I qualified as a Nursery Nurse and worked in a managerial role for a chain of Private Day Nurseries, I then went on to lead and manage a cluster of Children's Centres. My current role as Assistant Director with Barnardo's is leading on numerous services including Early Years. My passion has always been Early Help and Prevention, working with Children, Young People and their Families. My Qualification's are NNEB, NVQ level 5 in teaching and leadership, and NPQICL. My hobbies are walking, going to the gym, and spending time with my family and friends.