Stepien will support partnerships in the early years sector, withpractitioners, local authorities and voluntary sector partners. She willundertake projects that continue to achieve NCB's vision for youngchildren, with the aim of influencing government policy.
Stepien said: "I believe all young children have the right to achievetheir full potential and that we need to constantly challenge thediscrimination, poverty and poor health that prevents this fromhappening."
Stepien was head of service at Haringey Council and worked with Togetherfor Children in developing children's centre services, before becomingan associate of NCB's Early Childcare Unit in 2006.
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