FEDERATION GOVERNING BOARD
Mr Holden Cooke
Chair of Governors
I was very humbled to be selected as Chair of Halcyon Federation. These are exciting times and I am keen to work collaboratively with each school to ensure that we provide the best learning opportunities for children to achieve their potential.
The role of Chair is varied and includes ensuring that the senior leadership teams at each school receive sufficient support as well as constructively challenging them to ensure that they remain fully accountable at all times.
I currently run a sustainability business and have previously managed several Suffolk based organisations and charities as well as working as an Independent Member for Suffolk Police Authority for 8 years. In addition to being chair of Governors I also oversee finance and staff well being for the Federation
Tamsin Robertson
Vice-Chair of Governors
I have lived in Wymondham since 2014 and am one of the elected parent Governors for the Halcyon Federation. I am a complex needs teacher, working in education since 2008, and have two children at Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery. When out of school, I love camping and being outdoors.
I am thrilled to support Wicklewood and Drake on their next steps as a Federation.
In addition to being the vice-chair of Governors, I also oversee
SEND including SRB and the mathematics curriculum for the Federation
Jade Gooch
Parent Governor
I am a parent Governor for The Halcyon Federation.
I have a child in Reception at Drake Primary School, with two more children joining the school in September 2024. I have worked in Primary Education for the last 12 years. In this time, I have gained a wealth of experience that I bring to my role as a Governor.
As a Governor I oversee Safeguarding, Attendance, Children InCare, English curriculum and Pupil Premium for the Federation.
Jammar Prince
Co-Opted Governor
I am a co-opted Governor for The Halcyon Federation and I was the previous Co-Chair of Governors at Drake Primary School.
I have worked within procurement for the past 30 years and look to support the federation via the governing board. As a Governor I oversee cyber security, GDPR, net zero and website compliance for the Federation.
Jonathan Holdcroft
Co-Opted Governor
I'm pleased to be a co-opted Governor of Halcyon Federation. Having previously served as a parent governor, I want to continue working to support the school and the families and children it serves
As a Governor I oversee EYFS and the Nurseries for the Federation
Samantha Chapman
Staff Governor
I am the Staff Governor for Drake Primary School and Little Pirates Day Care and Wicklewood Primary School.
I have worked at Drake for 11 years and have been the Staff Governor for 5 years.
As a Governor I oversee Health and Safety, CPD and Training for the Federation.
Ricky O’Connor
Co-Opted Governor
As a co-opted Governor I oversee curriculum, performing arts, science and sports premium for the Federation.
