Exciting developments at Cameron Vale in Chelsea

It is a very exciting time for Cameron Vale School, Chelsea. Fresh faces for the spring include Mrs. Alison Melrose, who is being welcomed as the new Headmistress. With over 25 years of experience working in London schools, this is Mrs. Melrose’s third headship and she could not be happier:

“Being part of the school community is so important to me, and Cameron Vale is such a fabulous school, a home away from home, just off the King’s Road with a hugely nurturing and caring staff.”

The small class sizes (a maximum of sixteen students per class) ensure that teaching is tailored to meet the children’s needs - you can tangibly feel the progress, self-confidence and development of the children’s learning. Whilst the school might be small, tucked away in a beautiful building near The Bluebird, its offer is mighty. Just this last week, there were geysers in the garden for a science experiment, a visiting artist, a walk to see the new exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, an intra-schools debating competition and a whole host more. Being a local school is very important to Cameron Vale: children mostly walk or scoot to school, and there is a very active Friends of Cameron Vale PTA with regular school and social events. Cameron Vale is a true partnership between home and school to ensure that all learners flourish and grow.

The old adage of “curiosity killed the cat” originated in 1598 in a play written by Ben Johnson and adapted by William Shakespeare. ‘Be curious’ is one of the five school values along with creativity, critical thinking, collaboration courage. These five C’s are closely linked with the World Economic Forum skills for the future and are embraced across the school. Cameron Vale’s nursery; The Chelsea Nursery, revolves around The Curiosity Approach, using open-ended resources and recyclable curiosities. Within the day, there will still be distinct rhythms, routines and rituals, such as welcome time, story time and nap time, and children will learn during each and every part of their day, whether it be a table-top activity, Forest School, sports and yoga or lunch time. www.cameronvaleschool.com

Come and be curious for yourself! Mrs. Melrose would be delighted to meet you and tell you about the big plans for Cameron Vale, which include a smart new uniform, an active and engaging enrichment programme and much, much more – watch this space!

TURN TO PAGES 30-33 to read about STEM learning at St Catherine’s Prep, Bramley

Nestled in the heart of Chelsea, we are one of the top independent prep schools in Central London, and with the addition of The Chelsea Nursery, we provide an outstanding education for boys and girls aged 6 months to 11 years.

Now registering for 2027