnel Committee
Link Governor: Premises, Personnel and GDPR

Alice Johnson (stepped down 18.07.25)

Co-Opted Governor

Term Start:

3 October 2024

Term End:

2 October 2028

Link Governor:

Co-Chair of Curriculum, Standards & Welfare Committee
Link Governor: Curriculum & Pupil Wellbeing

Farida Begum

LA Governor

Term Start:

11 July 2025

Term End:

10 July 2029

Link Governor:

Member of Finance, Premises & Personnel Committee

I am a huge reader; I have always had my head in a book since I was tiny. I also love reading aloud to my children and doing the characters' voices! One of my heroes is Michael Rosen; I am inspired by his connection with children, his ability to engage them, make them laugh and make reading accessible.
I also love music and trees!!

Kate Danvers-Wright

Parent Governor

Term Start:

15 May 2024

Term End:

14 May 2028

Link Governor:

Member of Curriculum, Standards & Welfare Committee
Link Governor: Inclusion (SEND)

My hobbies and special interests are; cricket, music, films and spending time with my family.

Katharine Winks

Staff Governor

Term Start:

10 June 2025

Term End:

9 June 2029

Link Governor:

Chair of Curriculum, Standards & Welfare Committee

As you can imagine, I love technology. My free time is usually spent tinkering with gadgets, 3D printing things, or writing code. Outside of that, I'd be playing Minecraft with my son. He's obsessed!

Also, I'm a massive football fan. I will watch every single game I can get away with(Minecraft usually takes priority!). I, of course, support Brighton & Hove Albion.

Kendrick Tugwell

Parent Governor

Term Start:

26 January 2023

Term End:

26 January 2027

Link Governor:

Chair of Governors, Vice Chair of Finance, Premises & Personnel Committee, Member of Curriculum, Standards & Welfare Committee
Link Governor: Pupil Premium

I am a passionate foodie, always eager to explore new restaurants and savor different cuisines. Whenever I get the chance, I also love to travel, immersing myself in diverse cultures and experiences.

Kenya Simpson Martin (stepped down 02.10.25)

Co-Opted Governor

Term Start:

16 November 2023

Term End:

15 November 2027

Link Governor:

Member of Finance, Premises & Personnel Committee
Link Governor: Leadership and Management/SLT/Staff Wellbeing

I love reading and creative writing. I enjoy almost all forms of exercise and love a good walk along Brighton seafront, the South Downs – or further afield. I am fortunate to be able to travel abroad and do whenever I have the opportunity. As an adult I have taken up Spanish and the piano – proving that learning can start at any age!

Lara Hassell-Hart

Co-Opted Governor

Term Start:

2 October 2025

Term End:

1 October 2029

Link Governor:

Member of Curriculum, Standards & Welfare Committee

I swim or practise yoga every other day, and am an avid reader (mostly thrillers). I love spending as much time as possible with my Grandchildren and seem to have much more time/patience for the “why do” conversations than I did with my own children.
I enjoy gardening, crafts, food and the outdoors, all my family are enthusiastic foragers. I am gradually travelling around the world (in bi-annual fortnightly periods until I fully retire).

Lorna Amys

Co-opted Governor

Term Start:

9 July 2024

Term End:

8 July 2028

Link Governor:

Chair of Finance, Premises & Personnel Committee
Link Governor: Attendance

I am lucky that I am able to travel and I have visited many countries. One of my foster sons is a keen boxer and he has inspired me to take up boxing and I train most weeks.

Lydia Majic

Co-Opted Governor

Term Start:

31 July 2023

Term End:

31 July 2027

Link Governor:

Member of Curriculum, Standards & Welfare Committee
Link Governor: Safeguarding

Mark Dally (stepped down 31.12.25)

Headteacher

Term Start:

23 July 2022

Term End:

Link Governor:

Football and fishing are two of my biggest passions in life. As a lifelong Liverpool supporter, I have travelled across the country and Europe following the team, and football has always been a major part of who I am. I am also heavily involved in running Coldean Colts, the largest youth football club in the school’s area. Through coaching and running the club over many years, I have worked with a large number of local children, many of whom attend Bevendean Primary School. This connection has given me a strong understanding of the community, the families, and the aspirations of the young people we serve.

Michael Anscombe

Co-Opted Governor

Term Start:

2 October 2025

Term End:

1 October 2029

Link Governor:

Member of Finance, Premises & Personnel Committee