Board of Directors

Ann has been the Director of Children’s Services for the London Borough of Haringey since 2018. She has over 30 years’ experience working for children, young people and families. Ann has worked for four different local authorities in the role of Assistant Director, Children’s Social Care (three in London and for Bournemouth Borough Council) and was also seconded for approximately two years to work as an inspector for the Commission for Social Care Inspection including for a short period as its functions transferred to Ofsted. Ann worked in the voluntary sector as a nursery worker before qualifying as a social worker. Ann is a registered social worker and has a Master’s in Public Administration. She is dedicated to improving outcomes for children, young people and families. Ann was the Vice Chair of the London ADCS region and was the London lead for safeguarding. Ann became ADCS President on 1 April 2026.