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OUR LOCAL GOVERNING BODY
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.
Our Local Governors provide essential links between the school, parents/carers, the local community and the Trust Board, which is ultimately responsible to the Department of Education for the performance of all its schools.
More information about The Charter Schools Educational Trust and its governance can be found by visiting tcset.org.uk
Local governors work with school leaders to provide the best possible framework for educating our students. They are involved in all aspects of school life and meet regularly with the school’s leadership team and parents.
Governors fulfil their responsibilities by:
Governors are appointed by the Trustees except for parent governors, who are elected by parents and carers, and staff governors, who are elected by all school staff.
Our Local Governors provide essential links between the school, parents/carers, the local community and the Trust Board, which is ultimately responsible to the Department of Education for the performance of all its schools.
More information about The Charter Schools Educational Trust and its governance can be found by visiting tcset.org.uk
Local governors work with school leaders to provide the best possible framework for educating our students. They are involved in all aspects of school life and meet regularly with the school’s leadership team and parents.
Governors fulfil their responsibilities by:
- The LGB is accountable to the Board of Trustees at The Charter Schools Educational Trust. The role of the LGB is to provide local oversight, challenge and support to their respective school.
- Local Governors must ensure that the budget that the school receives is managed effectively, and with regard to value for money. Within the Trust, the Board has overall responsibility for financial probity. However, all local governors will receive management accounts once a term showing the income and expenditure for their school, so that they can ask questions about how the budget and spend are impacting on pupils and their educational outcomes.
- Local Governors work with school leaders to set the school’s vision and the strategy for achieving this vision. The school’s vision centres on pupil progress and achievement. Working with senior leaders, the governors agree key priorities and key performance indicators against which progress towards achieving the vision can be measured.
Governors are appointed by the Trustees except for parent governors, who are elected by parents and carers, and staff governors, who are elected by all school staff.
Governor Vacancies November 2024
We are currently seeking a new Co-opted Governor for Dulwich Hamlet Junior School. At this point, we are particularly interested in hearing from interested parties with expertise that could support the premises side of school life. Please read the information sheet below, and contact the office team on: [email protected] to express your interest, or to find out more information.'
Information for Prospective Governors
Information for Prospective Governors
View the attendance records of governors at Local Governing Body and Subcommittee meetings:
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Catriona de Jongh
Chair of Governors Cat is a non-practising solicitor, working in the legal business of a global technology company. She has lived locally for over 15 years and has two children at Dulwich Hamlet.
Date of appointment: 13/12/22
Appointed by: Co-opted by TCSET Term of office: 13/12/22 to 12/12/26 Relevant interests declared: None 
Cameron Campbell
Vice Chair of Governors Cameron is a Chartered Accountant working for PwC, focusing on financial due diligence. He has lived in South West London since 2020
Date of appointment: 20/05/2021
Appointed by: Co-opted by TCSET Term of office: 20/05/21 - 19/05/25 Relevant interests declared: None 
Olaoluwa Onabolu
Ola is a Chartered Accountant currently working as an auditor at Deloitte. He has lived in South London his whole life and currently resides in the neighbouring Herne Hill area.
Co-opted Governor vacancy. Please email Sharlene Varcoe [email protected] (TCSET Director of Operations) for more information Date of appointment: 19/07/22
Appointed by: Co-opted by TCSET Term of office: 19/07/22 to 18/07/26 Relevant interests declared: None 
Fatima AlghaliFatima is a Quantity Surveyor for a Global Construction Company. Living in the area her whole life, she is a past student of DHJS and has 2 children currently at the school.
Fatima's experience managing construction contracts will support the school on the maintenance of the premises and she also has experience working with young people in the community. Date of appointment: 19/07/22
Appointed by: Co-opted by TCSET Term of office: 19/07/22 to 18/07/26 Relevant interests declared: None |
Claire Purcell
Ex officio Executive Headteacher Claire is proud to be the Executive Headteacher at Dulwich Hamlet, where she has worked as a teacher and senior leader for over 20 years! Claire is committed to providing a rich and exciting curriculum and wider offer to all our Hamleteers. She has a specific passion for music, and has been central in steering the school's exceptional provision of music education.
Date of appointment: N/A
Appointed by: Staff body Term of office: N/A Relevant interests declared: Married to an employee of Dulwich Hamlet Junior School 
Felicia Johnston
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Tom Salomonson
Ex officio Head of School Tom has been teaching at the Hamlet since 2012, previously working at schools in London and Valencia. Joining originally as a Year 6 teacher, Tom has been an important member of the senior leadership team for many years, and is now Head of School. His long-standing work with the London South East+ Maths Hub and London South Research School mean he can support schools, teachers and pupils across the capital, whilst ensuring that Dulwich Hamlet enjoys the benefits of collaboration with colleagues from different settings.
Date of appointment: 13/12/17
Appointed by: Staff body Term of office: 13/12/17 - 12/12/25 Relevant interests declared: Married to an employee of the TCSET 
Susan Roberts
Support Staff Governor Susan initially started her career in education in February 1992, She has had the pleasure of working through various roles within the school, so feels qualified to understand how we offer our pupils the very best. Her role as School Business Manager has grown over the years & she is also the HR lead for both DHJS & TBPS
Date of appointment: 07/07/22
Appointed by: Co-opted by TCSET Term of office: 07/07/22 to 06/07/26 Relevant interests declared: None 
Tangwena Nelson
Tangwena has built a successful career in investment banking in both New York and London, previously with BAML and Barclays Capital. He is currently the Head of Financial Institutions Coverage at Investec. He has two sons attending Dulwich Hamlet Date of appointment: 07/03/2023
Appointed by: Parent body Term of office: 07/03/23 - 06/03/27 Relevant interests declared: None 
Cheryl Parkinson
Cheryl has lived local for many years and has one child in the school.
She is committed to ensuring that every child has the best possible start in life. Working locally she oversee a diverse range of services supporting families with children. Leading on initiatives in family support, parenting programmes, and early childhood activities. Date of appointment: 25/11/24
Appointed by: Parent body Term of office: 25/11/24- 24/11/28 Relevant interests declared: None |
The following governors have been in post in the last 12 months.
- Karen Larcombe Tee (Co-opted Governor) 03/11/20 - 02/11/24
- Tom Forster (Co-opted Governor) 13/12/17 – 12/12/25