Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
Joanna Killian has started her new role has chief executive of the Local Government Association (LGA).
She previously served for six years as CEO of Surrey County Council.
In a letter to chief executives on her first day, she said: “I know that many of your residents and communities are under intense pressure, and your organisations, in partnership with others, are crucial in supporting their health, wellbeing and happiness.
“There are urgent and important challenges for councils themselves too. The continued squeeze in public spending planned over the coming years will have an impact on all communities, and councils therefore need all the powers, freedoms and levers to enable them to deliver their local ambitions and priorities.
"I know that improving the wellbeing and outcomes for children and young people is a fundamental principle for many of you, as is the drive to deliver the social infrastructure that enables families to thrive in tough times. There are many other significant challenges that we want to address collectively, from net zero to housing provision, from safer neighbourhoods to adult social care reform, and from devolution to establishing a more equal relationship with government."
Cllr Shaun Davies, Chair of the LGA, said: “As we head towards a general election, and with councils facing financial pressures like never before, the experience, skills and insight Joanna brings to the LGA will be a huge asset for the organisation and our membership.
“Her local government expertise, networks and knowledge developed in previous high-profile roles – both in councils and the private sector – will be invaluable in ensuring the LGA continues to be a strong and united voice for local government in the debates that matter.”
Image: Joanna Killian by Surrey County Council News via Flickr
Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
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