Governor Profiles

 

 

Simon Allan-Brooks, Vice-Chair of Governors (Co-opted Governor)
I relocated to East Harling in 2016 with the primary goal of providing my children with an exceptional educational experience. Impressed by the positive impact the school had on family that have attended the school, I was eager to became part of the school community, with both my children attending the school. In my professional life, I serve as a Managing Director of  my own business, bringing valuable leadership and organisational skills to my role as governor and vice-chair of governors.

 

Sue Barker (Co-opted Governor)

I am a retired deputy headteacher of a large primary school in Norwich. I began my teaching career in 1987 and taught mostly Reception to Year Two children. I was the school Special Needs Co-ordinator for many years which I found very rewarding. I have missed being connected with school life and hope that joining the Governing Body of East Harling Primary School will allow me to put my experience to good use, contributing to your lovely school. Although I live in Wymondham, I look forward to finding out more about your local community and hope to visit regularly. I have a son who is completing a degree and a wayward lurcher who enjoys long walks. 

 

Sarah Fulcher (Parent Governor)
I am a parent of two children at East Harling Primary School, one in Nursery and the other in Year 1. My husband is also a former pupil of the school, giving our family a strong connection to the local community. With a background in Finance and Risk Analysis, I bring experience in governance and strategic decision making. I am passionate about education and delighted to support the school and its community as a Parent Governor.
 

Andrew Hayward (Partnership Governor)

We moved to Harling in 1988 and both our children attended the school. I was a GP at our surgery until 2015 and then moved on to other NHS work, retiring after helping to deliver the Covid vaccination programme.
I am a member of Harling Parish Council, a trustee board member for Healthwatch Norfolk and am also a member of the Norfolk Armed Forces Covenant Board.
I hope I can contribute to children at our school thriving through their education and growing into great young people.

 

Cyril Nicklin  (Parent Governor)

My family and I moved to East Harling in August 2019, and our daughter joined the Nursery in September 2019 and is currently in Year 3. I became a parent Governor in 2023. I am a retired Physical Education and Science teacher of 36 years and I have taught in a variety of schools including secondary schools and SEND schools with a designation of SEMH with children in age ranging from 6 to 18. I have previously been a school governor at both a Primary and Junior school.

 

Natalie Williams (Partnership Governor)

I moved to East Harling in 2015, having been born and raised in Norfolk. I have a strong personal connection to the school community as both my children are current pupils and my husband is a past pupil of the school. In my professional life, I am an employment solicitor, currently working as Head of Employment at a local firm of solicitors. I enjoy making a positive difference in the community and am delighted to have the opportunity to support the school as a governor.

 

Sheli Blackburn, Deputy Headteacher (Staff Governor)

I have been deputy headteacher at the school since September 2013 and I love being part of East Harling Primary School. 

 

Amanda Yates, Headteacher (Headteacher)

It's been my privilege to be headteacher at East Harling Primary School and Nursery since September 2007. Prior to this I was headteacher at a similar sized Norfolk middle school. As headteacher I attend all meetings of the governing body and value the breadth and experience that governors bring to the school in their role as a 'critical friend'.