In a letter announcing her departure as director of children's services for Gateshead Atkinson wrote: "I am excited to be taking on this national challenge, but I shall be very sad to leave both Gateshead, and all the many colleagues and friends with whom I have worked since September 2003."
The official appointment is expected to be confirmed following a meeting of the children, schools and families select committee next week. Atkinson will be leaving her position with Gateshead council on 31 January 2010.
She will replace Sir Al Aynsley Green who has held the post since its inception in 2005.
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