Mr Graeme Carlile

Parent Governor

It’s a pleasure to serve as a Governor at SRH.

I qualified as a Doctor in 2004, and since 2015, I have been a Consultant Trauma & Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at Ipswich Hospital.

Professionally I have been fortunate to work around the world in children’s hospitals in Auckland (Starship) and Sydney (Westmead). Children’s Orthopaedics comprises a majority of my practice, which also includes adult & paediatric trauma and complex disabilities.

In addition to surgical practice, I am Cardiff University Bond Solon certified Expert Witness in Civil Law and run an extensive medicolegal practice.  I maintain academic links with local Universities throughout Norfolk & Suffolk. I am Trust Appraiser of fellow Consultants and Allied Health Practitioners. Since 2023, I have been the Clinical Lead for Trama & Orthopaedics at Ipswich.

Outside of work, I am a father of two girls and enjoy keeping fit. I very much enjoy & value our local area and living around Debenham.

I look forward to bringing a variety of experiences to the governing body.

Mrs Mie Coker

Foundation Governor (Diocese)

I have two children who attend Robert Hitcham Primary School.

I started my career working with various not-for-profit organisations, project managing campaigns on sexual health education.

I’m passionate about children enjoying their learning journey.

I hope to serve the best way I can and support the Christian vision and ethos of the school.

Mrs Laura Dumolo

Headteacher (Ex Officio)

It is my absolute pleasure and privlege to be the Headteacher of Sir Robert Hitcham Primary School since January 2020.

Mr Gavin Hailes

Foundation Governor

Mrs Jade Martin

Foundation Governor

Mrs Julie Nightingale

Foundation Governor (Diocese)

I have 18 years of teaching experience at schools in Suffolk, including two voluntary aided primary schools, and an independent preparatory school.  Whilst being a class teacher, my specialism was music, which I believe has huge benefits in developing skills across the curriculum and fostering good mental health and well-being to all.  

Since my children have started attending this school, I have enjoyed volunteering in various ways including choir, recorders and supporting in class as a volunteer. My new venture is a Ukulele club!  I am part of a group of parents who pray each week for the school and am keen to see the Christian ethos underpinning everything. 

I have taken a break from teaching to care for my own child who has complex needs and moderate learning difficulties, this has enlightened me to the challenges that children with special needs and disabilities face within education.  

Having moved out from Ipswich, I enjoy walking in the local area, singing in a local choir and playing keyboard and violin at church.  I run the Suffolk Down’s Syndrome Support Group and volunteer for The Bumblebee Children’s Charity.

Mrs Kate Nulty

LA Governor

I have been appointed as an LA Governor for Sir Robert Hitcham Primary School.

My spare time is spent with my children and husband and seeing what outdoor fun we can get up to!

Mrs Nikki Styles

Parent

Mr Colin Tapscott

Foundation Governor (Diocese)

Inspiring and equipping people to enable them to do their best is what I do. I run a leadership coaching, training and consultancy company (Everyday Leader) developing people to see themselves as leaders. Prior to this, I was a headteacher for 17 years, leading large primary schools in Suffolk and Hertfordshire. With 30 years’ experience of working in schools, I know the importance of a good values driven education and the life changing impact that can have. It is an honour to serve on the governing body to support the school leadership to achieve that. My current role is to serve on the Resources Committee. I also hope to bring ideas from my experience of working in schools that help the governors to do their role well.

As a church school, we are in a privileged position to help children understand how positive Christian values can help them in learning, life and leading themselves. I hope that my theology degree, my experience of running a children’s faith based charity with my wife, and years of volunteer leadership in churches will help support the school leadership to help children explore those values.

My family and I have lived in Debenham since moving to Suffolk in 2007. My three children are all adults now, so recreation time revolves around walking our three dogs and running to keep fit.

The Revd Susan Taylor

Foundation Governor (Diocese Ex Officio)

After spending far too much time wandering aimlessly around the world, I settled to a career as a solicitor, got married, had children and, rather to everyone’s surprise, not least my own, became a Christian. I was ordained in 2015 and have been in the seven parishes of the Benefice of Debenham and Helmingham since 2017. 

When my daughter started school, I became a governor at her primary school and really enjoyed the role. I was briefly chair of finance, which was long enough to know that it is not a role for me. I was also a governor in Yoxford. I was briefly chair, which also taught me that, although it is a great role and a great privilege, it’s not something to take on whilst also ministering to several parishes! I love laughing around the dinner table with my family and friends, walking the dog, gardening and being in any mountains.

Mrs V Gascoyne-Cecil

Mr G Hailes

Vice Chair of Governors

Mrs J Martin

Mrs J Nightingale

Vice Chair of Governors

Re-appointment

20/04/2024

Mr C Tapscott

Chair of Governors

The Revd S Taylor

Parent of pupil at school

Parent of pupils at school

None

Director of Everyday Leader

Husband of supply teacher

Director of Lemmings Holidays

Father of youth worker at The Mix

Foundation Governor at Debenham High School

Rector for Debenham PCC; Aspall PCC; Kenton PCC; Winston PCC; Pettaugh PCC; Framsden PCC; Helmingham PCC

Trustee of Sir Robert Hitcham Foundation Trust

Trustee of Pettaugh Mission Trust

Trustee of St Edmunds Bury & Ipswich Diocescan Board of Finance 

Admissions; Resources; Chair of Resources

Named Health and Safety Governor

Admissions; School Development; Chair of School Development

Named Safeguarding Governor

Admissions; Chair of Wellbeing

Named Training Link Governor

School Improvement

 Committee