Alex Hill is a co-opted governor who joined in April 2023. He is the father of two girls who attend Latchmere School. Alex is a commodities trader currently working for a large investment bank. He brings with him a wealth of experience in problem solving, strategic planning, and decision making. He is passionate about helping Latchmere School to continue in providing uncompromising care of pupils, while achieving high academic standards.

Jo Franklin became a Co-Opted Governor in March 2024; her two children attended the school in the early 1990s.

Jo is an advisory teacher for deafblind children. Much of her career has been concerned with working with families and teachers to create environments (people, places, and curriculum) where children with Complex Needs can thrive; both in special and mainstream schools. She is also a keen advocate for the role of the Arts in school – to build confidence and resilience. Being one of the Board of Governors will enable Jo to bring her extensive experience from a wide variety of different settings to the team.

Carolyn Coles is Head of School. She has been part of the governing body for over ten years, originally joining to gain a wider knowledge of the whole school. Carolyn is passionate about children’s learning and believes that all children can succeed given the correct opportunities and support. She recognises the dedication from all staff in ensuring that Latchmere gives the children a positive start to their school careers and that all teaching is of high quality.

Joshua Ayres joined as a staff governor is June 2023. He has been a member of staff at Latchmere since 2010 and is currently employed as Head of P.E and behaviour lead. Joshua has joined the governing body to acquire a broader understanding of the school’s operations. Joshua is passionate about children’s learning and is dedicated to ensuring all pupils can achieve their best at Latchmere. Latchmere has a strong place in his heart as he attended the school as a child.

Venus is passionate about nurturing a vibrant and inclusive educational environment and is honoured to serve as a Parent Governor at Latchmere School. With a background in applied anthropology and experience teaching at both secondary school and university level,she brings a strong commitment to quality education. Her international experience includes promoting play-based learning, cultural education, and STEAM, supporting children’s creativity, curiosity, and holistic development. Venus values multicultural understanding and community engagement and hopes to contribute to a diverse, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

Megan has been a parent at Latchmere since 2019 with two very happy children at the school and another joining in 2026.

Megan worked on the Board at a PR and Marketing company before leaving the corporate world to specialise in reflexology, breath-work and postpartum care for new parents. She brings together her comms and Board experience with a passion for teacher, parent and child health to support the Latchmere community to thrive.

Scott Berry joined as a parent Governor in December 2024. He has two boys in Latchmere and lived in Kingston for over 11 years. He joined as a Governor as an opportunity to support Latchmere with the skills and experience he has gained through his professional career. Scott is a chartered accountant and working for an investment manager. His skillset covers corporate and financial governance, operations (including H&S), strategy and people management. He also has experience in neural diversity; and the associate opportunities and channels that both children and parents face.

Kin Ho joined the Governing Body as a Parent Governor in April 2025. He is a Health and Safety Professional with over 18 years of experience across enforcement, healthcare, and educational settings, supporting schools with Health & Safety Management and Legal Compliance. His academic background in Genetic Engineering, specialising in Environmental Biotechnology, provides a strong foundation in environmental sustainability and safe working practices. He brings this combined knowledge and experience to support the school in maintaining high standards of education and a healthy, safe environment for pupils and staff.

Tom is the EDI and Early Years lead on the governor team. He is an officer in the Royal Marines and a trustee of the Naval Children's Charity. Tom loves his local community and takes a keen interest in the development our next generation.  Tom has settled in Kingston with his wife Alice and considers Latchmere to be a leader in local education.