The Children’s House School is a registered charity, governed by an elected Council of Management. Members of the Council of Management represent a range of backgrounds and skills, which they bring to the school in order to support it and advance its aims. The Chair can be contacted anytime through the school office - 77 Elmore Street, London, N1 3AQ.

Chair

Danielle Dufey - Diplomkauffrau, Business Administration and Economics, WHU (Otto Beisheim School of Management), Koblenz, Germany

Governors

Emma Kingstone - BA (Hons) Geography, Oxford; PgDL (Law Conversion) and Legal Practice Course, BPP Law School, London

Tom Levine - BA, LLB, University of NSW, Australia

Dawn Brindle - B.A. Economics, University of Michigan; Masters in Political Economy, Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs, USA

Adam Zivanic - MA Cantab (Natural Sciences), PGCE Buckingham

Joanna Thorton

Ms. Joanna Thornton, a former parent, joined The Children’s House Council of Management in 2023. As a seasoned management consultant, she specializes in organisational transformation, guiding strategic change and technology integration. At the school, she chairs the Health and Safety committee and advises on financial viability, focusing on operational efficiency and sustainable growth.

Sarah Pitcher - Bsc Social Work. London Metropolitan University, Post Grad Diploma in Specialist Social Work: Working with Children & Families. London Metropolitan University, Post Grad Certificate in Supporting and Assisting Special and Additional Learning Needs, Institute of Child Education & Psychology.

Viola Fort

After an early career as a literary journalist and editor, Viola has spent fifteen years working in education as a private tutor and academic mentor.  She is an 11+ specialist, preparing students for entrance to top London day schools and national boarding schools.  She has an in-depth knowledge of the assessment process and the specific requirements for successful admission, developing comprehensive educational plans that arm children with the skills and confidence they need to flourish.

Farida El-Gammal - BA Political Science, Wellesley College