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Governance

Radnor House Twickenham is part of Dukes Education, and Dukes Education is the Proprietor of the school.

Dukes is a family of schools, teachers, learners and parents connected by our pursuit of an extraordinary life for every member of our community.

Our philosophy is to support each individual to live with purpose, to encourage a love of learning, and to act as a team. All of this is underpinned by a quality standard that runs through everything we do. To learn more about our family, visit dukeseducation.com

Our primary office is located at: Dukes House, 58 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AJ.

Aatif Hassan is the Founder and Chairman of Dukes Education. He is the Chair of Governors at Radnor House. He can be contacted by email on aatif.hassan@dukeseducation.com or by calling the Dukes Education office on +44 (0) 203 696 5300.

As part of Dukes Education, Radnor House continues to lead on all decisions and retain its independence. Dukes adds to this the benefit of the collective, providing security and support, a platform for sharing best practice and the reassurance of a host of all-through education options.

The Governors support and challenge the school leadership team, monitor the quality of teaching and the progress of school improvement, and oversee behaviour and safety. Acting as ‘critical friends’, the Governors do not involve themselves directly in operational matters, which are the responsibility of the Principal and the Executive Team. The Governors’ role is primarily strategic.

 

Aatif Hassan

Aatif founded Dukes Education in 2015. He is also Chairman of Cavendish Education, a group of schools for pupils with dyslexia and autism, and a trustee of St James Independent Schools. Aatif is also on the board of CReSTeD.

Aatif has a first-class degree in Mathematics and Economics and also had a British Army commission. In 2020, he was awarded the Freedom of City of London for services to education.

He can be contacted by email on aatif.hassan@dukeseducation.com or by calling the Dukes Education office on +44 (0) 203 696 5300.

David Goodhew

Born in West London, David attended a local comprehensive school and was the first member of his family to take A-levels or go to university. He graduated from Oxford University with a First in Classics.

From 2012 – 2023 he was Head of Latymer Upper School. David is committed to advancing social mobility through independent school bursary programmes, in conjunction with their partnership and outreach work. In 2017, he launched the Inspiring Minds campaign, which successfully completed its aim of raising £40m to offer 1 in 4 pupils a means-tested bursary.

David has two sons who both attend Dukes schools and he chaired the Dukes Education Advisory Board prior to his appointment as Managing Director. He is a trustee of the Dukes Foundation, as well as a Fellow at Winchester College.

He can be contacted by email on david.goodhew@dukeseducation.com or by calling the Dukes Education office on +44 (0) 203 696 5300.

Rachael Friend

Rachael is the Head of Safeguarding (Schools) for Dukes Education and is also a Safeguarding Governor. She is responsible for overseeing safeguarding across the Dukes Education schools and brings a deep commitment to child wellbeing and safety.

Rachael can be contacted by email on rachael.friend@dukeseducation.com or by calling the Dukes Education office on +44 (0) 203 696 5300.

 

 

 

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