Chelsea Prep-school Headmistress, Alison Melrose, will join Simply Learning Tuition as Director of Client Services
Simply Learning Tuition has appointed leading London Head Alison Melrose as Director of Client Services. She will take up the role in January 2026 at the company’s Kensington office.
Educated at North London Collegiate School and Durham University, Alison has three decades of experience in education and a distinguished career across London’s leading independent schools. Alison brings unrivalled expertise in guiding families through the complexities of the UK’s independent school admissions landscape. Her remit at Simply Learning Tuition will be to ensure that the company continues to offer the very highest level of personalised support to families.
“I am delighted to welcome Alison to the team. She is a widely respected educational leader with an outstanding track record across multiple sectors of the independent school world. I have no doubt that our families will benefit enormously from her expertise, warmth and insight.”
– Nathaniel McCullagh, Director Simply Learning Tuition
Alison has spent her career preparing children for entry to the most prestigious schools in the UK. Her wealth of experience reaches beyond education and specific learning needs, to admissions, recruitment, strategic planning, and business development – all underpinned by a child-centred approach that has earned her the respect of colleagues, parents, and pupils alike.
“I am thrilled to be joining Simply Learning Tuition at such an exciting stage in its growth. Throughout my career, I have been passionate about helping children flourish in the right environment, and I look forward to working with the team to ensure families receive the very highest level of personalised support as they navigate the best education for their child.”
– Alison Melrose, Headmistress
Alison has also served at board level, led strategic school improvement projects across the independent sector, and contributed her expertise as Vice Chair of Governors at a London bilingual school for seven years.