Alex is the Learning and Development Officer at Play Scotland, where she creates and delivers engaging professional learning courses and resources to support practitioners, families, and policymakers to deepen their understanding of the importance of play. Alex is also an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Mentor, supporting schools to develop playgrounds that give every child rich opportunities to be creative, collaborative, and active in their outdoor play.

Alex has significant expertise in engagement and children’s rights and has led projects to enable the voices of young children to be heard in policy and guidance. With a background in education, Alex has taught in both mainstream schools and specialist provisions, working closely with children who have social, emotional, and behavioural needs and those who have adverse childhood experiences. This has deepened her belief in the transformative role of play in childhood, and she is passionate about championing the power of play to support mental health, wellbeing, and positive life outcomes for children and young people.

Until recently, Alex ran her own business in the Scottish Borders, delivering classes and play opportunities for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. Through this, Alex supported hundreds of families to support the early development of their infants as well as providing vital community support in the post-pandemic era.

Outside of work, Alex loves baking with her two daughters, exploring the outdoors, and getting lost in a good book. She has also recently discovered a love of running and is currently training for the London Marathon 2026 to raise money for Starlight Children’s Foundation, combining her love of a challenge with her commitment to supporting children’s wellbeing.