As part of Dukes Education, Prospect 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.
Aatif Hassan is the Chairman of Dukes Education and Prospect House. The registered address for Dukes Education and Prospect House School is Dukes House, 58 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AJ.
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 friend’ the Governors do not involve themselves directly in operational matters, which are the responsibility of the Headmaster and the Senior Leadership Team. The Governors’ role is primarily strategic.
Aatif founded Dukes Education in 2015. He is also Chairman of Cavendish Education, a group of 11 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) 20 3696 5300.
David studied Classics at Oxford, graduating with a First. From 2012 – 2023 he was Head of Latymer Upper School, where he launched the Inspiring Minds campaign, raising £40m to fund bursaries for 1 in 4 pupils. Under his leadership, Latymer won three TES awards in 2018, including Independent School of the Year.
He has been a finalist in the UK Social Mobility Awards and is a trustee of the Dukes Foundation and a Fellow at Winchester College. David chaired the Dukes Education Advisory Board before becoming Managing Director.
He can be contacted by email on david.goodhew@dukeseducation.com or by calling the Dukes Education office on +44 (0) 20 3696 5300.
With over 14 years of experience in education and safeguarding, Rachael brings a deep commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Rachael began her career as a PA to the MD of a Toy Company before taking time out to raise her daughter. Driven by a passion to make a difference, she began working in a women’s refuge where she was privileged to work with women who showed strength and courage at the most difficult times. She developed a strong foundation in supporting vulnerable families, building relationships with children and working with a multitude of agencies to achieve the best outcomes.
This led Rachael into education, where she began her career as a Designated Safeguarding Lead in a primary school. She studied alongside her role, earning a degree in Applied Education Studies from the University of Bedfordshire. Rachael later moved into secondary education as a DSL and also served as the Senior DSL for a large multi academy trust, overseeing safeguarding in multiple schools.
Rachael is passionate about creating safe, supportive environments where every child can thrive and brings both strategic leadership and hands-on experience to her role as Head of Safeguarding at Dukes Education.
She can be contacted by email on rachael.friend@dukeseducation.com or by phoning +44 (0) 7552 268782.
