Haydn Out Of School Care Association

I have lived in Nottingham for over 25 years, half in Sherwood and I have a daughter in Year 5. I wanted to contribute something to the local community, so I became a member of the PTA committee and am now Treasurer. I have worked in local government as an accountant for many years, including currently at Nottingham City Council so I have a good understanding of how the public sector works across different areas. Previously I was responsible for monitoring schools financial performance and helping support and challenge schools in financial difficulty to become sustainable. It feels like a natural development to use my skills in supporting the school in ensuring the best use of its budget, especially in this challenging time for school funding. I am also interested in how education can support children’s wider development, by helping them learn ways of maintaining a physically and emotionally healthy life.