Benenden CE Primary School

Sarah Martin - I am a retired teacher living locally, in Hawkurst. I specialised in special educational needs and worked in both independent and state schools. I have two grandchildren at Benenden Primary School and have been a governor since March 2017.

James Astridge - I have three children at the school, one in year 5, one in year 3 and one in EYFS. I live in Iden Green and work in London as a civil servant. Most of my career has been spent in commercial and finance roles. I have been a governor of the school since July 2015.

Lindsay Roberts - I joined Benenden C of E Primary in April 2019 as the new Headteacher. I am also the current Headteacher at Goudhurst & Kilndown Primary School. I left Sheffield University in 1988 completing a B.Ed with Honours. I moved to Kent in 1991 and worked in a number of local primary schools. In February 2016 I became a National Leader of Education. Currently I sit on the Governing Body of Goudhurst and a local independent school.

Oliver Streeten - I have been a parent Governors since 2015, with 2 children at the school, and live just outside the village. I run a small surveying company in Tunbridge Wells. We have a great school within a wonderful community and I want to do everything I can to constantly develop and improve the opportunities for our children.

Janet Beattie - I am now retired but have worked in both the public and private sectors as an economist. I have lived in Benenden for 25 years and been involved with several village organisations including St George's Church. I am one of two Foundation (church) Governors.

Peter Brook - I work for Kent County Council in their Communications Department where I am responsible for the website and telephone contact centre. I live locally in Cranbrook. I’ve worked in ICT management for the majority of my career. I have been a governor of Benenden Primary School since April 2017.

Simon Cullen - I joined the governing body of the school in February 2018 and am a parent of two children - one in Year 3 and one in Year 1 who both go to the school. I am Head of History and a deputy housemaster at Benenden Girls' School and I hope to be able to bring some of my experience of teaching and middle management to help take Benenden CE Primary School forwards in meeting all of its goals.