sarah707
16-04-2011, 07:03 AM
The National Childminding Association’s Board of Trustees has selected Sue Davis as the next Chair of NCMA. Sue, pictured right, will take on the role when Susanna Dawson steps down as Chair at NCMA’s Annual General Meeting in September, after six years in the role.
Currently Chair of Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospital Trust, Sue has been a trustee and Chair of a number of national and regional boards, as well as a local councillor and school governor.
Announcing Sue’s selection, NCMA’s outgoing Chair Susanna Dawson, said, "Sue brings with her a wide range of experience of governance and representation in a variety of different roles as well as a strong commitment to the role childcare and early learning plays in improving the life chances of children.
"The Board selected Sue because it believes she has the skills and experience needed to oversee the delivery of NCMA’s new strategy during these difficult economic times.
"I wish Sue every success in the role and am looking forward to supporting her in the coming weeks, as she gets to better understand NCMA, its members and the work we do."
Sue Davis said, "I believe home-based childcare contributes so much to the wellbeing of children, and that childminders and nannies do not get the credit they deserve for the really important job they do.
"I am very conscious of taking over at a time when central and local government is cutting back on the training and support offered to childminders and nannies. I will strive to ensure that NCMA - as their professional association - does all it can with its limited resources, to provide the support members need to continue to deliver high quality care to children and their families.
"As Chair I am looking forward to working with trustees, volunteers, members and staff to ensure that greater recognition is given to the profession, and the professionals, that NCMA represents."
Sue will be working alongside Susanna for the next few weeks, meeting staff and volunteers involved in aspects of NCMA’s work, attending events and meeting members, so that she grows her understanding of NCMA, home-based childcare and the issues and concerns NCMA members have.
I wonder what a new broom who is not a childminder will bring... :D
Currently Chair of Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospital Trust, Sue has been a trustee and Chair of a number of national and regional boards, as well as a local councillor and school governor.
Announcing Sue’s selection, NCMA’s outgoing Chair Susanna Dawson, said, "Sue brings with her a wide range of experience of governance and representation in a variety of different roles as well as a strong commitment to the role childcare and early learning plays in improving the life chances of children.
"The Board selected Sue because it believes she has the skills and experience needed to oversee the delivery of NCMA’s new strategy during these difficult economic times.
"I wish Sue every success in the role and am looking forward to supporting her in the coming weeks, as she gets to better understand NCMA, its members and the work we do."
Sue Davis said, "I believe home-based childcare contributes so much to the wellbeing of children, and that childminders and nannies do not get the credit they deserve for the really important job they do.
"I am very conscious of taking over at a time when central and local government is cutting back on the training and support offered to childminders and nannies. I will strive to ensure that NCMA - as their professional association - does all it can with its limited resources, to provide the support members need to continue to deliver high quality care to children and their families.
"As Chair I am looking forward to working with trustees, volunteers, members and staff to ensure that greater recognition is given to the profession, and the professionals, that NCMA represents."
Sue will be working alongside Susanna for the next few weeks, meeting staff and volunteers involved in aspects of NCMA’s work, attending events and meeting members, so that she grows her understanding of NCMA, home-based childcare and the issues and concerns NCMA members have.
I wonder what a new broom who is not a childminder will bring... :D