Christine Davies, children's services director at Telford & WrekinCouncil, faces an independent investigation following her suspension.She became a CBE last year, and has overseen the development ofTelford's children and young people's services into one of the mostacclaimed in the country.
She was also president of the National Association of Chief EducationOfficers in 2002 and has worked closely with government on the ChildrenAct.
The council refused to comment on the suspension, and in a statementsaid the move was "precautionary and should not be taken to implywrongdoing".
Children Now tried to contact Davies on her mobile but it wasdisconnected.
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