OUR TRUSTEES
The Belham Primary School is operated by Dulwich Hamlet Educational Trust.
The Board of Trustees oversees both the Belham Primary School and Dulwich Hamlet Junior School, with a set of policies common to both schools, and each school has its own Local Governing Body.
Please click here to view information on our Trustees.
The minutes of the DHET Board of Trustees are available by request to the Clerk, by emailing kathleenformosa@aol.com (Clerk to the Board of Trustees).
The Board of Trustees oversees both the Belham Primary School and Dulwich Hamlet Junior School, with a set of policies common to both schools, and each school has its own Local Governing Body.
Please click here to view information on our Trustees.
The minutes of the DHET Board of Trustees are available by request to the Clerk, by emailing kathleenformosa@aol.com (Clerk to the Board of Trustees).
OUR LOCAL GOVERNING BODY
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SIMON LATHAM CHAIR OF GOVERNORS
Simon works for the Chief Executive of the City of London Corporation, and lives locally in Peckham. He was previously a governor at a leading primary school in south west London and enjoys using his knowledge and experience to support and challenge the Belham. Date of appointment: 23/06/15 Appointed by: Co-opted by SHET Term of office: 23/06/15 to 22/06/19 Relevant interests declared: None |
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REBECCA TEE VICE CHAIR OF GOVERNORS
Rebecca lives in Herne Hill and is self-employed as a careers consultant and author. She is a previous Chair of Governors at Dulwich Hamlet Junior School and has been a governor at two others schools in Southwark previously. Date of appointment: 23/06/15 Appointed by: Co-opted by DHET Term of office: 23/06/15 to 22/06/19 Relevant interests declared: None |
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MIRIAM GILBERT
Miriam is a self-employed business consultant and former finance director living in Peckham. As a qualified chartered accountant, she will support the school in maintaining strong finances and creating clear strategies. Her son Alexander is currently in Year 1 at the Belham. Date of appointment: 16/10/15 Appointed by: Parent body Term of office: 16/10/15 to 15/10/19 Relevant interests declared: None |
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SONIA CASE
Sonia is Executive Head Teacher of Dulwich Hamlet Junior School, which she has led since 2007, and the Belham Primary School. She is committed to providing every child with an exciting, creative, engaging and rewarding education that allows them to be active London and global citizens. Date of appointment: N/A Appointed by: N/A (Ex officio) Term of office: N/A Relevant interests declared: None |
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LIZ COHEN
Liz joined the Belham as Head of School in September 2017. She is used to working in socially mixed schools, which has fuelled her passion for embedding diversity and inclusion into the curriculum. Date of appointment: N/A Appointed by: N/A (Ex officio) Term of office: N/A Relevant interests declared: None |
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LUKE FREEMAN
Luke is a lecturer and researcher in Anthropology at University College London. His research focuses on primary and secondary education throughout the world and he also works as a consultant for UNICEF. A Peckham resident for over 10 years, Luke is currently on secondment in Madagaskar and will resume governing duties at the Belham in 2018. Date of appointment: 16/10/15 Appointed by: Parent body Term of office: 16/10/15 to 15/10/19 Relevant interests declared: None |
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JULIANE CAILLOUETTE NOBLE
Local resident Juliane is one of our community governors. Juliane's background is in nutrition and education, and after 5 years running Jamie Oliver's work in schools, she is now the Head of Development for the Sustainable Restaurant Association. Date of appointment: 26/01/16 Appointed by: Co-opted by DHET Term of office: 26/01/16 to 25/01/20 Relevant interests declared: None |
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SHARON BAXENDALE
Sharon is an Assistant Head Teacher and Inclusion Manager at Dulwich Hamlet Junior School, where she has worked for over 10 years. She also provides Inclusion advice and support at the Belham. Sharon holds the Advanced Diploma In Special Educational Needs and was seconded to Southwark LA to support the transfer of Statements to Education, Health and Care Plans. Date of appointment: 23/06/15 Appointed by: Co-opted by DHET Term of office: 23/06/15 to 22/06/19 Relevant interests declared: None |
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ROGER EDE
Roger Ede lives locally and has a child at the Belham. He helped to found the 'Friends of Belham' association. As a solicitor and judge in the criminal and family courts and prisons he has had to resolve conflicting views, understand people's differences, think analytically, make reasoned evidence-based decisions and act fairly. He will use this experience to support the school as it grows. Date of appointment: 22/05/17 Appointed by: Co-opted by DHET Term of office: 22/05/17 to 21/05/21 Relevant interests declared: None |