Derren Hayes talks to Jo Cleary, chair of 4Children.

What attracted you to the role at 4Children?

I started my career working in childcare and then as a teacher. My daughter is also an early years teacher and runs a nursery. The early years world really fascinates me. Working with families and giving children the best start in life is so important.

I am an experienced chair and I enjoy working with chief executives and helping build teams.

How do you think you can best contribute?

At Lambeth Council, I was strategic director of commissioning. I was running a very complex business but for public value – it’s the same for organisations like 4Children.

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