DKH - Key Persons
Amber is a co-opted governor, having joined the River Hill Federation governing body in 2021. She is a qualified accountant and has built a career in financial services over the last 20 years. Amber is a mentor on the 30% Club scheme which was founded in 2010 to improve gender diversity at board and executive committee levels. Amber believes the education system is pivotal in driving inclusion and diversity in workplaces of the future.
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- Member of the Office Team
- Office Manager
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- Member of the Inclusion Team
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- Member of the Senior Leadership Team
- Executive Headteacher / English Lead
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- Chairman of the Curriculum and Standards
Chair of the Curriculum and Standards Committee and sits on the First Committee for Appeals, Complaints and Disciplinaries, Link governor for English and Humanities.
Jonny is a parent governor, with two children at DKH. He has worked in primary education for over 25 years. A former primary school teacher and Local Education Authority adviser to two inner-London authorities, Jonny now works as an independent teaching and learning consultant for schools and training bodies throughout the UK. He specialises in training teachers to use creative approaches, not just to ‘engage' but also to teach the skills, knowledge and understanding needed for children to make maximum progress across a broad and balanced curriculum. When he's not working with teachers and pupils in classrooms, he designs and builds bespoke playgrounds for schools and community settings.
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- Member of the Curriculum and Standards Committee
A co-opted staff member, I advocate for transparency and a strategic approach for a balanced curriculum which is accessible to Black pupils; and the general welfare and wellbeing of children and their families and that of my colleagues.
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- Chairman
- Appointed Chair and Vice Chair
Liam is a co-opted Community Governor and joined the Governing Body in 2019. Liam has spent the last 12 years of his career working for international law firm Pinsent Masons on marketing, client relationship management, international expansion, and strategy. Liam leads Pinsent Masons LGBT+ Network and is passionate about diversity and inclusion. In a past life, Liam was an international swimmer. What Liam brings to the Governing Body is a focus on strategy setting and strategic planning and his passion for diversity, inclusion, belonging and ensuring everyone can reach their potential.
Martin joined the Governing Body of the federation in 2022. He was previously a governor of Dog Kennel Hill School from 2008-2016, including six years as Chair of Governors. His four children attend the school. Martin co-founded a communications company which specialised in education. He worked for over 30 years developing business-education partnerships in the UK and globally, bringing schools together with commercial, government and third-sector organisations to create unique learning experiences for young people. He sold the business in 2019 and is now a business consultant. He brings extensive experience of organisational management, finance, HR, communications and working with schools and governments. He is highly committed to delivering the very best educational experiences to all children, especially those from the most disadvantaged backgrounds.
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- Member of the Office Team
- Federation Business Manager
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- Member of the Inclusion Team
- Safeguarding Officer
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- Member of the Office Team
- Premises Assistant
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- Member of the Office Team
- Premises Manager
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- Member of the Inclusion Team
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- Member of the Inclusion Team
- Member of the Senior Leadership Team
- Interim Deputy Headteacher / SENDCo