What did you do prior to becoming headmistress of The Laurels and Oakwood and how long have you been in the role?

I am the founding head of The Laurels School and have just been appointed Head of Oakwood Prep School. I have been in senior management for over 20 years and founded The Laurels 10 years ago – the most intense and rewarding of my professional life. To see an educational vision take shape and be lived out in the staff, pupils and parents, is one of the most satisfying and inspirational experiences imaginable.