Hampton Lakes Local Governing Body Profiles
For the last 25 years Al has been the CEO of the NetSupport group, an international software company developing market-leading software solutions used by over 19 million customers, designed to support the effective use of instructional technology in classrooms alongside eSafety technologies to safeguard students online. Al has been supporting school governance for the last 15 years and is currently Chair of Hampton Academies Trust in Peterborough. In recent years the Trust has secured over £30 million from central government to support the delivery of both a new Secondary and Primary school in the city. In addition to his role of Chair of the Hampton MAT, Al is also Chair of the Richard Barnes Academy, an Alternative provision setting in Peterborough.
From his experiences at NetSupport and with his additional responsibilities outside of the company, Al has a unique mix of technical and educational knowledge which allows him to speak internationally on the effective use of technology in supporting educational outcomes, online safety, digital citizenship, developing digital strategies, as well as authoring his highly rated book in 2021 “My Secret #Edtech Diary” and in 2022 published “My School Governance Handbook”. Al writes for a range of international titles on all aspects of education, with a particular focus on Digital Strategy, the use of EdTech, Blended Learning, Safeguarding and broader strategic planning. He is a member of the Forbes Technology Council, the SecEd Magazine Editorial panel, and a Fellow of the RSA.
Zoe has a proven track record of senior leadership within Hampton, and was seconded from Hampton Vale Primary School to Hampton College as an Assistant Head to set up the Foundation Stage in 2012 when we became an all- through school. Zoe’s previous leadership experience as a founding member of Hampton Vale Primary School provided her with the enthusiasm and flexibility to work in unique situations, and prepared her to always expect the unexpected! This coupled with eight years’ experience as a teacher moderator with Peterborough Local Authority for the Foundation Stage Profile ensured a comprehensive understanding of observation based assessment with Reception children.
Zoe worked very closely with other senior leaders of the school to ensure that the children were able to access a creative play based curriculum in temporary accommodation whilst the Primary Phase was built. She was instrumental in accommodating the decant to the permanent site, working tirelessly with adults and children to ensure the move was seem less.
Rising to the challenge of setting up the school, Zoe stayed at the College and secured a promotion, as Deputy Head of School to support and lead the school as it has grown. Her support in Key Stage One, coupled with her whole school experiences of leading Literacy has resulted in the raising of standards in Phonics. She is committed to her professional development and was successful in completing the National Award for SEN Coordination resulting in Hampton College Primary Phase becoming an Accredited SENCO School in October 2016. She has promoted the principles of the Code of Practice, and is solution focussed when considering the planning of learning opportunities for all children.
Zoe is passionate about the experience of childhood and believes that their education is instrumental in ensuring the very best of outcomes, she cannot wait to immerse herself into life at Hampton Lakes Primary School as Head of School.
Nikita joins the governing body with almost six years of teaching experience, four of which have been at Hampton Lakes. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong passion for ensuring that every child receives the support, challenge, and opportunities they need to thrive. Her commitment to an inclusive classroom environment and quality-first teaching is evident in her classroom practice and her wider contributions to school life.
As Phonics Lead, Nikita brings specialist knowledge in early reading, curriculum development, and assessment. This expertise strengthens the governing body’s ability to support and challenge the school’s strategic direction, particularly in relation to early reading and outcomes for learners. Her insight into teaching, learning and everyday school life offers valuable insight, helping to ensure that decisions remain rooted in the needs and experiences of pupils and staff.
Carolyn Coenen began her career working with children in 2017 with a strong commitment to supporting children and their families. With experience as a teaching assistant across primary schools in Peterborough, she has developed an understanding of the challenges and opportunities within early education.
In 2020, Carolyn completed a foundation degree in working with families and children in early years. This strengthened her knowledge and skills in supporting children's development and wellbeing. Alongside this, Carolyn has been a volunteer with Cruse bereavement charity, providing compassionate support to both adults and children navigating the experience of loss.
Inspired by the support her own children received from their primary school during a difficult period, Carolyn is passionate about ensuring others receive the same care, guidance and support. Carolyn's life experiences continue to shape her dedication to the community, resilience, and helping individuals thrive during challenging times.
Lloyd has a wealth of experiences working within the field of education including, being a Teaching Assistant, School Receptionist, Midday Assistant, Caretaker, Teacher and Middle Leader at several schools across the UK, including Birmingham and Peterborough. He now works for Perkins Engines in Peterborough in the finance team. With all these experiences he provides Hampton Lakes a wealth of knowledge, supporting and challenging the strategic leadership of the school.
Tony has been a Parent Governor for over 20 years, working on the Temporary and Full Governing Body for Hampton Hargate Primary School, before moving over to Hampton College for their opening in 2005.
As a former employee of the NSPCC, Tony has been able to give Child Protection support and advice to our schools, as well as acting in the past as Child Protection lead Governor/ Trustee. In addition, he has also undertaken the Safer Recruitment training and attends Governor Workshops for Child Protection and Prevent training. As a founder of Hampton Cricket Club, Tony was also the club’s first Safeguarding Officer and has undertaken the NSPCC’s Child Protection in Sport qualification.
Tony was the Chair of the Hampton College Curriculum committee for 5 years and has worked with Heads of Department across the whole school.
Kim has a career-long commitment to provision of high-quality Education Services and Schools support, improvement and standards including effective governance in local government Good and Outstanding maintained schools, academy and free school settings. He is a former teacher, post graduate education researcher, school advisor, school governor (c.30 years), Chief Adviser for schools/ school improvement, and Local Authority Assistant Director for schools, covering academisation, school standards and improvement, school place planning, SEND, Early Years, and Governance.
In his career Kim has worked as DfE Advisor (Performance Management) and Executive Director (National Skills Council), supporting leadership performance and strategic work of Trustee Board and Director responsibilities. Previous Directorate roles and responsibilities have focused on LA Education and Children’s Service standards across all schools and LA service provision, including holding responsibility for statutory duties; meeting external regulatory framework standards; management of improvement planning; monitoring and review of performance; policy making; transformation and change management, and performance management of staff including leadership and the management of Local Authority-wide department, service and school budgets and resources.
He has been Director/Trustee of Hampton Academies Trust for nine years, Vice Chair and Chair of Hampton Gardens Academy LGB in the MAT, and Associate Governor on Hampton Lakes Primary Academy LGB.