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The Belham Primary School is part of The Charter Schools Educational Trust (the 'Trust'), a Multi-academyTrust of schools based in Southwark, south eastLondon.Our mission is to work together to ensure that everychild in our family of schools has the knowledge, skills and confidence to live lives of opportunity and choice.

Our trust family currently includes primary and secondary schools, including sixth form provision, each based in south-east London.For more information about the Trust, including governance, policies and financial reports please visit www.tcset.org.uk

Annual audited accounts can be found here:TCSET key information and audited accounts

Registered Office: The Charter School East Dulwich, Red Post Hill.SE24 9JH

Tel: 020 7346 6600

Email: info@tcset.org.uk

Company Number: 07338707 Registered in England and Wales

Each school in The Charter Schools Educational Trust has a local governing body (LGB) composed of a group of volunteers drawn from the community, each bringing a range of skills, expertise and professional experience.

Meet the team

Juliane Caillouette Noble
Chair of Governors
LGB Role:
Chair; link governor for Safeguarding and Inclusion
Term of office:
24/1/2020
-
January 23, 2024
Appointed by:
Co-opted
Relevant interests declared:
None
<p>Juliane spent 5 years as one of our community governors before taking on the role of Chair in March2021. Juliane's background is in nutrition and education, and after 5 years running Jamie Oliver's work in schools, she is now Managing Director of the SustainableRestaurant Association.</p>
Juliane Caillouette Noble
Chair of Governors
LGB Role:
Chair; link governor for Safeguarding and Inclusion
Term of office:
24/1/2020
-
January 23, 2024
Appointed by:
Co-opted
Relevant interests declared:
None
Felicia Johnson
Appointed Governor
LGB Role:
Vice Chair, Link Governor for SEND
Term of office:
20/7/2023
-
July 19, 2027
Appointed by:
Governing Body
Relevant interests declared:
None
Felicia Johnson
Appointed Governor
LGB Role:
Vice Chair, Link Governor for SEND
Term of office:
20/7/2023
-
July 19, 2027
Appointed by:
Governing Body
Relevant interests declared:
None
Ally Sprakes
Headteacher
LGB Role:
Ex-officiado
Term of office:
-
Appointed by:
N/a Ex-Officiado
Relevant interests declared:
None
<p>to follow</p>
Ally Sprakes
Headteacher
LGB Role:
Ex-officiado
Term of office:
-
Appointed by:
N/a Ex-Officiado
Relevant interests declared:
None
Tim Hallan
Appointed Governor
LGB Role:
Link Governor for Finance
Term of office:
6/12/2018
-
December 5, 2026
Appointed by:
Co-opted
Relevant interests declared:
None
<p>Tim currently works inregulatory compliance for a leading European investment bank in the city. Priorto this he trained as a Chartered Accountant for a Big 4 Accountancy Firm. Timhas a strong passion for education and social mobility and lives locally inEast Dulwich.</p>
Tim Hallan
Appointed Governor
LGB Role:
Link Governor for Finance
Term of office:
6/12/2018
-
December 5, 2026
Appointed by:
Co-opted
Relevant interests declared:
None
Megan Cross
Appointed Governor
LGB Role:
Link Governor for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Term of office:
12/10/2021
-
October 11, 2025
Appointed by:
Governing Body
Relevant interests declared:
None
<p>Megan works at Kantar and leads their global Inclusion &amp; Diversity strategy. She also has a background in change management after spending several years as management consultant atAccenture.</p><p>‍</p><p>Megan started her career at a secondary school with theTeach First programme and is a qualified English teacher. She is passionate about social mobility, education and creating inclusive cultures where everyone can thrive.</p>
Megan Cross
Appointed Governor
LGB Role:
Link Governor for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Term of office:
12/10/2021
-
October 11, 2025
Appointed by:
Governing Body
Relevant interests declared:
None
Olga Schoech
Appointed Governor
LGB Role:
Link Governor for EYFS
Term of office:
1/6/2023
-
June 1, 2026
Appointed by:
Governing Body
Relevant interests declared:
None
Olga Schoech
Appointed Governor
LGB Role:
Link Governor for EYFS
Term of office:
1/6/2023
-
June 1, 2026
Appointed by:
Governing Body
Relevant interests declared:
None
Louise Murray
Appointed Governor
LGB Role:
Link Governor for Pupil Premium
Term of office:
13/6/2023
-
June 13, 2026
Appointed by:
Governing Body
Relevant interests declared:
None
Louise Murray
Appointed Governor
LGB Role:
Link Governor for Pupil Premium
Term of office:
13/6/2023
-
June 13, 2026
Appointed by:
Governing Body
Relevant interests declared:
None
Alice Patel
Parent Governor
LGB Role:
Link Governor for Health & Safety
Term of office:
1/1/2023
-
December 1, 2025
Appointed by:
Parents
Relevant interests declared:
None
Alice Patel
Parent Governor
LGB Role:
Link Governor for Health & Safety
Term of office:
1/1/2023
-
December 1, 2025
Appointed by:
Parents
Relevant interests declared:
None
Liz Ariyibi
Staff (Teaching) Governor
LGB Role:
Staff Governor
Term of office:
1/6/2023
-
June 1, 2026
Appointed by:
Staff
Relevant interests declared:
None
Liz Ariyibi
Staff (Teaching) Governor
LGB Role:
Staff Governor
Term of office:
1/6/2023
-
June 1, 2026
Appointed by:
Staff
Relevant interests declared:
None
Harriet Bailey
Staff (Support) Governor
LGB Role:
Staff Governor
Term of office:
1/4/2023
-
April 1, 2026
Appointed by:
Staff
Relevant interests declared:
None
Harriet Bailey
Staff (Support) Governor
LGB Role:
Staff Governor
Term of office:
1/4/2023
-
April 1, 2026
Appointed by:
Staff
Relevant interests declared:
None

Historic (left within the last 12 months)

Elizabeth Linton Smith
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LGB Role:
Term of office:
27/2/2019
-
February 26, 2023
Appointed by:
Staff Body
Relevant interests declared:
None
Elizabeth Linton Smith
Term of office:
27/2/2019
-
February 26, 2023
Appointed by:
Staff Body
Dominic McNeill
Parent Governor
LGB Role:
Term of office:
6/12/2018
-
December 5, 2022
Appointed by:
Parent body
Relevant interests declared:
None
Dominic McNeill
Term of office:
6/12/2018
-
December 5, 2022
Appointed by:
Parent body
Nancy Wayman
Staff Governor (Teaching)
LGB Role:
Term of office:
13/6/2019
-
June 12, 2023
Appointed by:
Staff Body
Relevant interests declared:
None
Nancy Wayman
Term of office:
13/6/2019
-
June 12, 2023
Appointed by:
Staff Body
Christabel Daugherty
Parent Governor
LGB Role:
Link governor for the Arts
Term of office:
12/1/2020
-
January 11, 2024
Appointed by:
Parent body
Relevant interests declared:
None
<p>To Follow</p>
Christabel Daugherty
Term of office:
12/1/2020
-
January 11, 2024
Appointed by:
Parent body
Claudette Bergin
Appointed Governor (resigned)
LGB Role:
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Term of office:
7/12/2021
-
November 13, 2023
Appointed by:
Governing Body
Relevant interests declared:
None
<p>Claudette is Principal ofHarris Academy Peckham. She worked in the Harris Federation for 13 years before joining Peckham. Claudette has a passion for creating a vibrant community, where each child is treated as one's own. </p><p>‍</p><p>She believes in the moral responsibility to provide the young people in Peckham with high quality education, passionate pastoral care and exceptional cultural capital so that they can become successfully equipped young adults.</p>
Claudette Bergin
Term of office:
7/12/2021
-
November 13, 2023
Appointed by:
Governing Body
"At The Belham, governance mirrors our school's ethos of inclusivity, diversity, and exceptional learning. We serve as steadfast advocates, upholding our values and vision for every student. We're proud to be part of this community, helping nurture the next generation into confident global citizens."

Juliane Caillouette Noble,
Chair of Governors