NCMA selects new Chair
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.