Speakers

Alison Melrose was educated at North London Collegiate School and read Education at Durham University. With 25 years of experience in London schools, Alison worked at Norland Place School, Broomwood Hall (& Northcote Lodge) and, most recently, Alison founded Prince’s Gardens Preparatory School in Kensington before joining the team at Cameron Vale School as Headmistress in January 2023.

Alison has worked in school leadership (two Headships), at board level and in operational roles within schools and school groups, and has a wealth of experience to support ongoing school improvement, strategic and process planning, and business development. During her role with a schools group, Alison worked with a range of schools, from Pre-Prep to IB, leading consultancy on school improvement, marketing and admissions, recruitment and development projects. Alison has been a governor and critical friend as Vice Chair of the governing body with a local bilingual school for seven years. Over the years, Alison has guided many staff, parents and pupils and always manages change in a supportive and positive fashion.’