Chris Holmwood, Chief Education Officer, 5 Dimensions Trust

“Alyce is a skilled and expert leader in the areas of Student Pathways and Employability, building effective relationships with local employers and providing supportive and aspirational careers guidance to students. This resulted in her achieving a national award for the impact of her work on social mobility. She offers a unique ability to create strategic impact through her use of Careers Education and Guidance and I highly recommend her.”  

Winner of the UpReach Social Mobility Award 2023 - Developing a CEIAG programme that promotes social mobility

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Mandy Browning, Careers Consultant, South Midlands Hub

“Alyce’s strategic acumen is evident through her Hub Ambassador role as she has helped support new career leaders understand national careers education benchmarks, ensuring that local delivery is both impactful and future-focused. She has been a key contributor to regional planning sessions, offering insights that bridge the gap between policy and practice. Her ability to interpret complex frameworks and translate them into actionable plans has empowered her schools to embed meaningful careers programmes into their curriculum.

Moreover, Alyce has championed data-driven decision-making, advocating for the use of metrics and feedback to refine delivery models and improve outcomes. Her strategic mindset, combined with her collaborative spirit, has made her a trusted advisor and a catalyst for innovation within the Careers Hub network.

Alyce exemplifies what it means to lead with vision, integrity, and impact. Her legacy is not just in the relationships she’s built, but in the strategic foundations she’s helped lay for the future of careers education.”

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