Clare Tickell
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Clare Tickell, DBE is the Chief Executive of Action for Children. Before this position she served as:
As Chief Executive of Action for Children since January 2005, Clare Tickell is responsible for one of the UK’s largest charities She has promoted Action for Children's work externally and influences the development of policies that affect the lives of the most vulnerable and neglected children, young people and families and their communities across the United Kingdom.
In July 2010, it was announced that Tickell would be conducting a review for the UK government in the Early Years Foundation Stage
Framework which sets learning and welfare standards for the under fives.
Order of the British Empire
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Clare Tickell, DBE is the Chief Executive of Action for Children. Before this position she served as:
- 1997–2004 Chief Executive, Stonham Housing Association
- 1992–1997 Chief Executive, Phoenix HousePhoenix HousePhoenix House is a nonprofit drug and alcohol rehabilitation organization operating in ten states with 150 programs. Programs serve individuals, families, and communities affected by substance abuse and dependency.- History :...
Housing Association (now known as Phoenix Futures) - 1989–1992 Director, Riverpoint Single Homeless
- 1986–1989 Deputy Director, Centrepoint (charity)Centrepoint (charity)Centrepoint is the leading charity in the United Kingdom supporting homeless young people aged 16-25. Its is HRH The Duke of Cambridge.It provides a range of accommodation and additional support in health, education and life skills...
Soho - 1982–1984 Assistant Warden, Avon Probation Service
As Chief Executive of Action for Children since January 2005, Clare Tickell is responsible for one of the UK’s largest charities She has promoted Action for Children's work externally and influences the development of policies that affect the lives of the most vulnerable and neglected children, young people and families and their communities across the United Kingdom.
In July 2010, it was announced that Tickell would be conducting a review for the UK government in the Early Years Foundation Stage
Early Years Foundation Stage
The Early Years Foundation Stage is a term defined in Section 39 of the British government's Childcare Act 2006. The EYFS comprises a set of Welfare Requirements and a set of Learning and Development Requirements, which must be followed by providers of care for children below 5 years old – the age...
Framework which sets learning and welfare standards for the under fives.
Current affiliations
- Public Interest General Council of the Office of Public Management
- Board of the Guinness TrustGuinness TrustThe Guinness Trust is the oldest member of the Guinness Partnership, a group of housing associations. It is a UK registered charity providing affordable housing....
Former affiliations
- February 2009 - July 2010 Commissioner on the Commission on 2020 Public Services
- 2004 - 2009 a member of the Howard League Commission on English Prisons
- 2007 - April 2010 member of the Management Board – Information Commission the Commission with responsibility for the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.
Honours/awards
- Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 2010 New Year Honours2010 New Year HonoursThe New Year Honours 2010, principally for the United Kingdom but also the Commonwealth Realms, were announced on 31 December 2009 to celebrate the year passed and mark the beginning of 2010....
for services to young people.