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.  I became the Head in January 2020.  It wasn't quite the start to Headship I had envisaged! 

Mrs Naomi Faulds

Parent Governor

I am a parent governor and have three children at Sir Robert Hitcham Primary School. I am a qualified teacher at Thomas Mills High School in Framlingham, where I teach geography from Key Stage 3 up to A Level. Outside of work I enjoy reading, baking and spending time with my family. I have lived in the area for 10 years and really value being part of a friendly community. 

Mr Gavin Hailes

Foundation Governor

Mrs Sarah Lock

Foundation Governor (Diocese)

My name is Sarah Lock and I have lived in Debenham since 2004.  I am a born and bred Suffolk girl. My entire working life has been spent working in legal firms, here in Suffolk and in Bristol where I spent 12 years working at a large corporate firm.  I now work for Ashtons Legal in their finance team. 

I have two children, a son aged 19 who went to SRH and is now employed as a degree apprentice as a software developer. My daughter is at Debenham High School. 

I have been involved with the Friends of School as the secretary and recognise the importance of this charity to support the school not only in terms of fundraising, but in terms of bringing the school community together and having some fun. 

In my spare time (when is that??) I have my own pony so enjoy horse riding, socialising and being outdoors.

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

Associate Governor

I have been appointed as an Associate 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 N Faulds

Chair of Governors

Mr C Tapscott

Vice Chair of Governors

The Revd S Taylor

Parent of pupils at school

None

Parent of pupils at school

Teacher at local school

Employee of Ashtons Legal

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; Chair of School Development

Named SEND Governor

Admissions; Resources

Named Health and Safety Governor

Admissions; School Development

Named Safeguarding Governor

Admissions; Chair of Resources; Chair of Wellbeing

Named Training Link Governor

School Improvement

 Committee