I am delighted to serve as an Associate Governor with the Purley Partnership Federation.

I currently work at City, University of London as the founder and Co-Director of the City Law School Innocence Project, The City Law School IPP Appeals Service and Supervising Solicitor at the City Community Legal Advice Centre. These initiatives provide free legal assistance to the local community while helping students gain valuable practical experience and develop a passion for justice and ethical practice I also act as the safeguarding co-lead at the centre, where I have drafted safeguarding policies and reporting procedures.

Recently, I was appointed Head of Ethics by the Directors at the UK Breathwork Association, where I help shape professional standards and ethical guidance for practitioners. I'm also a trained breathwork facilitator, with a particular interest in how nervous system regulation and wellbeing practices can support learning, focus and emotional safety. I believe that children's wellbeing, emotional as well as physical, is the foundation for effective education and personal growth, and I hope to bring this understanding into my work as a governor

Prior to my current role, I spent over a decade working in criminal law including as a Senior Crown Prosecutor with the Serious Economic Organised Crime and International Division of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) earlier in my career I was a youth specialist advocate and duty solicitor, representing young defendants and working closely with schools, Youth Offending Teams and mental health professionals to promote diversion and rehabilitation. My experience in safeguarding and working with vulnerable young people has deepened my commitment to ensuring that all children are safe, supported and able to thrive in education.

Beyond my professional background, I have long been involved in equality, diversity and inclusion work, including as a Training and Development Officer for the National Black Crown Prosecution Association and as founding Vice-Chair of the Race Equality Committee of Women in Criminal Law.

As a governor, I hope to bring my safeguarding knowledge, legal expertise and holistic understanding of wellbeing to support the Federation's mission of providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for every child."

I am recently retired (Jan 2025) from my role of Associate Director for School Standards and Performance for Achieving for Children, who provide Children's Services for Kingston and Richmond Local Authorities. Within my responsibilities were 112 state nursery, primary, secondary and special schools. All which had good or outstanding Ofsted judgements by the time I retired. Within the team that I managed were all the school improvement partners, subject and aspect advisers, early years team (nurseries and childminders) and governor services. I have a strong track record of improving schools in partnership with governing boards and school leadership teams.

My particular curriculum interests are mathematics and science. Before becoming a school leader, I taught all age ranges (Nursery to Sixth Form), the age range where I have the most experience is KS2. My teaching experience was in Newham, Lewisham and Lambeth. My school leadership experience, prior to my advisory work, was in a Lambeth Primary school. I have worked in Croydon, Kingston and Richmond in a school improvement role. I have also worked for central government on mathematics test development for KS1, 2 and 3, and a number of smaller projects.

I am a grandmother and enjoy spending time with the growing family. I love to read, travel and knit. I have recently taken up carpentry.

I am both a mother and a Chartered Engineer. Two roles that require me to be both meticulous with my planning, but also so unbelievably flexible, that you’d think I hadn’t planned a thing.  In the workplace, I work in a male dominated industry, managing large scale infrastructure projects, accountable for the delivery and the quality of that delivery.

At Home, I look to develop values and culture with my children, making key distinctions between help and interference, to ensure that they feel supported and nurtured.

I have lived in Purley my entire life, and seen the area and community develop. I’m looking forward to being able to add value to this continued growth and development through the work of the Governing Body and the Purley Partnership Foundation.

Fredicia has a strong commitment to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive and feel supported throughout their time at our schools. As a parent, Scout Leader, and member of the Purley Baptist Church faith community, she brings a strong community perspective to the Governing Board, alongside a commitment to supporting Christian ethos and values.

Fredicia is passionate about helping our schools remain inclusive, ambitious and forward-thinking, while preserving Christian character and strengthening relationships with pupils, families, the church and the wider community.

Fredicia has professional experience across both the public and private sectors, with a background spanning business administration, project and product delivery, digital transformation, strategy, service improvement and marketing. She has worked in complex organisations, leading and supporting change, improving services, and turning ideas into practical, sustainable outcomes. She brings this combination of strategic, commercial and delivery experience to the Governing Board, contributing to strategic planning.

I am a Staff Governor appointed in July 2026, and have joined the Personnel & Finance Committee and the Health, Safety, Safeguarding & Premises Committee.

I have worked in school offices for 9 years, joining Purley Nursey School in September 2019. My first role in a school office had a focus on attendance, and my current role is focused on finance and personnel. My experience prior to joining the education sector includes 11 years as a Civil Servant where I was a Fines Officer for the Magistrates Court for several years, followed by a role as a Business Implementation Manger for the Ministry of Justice Headquarters, managing organisational change across the South East of England in relation to the introduction of a new HR management system.

I have lived in Croydon my whole life, including attending school local to the borough. My husband and I are also bringing both of our children up here. I am a practicing Roman Catholic and attend St Gertrude's church, Purley. As a working parent my spare time mainly consists of watching football matches, choir recitals and dance classes! As a family we enjoy camping and spend much of the summer under canvas.

I am honoured to be representing the staff of Purley Nursery School, and Christ Church Primary School on the Governing body for the Purley Partnership Federation.

I am the SEND Governor for the Purley Partnership Federation, which comprises Christ Church C of E Primary School and Purley Nursery School. I am passionate about SEND advocacy and helping every child receive the support and opportunities they need to thrive.

I previously served on the Sutton Information, Advice and Support Service (SIASS) Steering Committee, later becoming Chair before stepping down in 2023. I am also actively involved in STEM mentoring, supporting young people's interest in science and technology.

Professionally, I have over 14 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specialising in medicines regulation and the development of accurate and accessible information about medicines for patients and healthcare professionals.

I am a practising Christian and a parent myself, and I know first-hand how much a supportive school community means to a family. As a governor, I hope to bring both my professional expertise and my personal understanding of advocacy to help ensure every child at Christ Church and Purley Nursery School is known, valued and given the chance to flourish.

Committees appointed to:  Curriculum; Health, Safety, Safeguarding and Premises; Personnel and Finance.  

My passion and joy for Early Years and particularly Maintained Nursery Schools was truly ignited when my eldest son joined Purley Nursery School as a pupil.  It was magical to watch how the staff team guided and nurtured all of the pupils so skilfully, a profound inspiration!  - In the following years, I worked hard and am often heard to say that I think I have done just about every job at our school, including being a Parent volunteer, Lead Teacher, SENDCo, Head of School, Governor and general 'Jack of all Trades'.    

During my Educational Career of over 20years, I have had the privilege to work in several Croydon schools teaching children throughout Early Years, Key Stage One and Two.   I recently successfully completed an NPQ in Headship which has given me even more knowledge and skills to better navigate an ever-changing educational landscape. I have also served on other Governing Boards, taking roles including Chair of Personnel and Finance, and Curriculum Committees and Chair of Governors and out of school I also serve on the Board of Trustees for a local Scout Group.    

I am immensely proud to be in position as Head of School at Purley Nursery School, to work in partnership with colleagues at Christ Church School as part of the Purley Partnership Federation and to be a part of life's journey for all of our children, young people and their families.       

Committees appointed to – Curriculum; Health, Safety, Safeguarding and Premises; Personnel and Finance; Admissions

  I have worked at Christ Church Primary School for 16 years, holding a range of leadership roles, including Assistant and Deputy Headteacher. I have taught across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, with most of my experience in Year 6.

I have also worked in several other Croydon schools, including a two-term interim Acting Headteacher role at Coulsdon C of E Primary School, giving me a broad understanding of different school contexts. In addition, I have supported schools across Croydon as an Advanced Skills Teacher in Mathematics, leading training, cluster groups and school improvement work.

I am proud to serve our community and to work as part of a federation with Purley Nursery, collaborating with dedicated colleagues to improve outcomes for young people. As an associate governor, I am committed to supporting high standards and ensuring all pupils succeed.

I am one of the Federation’s parent governors: a parent elected to the governing board by other parents. I have experience as a parent at both the nursery and the primary school.

Having been a governor of London primary schools for over 20 years, I have learnt a lot about how schools can keep improving. I work in the legal profession and have found that my legal background is sometimes useful in helping a school’s governing board navigate legal issues and, where necessary, conduct formal processes that are impartial, diligent and fair.

I am part of the church community across the road and my Christian faith is central to my life, but I also believe that the two schools should value equally all the families who entrust us with their children, regardless of their religious background (or none). I am of mixed race heritage and it matters a lot to me that the schools welcome families of all shapes, colours and sizes. Children grow up quickly, and it is important that schools make every school day count in developing each child’s learning, protecting their wellbeing, and laying the foundation for them to have a bright future.

I am a Foundation Governor, appointed in March 2023. I am currently the link governor for Maths and am a member of the Personnel and Finance Committee.

I was born and partially raised in Pakistan until I was 18. That experience of living in more than one country means that I enjoy living in a community with people from different backgrounds and experiences of life. I retired in 2022 after 40 years in the civil service, working on issues like housing, adult social care, children’s services, housing, regeneration and the environment. I hope the skills and experience I acquired there will help me make a contribution to the life and success of Christ Church School and Purley Nursery School.

I have been a member of Christ Church Purley for 18 years, and I really value the links between the church and the school. I am currently responsible for overseeing the worship bands at Christ Church. My daughters both benefitted from education at Christ Church School (admittedly, some time ago). I have happy memories of the school, including the memory of my younger daughter excitedly skipping down Montpelier Road on her way to her first day at school. I will do what I can to make the time that children spend at Purley Nursery School and Christ Church School a similarly happy and fulfilling experience.

I have been a governor at Christ Church school since 2015 and have enjoyed seeing the school grow and being a part of that process. I have for a few years now been the Chair of the Health, Safety & Premises Committee, and this year I have taken on the role of Vice Chair at Purley Partnership Federation.

I am a practising Christian attending Purley Baptist Church with my wife. We live and work in the local area. As an experienced teacher myself in the private sector, I bring relevant knowledge and an outside perspective to support and challenge Christ Church School and Purley Nursery School. As a foundation governor, I feel that the Christian ethos of Christ Church School is important to maintain and develop.